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

Chapter 159

“So what are you going to poison us with?” Beau joked as he walked into the kitchen. I liked him way. better when he didn’t speak.

Christian was upstairs with Ramiro, who was still treating Enzo and Gina, and I did not want to interfere. I was not in the mood for any more misunderstandings, so perhaps this was what I was supposed to be doing.

“It’s beef soup, and I’m not going to poison you!” I rolled my eyes at Beau. He slowly began to change into a male version of Isobel, and there was nothing I could do about it.

Beau scrunched his nose and gave me a doubtful look as he looked at the pan with boiling soup. “Anyway, don’t burn down the kitchen.”

“Just go if you don’t have anything nice to say!” I told Beau and threw a cloth in his face. Beau let out a laugh and turned around to walk away. “Beau, wait!” I called out.

“How is Enzo, and how is Gina? Are they talking?”

“No,” Beau answered and went back to his serious self. “They’re still weak, and Christian doesn’t want to pressure them.”

“I figured.” I sighed. No matter the circumstances, I did feel bad for Gina and whatever Berto did to them was disgusting. It was understandable that they were not ready to talk about it.

“Hi, famil-wrong timing? What’s wrong with your faces?” Carmen, who had just entered the house, asked. She held Siena in her arms and looked at us. “Siena!” I called out and dropped everything from my hands.

Siena fought to get out of Carmen’s grip and made her way into mine. “Look!” I commented as she leaned her head against my shoulder. “Do you guys see that?”

“Yes.” Carmen chuckled. “If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you’re her mother!”

Beau joined Carmen and laughed along while I stood there embarrassed. “Why did I ask you to sleep over again?”

“Because you love me.” Carmen smiled. “Anyway, I gave Siena her bottle before we left, I changed her diaper-she took a nap, so she has more than enough energy and wait-”

“Wow, Serena-are you cooking?” Carmen asked as she walked over to the pan. “Is this real life? Is Serena really cooking?”

“Yes,” Beau spoke. “And the only one who’s safe is Siena, so it’s not too late to leave and-”

I did not allow Beau to finish his sentence and hit him on the back of his head. “Stop being annoying!” I warned him as he desperately tried to protect his head.

“Look at the baby!” Carmen laughed at Siena, who had no issue moving around in my arms, and giggled. Even though a lot was going on, it was really nice to have a normal moment for once, and Siena was the only one capable of giving us that moment.

“It’s because her dad throws her around like a sack of potatoes, so she’s used to it,” Mare explained as he walked into the kitchen. Carmen gasped and turned around, so she didn’t have to face him.

“Don’t mind her. She has a crush on you.” Beau teased her and slammed his arm around Marc’s shoulder. Poor Marc had an uncomfortable look on his face and was unsure of what to do. “No, I don’t.” Carmen huffed. “He’s lying!”

“Then why aren’t you facing him?” Beau continued while Carmen couldn’t even get the words to leave her mouth. “I-It’s because I forgot to put on makeup-”

“For Marc.” Beau finished her sentence. “Forget about it, Marc is way too old for you, and he certainly doesn’t like teenage girls-and I don’t think he’s willing to catch a case over you-”

“Stop it!” Carmen nagged. “Serena, tell him to stop!”

“Wow.” Marc spoke. “You guys are definitely a loud family, the baby included.” He pointed out while Sien babbled loudly. “Do you think it’s okay for me to bring her over to Christian?” I whispered to Marc while Beau and Carmen continued their discussion.

“Yes, sure-you can go upstairs.” Marc smiled. “He would love to see her, and he could use a distraction at the moment.”

“Great,” I spoke, relieved. “Please stay here and watch the soup. I need you to turn off the stove in five minutes-thank you!” I told Marc and left him behind, flustered as I made my way upstairs.

upstairs, the only thing which was left to do was to find Christian. “Christian!” I called out

“I know it’s too much to ask,

playing

before,” Ramiro told him. “But I agree

with a baby in my arms was definitely a risk, but it was one I was

“They don’t want to see you sad, you need to keep

is alive and hates me, my cousin betrayed me, my brother and an innocent girl almost died because of me-Serena probably can’t stand me, and I just have to accept her nagging because she’s close

needed me the most. He was so scared of the thought of losing me and just went along with everything. I called it a blessing, but after hearing those words, I wasn’t

“Not months, but

“Don’t you think it’s a bit selfish of him to leave me all alone like

calm him down. “Breath, Christian -you’re not alone.” Ramiro reminded

even though Cesca, Franco, and I were not

not a robot.” Ramiro spoke as he pulled him into a hug. The tears leaving Christian’s eyes weren’t

those tears.

froze in my spot while Siena let out a sound, making both Ramiro and Christian turn around. “Uh,” I spoke

a smile on his face while he grabbed Siena from my hands. She was the only person

to see you, Serena,” Ramiro spoke while Christian interacted with Siena. “I knew the two

“I’m actually a bit embarrassed to show my

too.”

still in a coma and did not want to wake up. “He’s healthy-that’s a miracle,” Ramiro spoke. It probably meant the same as always. There

Enzo and Gina?” I asked further. “Good,” Ramiro replied. “All they need to do is rest, and I told Christian everything he needs to

horrible knowing there were two more people he had to take care of, and I felt even worse knowing. one of them was Gina, but what else

a big smile on his face. Ramiro and I had the same confused look on our faces while I wondered who would be the one to tell him the

Christian shrugged. “I was practicing for when we

you guys to it-and

opened and held Ramiro’s hand.

scratched the back of his neck. Even Ramiro had zero confidence in my cooking skills.

“If Serena says

your orders, but I think I’ll really pass this time,” Ramiro told Christian. “You

burn down the house, and we all came out alive!”

sorry, Serena.” Christian shrugged. “I

next time.” Ramiro laughed as we walked him through the door. “If I don’t hear from you by tomorrow,

for everything. I won’t forget your help.” Christian thanked him as he walked away.

go.”

“I’m only responsible for this, not for the taste!” Carmen joked as Beau

there’s no need to worry.” “C-Christian?” Carmen gasped and ran over to him like some

pinch in her cheeks. “I heard about everything you’ve been

“No-this can’t be real.” Beau laughed. “Don’t tell me

with her hands. Christian handed Siena over to me and pulled Carmen’s hands away from her face.

to let your brother bully you?” Christian asked as he held her hand. It was so adorable to see how unfazed he was

Siena in her chair. “I really tried my best, and

child-we don’t trust you,” Beau commented. “You ate what?” Christian asked,

nothing, and Beau, stop it!” I complained and filled everyone’s bowls with soup. “It tastes really good, and we’re all going to have a nice dinner, now shut up!”

hand

in her skills, aren’t you?” Marc asked him. Christian looked at me and placed his hand on top of mine. “Yes, I trust Serena.”

weird to see how carefree all the others were, but it was probably because they were used