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

Chapter 168

We arrived back home without zero information or knowledge abht how to get to the money, and even though Christian appeared to be in a good mood, he also seemed stressed out about it.

“If your grandpa gave someone the order, we can just find out and ask the person if they know anything

“He’s dead, Serena.” Christian dropped the news. “My grandpa’s right hand is dead, and he’s been dead for over ten years now.”

“Oh.” I spoke, flustered at the unexpected question. “How about we buy an ouija board and talk to him?” I suggested and attempted to cheer him up. It seemed to have worked because Christian was able to laugh. at my joke. “You’re so stupid sometimes.” He mocked me. “It’s never too late to go back to school.”

“Hey!” I yelled at him. “Don’t you think calling me stupid is a bit too much?”

“Yes, I’m sorry about that.” Christian apologized. “But what else do you expect me to say when you’re telling me to use an ouija board?”

“You’re really no fun,” I huffed as I thought of more ways to get to the money. “How about we tell your grandpa about it?”

“No!” Christian opposed without giving it a second thought. “Listen, if I’ll tell him my uncle is still alive. the entire family will fall apart, and I want to prevent that for now-so unless my uncle somehow decides. to reveal himself. I’m not going to do that.” He explained. “Besides that, I think my uncle and I both agree to let my dad rest in peace.

“Right.” I agreed. “Please help me because I’m not following you anymore. Do you want him to reveal himself or not?”

“I do.” Christian sighed. “But not to everyone, just to me.”

“I see. We’ll find a way. We always do.” I reassured Christian while I stared into his eyes. I couldn’t stop thinking about how he introduced me to everyone. He called me his wife, and he didn’t even let out a single stutter.

“Why did you introduce me to everyone as your wife?” I finally addressed the situation. “Because you don’t look like my fiancée, you look my wife.” Christian chuckled. “We’re going to get married anyway, so what’s the big deal?”

I couldn’t help but smile at his confidence and noticed that something was different about him. He wasn’t hiding me anymore, but he bragged about me and even went as far as calling me his wife. “I appreciate it, but don’t you want to get married?” I asked. “Like, officially married.”

“Officially married?” Christian forced a smile. “If you want to do that, then we’ll do that.”

I observed the fake smile on his lips and wondered what the issue was. “Is it because your dad won’t be there?” I asked. Christian sighed and shrugged his shoulders. “I wanted to get married while he was still here, but I screwed things up.”

“Oh.” I awkwardly spoke. Maybe I should’ve just let it rest instead of creating this awkward situation. Yes, he screwed things up-but he didn’t need a reminder of that every single second.

“And what’s

up with Dario?” I changed the subject. “His dad must’ve already called him by now. You should check up on him because we don’t want him to change his mind.” I advised Christian. “And did he

“I don’t know, isn’t he your friend?” Christian frowned. He didn’t seg jealous or irritated but somewhat afraid. “He’s your cousin, so…” I mumbled. I thought about giving Dario a call, but I figured it would’ve been for the best to give it a rest as also he had gone through a lot. “How about you give him a call?”

“M-me?” Christian spoke, surprised. “Why should I call him?”

“Because he’s your cousin?” I giggled. He seemed genuinely confused and scared, which was something I hadn’t seen that often. “I don’t think he wants to come to the photo shoot,” Christian sulked. “I was just worried about him,” I explained.

now?” I stuttered,

reached out

phone. “Do you think he’ll pick up?” Christian asked with a startled look on his face. “Maybe I pushed him

cousin didn’t want anything to do with him.

him to speak. “I-it’s me, Christian.” He almost gulped

I called out. “Serena?” Dario spoke, surprised. “I was just about to

time. Forget about Christian not being jealous. He seemed pissed. “I mean….the both of you,” Dario said while Christian gave me

I didn’t know whether to call you or Serena

come back. He told me that he took it too far this time and that he

to start over-”

spoke. “Whatever you do, don’t trust him and

spoke to our surprise. “I called to warn you because he sounds incredibly

Christian continued. “Did he ask

breath. “I managed to calm down the situation, but once my dad knotes I’m on your side, he’ll come back for him.”

think it’s time to give him Luca.” He spoke, but by the look on Christian’s face, I could tell that it was not going to happen. “No,” Christian replied.

to argue with you.” Dario sighed. “I actually called to tell you that I’ve been thinking about your offer, and I want to do it.” He spoke. “I want to meet your dad and be part

stared at the phone. “I mean…if the invitation still

gave him a nudge. 977 Christian answered. “You’re welcome anytime. I mean, are

spoke, determined. “I’m ready to meet

tomorrow, and I’ll tell him about you. How

wondered. I looked at Christian and waited for his answer as I was

Berto’s son, that’s it,” Christian spoke. “I don’t want anyone to know too much and I want your dad to

about your dad?” Dario asked. “Isn’t this going to be too much

took a deep breath. “My dad is dying, meeting you would be like a gift to

face. I knew Lucio would be happy to accept Dario and so would Franco, but the reality seemed so

now, but I would like to thank you for

eyebrows while I whispered for him to thank him back. “Y-yes, you

and weirded out by having a friendly conversation with Dario. “You’ll come with me tomorrow, right?” Christian

dad and grandpa about Dario would no be easy, but I wouldn’t want to miss it. We got

greeted before he attacked him in a hug. Christian pulled a disgusted face and pushed Enzo off while I

day today, brother,” Enzo spoke. “Mom and dad forgave me, grandpa told

black eye.” Christian scoffed. I could see through him and noticed how happy he was to h the news, but so was I. At least one thing was working

“Look at her She looks just like a bobblehead!” Christian laughed. He grabbed Siena from Carmen’s hands and

had a good time with grandpa today!” Carmen informed us. “Both grandpas, we had a great

Carmen a warm smile and a wink before he shifted his eyes to Enzo. “Was my brother 1 to you?”

Carmen stammered with a slight blush on her face. Enzo slammed his arm around Carmen’s shoulder and nodded his head. “Of course, I took care

times” Christian chuckled “Just make sure you don’t get her bad side because that means I

getting on Siena’s bad side? Enzo laughed She abandoned poor Siena to spend her day with you and play mob wife, so I don’t think we

look begging him not to do anything as I took in his brother’s words. Did I really abandoned my daughter,