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

Chapter 134

“We had a really nice talk about you,” Isobel spoke. “She told me that she can see that Christian still loves you and that she feels sorry about everything.”

“Really?” I asked suspiciously. It sounded funny, coming from the woman who supposedly tried to take Siena away from me. “Yes, really!” Isobel reassured me.

“She said she never wanted things to go like this and that you are not the person she thought you were,” Isobel spoke. That sounded more like Césca. “She wanted you to come to her and to talk to her so she could deal with Gina—“

“And I went crazy and beat her up while carrying the Lamberti name.” I sighed. That much I could agree with, my reaction was justified but completely unnecessary. “She’s pissed at you, and she is worried because she thinks your family is a bad influence. All she wants is for Christian to be with Siena.”

That was funny. We wanted the same thing. Cesca was disappointed, but so was I. She and Lita used to get along so well, and so did we, so if there was a problem with the way I handled things, she should’ve gone to me. Both Cesca and Franco should’ve gone to me instead of threatening to steal my daughter.

“Well, the damage has already been done and Chrissie is still a cheater-but at the end of the day, it was all just one big miscommunication,” Isobel spoke. “How did you do it?” I asked. “How were you able to make up with Cesca?”

If Isobel could do it, I could also do it.

“We sat down, and we spoke,” Isobel explained as I was waiting for a clear answer. “That’s it?” I asked, confused. If only things were that easy.

I wanted Christian, and I wanted my family. The only difference was that Lita and Matteo were most likely not like Cesca. The plan of ‘having a conversation’ was not an option with those two,

“Yes, that’s it.” Isobel shrugged. “All you have to do is talk about your feelings, all of you-including your dad and your brothers. Deal with the situation as grownups and not a bunch of babies.”

“Thanks.” I chuckled. “But maybe you have a point. Even Siena isn’t like this. Even my own twin brother is ahead of me…embarrassing.” I muttered.

It seemed like our lives had completely switched. Beau was the one who was engaged, while I was back at level zero.

“Just so you know, I will never ever break Beau’s heart, and I really love him, which is strange because 1 didn’t think I was capable of really loving someone, and the pregnancy was not on purpose. It was more like an accident—“

“It’s okay.” I smiled. “You and Beau are both grown. I don’t need an explanation.”

“No, you do!” Isobel interrupted me. “My doctor told me that I have this condition and that I couldn’t even have babies, so I don’t know what the hell happened!”

“Then you should be happy. Getting pregnant after receiving news like that should be a blessing. You know there are a lot of women dying to hear that news.” I told her. Also, I was ungrateful one day, and so was Christian-but being able to carry a baby and take care of it was not a burden. It was a blessing.

“Do you want to hold Siena?” I asked. Isobel’s eyes were full of sparkles as she nodded her head. “Yes, the last time I held her, she was so tiny,” Isobel spoke. “She won’t cry, right?”

“No, she loves people.” I laughed. “She’s spoiled, and she just wants to be carried. It doesn’t matter by who.”

“Good” Isobel smiled and grabbed her from my hands.

doll!” Isobel cooed and tickled

Isobel gasped at Siena’s giggles. It wasn’t that she liked her. Siena was just a happy baby. “She does.” I played along. It felt crazy to know that Isobel was gushing over the very same baby

addressed the situation. I knew she blamed herself, and I didn’t want to ruin her day, but I needed someone to talk to, and the subject

real reason behind her words. Isobel would never forgive herself if something happened to

only one willing to talk to me after

one left.”

and annoyin Izzy, do you want to go outside and feed the

at times,” I chuckled. “But I like his personality. He was so open a

looked pretty. Do you know the story?” Isobel changed the subject. “No, please tell me.”

visiting Vince, and he introduced me to Beau, I told Vince a story about how some guy dumped me. and he forced Beau to call me pretty. Beau sounded so sarcastic, and I was scared of him ever since-and

used to visit Vince every day, and

told Vince that I just couldn’t take it anymore and just wished to disappear. Beau was

start talking about Beau. I just can’t stop.” Isobel giggled. There were days where people used to get sick

because we’re so different, and I’m so sorry.” She laughed. “Don’t worry about it,”

Christian and I. When would I ever stop thinking about

about it. I just want to know that you’re okay with it. I slept with your baby daddy and now with your brother, I mean?” Isobel laughed. “Wow, thanks for the reminder.” I rolled my eyes. Those were things that didn’t have to be

knows, and he was fine with it. He didn’t even have anything

cute?” Isobel ranted. I was sick of cute couples. If I couldn’t be

mistake, and I shouldn’t be sticking up for him-but I want

still hate each other, and that video is still going

your families. It’s not about them. It’s about you, Christian and Siena. You can’t please everyone!” Isobel told me. She was right, I tried, and I couldn’t. “How am I getting advice from you, I whispered in disbelief.

really good at pushing it. “All of you are a mess, and I can’t believe I’m getting dragged into this family shoot thing. I don’t like

Neither did I.

what, how about we go on a double date? Just the four of us!” Isobel suggested. “Absolutely not. Beau will poke a knife through Christian’s eyes. He’s grateful but not that grateful.” I

brother.” Isobel rolled her eyes. “Come on. It’ll be fun!”

There was no point in arguing with Isobel because she was just

decided. “I can’t. I

my skin crawl. I did not forget about what he had done and how

turned out to be a Lamberti, that would’ve been the best option. Only then he would have an actual reason for behaving like this, and it meant that I could forgive him and move past it, but that was for

sense he had the right intentions and a good heart, but this wasn’t it. He wasn’t protecting me. He was hurting me.

okay?” Isobel asked. “I mentioned Dario, and you completely spaced out.”

just thinking about all the work

she could see right through me. “How about the

I attempted to get out of it, but something told me that