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

Chapter 136

Christian’s nothing like him.

That was the first thing going through my mind as I took a look at the collection of weapons on the wall.

Christian was fearless but cautious. Even though I definitely knew they were there. I had never ever seen weapons in the house. “Why do you have to be crazy? I thought I finally met someone normal.” I sighed as I observed the room.

It was nothing like an office. It seemed dark and uncomfortable-almost like a dungeon. There was no time for useless thoughts. I had to get myself together so I could search what I came for.

I took my chances and walked to the desk, but my heart almost dropped when I opened a drawer. It was full of pictures on top of pictures and pictures. I gasped and pulled them out to take a look at them.

They were pictures from months back, starting from when Christian and I weren’t even together. Pictures of Christian from around the time where I didn’t even know him yet, pictures of Christian bringing me home from the club, and much more. What was Dario up to?

Even though I knew I didn’t have much time. I pulled out more pictures. I was shocked and couldn’t believe my eyes. My eyes landed on a picture of me with Vince, Beau, and Luis. After I got involved with Christian, he also involved himself with my life.

I grabbed a picture of Christian driving Gina home as my heart nearly stopped. I knew this picture because this was the picture he had shown me, and back then, I thought he had this obsession with Christian, but he had an obsession with everyone close to him. He had an obsession with every single one of us.

My hands landed on a set of pictures of Franco. If Franco was indeed his grandfather, it must’ve meant Dario probably despised him even more than I did. There was one thing that was confusing me, and that was that Dario did not seem to have an issue with Lucio. I didn’t know whether it was because he was dying or because he didn’t resent him.

The collection of pictures of Johnny and Luca was as big as the stash of Christian’s and Franco’s. Christian’s theory was starting to become a reality, but I still needed actual proof.

“Oh my god, so scary.” I huffed at the weapons on the wall. It seemed as if he was preparing an army on his own, and it looked terrifying, but I had to keep it together. Time was ticking, and I had to go back any time now.

I opened the other drawer, which was full of maps, and flipped through the pages. I wasn’t that good with numbers, but I could still read and all I could understand was that he was sticking his nose into the Lamberti businesses. He was really trying to take over Christian life, and he was so shameless about it.

It made me sick, and I was disgusted. He was so obsessed with Christian to the point where he even thought about taking me. This must be why Christian was so sure that he wouldn’t hurt me.

I took out my phone and took pictures of every little thing that had caught my eye. Dario wasn’t messing —with just Christian anymore, but he was messing with everything which would one day become Siena’s,

and I would not accept that.

He couldn’t touch Siena.

to find, and Dario had nothing which could directly connect him to Christian’s uncle. It was obvious that the claims were valid, but

a backup plan. I grabbed my phone and texted Dario that I would be down

vault in the back. It was a giant

so I left the office and made my way downstairs. “There you

for trying to see the good in people. A small part of me was still hoping for all of to be one big misunderstanding. Dario never appeared to be an aggressive

I could get the juice out, but it obviously wasn’t a success.” I smiled and looked down at the stain. “Yes, I can see.” Dario sighed and slammed

to play along with his stupid games. I would end my own business, and he would end up having nothing. All I had to do was

up

with

I guess it’s because I really paid attention

a really

We were done for the day. I felt sick, and I didn’t want to be near him anymore. The horror-like layout on his wall made me cringe. He was insane, and he was obviously dealing

angrier than Christian and Beau combined?

time I looked at Dario, all I could see was the person who denied my brother his happiness. He listened to my struggles and looked me in

to my daughter.” I smiled back as I patiently waited for him. to remove his hand from my shoulder. “Where’s your dad?”

frowned. If he was planning on living with a new identity or whatever kind of game he was playing, he was not really

something up.” Dario explained. “Okay.” I chuckled. “Anyway,

stopped me and wrapped his hand around my wrist. I looked from

none of my business, but I just wanted

had people following us around all day long, so if anything, he should know. Was he testing me? I

spoke. “We visit each other for Siena’s sake-but I just can’t stand him.” I sighed. “I hope

know yet” I pouted. “I only told you” Knowing Dario, he would jump up and down to tell my family the truth-but that

seemed tensed by my request but nodded his head. That’s right, he couldn’t play me this time. “I don’t know if you’ve heard,

congrats,” Dario

with Beau and Christian since they’re best friends-so we’re all going out tomorrow.” I sighed. “It’s not like I want to, but

he could not tell my family anything, because that would mean that he would lose my trust. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t be discussing

he actually believed

are you asking?” I wondered. It still wasn’t his business. I bet he expected a lie, but I was giving him

out for dinner sometime, just as friends?” Dario suggested. I knew the friend part was just to satisfy me and that he had different intentions. “Sure, we can do that.” I smiled.

“That’s good to know. I’m looking forward to