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.

excited to see your daddy?” I asked her and made my way upstairs, the only thing which was left to do was to find Christian. “Christian!” I called out as

“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 anyone-my dad can only handle that

while I was playing the annoying and jealous girlfriend. I overreacted, and he took the blame upon. himself while he had all this different

“But I agree with

have?” Christian carefully asked. Eavesdropping with a baby in my arms was definitely a risk, but it was one I was willing to take. I peaked through the crack of the

requested me not to tell any of you,” Ramiro spoke. “They don’t want to see you sad, you need to keep it together, and you need to stay strong. Especially now that you’re

me, my brother and an innocent girl almost died because of me-Serena probably can’t stand me, and

of losing me and just went along with everything. I called it a blessing, but after

Ramiro spoke. “Not

it’s a bit selfish of him to

forth while Ramiro placed his hand on his back to calm him down. “Breath, Christian -you’re not alone.” Ramiro reminded him. “You have your grandparents, your mom, and everyone else.”

need to barge through the door to tell Christian the truth. Ramiro was right. He was not alone- and even though Cesca, Franco, and I were not on the same page, we

into a hug. The tears

those tears.

Siena let out a sound, making both Ramiro and Christian turn around. “Uh,” I spoke awkwardly

he grabbed Siena from my hands. She was the only person who could make him happy, even I

see you, Serena,” Ramiro spoke while Christian interacted with Siena. “I knew the two of you would get back

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

too.”

somehow, he was still in a coma and did not want

replied. “All they need to do is rest, and I told Christian everything he needs

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 could I

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 she still looks like me.”

know.” Christian shrugged. “I was practicing for when we have our son.”

to it-and if you need

held Ramiro’s hand. “You can’t go yet. Dinner’s ready!”

cooked?” Ramiro asked and scratched the back of his neck. Even Ramiro had zero confidence

Christian nodded. “If Serena says you’re staying, you’re staying-now

really pass this time,” Ramiro told Christian. “You don’t

I pouted. “I didn’t burn down the

Serena.” Christian

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

your help.” Christian thanked him as he walked away. “I thought you had fate in me,” I muttered, confused.

go.” Christian sighed.

not for the taste!” Carmen joked as Beau and Marc joined her. It was very brave

great, so there’s no need

pinch in her cheeks. “I

I?” Carmen asked and closed her eyes while Christian patted her head. “No-this can’t

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

as he held her hand. It was so adorable to see how unfazed he was by Carmen’s little crush. “Serena, watch out. Your little sister is dangerous!” Beau laughed and nudged Marc, who

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

you ate sand as a child-we don’t trust you,” Beau commented.

and

his hand

Christian looked at me and placed his hand on top of

water bottle next to you?” Beau pointed out. It felt so weird to see how carefree all the others were, but it was probably because they were