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

Chapter 180

Christian

“So when is that cousin of yours coming?” Beau asked as the two waited in front of the mall. “He’ll be here soon.” Christian stated. At least, that what he was expecting.

“He stood you up.” Beau chuckled while he pushed Siena’s stroller back and forth. “No, he didn’t, stop it.” Christian rolled his eyes.

“So you are serious about this?” Beau looked at Christian. “I told you, I’m sending Serena away.”

It was a spontaneous decision, but one which would be for the best. Christian was determined to find the key as soon as possible, and although he appreciated Serena being at his side, he didn’t want her to get involved.

That’s why he came up with a quick solution, a surprise vacation for Serena and her friends, who he knew she missed a lot. “I still don’t understand how Isobel got involved in all of this and why she has to go on vacation with a bunch of girls who don’t like her.”

“Because Isobel is annoying.” Christian rolled his eyes. “We have hard days ahead of us, and I don’t want her to distract you. She has this habit of calling you every second to force you to come back home, I can’t have that, and besides that-I need someone to keep an eye on Serena.”

“Right.” Beau chuckled. “Anyway, she agreed to it because you asked her to-but the case with Serena is a bit different.”

“You don’t really think you can buy my sister a suitcase filled with clothing and send her off to Panama, do you?” Beau laughed out loud. “It’s my sister we’re talking about-she won’t do leave that easily.”

“Yes, she will,” Christian stated. He was pretty confident that she would. “Every bit of doubt will disappear once she sees her friends. She won’t even question my intentions.”

“Oh,” Beau spoke, surprised. “Wow, you really planned all of this within hours, didn’t you?”

“Yes,” Christian smiled. He couldn’t believe that he even went as far as checking every piece of Serena’s clothing, just so he could buy her the right size-but he wanted it to be a surprise. He didn’t want to give Serena the opportunity to decline his offer.

“Beau, did you know Gina left?” Christian suddenly addressed the situation. He knew how difficult it could be to go through an experience like that on her own, and despite everything, he wanted to be there to comfort her. He knew that he had his family, but Gina had no one.

“Enzo said she left. Just drop it already.” Beau shrugged him off. Christian was shocked by Beau’s behavior but figured it was probably because he was looking out for his twin and didn’t want to hear her name. He decided to let it drop, but he wouldn’t let it rest.

“Anyway, so you want to send Serena away while we look for the key and get the money?” Beau confirmed. “Yes, and the photoshoot is two days after,” Christian spoke.

“I’m not only doing this to get rid of her, you know.” Christian smiled as his mind went back to Serena. “She’s been through a lot, and she never really had the time to relax. I want her to take care of herself.”

“Yes, I know.” Beau agreed. “Knowing Serena, she would rather help you-

“And she can’t this time because it’ll be dangerous,” Christian spoke. “I don’t know what my uncle has

planned, we haven’t heard a single thing from him, and I want Serena to be safe.”

“And what about Siena?” Beau asked. “How are you going to supervise Carmen’s party, find the key, get the money and take care of a baby-all in two days?”

Christian took a deep breath. “I’ll manage.”

“Yes, you always do, because somehow you’ve managed to drag Serena away from the baby,” Beau muttered. “How about you let her be a mom for once and send Siena with her?

“Because…” Christian spoke. “I’m not going to explain that to you. Once your babies get here, you’ll understand why I can’t do that.”

to answer but was interrupted by Dario. “Hi, Christian…and Beau,” He awkwardly greeted him. Christian showed

we were past being awkward.”

nodded. “I’m just confused as to why you brought me to a…mall.” He spoke. “I thought we were going to

we can find the key and get the money.” Beau suddenly shared while Christian gave

you’re new to the family doesn’t mean that you can sit of butt all day and do nothing,” Christian told him as he slammed his

“Right.” Beau agreed. also need you to help us

Dario spoke, startled. “Yes, sure-I can

around the house, so it’s safe for me to return.” Dario

to worry about, stuff like what Serena is going

“How is

Dario had the nerve to ask about her, while it hadn’t even

first?” Beau asked after noticing the look on Christian’s face,

them over an hour, but after a long time, the shopping

is our last stop,” Christian stated as the three walked into the final store. “I don’t know

women.” Christian corrected him. “Your sister hates shopping.” He spoke as he thought about Serena, who complained whenever they went shopping and was always on the

was long gone. “I can’t believe this

Christian confessed with a smile on his face. “Seeing he does this

or to me,” Beau agreed. “He’s all

Dario that they hadn’t noticed the store employee who made their way over to them. “Can I help you?” The woman asked with a seductive smile on her

I’m a dad.” Christian made clear while Beau, who anticipated his answer, burst out laughing. “I think she gets

“But you can help me, actually,” Christian spoke as he handed her the sizes he wrote down. “I’m looking for something she can

something in mind? Does she needs a bikini

of it and was ready to move

color does your fiancée

spoke. He knew

chuckled. “Come on, please follow me.”

asked as he pushed the stroller along with him.

can’t even tell designer brands

endless suggestions and bought whatever he felt Serena

hilarious, Christian,” Beau commented.

“Why?”

this plan to get rid of Serena for a few days, and you’re actually going along with it.” Beau sighed. “It’s

it go the first time because I deserved it, but this time I’ll kill you.”

frowned. “I would like to see

and ruffled his hand through Beau’s hair as

a lot of time together and felt grateful he got to lend him as a friend, even if

promised himself. He already took so much from Vince, but there was one thing he

about his friend, who had no issue handing

a lot, don’t you think?” Beau answered the question. “But do you resent him?” Christian asked as he thought about his

thought to himself. If Beau was able to forgive Vince and Isobel, they could do it too.

to answer before Dario joined the two and

idea after all.” He laughed out loud. Seeing Dario having a good time and being capable of hanging out

to have any trouble. That’s the exact reason why he never confronted Dario. He saw how he looked at Serena and how she looked at him, but he decided to let it rest. He wanted to believe that Serena wasn’t like him.