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.”

but was interrupted by Dario. “Hi, Christian…and Beau,” He awkwardly

we were past

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

we can find the key and get the money.”

to the family doesn’t mean that you can sit of butt all day and do nothing,” Christian told

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

startled. “Yes, sure-I can

call him grandpa-placed security around the house, so it’s safe for me to return.” Dario shared. “Although, I have no idea where my dad is, and

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

Dario smiled. “How

nerve to ask about her, while it hadn’t even been twenty-four hours. “Good,” He forced

asked after noticing the look on Christian’s face,

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

three walked into the final store. “I don’t know how women do this. Even the baby is half-asleep.” Beau

sister hates shopping.” He spoke as he thought about Serena, who complained whenever they went shopping and was

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

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

me,” Beau agreed. “He’s all

the store employee who made their way over to them. “Can I help you?” The woman asked with a seductive smile on her face, but Christian was traumatized and didn’t even want to shoot a smile at someone like that ever again.

dad.” Christian made clear while

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

you have something in mind? Does she needs

hurry. Also, he had enough of it and was ready to move on to their next destination, the hospital to visit

does your fiancée

He knew all too well Serena always ended up wanting

chuckled. “Come on, please follow

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

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

bought whatever he

know, you’re actually hilarious,

“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, so I’m supposed

let it go the first time because

frowned. “I would like to see

through Beau’s hair as if he was a baby.

the two used to spent a lot of time together and felt grateful he got to lend him as a friend, even

Vince, but there was one thing he wouldn’t take, and that was

who had no issue handing him over to his twisted father, and watched as he was tied to a chair

still visit him, and Vince has gone through a lot, don’t you think?” Beau answered the question. “But do you resent him?”

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

having a good time and being capable of hanging out with him was already enough to make Christian

done arguing and did not want 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.