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

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“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.

held the baby in his arms. “Christian, it took you some time.” Gio chuckled as he made his way over to look at Siena. “Look who’s in a

believe he had to tell him about Dario over the phone, but he 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

baby closer so Christian could take

she threw her slipper into Christian’s direction, but he could dodge

he shouldn’t be messing

attention and stared at his cousin, who seemed to ignore

presence.

pointed to the curtains. “Playing

are my manners!” She spoke with her mouth full. “I’m Dana. Nice to meet you!” She introduced

like I should probably give you a hug.” He commented and handed the baby over to

course-I don’t like Johnny or Luca,

talk to his wife. “Do you like Johnny and Luca?”

already shook her head. “Johnny’s a bit better than Luca, but both are

Dario was confused and didn’t know what

not the same sweet kid he once knew, but Johnny didn’t seem all that bad. “W-why don’t we like

his brother. “Johnny’s my favorite cousin-yes, he’s a bit odd sometimes, but that’s what makes him Johnny!”

Gio complained.

down. He’s not from the royal family, he’s a

made a quick note

a deep

your cousins?” Gio asked in a hurry, but before Dario could answer,

as two little girls showed themselves from behind the curtain and made their way to Christian. Gigi ran into his arms while Pia crawled towards him to do the same. “Uncle

recovered himself and pulled the two girls into a hug. “I missed you so much.” He

see what she was doing, but all the baby could do was laugh. “So you’re also just as loud as them. You fit right in.” Dario

a startled look on his face and almost cringed at the idea of

walk by herself.” Gio rolled his eyes while Dario stared from Christian to Pia with frowned eyebrows. “O-oh, okay.”

while she pointed her finger at Dario. Christian picked her up,

he looks like a prince!”

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

look on her face. Dario looked right into the eyes of Pia, who couldn’t stop staring at him.

ask him.” Gio shrugged.

grew up in a quiet environment

do you have money?”

and looked from Christian to Gio,

he didn’t like the guy. Dario wasn’t the cold person he thought he’d be, no. Christian thought

babies,” Gio suggested. Christian shrugged and gave

that?” Dario wondered while the two made their way to the cafeteria. “Yes,” Christian smiled.

sighed and looked into Pia’s eyes. She was glued to Dario and buried her head in his shoulder. “Pia, this or this?” Dario asked, but Pia raised her head

to

still two. Christian corrected her. “Come on, tell him

want a strawberry ice cream cone with sprinkles!” Pia spoke without a single stutter. “Big people

want the same!”

to Pia. How can

face. “You really don’t have the slightest

on his face and shrugged his shoulders. “Well, I never worked at a daycare,

so excuse me.”