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

Chapter 147

“I haven’t been here in ages.” I sighed as I stared at the home where it all started. Dario stood beside me and surprisingly behaved the entire ride. He probably knew about Christian and I getting back together, but he didn’t say a word because that was typically Dario. He had to hear it from my mouth.

“So, this is where you grew up?” Dario asked. Regardless of the circumstances, I was still glad to do something good and wanted to make the best out of everything.

“You’re the first person to visit,” I confessed. “My parents, Beau and my friends have never been here.”

I wasn’t jumping at the idea of being alone with Dario, but we had collected toys and essentials for the children, and I did not want to miss out on that opportunity, even if it had to be with him.

Whenever he looked at me, all I could see was a liar. He lied to me, and he used me, and I was going to get him back for it. From now on. I would stand behind Christian.

“You must’ve been very popular.” Dario joked as he opened the trunk. “You’re beautiful, funny-I dare you to tell me it isn’t true.”

“It isn’t,” I spoke to his surprise. “I had a few friends, but I wasn’t that popular.”

“That’s surprising,” Dario commented. It honestly wasn’t, and the only one who could see right through me was Christian. There used to be a time when Christian would joke about me not being that popular. but moments like these made me realize how well he knew me. I didn’t know him, but he seemed to know everything about me.

“I actually got bullied,” I spoke as we unloaded the boxes. If I was going to try to get closer to him, I might as well try it now. “Not here though, the kids and I were very close-it was at school.”

“Bullied?” Dario spoke, worried, and stopped whatever he was doing to look at me. “How come?”

“I personally think it was because they used to see me as a threat,” I spoke. It was a bold statement, but it was true. It was why Isobel and all the other girls, including the girls at the club, initially didn’t like my

presence.

“I didn’t know you were that confident.” Dario laughed. “So I suppose you never really liked school?”

I was bothered because all of this was a way for him to open up to me, but he wouldn’t budge. He was so secretive, and it seemed impossible to break through to him. “It was. I got expelled more times than I could count, and it was only because I fought back.” I told him.

“I was only defending myself and meant no harm-but for some reason, they thought I was the devil. Strange, right?”

The smile on Dario face had vanished, and it became clear to me that I had finally pushed a button. “I know the feeling,” Dario sighed. I could see the anger through his eyes and wanted to ask him more, but I had to follow Christian and Marc’s instructions. Dario was not stupid and would probably notice my

intentions.

my arm with his. He looked down in surprise and grew a smile on his face. I was deceiving him the

it was the other way around. “I left at eighteen, I lived with a lot of families in between, but none of them really worked

his reaction.

want to share anything

opened the door and pulled me into a hug. “I heard you were coming, and I

was a toddler.” I introduced her to him. It was the same woman who I accused of making my life miserable, but only years. later,

into my personal life. “I do.” Kim smiled.

the happiest day in my entire life. It was the day I finally got a taste of freedom. A lot of the children were here for different reasons, but I never truly fit in. The only reason why I ended up there was because I had no where else

about it, and I’m so proud of you.” Kim sighed. “The others said you were going to end up in jail, but I told them you weren’t. Wait here for a second!” She spoke in a hurry

laughed. “I thought you said you were

was.” I frowned. “It’s just an inside joke, I never stole anything, lied, or bullied

here because I had nowhere else to go.” I shrugged. “One woman adopted me, and she gave me her surname, she took really good care of me, but after she passed away, I had nowhere else to go and got send

on Dario’s face, but he was still not opening up. Christian’s words had once again crossed my mind and I wondered

some help!” Kim spoke as she returned with four guys behind her. “Are you guys still here?” I smiled at the familiar faces. “Yes, I had no idea you were able to get even

his shoulder. It was difficult to dislike him,

decided and pushed us in. “It’s exactly how I remembered it, only really quiet,” I commented as my mind went back to the old days, when I used to come back to school only

seven.” Kim smiled. “Other than the boys, only the three younger kids are here, and everyone else followed into your footsteps.”

work here?” I asked, but Kim shook her head. “A lot has changed, but there’s one thing which remained the

At that moment, three little children came running down the stairs and made their way towards us. Dario knelt and grabbed the hand of one of the children.

Kim pulled me to the side. “I heard you were pregnant and

“I have a daughter, her name is Siena, and she’s five months old, really energetic, and she looks exactly like me-

“Wait”

I knew word traveled fast, but it was something I didn’t share with anyone from my past. “That one guy told me a very long time ago. It was already a few months back.” Kim spoke, confused. “Christian? He told

a huge amount of cash, he gave everyone presents,

supposed to share this,” Kim stressed. “He told me he was curious about your life and that he

thanked us for taking care of you and told us that he’ll do

cute.” I cooed. Christian couldn’t stop mentioning a big family, and it made me feel terrible. He wanted something, and I blatantly told him that I wouldn’t give it to him. He had surprising charms, and he obviously

Kim asked. “He

you were younger, we used to talk about this kind of stuff all the time. It’s not a crime for multiple men

count Vince, that would be one

just business partners.” I clarified, but it felt like a lie. Did I still have a crush on him? No, definitely not, but I