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?

he looked at Christian. “I need answers, and I need them

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

will he be

sighed. “He’ll

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

I spoke as I reconnected my hand with his. “I can see why you didn’t want to tell anyone, your grandpa is acting strange, and I’ve never

not a good thing-he’s supposed to be the pillar

misunderstood his position, but luckily I was there to open his eyes. “Things have changed. You’re the boss now-and I know you want to protect your grandpa,

before your uncle

grandpa clearly doesn’t know where it is, and apparently he’s been looking for it

told Christian. I honestly didn’t care at first, but hearing this money

seemed different, energetic, stronger, and it was

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

losing it,” Christian

though.” A familiar voice spoke.

Mauro and Dario. Lucio froze up, and his jaw almost dropped as he stared at Dario, who was extremely confused. “I-I didn’t know you guys were having a party

pushed Lucio to the front. “This is your party, all of this- Christian looked around him. “We’re preparing

front, while Dario froze up and could not say a word, but neither could Lucio. “For

who nodded his head and wanted to shake Christian’s hand, but Christian did

instead.

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

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

Enzo chuckled as he walked back into the room. He made his way to Dario and placed his hand on his 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

too, and I know that I’m not

around his shoulder. “Come on. There’s been someone who’s been dyin-waiting to meet

at him. “It’s really nice to meet you…uncle,”

you see it?” Dario bragged. Lucio let out a laugh and ruffled his hand through

is he!” Franco’s loud voice suddenly pierced through the room. He walked in with Cesca and Stella behind him, who were desperately trying

he fumbled his hands and lowered his head. He suddenly wasn’t that confident anymore, which was a strange thing to see.