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.”

“Hi, Christian…and Beau,” He awkwardly greeted him. Christian showed him a welcoming smile and placed

thought we were past being

to a…mall.” He

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

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

Christian looked back at Beau, who was pushing Siena’s stroller. “Right.” Beau agreed. also need you to help us supervise a bunch of teenagers at a party,

Dario spoke, startled. “Yes, sure-I

grandpa-placed security around the house, so it’s safe for me to return.” Dario shared. “Although, I have no idea

about, stuff like what Serena is going to wear on her way to Panama.”

Dario smiled. “How is she doing?”

hadn’t even been twenty-four hours. “Good,” He

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

after a long time, the shopping spree was finally coming

the entire suitcase-this is our last stop,” Christian stated as the three walked into the final store. “I don’t know how women do this. Even

shopping.” He spoke as he thought about Serena, who complained whenever they went shopping and was always on the lookout for the nearest couch.

Beau asked and turned his head, but Dario was long gone. “I can’t believe this guy.” Beau chuckled as the two looked at Dario,

“Seeing he does this with everyone means he’s most likely

to me,” Beau agreed. “He’s all Isobel’s been

seductive smile on her face, but Christian was traumatized and didn’t even want to shoot a smile at someone like that ever again. He had learned from his mistake, and the only

of my baby…that’s our baby, I’m a dad.” Christian

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

The woman smiled. “Did you have something in mind? Does she needs a bikini

enough of it and was ready to

color does your

as long as it’s expensive.” Christian spoke. He knew all too well Serena always ended up wanting the most expensive

“Come on,

golddigger?” Beau asked as he pushed the

“No, she can’t even tell designer brands apart. I didn’t mean it

suggestions and bought whatever he felt Serena would

know, you’re actually hilarious, Christian,”

“Why?”

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

the first time because I deserved it, but

frowned. “I would like to see you

ruffled his hand through Beau’s hair as if he was a baby. “Stop it.” Beau hissed,

a lot of time together and felt grateful he got to lend

Vince gets back, Christian promised himself. He already took so much from Vince, but there

resent Vince?” Christian suddenly asked. The expression on Beau’s face had changed as he thought about his friend, who had no issue handing him over to his twisted father, and

you think?” Beau answered the

be for the best if he would apologize and we could all move on? Christian thought to himself. If Beau was able to forgive Vince and Isobel,

about to answer before Dario joined the two and slammed

all.” He laughed out loud. Seeing Dario having a good time and being capable of hanging out with him was already enough to

the exact reason why he never confronted Dario. He saw how he looked at Serena and