Italian Obsession

Chapter 69

Valentina

"It's Tom."

"What do you want?"

"Val, hear me out. Okay?"

"Although I have no reason to speak to you, sure."

"I want to apologize for my behavior."

"It's over with us, Tom. You know that just as much as I do."

"I was an asshole, Valentina. I cared about you very much."

"Yeah, you really showed that to me, Tom."

"Val, I just... I called to ask if you could forgive me."

Without responding, I hung up and went to my bedroom and called Micah. "What did Tom want?"

"He said that he missed me."

"Fuck him, Val."

"I just don't understand how guys can flip their emotions like a light switch to be honest."

"Fuck Danny and Tom. You deserve so much better. How did dinner go with that guy?"

"Fine, I guess."

"Do you think you'll see him again?"

"I don't know to be honest. I just... I need to focus on being a mother."

Micah nodded. "I agree. Just focus on you, Val. The right one will come along when you are least expecting it."

"I know."

"But Jake made dinner, I'll see you tomorrow?"

"Sounds good."

*** The next morning: After I fed the kids, I played with them in the living room before taking a quick shower and once I finished, I heard a knock on the door and the sound of Maverick's voice. "Mommy's upstairs."

I quickly got dressed and went downstairs. "Mav, who's at the..."

Jackson looked at me and smiled. "Hey, Valentina."

"Umm... can I help you?"

"I just wanted to stop by."

"Umm why?"

"I would really like for you to consider my offer."

"What about giving me three weeks?"

"Well, I don't want to wait."

"What do I get out of this? I can't just leave my family."

"You would be taken care of, Valentina. I will make sure of that. I mean... do you really enjoy selling your body in exchange for money?"

"I've been doing it for years, it's not like it's something I'm not used to at this point."

"You're too pretty to waste your time pleasuring other men. It could be used for other effective purposes."

"There are other women you could use. Why me?"

"Ever since I laid eyes on you, I knew you were perfect for this. Please say yes, Valentina. If you change your mind after a while or would rather quit, you can do that. Just give me a chance."

I looked at him and nodded. "I'll give it two weeks."

"Thank you, Valentina."

After Jackson left, I called Micah and broke the news. "You're quitting your job at the club?"

"He said he'll increase my pay if I stay with him."

"I didn't think I would condone this, but I think you're better off quitting stripping. For your own safety."

"I told him I would give him two weeks and if I change my mind, I'm moving back."

"Are you selling your apartment?"

"I'm renting it out until I make my final decision."

"When are you moving?"

"This weekend."

"Need help packing?"

"No, I think I'll be okay."

"Alright. Well, let me know how it goes."