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.”

did not want to hear another word or see her face ever again. “I assume your

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

don’t mind, I’m sorry—I’m a nosy person.” She awkwardly apologized.“Don’t be.” Christian felt bad for her. He knew that it

of you 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

Christian spoke and locked the door again. “Tell

The girl asked with a smile on her face but quickly read the room. “Uh,

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.” She pointpenthouse with a

going to keep 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 making sure she got inside safely, Christian drove

anyone whwill get executed.” She spoke. Christian knew that Serena had a

sound cheerful, but he knew he didn’t have the right to.

the sonogram?” He could her her smile through the phone. “No, I

like you—“ She kept raneverything went in through one

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

should, I nevethank you for

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

right after. He knew that he was not supposed to betray the personlove, but only

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

while he noticed how all of that him and whispered among themselves. Not in the mood to

heard a knock on the door. With his head lowered, Christian walked in anlook into his

you have to know is that Gio covered for you and fixed your shspoke. Christian looked up with a guilty look on his face and saw Gio, Enzo, and Matteo stare

to hiswould’ve been Gio at the moment, but he had enough of family feuds and did not want to resent his brothey

in loving and protecting my daughter.” Mand patted his back. “I’m leaving again.” He announced while Enzo walked behind

avoid him. “Do ydefend my decision

asked his dad. “I feel like beating you up.” Lucio glared at him. Christianbreath at his dad still threatening to

blurted out and looked from Lucio to Gio, expecting them to him—but both did not say

sheet, while Christian grahands and threw it from the table. “Chris!” Gio called him out, but Lucio held up his hand to

was younger and immature,

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

me. I’m disappointed, angry—I want to kill you right now for multiple thingto keep your head in the game. Her life is in