Italian Obsession

Chapter 75

Valentina

After work, I drove to Natalia's to get the kids. "How was your first day?"

"Busy, but good."

"Nice. I'm happy for you."

"Thanks, Natalia."

"All I want is for you to be happy."

"It's nice going to work and not having to worry about seeing Danny."

"I bet."

"Well, thanks for watching the kids."

"Of course!"

By the time I got home, the kids were all in bed and I called Micah. "How was your first day?"

"Good."

"Any hot guys?"

"Micah!"

"Hey, just asking."

"Yes, but I really have no interest in repeating my past mistakes."

"Who is it?"

"My boss."

"Oh, god. Is he at least single?"

"I didn't see a wedding band on his finger, but that doesn't mean that he isn't single."

"Only one way to find out!"

"I can't get into another relationship now, Micah. Especially with him. It isn't mentally or emotionally healthy for me."

"You're saying that now. Give it a few months and I'm sure you'll think differently."

"Whatever you say, Micah. Goodnight."

"Night, girl."

After I hung up, I got ready for bed and sighed. Another long day tomorrow.

*** Five months later: Micah came to my house to ask a huge favor. "I know you're going through a lot, but it would mean the world if you helped plan

my wedding."

"Of course, I will!"

"Are you sure?"

"Absolutely!"

Suddenly my phone rang, and I didn't recognize the number. "Hello?"

"Is this Valentina?"

"Yes, who is this?"

"Justin."

"Oh. Hi."

"I've been thinking about you lately."

"Oh, why's that?"

"I am coming to pick you up at 8 for dinner."

"What?"

"No questions, Valentina. Dress nice."

"You don't know where I live."

He laughed. "See you soon."

After he hung up, I looked at Micah and raised my eyebrows. "What's wrong?"

"Justin wants to go to dinner with me."

"Who's that?"

"My boss."

"Oh!"

"I shouldn't be doing this."

Micah shook her head and went to my closet and grabbed a blouse, maxi skirt and wedges. "I'll help you look hot."

"Micah!"

"Oh, come on."

"I can't have another Danny situation."

"Maybe he's nothing like Danny. Besides... it's just dinner."

"True."

Justin had arrived just in time once I finished doing my hair. I felt my heart drop to my stomach the moment I saw Justin. Handsome was a complete understatement right now. "Hey."

"You look beautiful."

"Thanks."

"I got these for you."

I raised my eyebrows as he handed me a bouquet of roses. "That wasn't necessary."

"I'll put them in a vase." Micah grabbed them and went to my kitchen. "Have fun!"

I followed Justin outside and allowed him to open the car door for me. "I love your car."

He smiled. "I just bought it."

"I've always wanted a Bugatti."

"Maybe someday you'll have one."

"What do you mean?"

He smirked and shut the car door. All I could hope for was that tonight would go smoothly.