His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 358

Aria

“Because I need you more than I need her.”

I almost squealed, thinking about Vince’s reassuring words. That’s right-I had way more to offer than Serena ever could.

She was a useless stay-at-home mom while I was a hustler-a go-getter, the heir of my family who would actually be of value to him.

Helping daddy run our products had always been a fun activity, and I bet I could help Vince and his family the same way. They needed me

I smirked, posing in front of the mirror as I stared at my gold and white birthday gown. It was not the one 1 had initially wished for, but that didn’t matter. All that mattered was that it would only be a matter of time before Vince and I would announce our engagement.

Forget my birthday or the party-I already had tons of those. The only highlight of the day would be the look on everyone’s faces after learning of my engagement.

My boring day was filled with a special breakfast, lunch, and endless gifts, but now the sun had finally set. Now was when the real party would start, and I couldn’t wait for everyone to get here.

“Maybe I should’ve skipped breakfast and lunch. I held my belly. With a half-smile, I shrugged. “Meh, I still look hot. Hotter than Serena

Just one more look

I turned, admiring myself, and took a satisfied breath.

Let’s get it over with.

As I made my way to the ballroom, I noticed how all the maids were still busy with the preparations. Mom and dad were perfectionists and had never settled for anything less.

“Why would we hold back if we have enough money to spend Mom would often tell me, and she was right. What was the point of living a humble life if we didn’t have to?

At the end of the stairs stood mom, who was still busy giving instructions.

“Mommy!”

“Arial” She looked up. Everyone stopped what they were doing and focused on my dress.

“Look at my princess!” Mom opened her arms, ready to catch me as I ran down the stairs.

“Do you like it?” I grabbed her hands, hoping for another compliment. Looking good was nothing new to me, but the thing I desired the most were compliments.

“Yes, you look absolutely gorgeous.” Mom pushed me back to take a better look at me. The golden cocktail dress around her body, hugging her perfect curves, almost gave me a run for my money.

Mom clapped her hands. “You’re even starting to look like me!”

Like mother like daughter, this woman would never miss out on a free opportunity to compliment herself, and rightfully so.

“Where’s daddy?” I scanned the room. He had spent a lot of money to satisfy mom’s wishes, so I’m sure he would love to see the outcome.

“Ah, he was with Vince and his family.”

“Vince?” I widened my eyes. “Is he here already?”

“Yes, of course!”

all the guests would arrive in ten minutes, Vince’s presence made me nervous. This time he was in my comfortable space, my home-and I wanted to

hair, faked a smile-just pretty much anything to look acceptable. Vince could walk through that door any

had enough time to take one more breath and hold my tummy before

there is my beautiful muffin, Arial”

and forced me into a bone-cracking hug. “Hi, daddy.”

space.

usually covered his ears, was slicked back to perfection, revealing his handsome

golden accent showed that he was a good listener

who

about to step forward-Vince’s uncle

Vince’s uncle,”

cousin, Vince-still has a lot to learn, but I’m very grateful you’ve decided to give him

accepted me or felt threatened by Oscar Morales? I didn’t know, and

no problem…uncle,” I spoke politely before moving my gaze to

lot to learn, but

“Hey, Luis!”

evening and happy birthday, Aria.” Luis lowered his head as I was unfortunately not interesting enough

look prettier than all these flowers in this

pouted

kid!” Dad laughed out loud

dog. I could tell that his words weren’t sincere, but it

his throat as

spoke. “Bruno, how about I show you and Luis to your seats so that we can leave these two lovebirds alone?” He walked off with Bruno and Luis, leaving me alone with

shot me a polite smile. “Happy

about our future. He was a

he has an option, princess.” Vince

again, that

stepped closer and closer as I held in a breath. Closer, closer. So close, I could

Calm down, Aria.

rested his large hand on my waist. I smiled, leaning into

as quickly as he had stepped

space.

attracted to me? Impossible.

upset

my lip, worried for his rejection-but Vince shook his head. “No, of course not.” He recovered himself with a polite smile on his lips. “I just don’t know if I would be able to control myself with you standing so close to me.” He said. “I mean,

did, didn’t I?

sexual attraction between us, so it was not really a surprise that he

You took a step back because you’re afraid of what might happen?” I spoke. “Because if that’s it, you don’t have

his head. “I-I mean, we wouldn’t want

“Right.”

guess that made

hand.

saying another word, he led me to the balcony

“You’re not going to push me

rid of you while you

were supposed to sound like a joke sounded pretty cold in my ears. Had I not known any better. I would’ve thought he saw me as his enemy. Luckily

to marry me.

grabbed my hand and pulled out a box

as I started to get an idea of what was about to happen. He was going