His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 114

It was evening, and we were all sitting around the table. Emilio, Marcello, and Maddie had stopped by for dinner, which allowed me to announce the news. Luis stayed with his elder brother so he could be with Vince, which meant I did not have to watch my words. All I had to do was tell them the news.

Everyone was too busy with Milo and Siena that they hadn’t even realized that I wasn’t in the mood. Other than Carmen, no one had noticed-not even Beau.

“I have something to tell you guys!” I spoke loud enough, so I did not have to repeat myself. Everyone stopped talking and turned their heads towards me. There was probably more than enough footage of me beating up Gina, which was yet to be released, and I wanted them to hear it from my mouth.

“Christian and I are not getting back together,” I announced. It was so quiet around the table. You could hear a pin drop. As expected, this was everyone’s reaction. “What do you mean? You still had your ring in the hospital-please explain, I’m lost.” Beau chuckled.

“What do I have to explain?” I spoke, annoyed, and stabbed my fork into my steak. “Christian and I are not getting back together.”

“Sweetheart, I told you arguments are not forever-whatever happened between the two of you is not forever.” Lita comforted me, but what no one knew was that there was another bomb left to drop.

“Christian cheated on me while I was pregnant. He cheated on me with his assistant-we’re not getting back together. I explained as I tried to remain calm. “What?” Matteo spoke. I was too afraid to meet my dad’s or my brothers’ eyes, and I did not want them to do anything stupid.

“I will kill him,” Emilio spoke and smacked his fists on the table-but before he could get up. Lita sat him back down again. “You won’t kill him. None of you will do anything. You won’t kill him. You won’t touch. him-he’s not worth it.” I told them as I looked across the table and tried to read everyone’s expression.

Matteo and my brothers seemed like they could pick up a knife and run to his house any second, while Carmen, Lita, and Maddie seemed confused. “How can you ask us not to kill him?” Beau spoke through gritted teeth while Carmen held his hand. “Relax.” She told him.

“That’s why you came here. I’m so stupid.” Matteo sighed.

“I’m asking all of you to remain calm-because I beat up his assistant in broad daylight, and I’m pretty sure people filmed it,” I spoke, embarrassed. “I don’t need any more shit on top of that, whatever happened-leave it.”

“Do you know who filmed it? Maybe we can stop it from spreading?” Luke suggested. I smiled at him and. shook my

head. “Don’t bother. The entire neighborhood was there to watch the show. I don’t know what came over me-but I just got so angry…”

“It’s okay. You’re not the issue here.” Luke spoke. I looked down at Matteo’s clenched fists and wondered. whatever he would’ve done if I wouldn’t have told him to let it rest. “I know things are very difficult for Lucio, but if he knew about this-I won’t let it rest.”

know about the cheating but did not know about Gina. Whatever happened between us, I did not want

him down. “Me too, but that’s not what I’m

believe I defended him yesterday while he ran off with his assistant-that’s so messed up, men scare me.” Carmen spoke. They were indeed scary. I was not going

you’re talking about. Is it more damaging to him or us?” Matteo asked. All they cared about was themselves. “I

from the table. “Dad, what are you doing?” Emilio asked as Matteo typed away on his phone. “I’m telling Lucio about what Christian did to my little girl,” Matteo spoke. “No one hurts Serena and gets away

I wanted this to remain between the two of us-but Christian left me no choice. “Dad, everyone, this is between Christian and me-not between the Lamberti’s and the Alfonzo’s,” I explained again. “All I’m asking for

a really good beating?” Maddie spoke for the first time. Maddie being here meant that everyone would know by tomorrow, with or without the video-but I didn’t care. The urge to protect Christian had vanished, and I

a few bald spots.” I sighed as my mind went to Gina. I did not regret hitting her, but I did regret the way I handled things. Going to her house and screaming the entire neighborhood together? That was not me.

him, and neither do you-but I have to work something out for Siena.

handled the situation and remained calmer than expected had surprised me. Beau was known to be aggressive and

a lesson!” Luke agreed. I understood where they were coming from,

Siena is not growing up without parents.” I made clear. “The issue is not with his parenting

to court. It’s his only daughter.”

go that far.” Lita tried to convince herself, but even I knew better. “I think he’s willing to go

outburst, he was one second away from calling me a bad mother and asked me if I had also done the same in front of Siena. “I have a suggestion.” Matteo spoke. “As you know, I visit Lucio every day, and despite the circumstances, I will

was going to be hard, I did not want to

little too enthusiastic about probably getting some alone time with Christian, which worried me. “You know what, I’ll take care of that

no issue helping me out. “Lita, are you okay?” I asked my mom. She had been quiet this entire time and seemed pale. “I’m so

to

about it.” I smiled through my hidden tears. Being sad wouldn’t do any good, and it wasn’t the Serena show-the real star was Siena, and I was still willing to do everything for her. Even if that meant working out a schedule with

proud of you, Serena,” Matteo spoke and held my hand. I looked at Siena, who was smiling and had no idea what was going on. I was willing to forgive Christian so we could be a

a phone call-to get my stuff.” I excused myself and made my

good thing she did because after I closed the door, my tears had finally spilled. I did not know for how long I cried,

for Christian’s call, so I could be stupid enough to forgive him again-but he never did. I purposely did not block him, so he could call me and tell me how much he loved

Luca. He always had something against Christian and would probably be more helpful than Johnny or Marc. When it came to forgiving Christian, I was fragile,

a unusual tone. It was pretty clear also he had learned of what

I wanted to call you, but Christian told us to give you space. I want