Italian Obsession

Chapter 97

*** Four months later:

Danny

"It sure feels good to have her back."

Anthony looked at me and nodded. "She seems nice, and it seems like she and Micah have a pretty strong bond."

"They became close fairly quickly when she started working here."

"How does it feel being around Katy?"

"I have no interest in her like that, Anthony. You make her happy, that's all I care about."

Anthony smirked. "And from what I heard, I see they've made up as well which is surprising."

"It is, but everyone deserves a second chance and now that Tom is out of the picture, things have gotten better."

"That's good."

"And I gave her a raise."

"Is that your way of keeping her? Besides, I thought you already boosted her salary a few months ago."

"Valentina is a hard worker. I never gave her the credit she deserves."

"Well, I wish you the best of luck man. Keep your dick in your pants when she starts tomorrow."

"Who?"

"You didn't hear about Lindsey?"

"No, who's that?"

"Jack had a job interview with her last week."

"He has no authority to hire people. That's William's job as well as mine."

Anthony shrugged. "There's nothing I can do about it unfortunately, but I heard him talking about how hot she is, but I have a girlfriend and I wouldn't do that to Katy. I sure hope you won't do that to Valentina again."

"I promised to be loyal. Besides..." I lifted my left hand. "I'm a married man now."

"I didn't think she would agree that soon."

"Me neither because she said she didn't know how she felt about getting remarried so soon, but I'm glad she did."

"I hope you stay faithful, Danny. Katy talks about how much Valentina loves you."

"And I love her."

"Vows aren't a joke, Danny."

"I know, I meant every word. I love her and I promised that I would never hurt her again."

"Just mean those words when you say them."

"I don't plan on ever cheating on her again."

"I sure hope not."

After work ended, I decided to surprise Valentina by making dinner for her.

It was around 6:30 when she got home and went upstairs to get changed.

"You made dinner?"

"I did."

She smiled. "You didn't have to."

"Nonsense. I fed the kids already, they're in their room getting ready for bed."

"You're the best."

After she finished eating, she put her plate in the dishwasher and helped me take care of leftovers before grabbing a glass and pouring some wine in it. "Are you interested in watching Yellowstone?"

"Of course."

We went to the living room, and she scrolled through the channels until she found the show and sat next to me. "Can I ask you something?"

"Anything."

"Katy mentioned a new girl is starting tomorrow."

"Okay?"

"Do you know anything about her?"

"Valentina..." I wrapped my arm around her and kissed her forehead. "Is that what you are worried about?"

"I'm sorry, I just..." She sighed. "Never mind."

"Babe, tell me."

"Just the things that happened in the past."

"I promised to be faithful, and I am going to keep that vow to you. I've changed, Val and I promise not to go back to my old habits."

"But what if she tries to hit on you?"

I shook my head. "You don't have to worry anymore. I promise. Besides, if she even makes a move on me, I plan on rejecting her."

"I hope so." By the time we went to bed, I could sense that it still truly bothered her but I had to understand why. I broke her heart and broke my past promises.