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.

could make another move, Dario wrapped his hand

I nodded and tried to release myself from his grip, but

cousin, but don’t give Christian a hard time. Gina was in there because of him, so

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

Dario didn’t even like him. I stomped towards the mansion and noticed how Dario 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

who leaned against the

so now he cared about

I could find Christian. “It’s

entirely crazy. “It’s so easy for you to talk when you don’t know what I’m

Marc defended him. “But there’s a line between business

everything is about

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

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. I wasn’t

trying to find the answer behind them. “You need to calm down. You can’t get your

but I couldn’t help it. Cesca was right. Maybe I was weak, and perhaps I didn’t

leave you because I didn’t care about you. I left you there because you weren’t on your own. I’ve never ever left you on your own before-you know

also 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

uncle and staying out of the picture until his dad calms down,” I told him before ! turned around to face Christian. He needed me and all I cared about

message and walked away so we could be alone.

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

feelings for

this conversation again? I know I made mistakes, and I told you I’m sorry.”

relieved. That was all

fall for Serena’s who can’t tell left from right, can’t cook,

me again. I thought you were going to pack your stuff again.”

on his face and pulled him into a hug. “Maybe I was overreacting. I’m sorry.” I apologized as I thought about my actions.

“Do you know how jealous I was when I saw you get into that car with Dario? Did you hear me

sorry!” I burst out laughing at his cute expression. “I think

think we have these issues because I don’t involve you

opposites, it’s time for you to sit down with Dario so the two of you can fix whatever is going on. Wouldn’t it