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.

was challenging to find, and Dario had nothing which could directly connect him to Christian’s uncle. It was obvious that the claims were valid, but other than him stalking Johnny and Luca, there was

out and nearly tripped. My body froze as I did not have a backup plan. I

in the back. It was a giant vault, and whatever was behind it must’ve been a big catch. There was still much more, and I didn’t have enough time. I had to

made my way

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 or angry person, there had to be more to the story, and that’s why I had

looked down at the stain. “Yes, I can see.” Dario sighed and slammed his arm

play along with his stupid games. I would end my own business, and

up

with

nodded. “I’m just a bit tired. I guess it’s because I really paid attention today.”

smiled. “You did a really

sick, and I didn’t want to be near him anymore. The

angrier than Christian and Beau combined? Was that

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

back as I patiently waited for him. to remove his

frowned. If he was planning on living with a new identity or whatever kind of game

to pick something up.” Dario explained. “Okay.” I chuckled. “Anyway, I have to go, and I’ll see

me and wrapped his hand around my wrist. I looked from my wrist to his eyes and frowned my eyebrows. What

sorry,” Dario muttered and released me. “I know it’s none of my business, but I just wanted to know if you’re still in

testing me? I would play along with his game just as Christian

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

secret, because my family doesn’t know yet” I pouted. “I only told you” Knowing Dario, he would jump up and down to tell my family the truth-but that was the last thing I

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

congrats,”

all going out tomorrow.” I sighed. “It’s not

couldn’t open his mouth because I put him in a trap. He knew that he could not tell my family anything, because that

frown on Dario face told me he actually believed

expected a lie, but I was giving him the truth he wanted. Just as he had to gain

dinner sometime, just as friends?” Dario suggested. I knew the friend part was just to satisfy me and

“That’s good to know. I’m