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

Chapter 198

Christian

“A bit rough, don’t you think?”

Christian turned around and looked at Dario He was the last person Christian wanted to see at that moment, especially after Serena’s confession. It wam’t new to Christian, but it felt different to hear it from her mouth, and he did not want to be anyone’s second choice

“Beau would’ve dragged you through the hallway if he heard you-

“And how much did you hear?” Christian wondered. He wondered if he was around long enough to hear Serena’s confession. “I heard you called her a bad mom, and I don’t want to get involved, but that’s not true, and you know that.”

Don’t want to get involved? Christian could hardly believe that statement as all issues started with Dario. He had kept his calm and did not want to let a woman come between his relationship with his cousin. He believed Dario could be valuable to the family business and wanted to keep whatever mess was happening separated from it all.

“You’re a bit mentally abusive, don’t you think?” Dario commented. Christian sighed as he thought about his harsh words. Of course, he didn’t think Serena was a bad mom, but he was pissed about Dario and needed to release his anger.

Mentally abusive? Those words sounded terrifying to him and was another reason to doubt their relationship. He didn’t mean any of his words and the last thing he wanted was for her to be unhappy.

“Let’s go.” Christian walked past Dario. He was afraid he might’ve punched him if he would’v stared at him for just a bit longer. Dario followed Christian outside as they made their way towards Beau.

Christian stood in front of the club and felt his heart drop as he looked at the building. This was where it all happened. This was where Serena caught his attention for the first time. What he didn’t know back then was that, that same person would have the ability to ruin his day.

“Did you call my sister?” Beau asked. Christian felt sorry towards Beau and didn’t want him to worry. He knew Dario was right and that Beau would kill him if he had heard his words. “Yes, I did.”

“So, how did it go?”

“Good,” Christian replied. He patted Beau on his shoulder. “We should go.”

“So, what’s the plan?” Dario asked. Christian felt annoyed by just hearing his voice and repeated the same words in his head. He is my cousin.

“Beau’s coming with me, and you can go to the warehouse to keep everything in check,” Christian suggested. He knew he couldn’t blame Dario for his issues, but he also knew he didn’t want to resent him, so he would do everything to prevent that from happening.

“Don’t forget about Kenzo.” Dario reminded him. Christian had forgotten all about his cousin, and that was unlike him. He was starting to feel the effect of Serena’s words and became sloppy in just a matter of

seconds.

to his uncle, and his cousin was

comfortable around

warehouse,” Christian repeated. He could tell that Dario disagreed with him, but knew he wouldn’t dare to speak up. “Sure, if that’s what you

spoke up. “If this is about that picture, you need to stop letting your feelings get in the

surprised. Of course he protected her, he was her twin brother,

the tension and had an

want to

coming with us.” Christian sighed as he slowly returned to his senses. He would at least try to push everything aside. Berto was his only priority at the

so he could think about his feelings, but the only thing he could think about was Serena. The thought of her being into Dario disgusted him. Am I not good enough for her? Christian thought to himself.

it wasn’t easy to put his feelings aside. It wasn’t easy to focus when there was other stuff going through his head. He was shocked by his own statement to end their relationship, but he meant every word of

He was serious.

heart was not with him, there was no reason to keep

was to give Serena and Siena a real family. Something he knew Serena never had, but he felt like a failure. The old Christian would’ve punched Dario to death, but the new and improved Christian knew it wouldn’t

liquor in the cabinet. “Don’t do it,” He whispered to himself. He closed his eyes and repeated the exact words over and over again. “There’s another way to deal with this stuff,

and flinched as he got interrupted

me.” Beau opened the door. He had a suspicious look on his face and could tell something was wrong. “Look, I wasn’t

do anything to get him off his back. “Are you okay?” Beau questioned as he stepped forward. “You stormed off, and

Beau walked a circle around Christian and observed the look

again. “Serena confessed her love for him as if it’s nothing.” Christian chuckled. It even felt strange

what did you do?”

think about his answer. The last thing he needed was for Beau to hate him even more. I called your sister

I was

do you mean, done” Beau spoke, surprised. It was not the words he had hoped for, and it came as a complete shock. He could not understand how the same Christian who fought so

looked at him for a second before he cracked a laugh. “What?” He

I can’t force her to be with me.” Christian opened up. “She told me she feels trapped, and

didn’t want to trap her and he also didn’t want to keep apologizing for the same mistakes, because he knew Serena deserved better than that. All he wanted was for her to be

hurt her a lot, Beau-”

break up with her.” Beau stopped him from

think to be with you, and so did you. She believed in you after you treated her like

better.” Christian

Beau spoke, determined. He could not respect Christian decision. As long as it wasn’t Serena’s

me last week?” Christian told Beau. “Does that sound