His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies by C. Tamika

Chapter 99

Christian

All Christian could see when he entered the master bedroom were tears.

Francesca was in tears, the twins were in tears and even Gio who had always been as strong as a rock was in tears. “I assume you told them?” Christian spoke after he cleared his throat.

“Christian, you’re here,” Franco spoke and made his way towards him while Christian kept himself at a clear distance. “Ramiro has just left, it was nothing big-and he’ll be fine.” His grandfather tried to reassure him, but Christian knew better.

Lucio’s declining health was enough for the entire family to make their way to the Lamberti estate, and even more family members were waiting outside of the bedroom, hoping for the best-but the tears on their faces were enough evidence that Lucio had finally decided to tell everyone the truth.

“Christian, come here.” Lucio reached out his hand and used all his power to sit up straight. With his head lowered Christian made his way to his father until he could grab his hand. “You too, all of you.” He spoke

to his children.

Christian noticed Enzo wasn’t there, but there was nothing he could do. Lucio did not even want him on the Lamberti estate, let alone his bedroom. “Mom, I’m so sorry,” Christian spoke to Cesca who was in tears, and kissed her forehead.

“Are you guys okay?” He asked Stella and Mia. Luckily the twins had a break from school and were at home for the time being. “Okay? Dad is dying!” Stella cried in Mia’s arms.

Gio walked over to his sisters to comfort him while Christian focused his attention on his dad. He was the one dying, yet he was the one with a guilty look on his face.

“Do you guys think you can step out for a second while I talk to your brothers?” Lucio requested. Cesca scoffed and turned away from her husband to grab the twins’ hands. “Even until now you still want to hide everything from us, you disgust me.” She cried and pulled the twins out the room.

“I’ll go talk to her, she didn’t mean that.” Franco sighed and left the bedroom. “Mom is just upset, she didn’t mean that.” Gio agreed and held his father’s hand.

“The two of you should be with your family, be with your daughters-I’m doing fine.” Lucio tried to convince himself, but Christian and Gio weren’t fooled. Ramiro had prepared them for this and told them that at this point anything could happen and the illness would become even more aggressive. They were prepared, but still scared for what was about to come.

“Why do you look so handsome, what were you up to?” Lucio smiled at Christian and touched his suit. “I asked her to marry me, I did it properly this time-as you told me I should.” Christian smiled back.

“That’s some good news. It makes me happy, you still have a lot to fix.” Lucio nodded his head. He did have a lot to fix, and Christian was well aware of that.

He had been carrying his secret with him for such a long time that coming clean was not an option. because he knew it would probably anger her even more. Having Gina as his personal assistant made everything even worse, but he knew that Lucio was fond of Gina and could only take that much, so he never addressed the situation.

not going anywhere until we deal with these Orlando’s. I won’t

a new family coming to town made people even more anxious. The Orlando’s who started of as small family were making a name for themselves and it was

a family

harder, I know.” He nodded his head and thought about how Serena would take this news. He wasn’t even that much at home, to begin with, but even on the days he wasn’t-he’d make sure to take the two with them, but a lot was

Lucio told his other son. “I’m sorry things have to be this way, but we can’t let the Orlando’s take over everything this family has build. We need to get them

by Christian and make sure he’s ready in case something happens to

two of you.” Lucio sighed. Christian and Gio gave each other a look and both decided to let that comment go. Lucio completely erasing their brother from existence hurt, but they had to deal with it. All the families were curious as to what had happened and there were many

rumors,

are my babies doing?” Lucio asked. “They’re doing fine, Pia’s legs are getting

to experience the birth of your first grandson.” Christian smiled. After two girls, Dana was finally having a boy and the

there.”

was a family nickname Siena had received before she was even

be with your baby, be with Serena-make me another grandchild.” Lucio encouraged him.

to be alone but Serena made it very clear, no more

same and now she’s popping out babies every two years.” Gio patted his shoulder. “But dad is right, go home and rest-I’ll stay here for the night.”

uncomfortable look on his face and didn’t want to leave. The idea of something happening while be wasn’t there scared him. “Yes, go-did you not see all those people on the other side, waiting

in the morning, I promise, Christian spoke and kissed Lucio on the

said. He felt terrible for not treating him like this earlier, but now that he still had the chance to change

spoke one last

thoughts. He knew this would happen at one point, and he was prepared-so he promised himself not to cry. He was going to be there

to kiss his daughter goodnight was ruined when he saw her

heard Serena’s cheerful voice. Gina immediately turned around and put

his face and stared into his eyes. “He’s fine, just felt a bit

on me,” Serena explained, but to Christian, those words didn’t mean

now,” Christian demanded and walked away, leaving Serena behind flustered.

holding my baby. Are you sick?” He asked her after he shut the door. The frightened look

trying to involve myself

was out of fear. The thought of her being alone with Serena or the thought of her

not, after I heard what happened I was worried for Serena’s well-being and came to check on her, that’s all.” Gina spoke in defense.