Italian Obsession

Chapter 72

Valentina

I knew that my kids were disappointed after we left, but Alecia promised she would stop by soon so they could see her again. It was nice staying with Jackson, but now that I'm back home, it feels a lot better.

I heard my phone vibrate on the counter and saw an unknown number. "Hello?"

"Hey, Valentina. It's Courtney."

"Oh, hey!"

"So, I spoke to my brother last night and he is looking forward to meeting you."

"When is my interview?"

"This afternoon. I know how last minute it is, but..."

"That's okay, Courtney. Thank you so much."

"Of course! Talk later?"

"Sure."

After I hung up, I called my sister. "You're home?"

"Yes. I have a job interview at JEMSU this afternoon."

"What's that?"

"Another advertising company."

"Oh, that's awesome! I'm sure you'll do great."

"Thanks, Natalia. Can you watch the kids while I'm gone?"

"Of course!"

"Thanks, sis. But I should go. I need to find what I'm going to wear."

"Of course! See you soon."

After I got dressed, I took the kids to Natalia's and called Micah. "I'm happy you're working somewhere else. Especially since you won't have to see Danny's smug face again."

"I'm nervous, but ready for a fresh start."

"Good luck, girl!"

I went inside and saw a girl sitting at a desk. "Hi, I'm Valentina Martinez and I have an interview at 12:30."

"Ah, that's interesting that you share the same last name with him."

"Who?"

"The man that you are meeting with."

"Oh, okay."

"Follow me."

The building was by far larger than Danny's. "His office is the first door on the left. He will be in shortly."

Nodding, I went into the office and sat on one of the chairs. My nerves felt like they were shooting through the roof, but I had to keep positive.

"Valentina?"

"Yes, that's me."

The man sitting in front of me had to have been even hotter than Danny. Snap out of it, Valentina. I have no time for a man, and I refuse to repeat the same mistake.

"I'm Justin. You worked with my sister, Courtney?"

"Well, I guess you could say that."

He laughed. "She said the guy is a piece of work."

"He definitely is."

"So, what made you interested in working here?"

"Well, I worked for my ex-husband's company for four years until I quit for personal reasons."

"Interesting. Which one is it?"

"Esposito & Burnside Advertising."

Justin shook his head. "Definitely a rival of ours, but I can guarantee that you will make double here of what you made there."

"That would be great."

"After looking over what you've done in your career so far, I would love for you to work for me. If you are interested."

"Absolutely."

He smiled. "Good. I don't really have to walk you through things because I'm sure you know what you're dealing with."

Justin led me to an awfully big office and smiled. "Welcome to JEMSU, Ms. Martinez."

"It's Valentina."

He smirked and left. All I could hope for was a fresh start.