His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 360

Aria

My eyes widened as I couldn’t escape the curious smile on Christian’s lips. Not many people intimidated me, but for some reason, he did.

It wasn’t because I was scared of him, but because he could break my family’s pride with just one snap.

Beau confronting me to tell Christian about how I disrespected his wife had opened my eyes and made me realize that I should at least be cautious with my words.

“I-I uhh..” I panicked. “I said she looks beautiful and gives me a run for my money on my birthday.”

“Yes, she is gorgeous.” Christian’s face lit up. “I still don’t know what I’ve done in my past life to get this lucky.”

“And you.” Christian eyed Beau. “You should greet your babies before that thing over there burns down this place.” He scolded him, referring to the Sala girl whose eyes grew darker by the second

“Yes.” Beau nodded like an obedient puppy and strolled off. The thought of him being an Alfonzo and taking orders from a Lamberti just didn’t

make sense to me.

Even then, I would instead argue with him if that meant I wouldn’t be forced to interact with a sober Christian.

He was not as fun anymore as he had been at the wedding-

Unsure of what to do, I grabbed a drink and pushed it into his hands. “Here!” I spoke. “Only if you want to, of course.”

“Sure.” He smiled. “It’s a nice party.”

“Thank you so much.”

He chuckled slightly at my polite answer. “And you look great.”

“Thank you, that’s nice of you.”

Christian repeated my words with a charming smile on his lips, showing me there was also a polite way of mocking me. The Alfonzo siblings could learn something from that.

“Cute.” He mumbled, making me look up in surprise. I wasn’t trying to be cute. I was trying to behave like a proper and respectful adult. The perfect daughter daddy trained me to be.

“I know it’s not easy to move to another city and start all over, but if you ever need any advice or someone to talk to—I’m only one call away.” Christian offered his guidance.

“That’s good to know.” I took a breath, knowing there was at least one person interested in my well-being. “I heard you took over your dad at a young age, so I’m sure we can relate.”

“I know. That’s why I want to look out for you.” Christian confirmed as he stared across the room. I followed his eyes and noticed Vince at Serena’s table. The two were laughing and slapping each other as if they had just discussed the funniest thing on earth.

Did it not bother Christian one bitt

Christian had an unbothered expression, showing me this didn’t affect him at all. “So, how is Vince treating you?” He took a sip from his drink.

“Good.”

I thought he was until his so-called friend exposed him for talking crap behind my back. Call me crazy, but I still believed there to be some misunderstanding.

“Good?” Christian spoke. “He better, and if he doesn’t, you’ll come to me—understand?”

felt guilty for what I said about his wife, and I felt sorry for him, but only for him. He appeared to be

a hard worker.” Christian praised me. I wasn’t born yesterday and knew almost

“Yes.”

a lot of growing up to do.”

There it was.

but you should think about whether you really want

determined. “I want to marry Vince.” I chose to believe what I

simple misunderstanding. That was all

“Are you sure?”

“Positive.”

and marrying in his mid- twenties was not how Christian had planned his life. Even then, he clearly loved Serena and his

live my life. All I wanted was to marry Vince, start a family, continue the family business-and trust me.

way.

questioning my words did something to my heart. He didn’t ask a hundred questions. He just listened and accepted my terms.

you.

pointed out. “It was actually Serena who encouraged me to come and talk to you.”

Serena?

had become so sick of that name and

families might not take you seriously because you’re the

opportunity to talk about his perfect wife. “She really admires you and thinks you’re a fresh breath of air?” He chuckled. “I

had to acknowledge her way of thinking. As the future head of the Morales and the Garcias-It would only be fair to take the compliment.

you

was too scared to talk to you because she thinks you’re too

“Intimidating?”

altercation? I’m sure Carmen must’ve twisted the story and told her

me a look of curiosity. “You were born into this while

clarified.

it wasn’t about the

“Right.”

conversation was cut short by Vince, who had forced himself between us. If it weren’t for Beau’s words, I would’ve thought he was being overprotective, but

up my sack of potatoes.”

Christian asked, equally as confused

a smile and

head, going along with his friend. “I think it’s time for me to get back to my wife, but it was nice talking

vanished, forced

to our seats?” He offered. 1 remember thinking he was so perfect, but I guess

didn’t mind, though. Everyone had their flaws, and I was willing to look past his. If he didn’t like me,

“Let’s go.

asked as we were walking.

continued. “Have you changed your image of me- do you not wish

didn’t want to marry me in the first place?

nice.” Well,

but I could never After

but he had never rejected me or my offer, so that was something we

our table, where dad and Bruno

for the announcement.” Dad clapped his hands, not wasting time asking for

brought my mouth to the ears of the younger Garcia. “Luis, you should put down

and I’m proud to celebrate my one and only daughter.” Dad pulled me closer.

second most beautiful woman on the planet-with the first being my wife, my