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.

girls. I’m the one who put them in this position. Gina needed the help. and I gave it to her. If I knew who she

you, and for lying to Serena-it’s not your fault.”

are still together.” Lucio mumbled. Christian stumbled

Lucio’s health was declining and his memories were all over the place. It is all because

hand on Christian’s shoulder as he

as he lowered his

his grandfather. He wanted her back, but even he knew that he broke her trust and she deserved all the space she needed. “There’s only one person we should

did all of this?” Franco asked. “Christian, I

doing this to get to me, and I can’t 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

the Lamberti’s and the Alfonzo’s, the two most powerful families in the city. “How about Siena? What’s going to happen to

with her mom. She’s staying with Serena.

assistant, and you think the Alfonzo’s will

lay low, and Serena isn’t like that!” Christian defended her. “I told you to lay low. It didn’t tell you to bail on your

saying is that it’s never too late to get your daughter. We’re more powerful

there’s nothing you can do or say to

mind.”

“It is just that the thought of Serena being close to Dario worries. me, and judging from that video, I

demanded. “This 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

if this is how she acts around Siena,” Franco spoke while Christian stopped the video. He had seen

it to me. She got it from someone. It’ll 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

you cheated on her, but I gave it the benefit of

cousin Samantha and now you. If no one does something about the Orlando’s, I will!” Cesca spoke while Franco tried to

want. They want us to do something, and they want the other families to hate us-so they can take us out, 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.

to give her space-but those two things were completely different. “You

from Serena.

Not after that embarrassing video spreads,

I know you want everything to be sunshine and rainbows-but you have to understand that Serena is very important to the 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