Italian Obsession

Chapter 42

Valentina

"Where are we going?"

Tom smiled. "I don't want to ruin the surprise."

We got in his car and drove to a really fancy hotel downtown. Tom got out and took my hand. "Follow me."

Tom approached a man sitting at a reception desk. "Name, please?"

"Wilson."

"Tom?"

"Yes, sir."

"Your room is on the top floor. Enjoy your stay."

"Thank you."

I heard the elevator door open and shut. "Tom, where are we..."

"Hush." He placed a finger over my lips and whispered, "Be a good girl for daddy."

After a minute or two, the elevator came to a stop and he handed a blindfold to me. "Put this on."

I took the blindfold and he placed it over my eyes, and guided me down a hallway until I heard the sound of a door unlocking. 

"Can I take the blindfold off now?"

"Yes."

I took it off and could barely believe what I was seeing. A candlelit balcony, showing a full view of the city below. "Why are we here?"

"Take a seat."

Nodding, I sat on a plush cushion, and he poured me a glass of wine. "Thanks."

"Of course."

"So, what's the surprise?"

"I have two."

"What would the first one be?"

"I want you to move in with me."

"What?"

"After I knew things were over with Katy, I bought a condo downtown. Five bedroom, three and a half bathrooms, you will love it. The only thing missing is you and the children."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Why do you want me to live with you?"

"I know you've gone through a lot, and I want to be with you. I want to be there for your kids when they grow up, to give Maverick advice when he needs it and although they are not my children, I want to treat them like they are my own."

"Well, Jasmine is an amazing little girl. She certainly got that from her father."

Tom smiled. "I know. And I really have feelings for you, Valentina. We can do this at your pace, but I don't want to lose the opportunity to do this."

"To do what?"

He smirked and grabbed something out of his jacket pocket. "I know I'm getting to the age where I need solid commitment and I think that you'll provide that for me."

"I've tried and it just never worked with Danny and..."

"That's in the past. I know he'll still be in the picture because of your children, but I want to be the father figure in their lives."

"I need a man who can be there for my kids, not one who abandons us for another woman. Or women I should say, because I know he for a fact had multiple affairs behind my back."

Tom sighed. "I know, but I won't do that to you."

"Sorry, I'll stop rambling."

"No, it's okay. We all need to get things off our chests but save that for later."

"What is the main reason I am here?"

Tom looked at me and revealed a small black box, slowly getting down on one knee.