Episode 10

...Valentina...

I am aware that the information released is a ticking time bomb for the media; it gives them ample fodder, and they’ll be eager to know my stance on the issue since a certain engagement fell through. Of course, I’ll grant them an interview—let this mess play out even more.

Olivia: Hey again - she bellowed as she entered my apartment.

Valentina: Haha, did you bring the food?

Olivia: Of course...

We were comfortably watching a movie and eating when Olivia’s phone began to ring relentlessly.

📱: Tell me - she answered.

...

📱 Olivia: Alright, I’ll talk to Valentina and tell her to sue.

...

📱: Thank you - and she ended the call.

Valentina: What happened?

Olivia: Give me a minute; I need to check the latest news.

...

I didn’t say a word, just kept eating and focusing on the movie.

Olivia: Fabian has revealed that you’re married. Look... - she passed me the phone.

Indeed, the circulating news read, "The Dazzling Model Valentina Roth is legally married for several years" - "Ms. Roth’s mysterious husband doesn’t mind an open relationship, since he allowed her past three-year affair" - "The truth about Fabian Harris’s deceit, he was Valentina’s lover"... etc.

I laughed like a madwoman, well aware that they could say no more than that, assumptions and lies.

Valentina: Let them talk; I’ll hold a press conference tomorrow.

Olivia: Will you tell the truth?

Valentina: Some of it, not all. I’m calling some media outlets right now.

Olivia: Good, I’ll notify the one who shared the news with me.

Valentina: Sure.

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...Danilo...

Right now, I’m at home, having a light dinner and checking the news on my mobile when something catches my eye.

News about Valentina and her husband.

- Odd\, they're calling him ‘Mysterious’ - I ponder.

After finishing my meal, I showered, brushed my teeth, and got into bed, but sleep eluded me.

My father took it upon himself to file a report against Susan and her father, but it seems they’ve vanished.

I thought to do exactly as Valentina has, air the dirty laundry of my former fiancee, and why not?

The model has already done me the favor of disclosing her affair with her betrothed for years, it's only left to declare that her father's company was in ruins, aiming to profit from the Oil Company.

- That’s what I’ll do\, send the information out tomorrow - I said to myself.

- Beautiful Valentina\, your lover failed you - I glanced at the ceiling and placed my arm under my head.

Stop your foolish thoughts; her affairs are none of your concern.

I grabbed my phone and looked her up on social media...

I didn’t follow her on Instagram nor befriended her on Facebook; I lacked courage, only able to gaze at her photos like a fool.

Danilo: You can’t be that perfect - I sighed -

- Get a grip Danilo; she’s married - I reprimanded myself for desiring and longing for her.

I tossed the phone away in frustration and fell asleep.

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*Valentina: you're so beautiful

*Danilo: And you are gorgeous too\, will you marry me?*

*Valentina: Yes\, of course\, you're everything I've been waiting for.*

*Danilo: I love you*

*Valentina: And I love you\, my dear... - she said\, kissing me - Wait honey\, I have news.*

*Danilo: What is it?*

*Valentina: I'm pregnant!*

*I was overjoyed\, sporting a wide smile on my face\, caressing that woman and playfully peppering her face with quick kisses... until a strange noise began to sound**.

- Damn - It's my phone\, receiving a call.

- You can't dream of her; she’s off-limits - I thought to myself.

Danilo: I think I need to sleep with a woman; I am dreaming up a future, good Lord - I said aloud to myself.

📱Hello? - I answered, not recognizing the number.

Oscar📱 Buddy, calling from South precinct, can you pick me up?

📱 What are you doing there? - I asked in surprise.

Oscar📱 Came to visit - he said sarcastically - What do you think? Got into a fight with a guy trying to take advantage of a girl and they locked me up all night. Still don’t understand why.

📱 Hang tight, I’m on my way.

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