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

Chapter 104

Christian

“Wait, so you stormed out?” Marc laughed at Christian’s story. The two had met up, and Christian kept him up to date about what happened with the Orlando’s.

“Marc, I’m not stupid-I know what he’s doing, and I don’t know if I’ll be able to take it any longer!” Christian spoke.

“So, where’s Serena now?” Marc wondered. “Where do you think?” Christian rolled his eyes. “She’s with those demons, of course.”

Christian was not fond of Serena’s new friends and appreciated her staying true to herself. He never pushed Serena to hang out with them, and if it was up to him, it wouldn’t be that way.

“Can I ask you a question?” Marc asked. It was something he felt the need to address for a long time but only now got the opportunity to do so. “I want you to close your eyes, and I need you to think for a second.”

“Do you really think you have the right to say which guy Serena can and can’t talk to while you cheated on her and still have your assistant working?” Marc furrowed his eyebrows…

“W-what?” Christian stuttered. “I can’t fire her, my dad-”

“Yes, I know. Lucio likes her, and I know he’ll feel guilty.” Marc cut him off. “But that does not excuse your actions, and you can’t just put another ring around Serena’s finger, treat her like a puppet and ignore the

situation!”

“I can’t tell her, and it’s not only because of Gina.” Christian spoke as he took a deep breath. “Do you know what will happen? I can’t tell her!”

“She threatened to take Siena and leave because of a little disagreement. I can’t tell her. I can’t!” Christian explained. “She’ll never let me see her again.”

Mare had a different opinion and was not afraid to let it known.

“Yes, she will most likely leave you, and you deserve it. Marc chuckled. “Your dad will be sad. The Alfonzo’s might kill you. Beau might cut you in half-and guess what? Serena will stop looking like a fool.”

“Serena is not a fool.” Christian defended her. “No, she’s not-but you’re making her look like one. You claim to hate your assistant, but the two of you seem to be getting along very well for some reason. I mean, you’re visiting her house-

“To drop off papers, stop it.” Christian rolled his eyes. “Papers?” Marc snickered. “And why can’t you let someone else do it, or why can’t she come and get it herself? It’s her job.”

“I don’t like having her in my house.” Christian explained to Marc. He felt terrible for doing this to Serena and felt bothered as Serena, who didn’t have that many true friends, took a liking towards Gina. “I don’t want to break Serena’s heart, and I don’t want Siena to know her daddy as a cheater.”

a lie?” Marc confirmed. “Okay, out of respect, I’m going to stay out of it- but I want you to think, and I want you to think

you really love Serena? Because if you have faith in your relationship and if you really love her, you need to

Siena’s life. She grew up without parents,

you really love

were difficult to hear, but he knew they were right. Christian was aware of how unfair he was being, but the idea of Serena taking away the one thing he loved the most was scaring him,

really take Siena and leave?

tell Siena her

spoken in years because he always believed that nothing could scare him. He only found out the true meaning of fear after

but is it really for the better?” Christian wondered. “I wasn’t like this. I’ve

with being human, and if you want to be an even better

spoke. “You don’t have to tell

had thought about Marc’s words, and they were finally starting

no right to keep Serena to himself, while he couldn’t even

truth. He would not lie to her any longer and accept his faith as he should’ve done from the beginning. No excuses, just the truth.

her usual warm smile on her face. “Come in!” She greeted him

Christian immediately shook his head.

was and wanted nothing more than a quick visit. Christian’s eyes shifted to the man who came walking down the

big smile on his face as he walked towards him to give him a hand. “Austin Pacelli, it’s a pleasure to meet you, and thank you so much for hiring my wife.” He

tried his hardest to fake a smile. “So you are my aunt’s new boyfriend’s employee. Did I

at Gina, who had a devastated look on his face. He knew why he cheated on Serena and felt terrible for the stupid reason-but he could not understand why Gina did. In his mind, Gina was a warm and kind

you had a daughter, congratulations!” Austin spoke and handed him a large gift bag. “It’s for you, the

more guilt than he already did, but he managed to feel it. No one had to tell him that he did not deserve this because

met Gina’s, who was shaking her head. “But I will because you went through all this trouble.” He awkwardly

my heart in it.” Austin sighed while Gina walked over to the papers to sign them. Just like him, she felt uncomfortable

I’ve only heard good things about you. You’re even making me nervous.” He spoke as he once again shook his hand. “Are you staying over for lunch?”

eyes.

the first time and walked to her husband to lock her arms with his. “That’s right,

the Lamberti’s are also full of lawyers, but if you ever need someone dedicated, don’t

need another lawyer?” Christian frowned his eyebrow and patted Austin on his back. “You’re a good guy Austin.”

out.” Gina offered and grabbed Christian’s arm. “It was nice to meet you,” Austin spoke one last time

a bit over the top, but

you do it?” Christian asked.