His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Christian

“No, not at all.”

“In that case, I’ll follow your instructions and put myself up for advertisement, since you would’ve done tThose were the only words Christian heard over and over before he opened his eyes, with only one thougthrough his mind. What did I do?

He reached for his phone on his nightstand and looked at the miss calls. Five from Serena, ten from Luciomore from everyone else.

When he read the time on his phone he was wide awake and jumped up.

1 PM

How could I even sleep in that late? He thought to himself and immediately made his way to the showersins.

He knew that his dad was going to serve him on a stick for missing the first important group meeting—athat Marc, who had put him in this mess in the first place was nowhere to be found.

With the only thing in mind, going to the Lamberti estate as soon as possible, Christian stormed downstastopped in his steps and hid around the corner when he saw a girl sitting at the dining table, and just likeeverything had returned to him.

“In that case, I’ll follow your instructions and put myself up for advertisement, since you would’ve done tHe closed his eyes but opened them right away as all he could feel was guilt. How he betrayed Serena oujealousy, without giving her a chance to explain himself.

What is she still doing here? He thought as he looked at the brunette at the table, applying her lipstick asmall mirror in her other hand.

“Don’t worry, I’ll be out of your head soon—let me just finish this and call an uber.” She smiled and pullestraight. “I used your bathroom and stuff if you don’t mind.”

Christian remained quiet for a second and was unsure whether to yell at her or not, but soon realized thawas not her fault. “Ok.” He said and leaned against the wall, patiently waiting for her to finish up.

“You know what, I’ll take you home.” He offered, after realizing she would be staying here for a while. “Rso much I would appreciate that!”

Christian heard a scoff behind him and turned around to look at Emmanuella who gave him an unimpresfollowed her to the hallway and grabbed her arm to stop her from walking. “Is Serena who has a baby onenough for you?”

“Are you not ashamed of yourself?” She scolded him, but all Christian could do was release her hand as back.

He was trying to find the words to say, but he couldn’t and turned around as he stormed away and slambehind him, before he leaned his head against the walk. “Are you okay?” The girl asked, making him stanlet’s go.”

his ear, all Christian could think about while driving was to get her home as as he did not want to hear another word or see her face ever again. “I assume your ex left with the baby.made

hands around the steering wheel and looked

He knew that it was not her fault, but he needed someone to blameenough to shut her up for the entire ride

as all Christian could think of was her knowing wh“If it helps to make you feel better, I have a boyfriend and I assume you have someone…and a child—so wsame position.” She tried to shift the situation as the car stopped in

and locked the

girl asked with a smile on

his face, making Gina laugh out loud. “Have you seen where I live? I don’t need more money.” She pointpenthouse with a proud look on

quiet about this?” He frowned his eyebrows as Gina noddedbright smile on her face, and unlocked the car door herself. “Lips sealed.” She whispered before closing tAfter

and only mine and anyone whwill get executed.” She spoke. Christian knew that Serena had a good heart and that the last sentence wathat did not

Christian tried to sound cheerful, but he knew he didn’t have the

could her her smile through the phone. “No, I

in through one ear and out through the other. He was

Serena laugh, and felt even more guilt washing over him. “You from yesterday, so I’ll let you

I nevethank you for bringing all of my friends here, and I know how private you are—so

you!” His heart stopped for a

he was not supposed to betray the personlove, but only that one mistake was needed for

we’re back at saying it again?” Serena chuckled. “Anyway, have a nice

the Lamberti estate and walked in while he noticed how all of that him

out after he heard a knock on the door. With

know is that Gio covered for you and fixed your shspoke. Christian looked up

the moment, but he had enough of family feuds and did not want to resent his brothey had finally started getting along.

on him, he’s doing such a good job in loving and protecting my daughter.” Mand patted his back. “I’m leaving again.”

Christian rolled his eyes, knowing this was all a way to avoid him. “Do

beating you up.” Lucio glared at him. Christianbreath

cheated…on Serena.” Christian suddenly blurted out and looked from Lucio to Gio, expecting

cleared his throat and grabbed a paper sheet, while Christian grahands and threw it from the table. “Chris!” Gio called him out, but Lucio held up his hand to stop him fro“This is important.” Christian looked him

younger and

and grabbed his arm. “When you jump into a relationship too

right now for multiple thingto keep your head in the game. Her life is in danger, I think that should be your priority.” He tried