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.”

was interrupted by Dario. “Hi, Christian…and Beau,” He awkwardly greeted him. Christian showed him a welcoming smile and placed his hand on

we were past being

me to a…mall.” He spoke. “I thought we were

the money.”

we,” Christian spoke. “Just because 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

need you to help us supervise a bunch of teenagers at a party, especially some guy named Logan.”

spoke, startled. “Yes, sure-I can do that.”

safe for me to return.” Dario shared. “Although, I have no idea where my dad

“We have more important stuff to worry about, stuff like what Serena is going to wear

Dario smiled. “How is she doing?”

it hadn’t even been twenty-four hours. “Good,” He forced a smile

asked after noticing the look on Christian’s face, “I don’t

over an hour, but after a long time, the shopping spree was finally coming to

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

he thought about Serena, who complained whenever they went shopping and was always on

but Dario was long gone. “I can’t believe this guy.” Beau chuckled as the two looked at Dario, who already had a group of

does this with everyone means he’s most likely not a threat to

Beau agreed. “He’s all Isobel’s been talking

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 face,

here for my fiancée, the mother of my baby…that’s our baby, I’m a dad.” Christian made clear while Beau, who anticipated his answer, burst out laughing. “I think she

look on her face. “But you can help me, actually,” Christian spoke

you have something in mind? Does she needs a bikini or a

of it and was

color does your

glitters…she doesn’t mind, as long as it’s expensive.” Christian spoke. He knew all too well Serena always ended up wanting the most expensive piece, even if she did it

“Come on, please

calling my sister a golddigger?” Beau asked as he pushed the stroller

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

the endless suggestions and bought whatever he felt Serena

you’re actually hilarious, Christian,” Beau commented.

“Why?”

you’re actually going along with

it go the first time because I deserved it, but this time

would

hair as if he was a

made him realize that Beau wasn’t that different from Vince. He could tell the two used to spent a lot of time together and felt grateful he got to lend

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

Beau’s face had changed as he thought about his friend, who had no issue handing him

has gone through a lot, don’t you think?” Beau answered

apologize and we could all move on? Christian thought to himself. If Beau

the two and

having a good time and being capable of hanging out with

why he never confronted Dario. He saw how he looked at Serena and how she looked at him, but he decided to let