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 happens, I think the Lamberti’s

it shouldn’t reach him. He stays out of it.” Matteo maile clear.

to his best friend, who was like his brother, but 1 only wished

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 Lascio took his

knew 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

I wanted the same thing. We both wished for Siena to have a healthy

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 I was not the

and showed himself. “Oh my god.” I gasped and ran towards him.

was that crazy baby daddy 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.” He introduced himself

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

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

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

eyes and looked the other

Dario to check up on me, but I

kill you and every single one of those dirty Alfonzo’s, Siena is mine, and she’s a

lying.” I whispered as I stared straight ahead. Christian wouldn’t

he?

scared me-and I felt guilty.” He spoke. “I can send you the

a plate from the

still trying to process the news. Siena

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

know we have to take this seriously. Over my dead body that I’ll let him take Siena, not

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

relieved. “I think he shouldn’t

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

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

and Siena. She can’t be left alone with a single Lamberti. I can bring her over once a week-but one of us has to be there” Matteo decided. Yes, he was commanding-

Christian

wanted it to

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