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.”

kept talking in 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

wheel and looked at her for a second. “I assume

Christian felt bad for her. He knew that it was

before. You obuildings in the city, must be tiring.” She kept ranting, 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 front of a penthouse. Christian ignorand unlocked the door,

and locked the door

with a smile on her face but quickly read the

for you to keep your mouth shut about this, name a price.” He spoke with a his face, making Gina laugh out loud. “Have you seen where I live? I don’t need more money.”

eyebrows as Gina noddedbright smile on her face, and unlocked the car door herself. “Lips sealed.” She whispered before closing tAfter making sure she got inside safely, Christian drove off

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

great—perfect!” Christian tried to sound cheerful, but he knew he didn’t have the right to. He wathe truth regardless, but not over the

Did you see the sonogram?” He could

on your way right now! The baby is kicking a lot, and I think she looks like you—“ She kept raneverything went in through one ear and out through the other. He was not able to concentrate on

felt even more guilt washing over him. “You from yesterday, so

He told her and prepared himself to hang up the phone. “You should, I nevethank you for bringing all of my friends here, and I know how private you are—so I really

and I love you!” His heart stopped for a second

was not supposed to betray the personlove, but

saying it again?”

and walked in while he noticed how all of that him and whispered among

on the door. With his head

you and fixed your shspoke. Christian looked up with

been Gio at the moment, but he had enough of family feuds and did not want to resent his brothey had finally started getting along. He knew that no matter the consequences, it was all his

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

out.” He spoke, but Christian rolled his eyes, knowing this was all a way to avoid him. “Do ydefend my decision to let you take over…again?” Lucio spoke and guided his hand

you feeling?” Christian asked his dad. “I feel like beating you up.” Lucio glared at him. Christianbreath at his dad still threatening to kill him every now and then. “Sit and I’ll

cheated…on Serena.” Christian suddenly blurted out and looked from Lucio to Gio, expecting them to him—but both did

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 in his eyes. “I think she’s

I was younger and immature,

“When you jump into a relationship too quickhappens and you move on and learn from it, but now

disappointed, angry—I want to kill you right now for multiple thingto keep your head in the game. Her life is in danger, I think that should be