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

Chapter 112

“Is it really okay for me to visit him?” Dario asked. “I’m not that good with dead bodies.”

“Hey, watch your words!” I scolded him. He almost sounded like Matteo. “Vince is not dead. He can probably hear us too-so watch your words around him.”

“Got it, I’m sorry,” Dario spoke. “You’re scary when you’re angry, but I like angry women-it turns me on.” He smirked as we walked into the elevator.

“Of course it does,” I smirked back. Dario shamelessly flirting with me despite knowing I had a fiance took a lot of courage, that was for sure. He leaned his hand against the wall and stared at me while I looked the other way and tried to avoid his gaze.

“It looks like Siena loves your rose!” I changed the subject and pointed to Siena, who had put the toy into her mouth. “It appears so.” Dario spoke and kept his eyes on me.

“Look, we’re here.” I smiled, relieved, and pushed the stroller out of the elevator. Serena, you’re not Christian, I told myself over and over again. My awkwardness was not because I felt uncomfortable, but it was because I felt at ease. I felt too comfortable, while I shouldn’t.

“Isn’t that your brother?” Dario asked and pointed ahead. “It is,” I spoke, but my eyes moved to the person walking next to him, Isobel. Beau seemed happy, and so did she. They were laughing with each other and appeared to be having a good time.

“Why are they holding hands? Didn’t she try to get you and the baby killed?” Dario shrugged his shoulders. That was the exact thing Matteo meant by Beau embarrassing the family, but it was not a big deal to me. Yes, people would start talking-and no, I still wasn’t that fond of Isobel, but if she made him. happy, there was nothing I could do.

“Dario, do you know how many times in a week I see my brother smile?” I asked him as he shook his head. “Never, he never smiles. He’s so tensed and done with the world, to the point I sometimes call him late at night, just to check whether he’s still alive-and I barely see him like this.” I told him.

“So you tell me what’s more important. The past or my brother’s future?”

Dario smiled and ruffled his hand through my hair. “I think we can all learn a lot from you. You’re smart, intelligent…hot.”

“Thanks for the compliment, I think you’re right.” I laughed.

“Serena?” Beau spoke, surprised. I looked down at Beau and Isobel’s hand, which he immediately released before he put some space in between them. “So much for bringing Luis to school.” I laughed and walked closer to hug him.

“Yes, I had nothing to do-so I visited Vince, and uh…what are the two of you doing together?” He asked and looked from me to Dario. “No, what are the two of you doing together?” I smiled and looked at Isobel.

“Nothing, we just happened to be at the same place,” Beau spoke as if he was trying to hide the truth, while poor Isobel just stood there with an uncomfortable look on her face. She always had a lot to say, but lately she didn’t. The overconfident brat I met had disappeared entirely and changed into a shy person.

What else could she do when she looked right at the woman and the baby she tried to get killed?

“Let me introduce myself. I’m Dario Orlando-nice to meet you.” Dario broke the awkward silence and patted Beau on his shoulder. “I’ve heard a lot about you.” Beau patted him back before his eyes traveled to

“You’re wearing it again.” He spoke while I looked down, embarrassed. Not the entire universe had to know about my relationship problems. “And you must be Isobel Sala.” Dario saved me for the second time and stuck out his hand to Isobel.

Isobel seemed taken aback and stared at his hand before she accepted it. “Or just Isobel, it’s probably not that smart to mention your last name, now that you’re disowned and all.” Dario laughed at his own joke while Beau glared at him. Just when he was about to speak up, I shook my head to stop him. “Are you here to visit Vince?” Beau changed the subject.

“Yes, I know-you threatened all the poor nurses to give you a c-section.” Beau made fun of me

to ignore him. “Babies?” Beau chuckled and looked at me for an explanation. “Beau,

gave her kisses. Siena went back to her usual babbles and had a one-sided. conversation with Beau while Dario stared at the two them. “I still think it’s horrifying a four-month-old baby has so much to say.” He frowned.

before he focused his attention on me.

and rushed past him. This whole conversation was awkward enough. “Bye, Isobel!” I called out as

look at that?” Dario snickered. “Well, she tried to get us killed-so.” I raised my eyebrows. Dario laughed and held up his hands in

place, and Isobel being in the picture only made it worse. I said. whatever I had to say to Matteo, but this was as far as I would go, and

of you are on a self-destruct mission,” Dario muttered

was always a hard thing to do, and I had never done it without Christian. We were both having a hard time and we both felt guilty-so we had always done it together.

before I opened the door. The usual nurse gave me a polite smile and immediately left the room to give me some space. My eyes moved to Vince, who was still in the same state, and if I didn’t know any

much, he was able to breathe on his own. “Come on, wash your

sat down next to Vince with Dario on the other side of him. “Can he really hear us?” Dario asked.

matter who it is, but he never likes to be alone.” I smiled

join them at their

why I like you so much.” I confessed, I missed. Vince’s positivity, and

have any romantic feelings for him?” Dario asked. I laughed at his stupid question.

been open about his feelings and told me he liked me, while I could never do the same. “He’s my best friend.”

the same.” Dario scoffed. “No disrespect,

smiled and shrugged off his comment. I pulled out a bible to do a prayer for Vince, while Dario looked at me as if I

wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for me-so do you mind?” I asked, annoyed. “No, you do you.” Dario laughed and reached to grab my hand. “Matter of fact, I’ll read a verse and

face while he led the prayer. Dario was different from anyone else I ever met.

head together, Serena. You can’t do this.

opened his eyes, I stumbled into my chair and felt like running away. I barely knew the guy. I could not like him. I could not coach Christian about not being loyal while I had a dumb crush. on another

you want with school?” Dario asked. I felt so embarrassed to admit it, but I didn’t. I thought I knew what I

who wants to make the world a better place. I haven’t known you for that long-but I don’t see you in

I don’t see myself in school either-but I told everyone I would go to be a good example, so I can’t turn back now.” I huffed. I started something I couldn’t finish, and there was

tell you one thing. Going to school doesn’t make you a good person. Listen, we can’t call a school bully a good example for finishing school. That’s not how it works.” Dario

so different from Christian, who I always had to beg for

prevent stuff like that from happening to other children?” Dario suggested. It all sounded very nice, but there was only one problem. “I don’t

He immediately offered his help. “Think about it, and if you really want to do it-I’ll help you. You’re an Alfonzo, so you’re influential, rich, and powerful, don’t waste your time at school, and don’t miss out on spending time with your daughter.” Dario advised. For some reason,

Christian, who could only say I didn’t have to go if I didn’t want to, Dario gave me

Christian, I told myself and took a deep breath. There was no point

asked, but just by one look. I could tell that he wasn’t ready to discuss that He was such an open book and yet so closed. “We’ll save that for the next date” He winked while I felt my cheeks glow. “This was not a date.” I managed to get

was the thing you wanted to discuss?” The thought had suddenly occurred to me. Dario sighed and grabbed his phone. “My dad hasn’t sent the picture yet, so you’ll have to wait for a