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

Chapter 186

Christian

“It looks like it’s just you and me, Siena.” Christian smiled while he carried Siena out of the car. “And us,” Dario spoke.

Christian forced a smile onto his face and gave Dario a nod. “And…you two.”

He knew his 60 hours to complete everything started the Serena left, so they didn’t waste any time and rushed towards their first destination-Franco’s house,

There was a lot to take care of. There was Carmen and Luke’s birthday party, which would be tomorrow evening, finding the key and transferring the money. Not knowing anything about Berto’s whereabouts only made him more nervous because he knew he was probably up to something. He knew that he would eventually come back for not only the money but also Luca.

“Maybe if you gave Siena to her mom.” Beau began. “What’s the point of keeping her here if you’re going to make your grandparents watch her.”

“No.” Christian shook his head. “What if something happens to the baby like an allergy or something, and I’m not there to help?”

“I need her by my side, and I don’t want Serena to be stuck with a baby.”

“Yes, just imagine.” Beau spoke sarcastically. “Which mom would want to be stuck with their baby?” He muttered as he walked past Christian and made his way inside. Christian stopped in his steps and looked at Siena, who unfortunately did not have any say in this.

Seeing the tears in Serena’s eyes as she said her goodbyes to Siena was painful to look at, but he only did it to help her. He did it so she could enjoy her time.

“Are you okay?” Dario chuckled while he patted his shoulder. Christian looked at his cousin and thought. about Serena’s suggestion to share the family business.

He still hadn’t quite figured him out yet. He could see how much he cared for Serena and that he was clearly holding himself back for the sake of his trust, but he could still not understand his intentions.

“Do you think Beau’s right?” Christian asked him. Dario gave Siena a pinch in her cheeks and shrugged his shoulders. “It’s just for two days, not two weeks, and I’m sure Serena will survive.” Dario encouraged him.

“Just imagine what it would be like if she brought the baby along.” Dario began as the two made their way inside. “Knowing Serena, I don’t think she’ll want to be stuck in a room while the others go out and party

“Party?” Christian spoke, surprised. It was one thing that hadn’t crossed his mind. “Of course she’s going to party. I mean, come on!”

Christian felt flustered as he followed Dario to the living room and thought about the consequences until he realized he was in no position to say anything.

He knew he lost that right a long time ago.

“Is that Siena?” Christian’s grandma, Maria, gasped as she made her way over to the baby. She focused her attention on the baby before she smiled at Dario and pulled him into a tight hug. “And my grandson,” She spoke proudly.

“How is your uncle doing?”

“Uncle Mauro is fine,” Dario told her. “He told me to thank you for the cake recipe. He’s really into baking. these days, so-”

“What about me, grandma?” Christian interrupted the two while he rolled his eyes. He wasn’t jealous. because he knew Dario deserved all the love and attention he could get-but he didn’t want to get ignored either. If anything, he admired Dario for how they treated him.

“I’ve seen your face for decades. Stop.overreacting.” She laughed while she grabbed Siena from his arms. “Are you going to be okay?” Christian questioned, while Maria gave him an offended look.

“I’ve raised eleven children in total, and so has your grandpa. We’ll be fine.”

“If you say so,” Christian sighed as he walked in further. “Did you see Gio’s son? He looks just like him.” Christian commented. Even though he loved Siena, he would love to have another child, and he would love to have a son who looked just like him. “I did see him, and you’re right.” Maria smiled.

“Your grandpa told me you send Serena away on vacation, is that true?”

all at peace again. All this arguing was not good for my blood pressure.”

and Lita to ask for permission to send Serena away had not even crossed

a grown woman. I’m sure she called them along

seems really stressed nowadays, so I’m happy you took your time to visit him.”

son was still alive, but it was all for the best. The longer this news remained hidden, the better it would be for Lucio’s health-and Christian hoped that his

are leaving me,” Maria spoke, “All you kids run

“I’m actually here to visit you, grandma!” Dario made up on the spot. The last

“In that case, we have a

to grab Siena, but Maria turned away. “She

being apart from Siena, and it made him realize how much he trusted

had a lot to say to him. Christian was surprised and thought it was still a mystery how Franco loved Beau

join us!” Franco called out. Christian looked at the half-empty bottle on his desk and felt

body. His grandpa

habits which got passed down to

worried look. “I think he’s lost it.” He whispered while Christian took a deep breath and prepared himself for

do you know more about the

out his grave!” Franco yelled out. Christian was shocked by his sudden words

had a regretful look on

is Dario? Did he already

speaking of Siena -how can you drink like this

notice anything.” Franco shrugged him off. “And besides that, I don’t even

had enough of his words and sat down in front of him. “The key!” Christian spoke, annoyed.

thin pile of papers onto the table and shoved it in his direction. “The key is in one of

never stopped looking for the key. Even though it was what Franco had been doing all along, things had changed this time, and he was forced to work

is inside of the vault at the club,” Franco continued, while Christian did not understand a single word. “Vault

the paper,” Franco sighed. “Just make sure you find the key first because it’ll probably take a few days to transfer the money.”

There was a lot he had

“About four days?”

“Four?”

you gather around, let’s say around forty men and work

in disbelief. “Grandpa, these people have families!”

the warehouse and the club if

up and thought about how he had to overwork the people he was supposed to take care

of leader, not even if it was meant to protect what was Siena’s.

be a matter of time before your uncle

the door to ask us for permission to enter, so you need to move the before he finds out the exact location.”

money

eyes turned big as he took in his grandpa’s words. “Once he finds out the money isn’t there, he’ll throw a fit like he usually

and poured himself another drink. “We can either let him blow up the warehouse or

just give

from Christian to Beau. He had a pretty good idea of why that was, but he didn’t want to address it with Beau

to like her a bit more, he hadn’t changed his mind and believed Serena would end up being

he will find out he’s

by that. The only reason why Berto didn’t do anything out of the ordinary was out of respect for Lucio, but respect could

what do you suggest we do?” Christian asked. He did not want to say the wrong thing or suggest a problematic idea because Berto was still his uncle and