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

Chapter 113

After going back to my parents’ place, I gathered a lot of courage to unlock my phone, but somehow I managed to do it. Lita had told me that Christian reached out to me, and the poor woman seemed so happy, without knowing the real reason.

I wasn’t stupid and knew he was probably calling because he knew Dario had information that was never meant to reach my ears. As expected, Christian had blown up my phone even more, and I wasted no time to call him back.

I locked my room and leaned against the door as I was quietly waiting for him to answer. “Serena!” Christian called out. “Where are you?”

“Home,” I replied dryly. “We both know why you’re calling, and you know why I’m calling, so let’s cut this crap,”I spoke as I took a deep breath and prepared myself for the painful question. “Christian, I need to ask you something, and I need you to be honest with me. I’m not going to yell or say anything crazy-I’m giving you the chance to come clean. Your last chance.”

“This is pointless, and you’ll only end up hurting yourself,” Christian stopped me, but I was tired of his excuses and didn’t want to hear any of them. “I need you to tell me the truth, please don’t lie to me-all I want is the truth.”

“What truth?” Christian asked. “You ask me to stop hurting you, but in the end, the truth will only hurt you. You’re right. We both know why we called each other-so don’t make me say it out loud.”

“The truth? So there really is more to the story? There really is truth?” I scoffed. “Serena, listen.” Christian sighed. “You’re right, I know you called me to ask about Gina.”

I was so disgusted that I had to hold the wall to support myself. It wasn’t a lie. Everything Dario told me was

true.

“So while I was pregnant and locked up in that house, worrying for my life, Siena’s life! You were screwing Gina in our house? Our bed?” I asked in a calm tone. This could not be real. I had to be dreaming.

“Serena, please listen-it was a one-time thing-I didn’t know my dad hired her to be my assistant, and it came as a surprise. I was going to fire her, but my dad loves her, and I didn’t want him to feel guilty-

“There’s nothing we can do about it. I just don’t know why you lied to me again.” I cut him off and closed my eyes. to control my anger. I was tired of being angry, and I was tired of being sad. Tm capable of doing a lot of things, but I’m not going to beg a man to stay with me—a cheater on top of that. So you go and do whatever feels right to you.”

Christian was one mess I had already dealt with, but my real issue was Gina. The same person who smiled in my face and put on this good girl act, despite knowing the possible consequences of her actions.

“What?” Christian yelled. “Why are you yelling? I’m not going to argue with you-I don’t need an explanation. I asked you for the truth, and you gave me the truth-that’s all I needed to know.”

“Serena, Lknow you gave me the chance to come clean-and I didn’t take it. I’m sorry, I love you, and I just didn’t want to see you hurt.” Christian said. He used that speech so many times it almost seemed as if he was reading it from a paper.

“Where is she now? Is she at home?” I asked. Christian was the least of my worries, and my thoughts only went to Gina. How could she?

“Yes, I promise you she is only here for the time being, just to reassure my dad because I didn’t want him to worry-but

“And what? Be the cause of your dad’s final days and have your entire family blame me?” I scoffed before I was met with complete silence. “That’s what I thought.”

“Christian, look-there’s a lot I have to think about, and there’s still a lot more I have to say. But I don’t have the energy to yell at you, so you go and be with your assistant if that’s what you desire.” I told him. His words didn’t even get through to me. All I could think about was Gina.

was, but getting through to Christian seemed impossible at times-so I wasn’t even going to

know Siena and I are definitely not coming home next week,”

at the moment.

unpack. I didn’t know how to react, and I did not know what to do-I only knew one thing, I had to visit Gina. “Christian, I’m not in the mood to talk, and I’m not in

choke? Serena,

telling me not to do

about this. You’re confused, hurt and you don’t know what you’re saying.” Christian tried to calm me down, but it

that was Gina if I could only get my hands on her.

Lita asked as I put on a

behind, just so I could confront. someone but I wouldn’t be

a

stomped towards the door before I knocked on it several times, but there was no answer. My finger moved to

“Serena? Why, what’s wrong? Did Christian do something?” Gina had the nerve to ask while I couldn’t control my laughter.

do something? Christian? Listen, come outside, or I’ll drag you outside-come outside!” yelled and pushed the intercom button several times in a row. “Serena, I think you have to calm down.” Gina sighed while the sound of her voice made me even angrier. “I swear to god, come outside or I’ll come inside and deal with you myself-you fucking

car pulled up on the driveway and removed my finger from the button. “I’m sorry, are you Gina’s husband?” I asked and

He smiled and stuck out his hand. I

I?” The man squinted his eyes.

your wife is a slut,

to know the truth about you.” I laughed as I looked back and forth between the two. Yes, I was crazy and out of control-but I

Gina pleaded. “Gina, what is the meaning of this?” Her husband

chance to explain herself, but she didn’t take it. “You can’t do it? That’s okay. I’ll do it for you!” I spoke and turned to her confused-looking

is this true?” He asked as he dropped his folder bag and

Again?

did-just shut up.” Gina spoke, and like that, the perfect girl act had vanished entirely. “I didn’t know you cheated on me with your he had a pregnant fiancée-that’s new to me.” He spoke defeated.

else. By the time I get back, you better be out yelled and made his way back in his car before he drove off. Gina’s eyes shot daggers at me as she w closer. “Just so you know, I didn’t know he had a pregnant fiancée. I’m not the

friend, you’re also part of the issue, and your husband is right. Cheating might be

me a slut. You’re the one who danced on a pole for money, but I’m the slut?” Gina sighed. “Listen, little girl. I have a lot of things to fix-just go home and sleep about it. You come here without knowing

I stuttered in

matter of fact-we had a great time

well-deserved smack against her cheek while she looked at me in surprise. “A high schooler?

care for that cheater, but you’re not going to talk to me like this. I promise you, I will ruin you and you’ll never find another job again. I – said what I had to say, and you obviously have a lot to pack, so excuse

before I could take another step, her hand was wrapped around my ponytail as

back.

me-trust me, you don’t want to do this,” I spoke as she tightened her grip around my hair. “You bitch!” She yelled out.

her grip and pushed her down before my fist connected with her jaw. It was supposed to be one punch to show her not to mess with me, but my anger took over, and I couldn’t control myself. “Serena,

while I had no intentions to let Gina go and wrapped my hand around her hair. “Don’t touch me. How can