Chapter 180

Christian

“So when is that cousin of yours coming?” Beau asked as the two waited in front of the mall. “He’ll be here soon.” Christian stated. At least, that what he was expecting.

“He stood you up.” Beau chuckled while he pushed Siena’s stroller back and forth. “No, he didn’t, stop it.” Christian rolled his eyes.

“So you are serious about this?” Beau looked at Christian. “I told you, I’m sending Serena away.”

It was a spontaneous decision, but one which would be for the best. Christian was determined to find the key as soon as possible, and although he appreciated Serena being at his side, he didn’t want her to get involved.

That’s why he came up with a quick solution, a surprise vacation for Serena and her friends, who he knew she missed a lot. “I still don’t understand how Isobel got involved in all of this and why she has to go on vacation with a bunch of girls who don’t like her.”

“Because Isobel is annoying.” Christian rolled his eyes. “We have hard days ahead of us, and I don’t want her to distract you. She has this habit of calling you every second to force you to come back home, I can’t have that, and besides that-I need someone to keep an eye on Serena.”

“Right.” Beau chuckled. “Anyway, she agreed to it because you asked her to-but the case with Serena is a bit different.”

“You don’t really think you can buy my sister a suitcase filled with clothing and send her off to Panama, do you?” Beau laughed out loud. “It’s my sister we’re talking about-she won’t do leave that easily.”

“Yes, she will,” Christian stated. He was pretty confident that she would. “Every bit of doubt will disappear once she sees her friends. She won’t even question my intentions.”

“Oh,” Beau spoke, surprised. “Wow, you really planned all of this within hours, didn’t you?”

“Yes,” Christian smiled. He couldn’t believe that he even went as far as checking every piece of Serena’s clothing, just so he could buy her the right size-but he wanted it to be a surprise. He didn’t want to give Serena the opportunity to decline his offer.

“Beau, did you know Gina left?” Christian suddenly addressed the situation. He knew how difficult it could be to go through an experience like that on her own, and despite everything, he wanted to be there to comfort her. He knew that he had his family, but Gina had no one.

“Enzo said she left. Just drop it already.” Beau shrugged him off. Christian was shocked by Beau’s behavior but figured it was probably because he was looking out for his twin and didn’t want to hear her name. He decided to let it drop, but he wouldn’t let it rest.

“Anyway, so you want to send Serena away while we look for the key and get the money?” Beau confirmed. “Yes, and the photoshoot is two days after,” Christian spoke.

“I’m not only doing this to get rid of her, you know.” Christian smiled as his mind went back to Serena. “She’s been through a lot, and she never really had the time to relax. I want her to take care of herself.”

“Yes, I know.” Beau agreed. “Knowing Serena, she would rather help you-

“And she can’t this time because it’ll be dangerous,” Christian spoke. “I don’t know what my uncle has

planned, we haven’t heard a single thing from him, and I want Serena to be safe.”

“And what about Siena?” Beau asked. “How are you going to supervise Carmen’s party, find the key, get the money and take care of a baby-all in two days?”

Christian took a deep breath. “I’ll manage.”

muttered. “How about

Once your babies get here, you’ll understand

by Dario. “Hi, Christian…and Beau,” He awkwardly greeted him. Christian showed him a

were past being

to a…mall.” He

so we can find the key and get the money.” Beau suddenly shared while Christian gave

because you’re new to the family doesn’t mean that you can sit of butt all day and do nothing,” Christian told him as he slammed his arm around his

agreed. also need you to help us supervise a bunch of

startled. “Yes, sure-I can

for me to return.” Dario shared. “Although, I

about, stuff like what Serena

“How is she

hadn’t even been twenty-four hours. “Good,” He forced

after noticing the look on Christian’s face, “I

hour, but after a long time, the

Christian stated as the three walked into the final store. “I

women.” Christian corrected him. “Your sister hates shopping.” He spoke as he thought about Serena, who complained whenever they went shopping and was always

head, but Dario was long gone. “I can’t believe this guy.” Beau chuckled as

smile on his face. “Seeing he does this with everyone means he’s

agreed. “He’s all Isobel’s

hadn’t noticed the store employee who made their way over to them. “Can I help you?” The woman asked with a seductive smile on her face, but Christian was traumatized and didn’t even want to shoot a smile at someone like that ever again. He had learned from his mistake, and the only person he wanted

a dad.” Christian made clear while Beau, who anticipated his answer,

me, actually,” Christian spoke as he handed her the sizes he wrote down. “I’m looking for something she can wear to the beach,

“Did you have something in mind? Does she needs a bikini or a

in a hurry. Also, he had enough of it and was ready

does your

He knew all too well Serena

chuckled. “Come on,

a golddigger?” Beau asked as he pushed the stroller along

confused. “No, she can’t even tell designer brands apart. I

the endless suggestions and bought whatever he felt Serena

know, you’re actually hilarious,

“Why?”

few days, and you’re actually going along with it.” Beau sighed. “It’s my sister

first time because I

“I would like to

did the unexpected and ruffled his hand through Beau’s hair as if he

that Beau wasn’t that different from Vince. He could tell the two used to spent a lot of time together and felt grateful he got to lend him as a friend, even

Christian promised himself. He already took so much from Vince, but there was one thing he wouldn’t take, and that was

face had changed as he thought about his friend, who had no issue handing him over to his twisted father, and watched as he was tied to a

answered the question. “But do you resent him?” Christian asked as he thought about his

Christian thought to himself. If Beau was able to forgive Vince and Isobel,

joined the two and slammed an arm

good time and

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