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

Chapter 145

Christian

“You’re here early.” Christian chuckled at Beau. He had no idea that he would take his job that seriously, but still, Beau had shown up early in the morning.

“Yes, I wanted to make a good impression.” Beau joked. Christian grew a smile on his face at his changed behavior as his mind traveled back to their first meeting.

It was years ago when the two were still teens. Vince had introduced Beau to Christian, and he felt uncomfortable just by looking at him. It was the first time Christian was grateful for Marc and his over- the-top presence. He isn’t always like this. He talks a lot when it’s just the two of us, Vince used to defend him, and he turned out to be correct.

Beau did what he was supposed to do and stopped Vince from making stupid decisions. He didn’t only work for besides him but was also his best friend.

“Where’s your sister? Why is she not here yet?” Christian asked. He came up with a plan to deal with Dario’s mess and invited Marc, Beau and Serena over to discuss it. “Have you ever seen Serena get up early?” Beau commented.

“No.” Christian sighed. “She can sleep for hours. That was a stupid question.”

It used to be one of her many traits which he disliked, but he didn’t care anymore. He was just happy to know that Serena and Siena would be moving back home, and that was all he wanted. He didn’t care about Serena not waking up until noon, having to take care of Siena so she could rest, or cleaning up all of the dirt she left around the house. He missed it, he missed all of it.

“Who are those people?” Beau pointed out as his attention shifted to the men who were carrying boxes. “Serena had a request,” Christian explained. He was willing to do anything for Serena, even if that meant sending people over in the early morning to renovate the bedroom. “Demanding, sounds like her.” Beau shrugged.

“I appreciate you being here early, but shouldn’t you be with Isobel?” Christian wondered. He would’ve done anything to turn back the time, so he could be there for Serena throughout her entire pregnancy. “I need some space. She can be a bit demanding at times” Beau complained. “And Luis doesn’t have school today, so he can keep her company and listen to her nagging.”

“Demanding, sounds like her.” Christian mocked Beau’s words. “How is Luis doing?” Christian wondered. He still felt guilty and didn’t want to face Luis. He could’ve saved Vince from the start but he chose to protect his brother and he couldn’t get over that decision. “Luis is doing fine, but you need to visit him more often.” Beau encouraged him. “He misses you.”

“I’m sure he does, I’ll give you a quick house tour.” Christian changed the subject.

Christian led Beau around the house and explained to him what his job would be. “That’s simple, stick by me and make sure I don’t do anything stupid, that’s what I’m known for.” Christian told him as they ended the tour and made his way to the office.

“We’ll get through more important stuff like the Lamberti warehouse some other time.”

“There is one more thing.” Christian spoke as he made eye contact with Beau. It was a straightforward request, but it was necessary. “Whenever you’re working, please keep in mind that you’re not here as Serena’s brother but as my friend.”

“So we’re friends now?” Beau laughed. “I’m serious. You have to promise me.” Christian spoke as he pulled out a contract. “My priority is to protect Serena, and she doesn’t have to know everything.” Christian explained.

“She doesn’t need to know every little detail about what we do and where we do it. I don’t want her to think of me as a monster, not again.”

nodded his head and grabbed the contract from the desk. “That’s one thing you

on.”

hidden from Serena and Carmen, but they’re not stupid. They just know they’re not allowed to ask too many questions.” Beau spoke. “Anyway, I’ll read through

sense that Beau shared a different opinion, but he also knew that Beau was loyal and trusted him to do the

want her to worry too much. I just want her to shop and paint her nails all day or whatever it

for?” Beau asked. “I’ll tell you later when she gets here.” Christian told him. It was one thing he didn’t want to ask from her because he could see through her

reacted. “The news of her starting a charity with

to do things on her own, but she doesn’t have to work. I’ll take care of her,” Christian spoke. He already felt as if Dario was terrible news from the start and couldn’t forgive him for encouraging her to do things on her own. Christian knew that Serena had a mind of her own and was not like the other girls. He

when she said Serena wasn’t cut out for this, Christian thought

tell her everything, but I won’t say a

him, but he knew Beau would. “You

ethic. She took over many of his tasks and never complained. She did whatever got asked and stood behind

She knew how to do her job,” Christian admitted. “It feels like my grandpa

him,” Beau suggested. “He doesn’t have that many years left, so we might as well get it done right now.”

dark humor.” Christian chuckled. “Your jokes are even worse than Serena’s.” He pointed out and

task,” Christian spoke as he threw the envelope with cash

over to Gina, sometime this week-”

please, my dad requested me to look after her until she gets back on her feet again-so that’s all I’m

why?” Beau muttered. “Why is

man,” Christian explained. “He just wants to do something good, and I can’t

can trust

nodded. “But can I give you some advice?”

knew that it was a complex request, and

told him. “You need to tell Serena about the money. How can the two of you start over

frowned. “She knows I gave her a roof over her

the devil, and she knows how it is

relationship. I’m here to work for you.” Beau spoke as he grabbed the envelope and stuffed it away. “Thanks.” Christian smiled and thought about Beau’s words. Beau had a point.

Hot.

asked. “I’m still Serena’s brother, and I don’t want to anger you or to make you uncomfortable. I mean, at first I hated you and I wanted to, but

sighed. “Vince was right. You actually talk a

I?” Beau laughed. “It’s my twin, so I don’t

my cousins’ faces more than I’ve seen my own, and I have a lot, but I don’t really see