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.

to do was to find Christian. “Christian!” I called out as I walked through the hallways, but I got no reply in

door of his office and followed the voices as I leaned my head to the door. “I know it’s too much to ask, but you can’t tell anyone.” I heard Christian tell Ramiro. “I’ll deal with my uncle, just don’t tell

worry about while I was playing the annoying and jealous girlfriend.

lied to Lucio before,” Ramiro told him. “But I agree

it was one I was willing to take. I peaked through the crack of the door and

want to see you sad, you need to keep it together, and you need to stay strong. Especially

together?” Christian chuckled. “My dad is dying, my uncle 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 to leaving me again, and you’re asking

when he needed me the most. He was so scared of the thought of losing me and just went along with

Ramiro spoke. “Not months, but

selfish

Ramiro placed his hand on his back to calm him down. “Breath, Christian -you’re not alone.” Ramiro reminded him. “You

Ramiro was right. He was not alone- and even though Cesca, Franco, and I were not

a hug. The

those tears.

and Christian turn around. “Uh,” I spoke awkwardly

Christian wiped away his tears and grew a smile on his face while he grabbed Siena from my hands. She

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

a bit embarrassed to show my face after everything, but it’s good to

too.”

received all the best care he could-but somehow, he was still in a coma and did not want to wake up.

“All they need

and I felt even worse knowing. one of them was Gina, but what else could I do? I couldn’t cause him any more stress

look a bit more like me, right? Christian asked with 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 bad news. “I don’t know. I think

“I was practicing for when

laughed. “I’ll leave you guys to it-and if you need anything else, just call

held

neck. Even Ramiro had zero confidence in my cooking skills.

nodded. “If Serena says you’re staying, you’re staying-now let’s go.”

time,” Ramiro told Christian. “You don’t know what I’ve been

didn’t burn down the

sorry, Serena.” Christian shrugged.

we walked him through the door. “If

Christian thanked him as he walked away. “I

let’s go.” Christian

for this, not for the taste!” Carmen joked as Beau and Marc joined her. It was very brave of them to make jokes while I wasn’t

guys can stop now,” I spoke after clearing my throat. “It tastes great, so there’s no need to worry.” “C-Christian?” Carmen gasped and ran

and gave her his signature pinch in her cheeks. “I heard about everything you’ve been

her head. “No-this can’t be real.” Beau

stop it!” Carmen blushed and covered her face with her hands. Christian handed Siena over to me and pulled Carmen’s hands

see how unfazed he was by Carmen’s little crush. “Serena, watch out. Your little sister is dangerous!” Beau laughed and nudged Marc, who

focus on my soup,” I announced and placed Siena in her chair. “I really tried my best, and it tastes really good this

trust you,” Beau commented. “You ate what?”

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!”

his hand

you?” Marc asked him. Christian looked at me and placed his hand on top of mine. “Yes, I

were, but it was probably because they were used