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

Chapter 201

Christion

Who are we glaring at Christian yelled over the loud music

The Logan guy who is tanding

bitton close to my sister Bean folded his arms Christian followed

who was talking

“We have rather stuff to worry about, don’t you think?” Christian commented. It was beyond him how Beau was able to worry about something like that when they were about to do the most dangerous thing any of

done “Be

“Who are we glaring at?” Dario asked as he joined the two. Christian chuckled at Dario’s similar question and pointed his head towards Carmen “Carmen’s little boyfriend”

“Oh, that’s cute” Dario smiled while Christian gave him a nod. “Cute?” Beau questioned “There’s nothing

about this, and we all know the mind of a teenage boy-

“I think that’s your mind. Beaut intentions like you and Enzo

cked him with a smile. “Not everyone is a pig with bad

“And you” Christian reminded him. He didn’t want to bring up the subject about Serena, but he couldn’t help but mention it whenever Dario handed him the opportunity. “And me apparently Dario laughed awkwardly. “Anyway, I came here to tell you that grandpa took care of the money, so all we have to wait

for is

“Kenzo Christian finished his sentence as his cousin entered the house. He seemed nervous and scanned the room with his eyes while Christian’s eyes were looking for Luca “Where is Luca?” Christian worried.

Dario shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t know, and I couldn’t find Johnny either.” He explained. The instructions about making sure Luca wouldn’t approach Kenzo were clear, but they had lost their villain. “Well, find them

“Too late, Beau commented. Christian turned his head to look at Kenzo and watched as Luca approached him “Shit,” He muttered under his breath. “Stay here, and I’ll take care of it.”

Christian made his way through the dancing teenagers as he was eager to get to Kenzo. He placed his hand

ousin’s shoulder in a protective matter and pulled him back “Hey, I’m glad you could make it.”

Luca glared at Christian and shot him a suspicious look. Tim just telling Kenzo that I had no idea that he was this close to f

and La Luca chuckled

knew that Luca was dangerous and that it would only take one mistake for the entire plan to get ruined. Johnny’s advice about canceling the

get along with the Alfonzo’s again? Luca frowned. “Because you’re not only having a party

words very carefully, Christian warned 1 uca He was shocked by his consin’s words, mainly because he had once saved Serena’s life, and wondered what might’ve pushed him. to make

Serena

was speechless. and tried to remain calm as he did not want to cause a scene. “She’s the best thing that has ever happened to me, and the only reason why you don’t have a bullet in your head is because of this

to ignore him. He grabbed his cousin’s arm and pulled him upstairs so that they could

him to his office. “W-where is Dario?” Kenzo asked.

at all.” Christian spoke. He didn’t want to threaten his cousin, but there was not much time. “I’m here!” Dario burst through the door. Christian rolled his eyes and looked at Kenzo with a sarcastic smile on his face.

placed his hand on his shoulder. “I’m afraid he’s right,” Dario told him. “I

exactly what we’ve discussed.” He told him. “Call my uncle, tell

and gathered some courage to meet Christian’s eyes. “He’s not coming alone.” He stated. Christian nodded his head. “I know, and

what he tells you to.” Dario joined the conversation. Christian felt insecure over the fact that it was once again Dario who had pushed his cousin to

but I’m doing this for all of us.” He

also he felt threatened by

and soft tone he had always been known for had vanished entirely. “Do

hand through his cousin’s hair to calm

a few seconds before the room was filled with Berto’s laughter Are

Kenzo convinced him Christian could tell his cousin felt a

good for something” Berto Laughed out loud. 7

and felt terrible as he tried to avoid all eye contact. Christian couldn’t

one to open up about his feelings and would sweep it under the rug. Maybe we’re much more alike than we think, Christian thought.

now.” Kenzo continued the conversation. All Berto had to do for all of this to be over was to accept Kenzo’s request.

Christian released a relieved. breath. Are you really sure,

he was willing to give it away, but he was happy that Serenat

and I’ll tell you where it is. We shouldn’t be discussing this over

over the phone.” Berto agreed. Christian

on my way, and I promise you, if you let me leave my

heart rise at the sudden threat and was afraid his cousin would back down, but to his surprise, something shifted. The look in Kenzo’s eyes had changed. He seemed betrayed and angry. “It’s not, uncle, I’m

he hung

Kenzo did was reach for his throat as he tried to catch his breath.

and looked into his eyes. “Calm down, you’re going to be alright.” He comforted him. “I’m not. He’s going to kill

“Stop it!”

tight hug. “You’re my family. Just because I’m angry with you doesn’t mean I want you dead. Don’t ever say that again!” He told him. “I’m hard on you because I love you. It’s not because…I want you dead.”

Dario blinked, surprised. The last thing he had expected was for Christian to speak those warm words. “I-I’m so sorry.” Kenzo broke down in tears. “I only did it because Berto told me that grandpa and uncle Lucio hate my mom. He told me they don’t love us, and he promised me money to-”

doesn’t matter anymore.” Christian sighed. He grabbed a napkin and wiped away Kenzo’s tears. “He’s going to kill me,” Kenzo whispered “I don’t want to die. I can’t

buried his face in his hands and released more tears while Christian’s eyes met Dario’s. He noticed Dario was awfully quiet and figured it must’ve been because he felt embarrassed by his dad. Despite everything going on, Christian wanted him to know that it was not his fault and that he was nothing

his dad.

barely whispered. “If I would’ve done

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