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

Chapter 176

“It always fascinates me how your dad manages to throw parties within a day.” I gasped as I stared at the people carrying the large boxes filled with decorations,

Dario wasn’t here yet, and I couldn’t wait to see his reaction once he found out all of this was for him. “Yes, I know.” Christian agreed. “I think that’s one of the things I’ll be missing the most.”

“Me too, especially birthday parties. He went all out.” Enzo added. “You have to continue his legacy Christian, that’s all up to you now,” Enzo smirked in a teasing tone. Christian gave him an annoyed look. and rolled his eyes. “What? We can’t put this all on dad. Serena, Christian has been giving out instructions since last night.”

“Really?” I asked, surprised. Christian seemed embarrassed and let out a scoff. “I’m not your dad. You can organize your own party. Enzo.”

I giggled at Enzo while Christian pulled me inside, where even more people were doing their best to clean the house “So you’re going all out for Siena’s birthday?”

“Christian, Enzo!” A voice called out. I turned around and looked as Christian’s sister, Stella, made her way over to us. Christian didn’t hesitate and let go of my hand so he could pull her into a hug.

“It’s good to see you. I feel like we don’t see each other at all nowadays.” Christian smiled at her. “Yes, just like when we were younger.” She sighed before she moved her eyes towards me. I stood back with an awkward smile on my face and was unsure of what to do.

“Serena,” Stella forced a smile onto her face while I did the same. It wasn’t as if I disliked Christian’s sisters -but I wasn’t that sure about where I stood with the other Lamberti’s.

“Where’s Mia?” Enzo asked. “It’s strange to see the two of you apart.”

“Well, you see.” Stella began. “She said some questionable stuff about Dario, is extremely disgusted by the fact that he’s apparently our cousin and still needs some time to process all of that.” She chuckled. “We should give her some time. You know how she gets.”

“So dad already told you?” Christian wondered.

“Yes, I mean-Mia had plans to marry the man!” She spoke hysterically. “And he turns out to be our first cousin! Ew?”

Didn’t we all?

Stella kept on ranting about Dario and how disgusted she was by the fact that they turned out to be family until Franco finally interfered to stop her. “You go and do your makeup, or whatever it is that you do.”

“Grandpa, you’re no fun.” Stella whined before she stormed off, leaving us alone with Franco. His face seemed tense, and it was obvious that he had indeed not closed a single eye, but what else could we expect if the man heard that not only his eldest son but also his grandson were still alive?

“I need answers, and I need them now-I can’t wait for Dario!”

longer…please.” Christian pleaded. Franco furrowed his eyebrows and was ready to snap, but something inside of him changed,

will

sighed. “He’ll be here soon.”

the message, and grabbed Franco by his arm to pull him away. “Do you see now?”

can see why you didn’t want to tell anyone, your

“He’s weak, and that’s not a good thing-he’s supposed to be the pillar of the

have changed. You’re the

it before your uncle gets to it? Who knows what he has

Christian spoke. “I did say that, but grandpa clearly doesn’t know where it is, and apparently he’s been looking

of where it is,” I told Christian. I honestly didn’t care at first, but hearing this money was for

ended the conversation while Lucio made his way towards us. He seemed different, energetic, stronger, and it was all because of Dario. “Look, I’ve finally figured it out,” Lucio told Christian while he held

shrugged his shoulders. “You look beautiful, Serena.” Lucio smiled at me. “You always look beautiful. I’m so lucky to have

losing it,” Christian

voice spoke. “She is really

dropped as he stared at Dario, who was extremely confused. “I-I

party, all of this- Christian looked

Dario froze up and could not say a word, but neither could Lucio. “For me?” Dario

his head and wanted to shake Christian’s hand,

instead.

utterly shocked by his actions. I knew he wanted to make him feel welcome and to feel like a part of the family-but this was something else. “Oh okay, we can also hug 1

made eye contact with me and gave me a wink, but I freaked out and lowered my head as I was too ashamed to meet his eyes. How could I even get flustered like that

shoulder. “I’m Enzo, your cousin. You probably heard a lot about me- but it’s not true. I’m not crazy-” Enzo spoke, but before he could say anything else, Christian kicked him against his leg. There was a lot Lucio didn’t know or even had to know about

things about me too, and I know that I’m not

you are. You’re family.” Christian reassured him and slammed his arm around his

so he could take a better look at him. “It’s really nice to meet you…uncle,” Dario spoke. Lucio smiled at his nickname

ring you gave me. Do you see it?” Dario bragged. Lucio let out a laugh and

voice suddenly pierced through the room. He walked in with Cesca and Stella behind him, who were desperately trying to hold him back. “Calm down, grandpa!” Stella called out, but Franco released himself from their grip and walked

seemed nervous and stepped back while he fumbled his hands and lowered his head. He suddenly wasn’t that confident anymore, which was a