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

Chapter 103

“So, Serena-what did you study?” Dario started his interrogation after eying me for minutes straight There it was again that question. That same question I could not answer.

“I’m a college dropout; the only diploma I have is a high school diploma.” 1 chuckled and waited for Dario’s reaction.

“Do you hear that, dad?” Dario laughed as Mauro joined him. “I’m sorry, is there a problem?” Christian

asked.

“No, no-no problem!” Dario shook his hands. “It’s just that I was one too-but look at where I am right. now.” He proudly spoke.

“Wait, really?” I asked with my mouth wide opened. Maybe it wasn’t the end of me; perhaps I could really do it. “Did you go back to school?” I wondered. “I don’t really have a good experience with school, but f was thinking of going back,” I told him.

“School?” He burst out laughing as Mauro joined him. Christian had an overly bothered look on his face, and I didn’t know whether it was out of jealousy or hatred. “If school isn’t for you-then it isn’t for you,” Dario explained.

“I never liked learning or working-so I never stuck my time and energy in it. My dad and I came from nothing and built our way up.” He spoke. “So you don’t think I should do it? Go back to school?”

“I think you’re wise enough to make your own decision.” Dario smiled. “How about you Christian, how were your grades in school?” Dario asked him. “Good,” Christian growled.

“Good? They were the best-always top of his class.” Lucio bragged about him. “I can see.” Dario chuckled. “You know, you have some good ideas-maybe we can work together in the future.”

“Work together? That’s funny.” Christian sighed. “Didn’t you guys came here to drive us away?”

I almost choked in my food and gave Christian a look, telling him to shut up. “I’m just kidding; what’s with the stiff faces?” He chuckled. Lucio let out a small laugh before everyone joined.

“You almost got me there!” Dario laughed out loud. “Look, even the baby is laughing!” He pointed to Siena.

“We came here to fill in the Garcia’s spot; we didn’t come here to put an end to you. We wouldn’t dare!” Dario smiled while Mauro nodded his head. I could feel Christian’s dark aura from next to me and could. feel that he had enough, but in fact, he was the one making the diner awkward.

“So Serena, how about that poopy diaper your you promised me?” Dario winked. “Poopy what?” Christian turned his head to face me.

“Inside joke, don’t worry about it.” Dario shrugged him off. “So when?”

that, I can take

my

treat.

Christian slammed his fist on

the chair and prepared himself to leave. “Did I do something out of line?”

if I stay any longer, I will too-Serena, let’s go,” Christian spoke as he pulled me from the chair with

same.

very nice-but unfortunately, we’ll have to cut it short.” Lucio apologized and placed his hand on Mauro’s shoulder while Christian had

his face.

pushed my phone into his hands, Christian behaving like a jealous toddler was definitely not a

text me.” Dario chuckled and handed me my phone. “I mean, if Christian allows

laughed at my statement. “I see, he says Serena.

him a push against his shoulder. “Thank you so much for the invite, and you too, sir.” I

throwing a tantrum was the issue.” Dario laughed. I was supposed to defend Christian, but Dario’s way of talking was so funny that I couldn’t help but

to the driveway. After seeing that Lucio had already left, I took a deep breath and made my

down next to him. Christian was quiet and kept his mouth shut while he patiently waited for me to put on

home was as awkward as the time he brought me home for the first time. “Christian, if you don’t tell me what’s wrong, we can’t fix it.” I finally decided to speak

look before he focused his attention back onto the road. “Christian, come on-don’t

guy.” He finally spoke. “I don’t trust him.”

telling me what I can and can’t do with my daughter, who I have carried for nine months.” I chuckled at his ridiculous statement. “You weren’t even here for us in the beginning. I hope you didn’t forget that.”

you were in nine months ago-she wouldn’t even be here! I hope you didn’t forget that.” Christian snapped. My heart broke into pieces, and my mind went numb. No matter what happened, these words were unnecessary and uncalled for.

the energy to fight back. I tried to hold back my tears because there was no reason to cry.

the end of the day, that was the real reason why

best if I leave tonight,” I told Christian when we arrived back home. “And I’m taking my daughter with me,” I spoke as he stopped in his steps. “Because I told you the truth? Serena, I never called you a bad mom. You’re a good mom. You

just politely asking you not to bring my daughter around random men? Would you like it if I would bring Siena around random women?”

be fair, he had a point.

I’m not your puppet.” I glared at him. “And

me to do when he’s flirting with