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

Chapter 124

“You really came,” Christian spoke as I sat down in the passenger seat. “You’re right. I lost the ring, so it’s my responsibility.” I rolled my eyes. Yes, Matteo turned out to be an ass, but I was still pissed at Christian.

“Who’s watching Siena?” Christian asked. It was difficult to hate him when he was close to being a perfect dad. He was always thinking about Serena. “Carmen, my family doesn’t know I’m with you-but she does, in case something happens.”

“Something like what?” Christian sighed. “I don’t want you to think of me that way. I will never hurt you. You should know that.”

We did not exchange any words during the entire ride, and it brought me back to the time when I still used to work at the club. It brought me back to the first night he took me home. I felt even more at ease than I did now.

All I wanted to tell him was that I was wrong and that we had to figure something out for Siena, but my pride wasn’t letting me. Just a few hours ago, I threw a fit about how I would not let him see her. I was a joke.

“Why are you in such a hurry to find the ring?” I asked after he parked the car. I was expecting him to turn. around the question, but he didn’t. “My dad has this crazy idea of planning a photoshoot with the Alfonzo’s and the Lamberti’s, and he wants you to wear the ring,” Christian explained.

“Well, I’m sorry I threw away your family piece.” I pouted. I really did felt sorry and wouldn’t have done something like that if I knew. “You can apologize by using your hands.” Christian chuckled. “Let’s go.”

Christian and I headed to the road where it all happened as I looked around me to observe the nearby mansions. “You wanted to look for it at midnight because you don’t want people to make another scene?” I realized. It was probably also for the best in case Gina’s husband was home.

crazy

“Christian, I understand-but I don’t know how we are going to find a ring in the dark.” I laughed at his

ideas before he pushed a flashlight in my hands which only made me laugh even more. “You’re really prepared!” I laughed as I made fun of him. Our eyes met, and he had a warm smile on his face as he stared at me. “I missed the sound of your laugh.”

“I’m not laughing with you. I’m laughing at you-your idea is hopeless.” I spoke with a poker-face. There was nothing for him to laugh about. “No, it isn’t, as much as it pained me to do it-1 rewatched the video, and you threw it there.” Christian pointed in the direction of the woods. “Then it’s long gone-it was an expensive ring.”

“No, I doubt that-these people have their own money,” Christian spoke and stuck out his hand. “I’m not going to kill you and bury your body in the woods-come on.”

“I know you’re not. You’re stupid but not that stupid.” I scoffed as I walked past him. “And I can walk a hill, I don’t need to hold your hand, and I’m not a child-“I stopped in my words as I tripped over my own feet and almost fell backward before Christian caught me in his arms.

I know you better than you know yourself. I was just trying to help.” He laughed at me as I pushed him away to recover my balance. “You’re clumsy.” He smiled and forcefully grabbed my hand.

I accepted his hand and allowed him to led me up the hill without saying another word. I was not in the mood to embarrass myself again.

impossible mission, and by judging by the look on

As always, he was ordering

we had no luck. “I’m so sorry, Christian. I didn’t mean it.” I

way towards me. “And I’m sorry for blaming you, I would have done the same.” He spoke while I listened

spoke. I made the biggest mistake to stare into his eyes and took another step back, only to lose my balance

never helped me. He made fun of me and loved to see how I

dirt. “It’s the ring. I found it!” I yelled, relieved. I could at least go to sleep

on his face. “It is!” He sighed and held it up in the air. Seeing him happy put a smile on my face, and I was afraid of letting that happiness back into my life. It wouldn’t do us any good.

at me and helped me get back up before he pulled me into a tight hug. I was startled and didn’t know what to do. I was supposed to hate him.

had no intentions of letting go of me, so I did one thing I shouldn’t and hugged him back. Being back in his embrace made me realize how much I missed him and how much I needed him, but I couldn’t. This wasn’t healthy for neither one

my shoulders so he could

the peace until the sound of my stomach ruined it. “Are you hungry?”

then we can go back home, and I can cook

was his home-1 didn’t live there anymore. “Serena, come on, it’s 2 AM-what else are

there.” I told Christian. Unfortunately, I was hungry, and nothing would come between me

think you meant drive-thru, two different words with two different meanings.” Christian laughed at me. “That’s what

being surrounded by smart people.” Christian spoke and slammed his arm around my shoulder. I was too focused on his touch, that his backhanded compliment

away, but I couldn’t. I leaned into his touch and rested my head

and the worse thing

chuckled. Whenever I looked at him, it was hard to imagine that this was the same person who supposedly wanted to take my daughter away

said, and nothing could change that. “Can I ask you something?” I asked. “Ask away.” Christian smiled, but he was probably just happy to be in my presence and completely unaware of what my next question was going to be. “Are you really

for Siena?”

go to war for my princess, even if it is with you. I told you,

inside of me wished he would

I want to spend time with my daughter. I’m sorry I hurt your feelings, but I was angry and I just said it in the moment. Didn’t you want

loud as I thought about the

“What’s so funny?” He

and tried to calm myself down. “It’s just that all of this is

we doing here, Serena?” Christian sighed. “Since when do we listen