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

Chapter 115

Christian

No matter how hard he tried, Christian could not ignore the judgmental looks as he walked through the Lamberti estate.

It was one day after the disaster, and Lucio had requested his presence. Now that everyone was aware of his mistake, Christian knew he was frowned upon and had to work even harder for not only everyone’s respect, but also for something which seemed impossible at the moment, Serena’s forgiveness. He never meant to pick Gina over her, but he wanted to keep Serena safe.

He wanted to protect her good name, and he failed to do so because Serena misunderstood the situation.

He couldn’t care less about how others would see him, and did not care about Gina-but he did care about Serena and did not want her to lose herself.

“Dad,” Christian called out as he entered the room. “Look at what you’ve done.” His grandpa scoffed and took a step back. Christian’s look went from Franco to Lucio as his face went pale after seeing the state his dad was in. He got even skinnier and appeared to be losing more energy by the minute.

“Come here,” Lucio told him while Christian made his way over to the bed. “This is all my fault. I’m so sorry.” Lucio apologized. “I put you under so much stress and forced Gina on you-I really liked her, and I thought she was good for you if I had known…”

“Don’t blame yourself. This is not your fault, and this is why I didn’t tell you. Look at you.” Christian spoke as he held a cloth against his father’s forehead. “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you, but I couldn’t fire her after the way you spoke about her.”

“I’m so sorry,” Lucio repeated while Christian shook his head. “Stop it. It’s not your fault!”

“Serena?” Lucio asked. “She must hate me, right?” He gulped. He felt guilty for letting Gina into their household and couldn’t stop thinking about Serena and Siena. “We’re are not together anymore, that’s what she wants so don’t worry about her-worry about your health.” Christian sighed.

He tried everything he could to prevent this from happening, but in the end, it still turned out like this. If he only would’ve told his dad the truth from the start, instead of trying to please an ill man, or if he told Serena the full truth instead of giving her what she wanted to hear-none of this would’ve happened. He only made things worse by protecting the ones he loved.

“What do you mean, not together?” Lucio stressed and coughed. “Dad, calm down-it’s okay.” Christian shushed him and kissed his forchead. “It’s not your fault. It’s all okay.”

“Matteo called me he told me about what happened. It’s all my fault.” Lucio spoke. “Everything is my fault if I had never put you under that much pressure…”

Christian looked into his father’s eyes and wiped away his tears. “You’re not like this. You’re supposed to be strong.

“I don’t want to go like this.” Lucio sighed. “You’re not going anywhere-and I’m fine!” Christian lied. He was a mess, but not in front of Lucio. In front of Lucio, he had to remain healthy and show him not to

worry.

and I gave it to her. If I knew who she was-I would’ve never done it, and I’m so

for not telling you, and for

of you are still together.” Lucio mumbled. Christian stumbled back and was unsure of what to say. “I just told you we weren’t together.” He

warned him. Lucio’s health was declining and his memories were all over the place. It is all because of me,

hand on Christian’s shoulder as he led him outside. “You’ve done more than enough by embarrassing this family.”

spoke as he lowered his head. “I know,

her back, but even he knew that he broke her trust and

Franco asked. “Christian, I will take care of

show my feelings, I know.” He sighed. If it were up to him, he would’ve followed Serena and gone on his knees to beg for her forgiveness, but that was what Dario wanted and what Dario was after. “But I can’t just sit back and let him

was out to destroy him, and there was no better way to do so than to stir trouble between the Lamberti’s and the Alfonzo’s, the two most powerful families in the city. “How about Siena? What’s going to happen to her?” Franco asked.

do you mean?” Christian spoke. “Siena is staying with her mom. She’s staying with Serena. We’ll work something

you think the Alfonzo’s will work something out? Good luck with seeing

like that!” Christian defended her. “I told you to lay low. It didn’t tell you to

daughter. We’re more powerful

her mom, and there’s

mind.”

Serena being close to Dario worries. me, and judging from that video, I think she’s unfit to be a

video.” Christian heard the sound of his mother’s voice. He took a deep breath and turned around without meeting Cesca’s eyes as she walked towards him. “I managed to keep it

as he looked at the video of Serena beating up Gina, followed by their loud argument. “See, you agree, even you asked if this is how she acts around Siena,” Franco spoke while Christian stopped the

only be a matter of time before it spreads. I took away your dad’s phone-he doesn’t have to see this mess.” Francesca folded her arms. “You are totally in the wrong for cheating, with your

on her, but

Samantha and now you. If no one does something about the Orlando’s, I

but it won’t happen. You will take your distance from Serena, as long as it doesn’t concern your daughter-you’ll keep your distance from her.” Franco pointed at Christian before his eyes moved to Cesca. “And you will not stop this video from spreading. I want everyone to see that we’re unfazed and that no one

not giving Serena the cold shoulder. I’m not doing it again.” Christian whispered. He knew he had to give her space-but those two things were completely different. “You will, and I will find you some good lawyers. You

won’t,” Christian repeated. “I won’t take her away from Serena. I won’t. What about dad

friendship won’t last. Not after that embarrassing video spreads, impossible.” Cesca scoffed.

Alfonzo’s, and you hurt their princess. It will never be the same again.” Franco told him. “Especially with the whole cheating scandal, they’ll try to defame you, and they’ll try to convince her to take away your rights. Do you think any