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

Chapter 117

“Dad, you need to stop looking at that video.” I sighed as I grabbed the phone from his hands. It was the video that had gone viral between all the families in the past day.

Seeing myself behave like some out-of-control animal was definitely a wake-up call, and I looked crazy. Yes, Christian was crazy for cheating, but I was crazy for losing control like that.

“Serena, you’re too kind. You only have to say the words, and I’ll take care of him!” Matteo threatened Christian. “I need all of you to stop!” I yelled out.

“I need you to understand Christian is not just a cheater. He’s also Siena’s father-1 need you guys to stop!” I spoke as I looked around the table. Emilio, Marcello, and Beau joined my father as they thought about every way to destroy Christian and even brought poor Luke into it.

“And I need you to understand that you’re not just Christian’s ex but also an Alfonzo-and I won’t allow him to play with my daughter!” Matteo growled as he slammed his fist on the table.

I flinched at his reaction and took a step back. Matteo being overprotective became a bit too much sometimes, but I knew it was due to missing a massive part of my life which made it all even harder.

“I know, dad, but please think about Siena. I at least want her to go from one parent to another, without noticing somethings wrong.” I spoke. The story about wanting her to grow up with two parents always

worked.

“When will you get it through that messy head of yours that he doesn’t deserve to see, Siena. He’s unfit to be a father!” Marcello snapped and stormed out of the room.

“Unfit to be a father?” I sighed. There was not one time I had thought Christian was unfit to be a father. He was scum, disgusting, a liar, and a cheater-but he wasn’t a bad father. Siena was his everything. “It’s funny you all say that because he was the one trying to hold me back to protect my image while I ran around like some headless chicken.”

“And you had the right!” Beau raised his voice. “You had every right to react like that, and I’m glad you beat her up. It serves her right. All you have to do is let me beat him u-”

“No, Beau-stop!” I told him. “Stop being like this. What’s wrong with all of you?”

“No, little sister, what’s wrong with you? And the worst thing is you’re going to pick up your stuff with his cousin, a Lamberti. If you forgive Christian, you’re a joke!” Emilio lashes out while I stood there with an uncomfortable look on my face. Why couldn’t they just let me do my own thing?

“I told you we’re not getting back together. I’m done with him as a partner, but he’s still Siena’s father- what do all of you expect me to do? To take away his visitation rights and-”

“Yes.” Everyone spoke in unison. “The video is damaging, and the Lamberti’s will start rumors about you. We can prevent that from happening and keep him in check by threatening him with Siena, or let me find you a good lawyer in case they try to do something.” Matteo spoke. All I heard from their mouths were all these crazy theories. “Christian won’t allow that-he isn’t like that.”

“You’re not dealing with just Christian. You’re dealing with the Lamberti’s.” Emilio sighed. “Serena, we care about you and Siena, and we’re trying to help you out here-we are not the enemies. Christian made himself the enemy.”

at my father. “He stays out of it. I heard the Lamberti’s even hid his phone, and he’s barely breathing-no matter what happens, I think the Lamberti’s and the

He stays out of it.” Matteo

know he had a conscience when it came to his best friend, who was like his brother, but 1 only wished for him to have the same with Christian.

of Lucio. My biggest fear was for my dad and my brothers to put a bullet through Christian’s head-the very

they played, which was most likely why they wanted Siena to stay with me, but they did. not know Christian

hated him, I still hated him-but Christian and I wanted the same thing. We both wished for

you.” Lita appeared around the corner. “Who? I don’t have friends. anymore.” I chuckled. Daniela and the other girls must be having a field day after figuring out I was not the

that friend has a black eye,” Dario spoke and showed himself. “Oh my god.” I gasped and ran towards him. “Who did

of yours, and it was all because I told you the truth about his assistant. Can you believe it?” Dario spoke before he took a look at my family. “I don’t think we’ve officially met yet, Dario Orlando.”

him some ice,” Matteo ordered. “Don’t bother. I can take a

from that scum?” Matteo scoffed and led Dario to a seat. “You must’ve come here for your award, tell me what do you

out of control. I was worried for her safety.” Dario spoke before he looked at me. “Serena, how

I rolled my eyes and looked the other way. “Oh well.”

on me, but I was unsure about his intentions.

swear to god I will kill you and every single one of those dirty Alfonzo’s,

I whispered as I stared straight ahead. Christian wouldn’t say that. He wouldn’t. Why would

he?

was.” Dario sighed. “I came here to check up on you straight away. His words scared me-and I felt guilty.” He spoke. “I can send you the security footage

room went in complete silence before Matteo screamed and threw a plate from the table. -“Calm down!” Lita

forth as I was still trying to process the news. Siena is mine, and she’s a Lamberti

and wiped away my tears. Tears I hadn’t even noticed because 1 was too shocked by Christian’s statement. I

take this seriously. Over my dead body that I’ll let him take Siena, not even for a single

to be alone with Siena” I breathed as everyone kept quiet. It was a difficult decision, and I promised myself not to make it because Christian was a good

Matteo sighed, relieved. “I think he shouldn’t

dad-we’re not having this conversation again. I just don’t want her to be alone with him.” I told him. I felt suffocated, and the fear of Christian taking her away made me sick. Dario was right, he had no reason to lie, and even if he did, it was most likely

always thought of me that way? A dirty Alfonzo? The Lamberti’s and the Alfonzo’s were supposed to be close, right?

over once a week-but one of us has to be there” Matteo decided. Yes, he was commanding- but he was probably

was Christian even

you provoked him?” I asked Dario. I wanted it to be a lie.

takes to provoke him, it’ll take a lot less to