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.”

out of it. I heard the Lamberti’s even hid his phone, and he’s barely breathing-no matter what

shouldn’t reach him. He stays

good to 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

wishes despite not agreeing with me was a relief, but deep down, I knew it was also mainly because of Lucio. My biggest fear was for my dad and my brothers to put a bullet through Christian’s head-the very second

the Lamberti’s before I was even in the picture and that they were aware of the dirty games they played, which was most likely why they wanted Siena to stay with me, but they did. not know Christian the

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

there’s someone here to see 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

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

believe it?” Dario spoke before he took a look at

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

out for you, but you were the one who saved my daughter from that scum?” Matteo scoffed and led Dario to a seat. “You must’ve come here for your award, tell me what do you want? Property,

that. I just came here to check on Serena. Christian is out of control. I was worried for her safety.”

wouldn’t hurt me.” I rolled my eyes and looked the

is it, tell me?” Matteo demanded. It was really sweet of Dario to check up on me, but I was unsure about his intentions. I knew he hated Christian and the Lamberti’s and would

were, I swear to god I will kill you and every single one of those dirty Alfonzo’s, Siena is mine, and she’s a Lamberti!” Dario mimicked him.

stared straight ahead. Christian wouldn’t say that. He

he?

His words scared me-and I felt guilty.” He spoke. “I can send you the security footage if you want,

threw a plate from the table. -“Calm down!” Lita spoke, but Matteo wouldn’t listen.

knew it all along?” Matteo paced back and forth as I was still trying to process the news. Siena is mine, and she’s a Lamberti What did those words

shocked by Christian’s statement. I had my family was right? What if they were

have to take this seriously. Over my dead body that I’ll let

a deep breath and closed my eyes as I tried to close off all the voices telling me what to do, but this time I didn’t need any help. “I don’t want him 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 father-but his words scared me. An Alfonzo carried Siena, so Siena

sighed, relieved. “I think he shouldn’t see her

suffocated, and the fear of Christian taking her away made me sick. Dario was right, he had no reason to lie, and

me that way? A dirty Alfonzo? The Lamberti’s

week-but one of us has to be there” Matteo decided. Yes, he was commanding- but he was probably just as scared as I was, and after hearing Dario’s words, he had every right to

was Christian even thinking?

say it because you provoked him?” I asked Dario. I wanted it to be a lie. This was not my Christian. This was

Dario asked. “If this is what it takes to provoke him, it’ll take a lot