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

Chapter 128

I took a deep breath and gave myself a tiny pep talk before I even had the thought of stepping out of the car. There was no turning back, and to be honest, I did not even know where I got myself into.

What if I would end up falling for him while I shouldn’t? For some reason, that appeared to be a stupid habit of mine.

My eyes moved to Christian, who was patiently waiting in his car and finally noticed me. He smiled at me while I gave him an awkward nod. He already saw me, so I had to get out. I couldn’t drive away anymore. There was no escaping this.

“Siena, should we just leave?” I asked as I turned around, but as usual, there was no reply. I didn’t even know why I even asked a baby for advice.

Christian stepped out and made his way over while I did the same. I felt weird and shy, as if we were having our first date, which definitely wasn’t the case. I quickly moved to the back to get Siena’s stroller which gave me a few more seconds to prepare myself. At least, that’s what I thought.

“Let me help you.” Christian smiled and grabbed the stroller from my hands. “Thanks, but I can unfold a stroller,” I spoke without meeting his eyes, but the laugh which had escaped from Christian’s mouth made it even more difficult. “Of course, you can.”

“Aren’t you going to let me look at you?” Christian asked. His words were bold as expected, and I felt as if I had to obey his request. I raised my head to look him in the eye while he reached out to grab my hand. “What?” I scoffed with a slight smile on my face. Why was I so happy?

“Are you going to grab our baby, or do you want me to do it?” He smirked as he walked past me to get to the car door. Christian called out for her while her loud giggles filled the parking lot.

“She looks like a princess, my princess.” Christian smiled at her tiny dress. He raised Siena in the air and. spun around in circles while Siena giggled. “I missed you so much.” He smiled as he attacked her with kisses.

There was no fear of him taking her away from me, and I didn’t even know why I had the fear in the first place. It was Christian. I trusted him-I took a risk in living with him because I trusted him. “She’s getting too big.” He spoke as he put her in the stroller.

“She is,” I replied. “Don’t be so awkward. Come here.” Christian chuckled and pulled me into a hug. I was supposed to push him away, at least those were my plans, but I couldn’t help it and leaned my head. against his shoulder. “Aren’t you going to say anything? Are you just going to keep your mouth shut?” Christian asked.

If he was trying to make me even more nervous, he was definitely doing a good job. “I don’t really have anything to say to you.” I smiled as I pulled away from the hug. Christian shrugged his shoulders. “Fair enough.”

“So what do you want to do?” I asked as I tried my hardest not to look into his eyes. That seemed -impossible to do at times, especially when Siena had the same eyes. “I just want to take a walk. That would

be nice.” Christian smiled. Both of our hands moved to the stroller before we both let out a laugh.

I missed the sound of his voice.

“You take one side, and I take the other side. How about that?” He suggested. I was stupid enough to nod my head before he made his way beside me and slammed his arm around my shoulder. “I can do this, right?” He asked in a mocking tone..

“Yes, friends can do this.” I almost gulped. No, exes couldn’t do this. What was he up to?

“Fine, let’s go.” Christian spoke. We took a walk around the city which was less awkward than I had expected is to be. Despite us each pushing one side of the stroller, Christian was mainly focused on Siena.

“She never talks back to me.” I sighed as we reached a park and sat down. “It’s nothing personal. You’re just not her favorite parent.” Christian teased me. “Yes, that’s because you spoil her.”

like a princess. and did everything he could to make me happy. I just did not understand why he felt the need to bring it up. “Even more.” I smiled. “Anyway, how far is your dad with planning his

spoke. “He’s not doing that well, but

do this.”

his shoulder to comfort him. “I know how much you love him. I’m

themselves for losing a parent, it seemed almost impossible, and even though we weren’t together anymore, I

asked. I removed my head from his should frowned my eyebrows.

smiled. “I’m really proud of you, and I’m

about the meeting. It was boring, difficult to pay attention, and they were all using

good at keeping your focus, but don’t call yourself stupid ever again.

his head. “Yes,

not mention Dario or tried to get any information

at home?” Christian asked. This was supposed to be an escape from all of that and not really the best subject. This morning was

really not going anywhere, and I feel so stressed.” I sighed. I could finally talk to someone who knew what I was talking about. “Still

got.” 1 complained. “We used to get along so well, I don’t know what happened, and it’s stressing me

chuckled. “Just hold on for a bit longer. I promise you things will get better.”

the thought

you…tell anyone you’re with me?” Christian asked. I knew where he was going with this question and didn’t even

better this way” I spoke. They didn’t have to like me, and my family didn’t have to like him. As long as they both still accepted Siena, I couldn’t care any less.

all I wanted. All I wanted was for the

“I can obviously see that you still love me, and I still love you, so what are we doing here?”

honest, but I stood by my decision. “We’re doing what’s best

in a happy relationship,” Christian spoke, but I didn’t want to argue with him, not today.

were never happy!” I snapped. “Happy people don’t cheat on each other.

him. If he would’ve pushed it a little

door because that’s what’s going to happen, and I don’t want Siena to see how you’re going to yell at me because that’s the kind of person you are,” I told him. The look on Christian’s face made my heart hurt because I did not want to offend him, but it was the truth. “We need to stop loving each other, I need

Christian asked, confused. That was a good question. How could I ever stop loving him?

don’t know, see other people?” I shrugged. Those words were difficult to get out, but maybe if I would see Christian with someone else, I would finally get over him.

other people?” Christian mumbled. That suggestion was obviously not an option

“Meet other people. It’s the best for

I could say something back, Siena let

Siena had

know what you mean, but it would be nice for her to say something back.” I sighed. I couldn’t wait to see her walk

not a boy. I wouldn’t like there to be another version of me.”

so funny.” I rolled my eyes at him and ignored

want to see me with someone else-so please stop being like this.” Christian

overconfident, and it bothered me. “You don’t want to