Italian Obsession

Chapter 40

Valentina

After we came back home from California, I ended up removing Pablo's number from my phone, and focused on my relationship with Tom and my kids. 

*** 1 month later: I was sitting on the couch at Natalia's house when I felt a slow, excruciating pain taking place in my stomach. "Val, you okay?"

"My stomach hurts."

"Like a stomachache, or..."

"No."

"Do you want to go to the hospital?"

"I have someone who I can call."

I found Dr. Lapham's cellphone number in my phone and called her. Someone typically would not be able to schedule an appointment so soon, but I've known her long enough that I could schedule one. "Hello?"

"Hi, it's Valentina."

"Oh, hello. How are you?"

"Not good. Do you have any openings?"

"I am currently at the hospital, if you would like to stop in, feel free to do so."

"Thank you."

I had Jess take me to the hospital and waited for my appointment. "Valentina?"

"Yes."

"Follow me."

I followed the nurse to a room and waited anxiously for Dr. Lapham. I was beyond scared to find out the issue. Dr. Lapham entered the room and smiled. "Nice to see you."

"Likewise."

"So, what's going on?"

"I have excruciating stomach pain and I don't know if it's because of the baby or anything."

"We'll do an ultrasound and get it checked out, okay?"

"Thank you."

After the testing was done, I received news that I didn't expect. "I do hate breaking this news to every mother, but there was no heartbeat."

"What?"

"You had a miscarriage, Valentina. I am so sorry."

"T-thank you."

I left the room and met Natalia outside. "So? What was wrong?"

"I had a miscarriage."

"Oh my god, I am so sorry Should you call Tom?"

"Yeah." As I called Tom and it went to voicemail. "Hey, I need to talk to you as soon as possible, it's important."

I felt my phone vibrate after we got back to the house. "Hello?"

"Hey, are you okay?"

"No."

"Why, what's going on?"

"I..."

"Actually, I'm on my way."

"Okay."

Jason could sense that something was wrong the moment he saw me. "Are you okay?"

I noticed Natalia look at him and shook her head. "No."

"What's wrong?"

Tears slid down my cheeks before I could respond. "I was having stomach pain and after going to the doctor's, I just found out I had a miscarriage."

"I'm so sorry, Val. Does Tom know?"

"Not yet, he said he was on his way here. I'm going to head upstairs, I need to lay down."

"Of course."

After Tom arrived, I tried my best to keep myself together, but I knew that it wouldn't happen. Tom entered my room and sat on my bed. "What's going on?"

"I had a miscarriage."

Tom moved closer and hugged me. "I'm so sorry," he whispered. "What can I do?"

"Just your presence will make me feel better."

I heard a sudden knock on the door downstairs, and Jason's voice. "What the fuck are you doing here?"

"I assume Danny is here."

I stood up and grabbed his hand. "Come downstairs and join me."

After Jason opened the door, I was greeted by Katy and Danny. "What the hell are you doing here?"

"I wanted to see my son."

 A scowl formed on Katy's face the moment she saw Tom. "Tom?"

"Hello, Katy."

"Why are you here?"

"I am dating her now."

"Are you serious?"

"Yes."

"I want to see Maverick, Val."

I looked at Danny and shook my head.

"Do me a favor, and please leave. Now."

Danny looked angry as he left, but I didn't care. He at this point should know that we are completely over.