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

Chapter 181

Unlike Christian’s expectations, the drive to the hospital was as quiet as it could be, with the only sound being Siena’s babbling.

“So, how did you like the family?” Christian asked but felt stupid right after. It almost sounded as the weather is nice today, but he couldn’t take the silence anymore.

“Good…good.” Dario nodded. “Everyone was nice. Grandpa is so much different from what I expected. Grandma is also nice-and your mom? The best-

“My mom?” Christian laughed. Not many people liked Cesca, and he was aware of it. Sometimes he didn’t even know how he felt about her. “That’s a first. The majority dislikes her.”

Dario had a surprised look on his face. “Why?

“I don’t know where I should start, Christian replied. Knowing his mom, there was probably an entire list of reasons why people were not that fond of Cesca.

“She seems to love your dad a lot.” Dario noticed.

Yes, they are each other’s everything.” Christian chuckled. “There was a time I used to think that she didn’t love him, but she loves him beyond words. She isn’t that affectionate, but she shows it with her

action-

“And her eyes,” Dario commented as he looked over at Christian. “The way your parents look at each other…it’s the same way you and Serena look at each other.”

Christian tightened his grip around the steering wheel and tried to remain calm. He felt insecure by just hearing him speak about her, and it bothered him, but there was not a lot he could do. Dario was his cousin and making him feel like part of the family was his priority.

“Is that so?” Christian spoke, sarcastic. He felt relieved to see they had already arrived at the hospital and was eager to get out of the car. It was hard to interact with his cousin when all he mentioned was Serena. “We’re here.”

“We are,” Dario sighed. “It’s been a long time since I’ve been at a hospital-the elevators scare me.”

Christian had an amused look on his face and turned his head to look at Dario. “You too?” He asked in disbelief. “My dad and I don’t like them either!”

“Must be some family thing” Dario grinned. Not long after, the two made their way into the hospital and were headed towards Dana’s room. “Guess what? You get to push the stroller again!” Christian teased him as he pushed the stroller into Dario’s hands.

“Why are you always letting someone else push it?” Dario nervously asked. “Are you allergic to the material?”

“No.” Christian chuckled. He ordered Beau to push it because he felt as if it was his job to prepare him for fatherhood, but with Dario it was different. “I’m just asking you, because Siena is also your cousin.”

Dario looked down at Siena with a smile on his face as he took in Christian’s words and realized he was allowing him to be part of the family, Christian trusted him with Siena, and that was a lot. “I get it.”

“But shouldn’t we at least bring a present?” Dario wondered.

“No.” Christian shook his head. “Dana emptied all the stores already. My brother said no more presents.”

“I heard Gio is the coldest out of the three,” Dario spoke. It was well known that Gio was rude, grumpy. and angry all the time-but it wasn’t like that anymore. “He has changed…it’s because of Serena, Christian informed him.

The same brother he used to avoid had changed into a kind and reliable person, and everyone could thank Serena for that.

“I sec.”

“Just don’t look at him the wrong way, don’t say anything offensive, don’t do anything offensive-and oh

– Christian began. “Don’t flirt with his wife. He will kill you.”

“I got it.” Dario breathed. Christian knew that his brother was nothing like him and would not hesitate to kill his cousin. “Look, we’re here.” Christian smiled as he knocked on the door.

in and watched as Dana munched her food while Gio held the baby in his arms. “Christian, it took you some time.” Gio chuckled as he made his way over to look at

did everything for a reason. He wanted his brother to focus on Dana and his three children. All he wanted was for at least one of them to

Christian

she threw her slipper into Christian’s direction, but he could dodge it just in time. “I can’t remember us ever calling Siena an

he shouldn’t be messing with. Even

had no idea how to ask for Gio’s attention and stared at

presence.

and Pia?” Christian wondered. Gio pointed to the curtains. “Playing doctor.” He explained while

to meet you!” She introduced herself. Gio was finally able to meet Dario’s eyes and gave

like I should probably give you a hug.” He commented and handed

like Johnny or Luca, but there is hope for you!” He spoke as he pulled away and placed his hands

talk to his wife. “Do

have to finish his sentence, because Dana had already shook her

confused and didn’t know what to make out of it.

knew, but Johnny didn’t seem all that bad. “W-why don’t we

his brother. “Johnny’s my favorite cousin-yes, he’s a

classier and better than all of us,” Gio complained. “The guy eats his hamburger with a knife and fork. I

need him to calm down. He’s not from the royal family, he’s a Lamberti!”

chuckled. He made a quick note

a deep breath. The Lamberti’s

in a hurry, but before Dario

made their way to Christian. Gigi ran into his arms while Pia crawled towards him to do the same.

as he thought about his uncle’s nickname, but quickly recovered himself and pulled the two girls into a hug. “I missed you so much.” He smiled and poked the two

and pushed his head into the stroller to see what she was doing, but

his face and almost cringed at the idea of the two-year-old getting too close. “Up!” She demanded with a pout on her

need to hold her. She can’t walk by herself.” Gio rolled his eyes while Dario

she pointed her finger at Dario. Christian picked her

is pretty and he looks like

a prince, he’s your uncle.” Gio correctly her. Christian observed Dario and noticed how overwhelmed he was by the presence of the two little girls. He’s not that confident anymore, Christian thought to himself.

ice cream?” Gigi asked with a hopeful look on her face. Dario looked right into the eyes of Pia, who couldn’t

don’t know, ask him.” Gio shrugged.

quiet environment and never

you

looked from Christian to Gio, who were also waiting for his answer. “What

like the guy. Dario wasn’t the cold person he thought he’d be,

my babies,” Gio suggested. Christian shrugged and gave him a nod. “Come on, let’s get the two of

their way to the cafeteria. “Yes,” Christian smiled. “You’ll get used to it after a

Pia’s eyes. She was glued to Dario and buried her head in his shoulder. “Pia, this or this?”

She spoke to

Christian corrected her. “Come on, tell

cone with sprinkles!” Pia spoke without a single stutter.

the same!” Gigi told Christian.

and stared from Christian to Pia. How can she talk like that?”

almost three.” Christian laughed in his face. “You really don’t have the slightest clue

had an embarrassed look on his face and shrugged his shoulders. “Well,

so excuse me.”