Italian Obsession

Chapter 70

Valentina

*** Three days later: Jackson's home was beyond breathtaking. On top of that, the bedroom that he had assigned for us was beyond massive. Callie and Maverick both had their own bedrooms, and I had a bedroom all to myself. "How do you like it?"

"I love it."

"Good. Make yourselves at home."

"This place is incredible, Jackson. It really is."

Jackson smiled. "I'm glad you like it here."

"What am I going to do with the kids when I'm working?"

Jackson chuckled. "Alecia and her two daughters have been living here for several years and besides cleaning, they also help out with some of the girls' children."

"Oh. So, I'm not the only one with children?"

Jackson shook his head. "Out of the twenty women staying here, eight of them have kids. They keep them very busy. Your first shoot is this afternoon, so be sure to get ready beforehand."

"I would rather not change in front of my children."

"Of course. There's a room downstairs where you change, so you won't have to worry about that."

"What time?"

"Three. I expect you to be downstairs thirty minutes early."

"Oh, I..."

"See you later, Valentina."

Sighing, I went to the kids' rooms and saw them playing with their toys. "Do you like it here?"

Maverick looked at me and nodded. "I like having a big room now!"

I laughed. "I'm sure you do."

By two, I heard a knock on my door. "You must be Valentina."

"I am."

"I'm Alecia. I was told to watch your kids for the afternoon?"

I nodded. "Yes."

"I would love to meet them."

"Of course."

Alecia followed me inside and went to the kids' rooms. "Hi, guys! I'm Alecia."

After a short interaction, Alecia smiled. "I have a feeling they're going to have a fun time."

I laughed. "They sure are. Thanks."

"Of course! See you later, Valentina."

Just as I left, I bumped into a girl. "Oh, I'm sorry."

She smiled. "It's okay. I'm Courtney."

"Valentina."

"Jackson has taken good care of my daughter and I, so I don't think you'll have to worry."

"How did you know I have kids?"

"Jackson mentioned you last night. I would love to meet them!"

"Yeah, sure."

"But we should get going. We don't need Jackson getting mad if we show up late."

I followed her down a long hallway when I saw Jackson staring at me. "Glad

to see you guys arrive early."