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?

can’t wait for Dario,” Franco complained as he looked at Christian. “I need answers, and I need

“Just hold on for a little while longer…please.” Christian pleaded. Franco furrowed his eyebrows and was ready to snap, but something inside of

when is will he

“He’ll be

by his arm to pull

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

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

eyes. “Things have changed. You’re the boss now-and I know

you the one who said we should move it before your uncle

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

is,” I told Christian. I honestly didn’t care at first,

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

and shrugged his shoulders. “You look beautiful, Serena.” Lucio smiled at me. “You

he’s losing it,”

right, though.” A familiar voice spoke. “She

around and looked at Mauro and Dario. Lucio froze up, and his jaw almost dropped as he stared at Dario, who was extremely confused. “I-I didn’t

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

his hand on Dario’s shoulder and pushed him to the front, while Dario froze up and could not

it. Dario looked at his uncle, who nodded his head and wanted to shake Christian’s hand,

instead.

didn’t expect this and was 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

freaked out and lowered my head as I was too ashamed to

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

about me too, and

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

look at him. “It’s really nice to meet you…uncle,” Dario spoke. Lucio smiled at his nickname and

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

who were desperately trying to hold him back. “Calm down, grandpa!” Stella called out, but Franco

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