Italian Obsession

Chapter 42

Valentina

I hated to piss on Jack's parade, but I had no idea who the guy was and I had no interest in responding to his message.

*** 4 months later: I was sitting on Micah's couch as 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 Micah 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 Micah outside. "So? What was wrong?"

"I had a miscarriage."

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

"I don't know." Have you heard from..."

"No."

I felt my phone ring and saw Tom's number. "Umm hello?"

"God, you have no idea how good it feels to hear your voice."

"Hi, Tom."

Micah looked at me and raised her eyebrows.

"I need to see you."

"What?"

"I miss you."

"Okay? And?"

"I want to see you, Valentina. I have some things that I would like to discuss

with you."

"Which is?"

"Come and see me. You'll find out."

"Okay."

"Okay?"

"Yes. When?"

"Now. Meet me at my place."

"Okay."

I hung up and looked at Micah. "I guess Tom wants to meet me."

"You should tell him, Val."

I didn't want to but at the same time, he was a part of it. Micah dropped me off at Tom's and I was trying to figure out what he was going to talk about. By the time I got there, the door was open, and Tom stood outside, wearing a t-shirt and shorts. "Hey."

"Aren't you supposed to be at work?"

"Not today."

"Why am I here?"

"I know everything that has gone down with Danny and Katy, but there's something I've been wanting to tell you."

"What is it?"

"I'm in love with you."

"You are?"

"Yes. Ever since that first night we met, it just felt right. But I knew you were going through a lot; I didn't want to tell you."

"Well, I'm glad that I know now but I just don't know how I really feel now since you literally cut me out of your life for the last 8 months!"

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said anything."

"I'm honestly just a mess. I don't know how you can just do that to me. You're just like Danny."

"When you care for someone, you are there for them regardless of the situation, Valentina."

"Yeah well, you sure haven't acted it."

"I know, and I'm sorry. I am obviously going through the same thing, but it's different for you."

"I'm just scared that I'll be alone with all of this."

"Hey. Look at me."

I looked up at Tom and sighed. "What?"

"I'm here for you now. Okay?"

"Okay, I just..." I felt tears slide down my cheeks.

"Hey, what's wrong?"

"I was planning on telling you and Juan something."

"Is it bad?"

"I just... I'll explain. Can you take me there?"

"Sure."

Once we arrived at my brother's, he could sense that I was upset. "Hey, is everything okay?"

"No, I..."

There was a sudden knock on the door. "Who could that be?"

"I don't know."

Juan stood up and opened the door, only to see Katy standing outside.

Tom scowled the moment he saw her. "Katy?"

"Hi!"

She came inside and smiled at me. "Hi, Val!"

"What the hell are you doing here?"

"I wanted to see my son." Danny said, coming up behind Katy.

I scowled. "What the fuck?"

Katy raised her eyebrows. "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.