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

Chapter 158

“I’ll drop you off at home, and after that, I’m going to get my uncle,” Dario spoke after an awkward silence.

I was still pissed at Christian and couldn’t stand the thought of him and Gina being together. I didn’t care. if she was close to death. I just didn’t want her around.

“You can also stay with us. Apparently, our house is a walk-in clinic,” I scoffed. “N-no, you’ve already done enough.” Dario sighed. “I can’t believe I betrayed my dad.”

“I’m so sorry.” I apologized. I was so caught up in my own stuff that I had forgotten all about his actions. He betrayed his dad, who he was so fond of, and he did it all for me. He was also the one who came back for

“No, don’t be. I don’t know what would’ve happened if we came any later. I don’t know what I was thinking -I’m the one who should be apologizing.” Dario spoke. I still had so many questions, but at the moment, Dario seemed just as confused as I was, and he needed time.

“Do you think your dad will come back for Luca?” I wondered. After Dario’s betrayal, Luca was the only one Berto could probably count on. Dario betrayed him, and Johnny was never an option.

“I don’t know.” Dario sighed. “He told me that it wasn’t time to reveal himself because Lucio is still alive- but he’s all on his own now, so I don’t know.”

“And the Orlando estate?” I continued. I was willing to hear every bit of information he wanted to give me. “I’ll wait until my dad’s cools down. He can’t stay mad at me forever.”

“Do you still want what Christian’s has?” I asked, surprised. I thought we were heading towards the end of, things, but we were not. “I still think his position is supposed to be mine,” Dario spoke. “Dad went too far with kidnapping Enzo and the girl, but we still have the same goal.”

“Dario…”

“You already carry the Orlando name, just let it rest and go your own way. Christian doesn’t have anything to do with this!”

“He has what’s mine, and he never said anything about it-so how does he not have anything to do with this?” Dario pointed out. Fair point, he got me there.

“And what if you’d talk to him about it so the two of you can work things out?” I suggested. “I did know what happened in the past because I wasn’t there-but Christian has changed a lot.”

“You’re so cute, Serena.” Dario chuckled. I knew my words sounded stupid, but I could always try.

“I just want you to stay by my side. I don’t want to lose you too.” I muttered, embarrassed. All I wanted was for everyone to get along. Why did it have to be so difficult?

Dario drove me home and never addressed my words again. I bet he felt terrible for Enzo and Gina because putting their lives in danger was not part of his plan, but despite all of that, nothing had changed. He still held a grudge against Christian.

reached out my hand to open the door, but before I could make another move, Dario wrapped his hand around my wrist to stop me. “I’m sorry, Serena.” He spoke

I know.” I nodded and tried to release myself from his grip, but he wouldn’t let go of

don’t give Christian a hard time. Gina was in there because of him, so it’s only natural for him to hel-”

and got out of the car. “Serena?” Dario called out, but I ignored him and slammed the

was determined to make sure I got in safe. Seeing Ramiro’s car in the driveway made me even more pissed. If anyone needed to treat their wounds, they could’ve done that at the hospital. I could understand him

against the door, chuckled. “Christian told me

now he cared

could find Christian. “It’s not the time to throw

up!” I yelled at him. One more comment and I would’ve gone entirely crazy. “It’s so easy for you to talk when you don’t know what I’m going through,” I told Marc. “You should’ve been there. He walked past me and

a line

everything is about

told Marc. “Gina isn’t just anyone. You know that.

stop it!” I heard Christian’s voice and turned around to face him. He seemed embarrassed, and only after seeing the look on his face, I realized that I was out of control.

was trying to find the answer behind them. “You need to calm down. You can’t get your personal feelings get in the way like this. Gina was close to death. Did you want me to

I didn’t fit in. What if I was wrong? What if I was better off cleaning the house after all?

I left you there because you weren’t on your own. I’ve never ever left you on your own

Marc and Beau enjoyed the show. Whatever my issue was, this was clearly not the time to discuss it. “Where is Dario?” Beau asked as he looked

and staying out of the picture until his dad calms down,” I told him before !

and walked away so we could be alone. “Serena, I should’ve thought about your feelings-and I’m so sorry.”

and it was obvious that he genuinely had no idea why I was angry. “Serena, say something!” Christian pleaded and moved his hands to my shoulders.

you have feelings for her?” I asked.

answered. “Do we have to have this conversation again?

don’t love her?” I sighed, relieved. That was all I

even my type.” Christian laughed, confused. “I only fall for Serena’s who can’t tell left

please don’t ever scare me again. I thought you were going

overreacting. I’m sorry.” I apologized as I thought about my actions. “And I love you too, I love

Gina, and that was on me. “Do you

sorry!” I burst out laughing at his cute expression. “I think your mom is right,

because

down with Dario so the two of you can fix whatever is going on.