His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Christian

Christian clenched his fist in anger and made his way to his dad’s office. He did not know whether he waSerena had hung up the phone in his ear or because she had a pretty solid reason to fear him.

No, he wouldn’t hurt her. He did not like hurting people at all and only did so when there was no other wLucio encouraged him to do so, but the thought of hurting Serena or taking away the baby hadn’t even This is all Lucio’s fault, were the thoughts going through his head, and this time he would not bow downinstead fix the situation as he should have from the beginning.

For the first time in a long while Christian stayed at his parents’ place. Francesca had nagged her son abohad been neglecting his own family, leaving him with no choice but to visit. The whole week when he hadaddress the situation his father would eye Francesca as a way of telling him to shut up.

The mention of the situation was enough to cause a shouting match between the two of them which haduncomfortable situation for everyone living on the Lamberti estate. They had no idea why the father andalways been close seemed close to hating one another.

Lucio was a busy man and always on the move. Getting some alone time with him was much more difficubeen a few years back. Christian sensed this was probably due to Lucio training him to get ready for wheto take over the family business and since Lucio had already taught Christian everything there was to leato working all day.

He was aware that his mother was a person with ears throughout the entire house and would perhaps unwas going on, but Christian couldn’t take it any longer. He had to confront Lucio.

He slammed the door open and looked at Lucio who was peacefully sitting behind his desk. “Don’t slamare expensive,” Lucio spoke, ignoring every bit of his presence and continued working.

Christian walked over to his dad’s desk and slammed his fists on the table. “Dad, I will take care of both Sbaby and this is not up for debate. I’m telling you out of respect.”

Lucio looked up glaring at his son and stood up to face him. In the past, Lucio had always laughed with tother families about how bold and disrespectful Christian could be and let him go his own way because but only now he began to realize that this was his creation and his mistake for letting his behavior slip.

“Christian, you can’t and I’m not discussing this with you!” Lucio yelled, trying to get through to him. Lucguilty for taking his distance from Serena but in the end, he believed to be doing whatever was best for h“Since when have you been jumping at the idea of being a dad, because as far as I know, you’ve never evchildren!”

“Dad, I made her a promise and I broke it. I lost Serena’s trust meaning I will end up losing my own child

her any names, that

walk away from this family. I wthem, regardless of if I get your permission or not.” Christian made clear. Lucio was right, he had no planparent but things had changed and

about thwhich would eventually get passed down to him, but he had not expected him to throw it away that easi“Look at my face, is it the face of someone’s who’s joking to you?” Christian spoke, not removing his pogrowled out in anger and slammed

help Serena and the baby? I told you about what wouldget too involved and

grandchild to be part of this family?” Christian asked and saw how Lucio failed to remain the coface. “Because if that is the case,

“Christian!”

the baby not mean anything to you?”

and Pia, or did you also tell Dana to

that it was dangerous to bring up Lucio’s only granddaughters as a comparison, but felt athe wrong. His dad

Serena’s identity or his best friend, Matteo Alfonzo’s reaction when he

the same, no matter the situation, so yoyour grandchild or I swear on my life that you’ll lose

the baby but you’ll end up bringing her life

do with her whatever he wants, I don’t care. The only thing I care for iChristian who was even shocked at his own cruel words had admitted. For Lucio, this did

about Serena and you decide to hand over his dauga piece of meat?” Lucio

thing going through his mind was the babpromise to protect Serena and to keep the baby with its mother was never intended to be a lie— but at tday, all he truly wanted was to

her own way, all I want is be healthy and that’s it.” Christian pleaded and felt as if he finally got through his dad. “You claim to careyou are aware of the state she’s living in and I know she’s a stubborn person that won’t accept any monthe harsh way…but for the baby to be healthy I need her

camabout his sisters Lucio had seen the sparkle

time until I felt the happiness when Serenwas

you my trust, I gave you my childhood, I have always done everything you’ve ever asked from meonce— I’m begging you to not take

eventually backfire, but he did not want to loon second thought he would also end up regretting neglecting his grandchild and the girl