His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

I woke up to an empty bed and got up with a big yawn. Christian had told me that he had to leave early he at least could’ve woken me up.

A smile appeared on my face when I thought about how crazy all of this actually was. We were together joke. All of it was real.

After I got up I made my way back to my room, or should I say old room—before I took a long shower aeverything from my closet onto my bed to find something nice to wear tonight.

Our first date.

It sounded so weird and was so strange to get used to.

My phone went off and I reached for it to look at all the new messages. Of course, it was from the girls—Alfonzo’s who just couldn’t leave me alone and asked me when they could see me again. And lastly fromCall me please, I read and immediately called the number. “Serena?” I heard him call out for me.

“Yes, is there something wrong?” I asked in a hurry. I had yet to tell Christian about Beau, but everything went so perfectly and I wanted it to remain that way.

“Did you tell Christian about me?” He asked and I went quiet for a few seconds. How could I tell him I didwant to offend him in any way, but I wasn’t even sure whether I could trust him or not. I would never trueasily ever again.

“Y-yes, I told him!” I lied. It had more so to do that Christian made fun of me and called me ridiculous foeveryone, to the point he wanted me to hear Enzo’s words—and even though I loved him, that had definimpact and I did not want to hear it again. I would tell him about Beau whenever I felt like it.

“So what did he say?” Beau asked surprised, while I tried to shrug him off. “Doesn’t matter, why are you cmy hardest to change the subject.

“The meeting with Fabio today? I need him to know to stand his ground, don’t let Lucio speak for him—and speak for himself. All Fabio talks about these days is revenge, so there’s no way to negotiate—all theprepare for what’s to come in a few months.” Beau explained.

meeting. Why didn’t he told me somimportant as that? It was just the bare minimum but he didn’t. I knew I did not have the right to be pissedid not even tell him about

time for him to take charge, the ones Fabio truly fears are him and Emilio.

that he hadn’t told me a single word. I had nevebecause I knew of the family rule not to ask anything, but this was different

the tone in his voice, I could hear that he felt all alone and felt extremely bad. I obviouslythe same, but since Christian had tightened security I couldn’t. “I

it would still be nice to exchange feelings. “I met our parents and our siblings, Beau, they’re really nicI heard a deep sigh and was met with silence. “I have to go, please make

and had even broken my heart a littleunderstand. He had been through way more than I had, and it was all because they decided

too,” I whispered and tried to control my sadness. Originally I had not felt

the hallway and quickly ran out of my bump into him. He smirked

were gone!” I told him with a big smile on my face and rested my

annoying?” I nagged as he leaned forward to kiss me. “We’re still on for tonight, ri“Yes, of course!” I almost yelled out. It would be nice to have a moment together,

Dana are joining us.” He suddenly informed me. “Oh.” I quickly managed to put on a faknodded my head.

to say with the look he

your brother so close?” I wondered. Christian went in deep thoughts

he spoke—the only thing I could focus on was how hethe truth about the meeting. The

the usual…business.” He shrugged it

suspicious look. “You’re

I apologized to not stir the pot and kissed

he pulled away. “With the date?” I asked.

around my waist and kissed me on my forehead. I alreagetting numb, just by thinking about it. “I wouldn’t mind that.