His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

“Chris, if you want to go back home and sleep—you can go to sleep.” I cracked a smile at his zombie sta3 AM when we had finally reached the hospital, but the baby was definitely taking her time.

“No, what if the baby suddenly comes and the car breaks down or something crazy happens like a sinkhoget here in time?” He ranted as he exactly proved my point. He was so tired.

“You don’t even know what you’re saying, go home and get some sleep.” I sighed as I raised myself frombed so I could take a better look at him. “Shut up, I’m fine.” He mumbled.

“Serena!” Ramiro burst through the door again with Amanda following behind him. Seeing them in theirand actually in the hospital was definitely different from the safehouse.

“Your mom and Cesca are on their way.” He told me as my eyes widened. What was wrong with these peAM?” I asked as Ramiro nodded his head. Was that even allowed?

“You told me the baby won’t be here for a while, so what’s the rush?” I yawned and laid back. “This is soin any pain, I could do this every year.” I smiled while Ramiro and Amanda gave each other a look.

“If you feel so comfortable I think you should get some rest while you still can, Serena,” Amanda told me“Yes, I’ve been watching some birth videos and they do not look nice—maybe you should get some sleeagreed and pulled a scared face.

“Stop it, you guys are overreacting—I have been through worse, so I really don’t think I have to worry.” Ireferring to the Fabio situation. I doubted childbirth was any worse than Fabio.

Nothing could make me cry anymore, not even a baby.

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“I think I’m dying.” I cried in Lita’s and Cesca’s arms the next afternoon while Christian and Beau gave mlook. “That’s it, you’re never having babies again.” Beau spoke as he wiped away my tears.

“We were actually planning on having six.” Christian stopped Beau from talking me into any crazy ideas whead. “No, just one,” I spoke through tears.

“Yes, sure,” Christian reassured me and held my hand. “It looks like you want to kill all of us, so if you wa“No!” I yelled at him. “Please don’t leave, I’m scared.”

“We’re not going anywhere, Christian doesn’t know what he’s talking about!” Francesca spoke and push“Are you sure she’s fine? She looks like she’s dying.” Christian asked Ramiro.

“That’s because I am dying,” I agreed with him and looked at Ramiro who was holding a needle in his hayou really can’t take it anymore—“ He spoke but I shook my head in defense.

back—I’ve seen enough needles for today.” I turned my head. “I’m dactually, I think

head. “Where’s dad?” I asthat I had even called him dad until Lita’s face lit up. The

just like everyone else.” She smiled. “Okay.” I huffed and focused my attention on Behere for the delivery, right?” I asked him, but the look on his

the poor guy obviously doesn’t want to.” Christian decided to save him from the situation. “Desthink your brother wants to look at

a lot to me and I wouldhave him here. “If

same little sister who had only given me

I

too shy to ask you, but she wmiss the birth of her first

ruined the entire pregnancy for her.

who did not have a mother anymore, because of childbirth complications. “Oeven think about

a sad smile. “At that time we weren’t on speaking terms so I wasn’t therneeded me the most—and that’s why I’m

to see how open she was in sharing her stories and seemed completely unfazedelse’s presence in the room.

to lift the mood. They wethan the unbearable pain

you going to tell us what happened between you and Emilio?” Beau bluntly asked. At times it wasee how much he had taken over from Lita. He had no problem asking the

Luke, I hated myself and did not want to experience a childbirth ever again—bethe two of you too

back here was the glue this family needed.” She smiled.

started bawling. I did not know whether it was Lita’s pain I couldn’t live with, but

and pulled me into a tight hug.

I sniffled and leaned my head against

so kind-hearted and I’m so happy I have to have you

as he once again wiped my tears. “Serena?” I heard Carmen’s voice anddoor. She stood hand in hand with Beau while he led her towards

It was the first time I had touched her and perhaps the first time we were even having a convers“We are the only two girls in the family, and I want us to get

asked as I nodded my head.

noticed the tears on Carmen’s face. “I cananymore, I’m

and pulled me into a hug. “Seeing you all get