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.”

as he did

around the steering wheel and looked at her for a

bad for her. He knew that it was not her fault, but he needed someone to

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

and locked the door again. “Tell me

The girl asked with a smile on

this, name a price.” He spoke with a his face, making Gina laugh out loud. “Have you seen where I live?

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 off and immediately

You’re mine and only mine and anyone whwill get executed.” She spoke. Christian knew

knew he didn’t have the

could her her

I think she looks like you—“ She kept raneverything went in through one ear and

not listening, are you?” He heard Serena laugh, and felt even more guilt washing over him.

nevethank you for bringing all of my friends

you!” His heart stopped for a second when he heard

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

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

made his way to the Lamberti estate and walked in while he noticed how all of that him and whispered among themselves.

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

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

told his brother and tried to wash away the jealous feeling. If there was any threat to hiswould’ve 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

in loving and protecting my daughter.” Mand patted his back. “I’m leaving again.”

to avoid him. “Do ydefend my decision

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

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

it from the table. “Chris!” Gio called him out, but Lucio held up his hand to stop him fro“This is important.” Christian looked

was younger and

jump into a relationship too quickhappens and you move on and learn from it, but now is not

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