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

Chapter 206

“So, I guess we’re back.” I smiled at Isobel. It was a nice break, but I was glad to be back.

Faith, Luna, and Olivia were on their way home, while Isobel and I were on our way to the mansion. I hadn’t spoken to Christian since last night, and I truly hoped he was doing okay. I knew my Christian, and I also knew that he had probably been overworking himself.

The situation with Berto seemed to have gotten way out of hand, and to be honest, I didn’t even know if Christian was healthy enough to deal with all of it. I knew he loved his uncle and understood things were not going as he had planned.

“Have you spoken to Beau this morning?” I asked Isobel. I had been so obsessed with helping Christian that I had forgotten all about my twin. Isobel scrunched up her nose and shot me a disgusted look. “I know he’s your brother, but please don’t mention his name.”

“Why?”

“Why?” Isobel asked, surprised. “Are you really asking me why?”

I closed my eyes as I tried to ignore her rant about what kind of terrible person my brother was, What was she even doing with him in the first place if she could only complain about him?

After a long drive of listening to Isobel’s nagging, we had finally arrived at the mansion. The car had barely stopped before I opened the door and ran over to Christian and Siena, who were waiting at the door.

“Siena, my baby!” I called out as I opened my arms. My heart melted at the sight of the bright smile on her face as she leaned forward so I could pick her up. “Did you see that?” I pouted at Christian.

Siena rested her head against my shoulder and started babbling. “Did you miss mommy?” I asked before my eyes moved to Christian. “She obviously has a lot to tell me.”

“I can tell.” Christian smiled. He looked at me as if he was waiting for me to jump into his arms, but I decided to tease him for a bit longer. “Not bad for a dead-beat, huh?” I smirked as I held Siena’s hand in

mine.

“Serena…” Christian spoke with a sad frown. I laughed at the dismayed look on his face and opened my free arm. “I’m kidding. Come here.”

Christian seemed like a happy kid as he pulled me into his embrace and attacked me with kisses. He moved his lips from my forehead to my nose, cheek and ended at my lips.

“Why do you always have to be that rough!” I laughed as I tried to push him off. The only one who could appreciate that gesture was Siena, who had burst into fits of laughter. “I’m sorry, it’s because I missed you.” Christian stroke my cheek with his finger.

He changed his approach and pulled me into a gentle embrace. “I missed you.” He whispered into my ear. I smiled at his words and felt at ease by his decision to take the first step.

“I missed you too.” I smiled. “Where is Enzo?”

“He made sure the house was clean, and then he left to visit my dad.”

“Where are my Carmen and Lukey?”

“Uh, they went home…I’ll explain everything later,” Christian spoke. “I just want to enjoy this moment.”

“Me too, and the next time I’m going on vacation, we’re going together-as a family.”

“Oh, I agree.” Christian laughed. “These two days without you were boring. I had no one to complain to.”

“It’s probably because Beau did all the complaining.” I shrugged as I looked past Christian to stare at my brother, who leaned against the door.

thing he had ever seen in his

I kissed Siena’s cheek and handed her over to Christian. “Hey, do you remember when we were close?” I joked as

lit up as he finally got out of his trance and pulled me into a hug. “I’m sorry, it’s good to see

conversation as quickly as it started. “But why aren’t you helping your

as he walked past me and made his way over

head. “No,

around my waist and pulled me

into my eyes. “I like the

felt terrible because I knew what he was referring to. Being able to hold me, allowed him to think about something other than his uncle, even if it was

me

not know where she found the strength, but she raised her purse and hit Beau several times.” You useless

makes me sick, and I

family,” Christian laughed, but all I could look at was the

further and went from the kitchen to the living room, but she was nowhere to be found. “It looks like

around in shock and came face to face with Dario.

see you again.” I smiled. Dario had a strange look on

to see you too. You look good.” Dario complimented me. I tried to

was happening

nerves, right? Yes, it had to be.

was probably nervous because I had no idea what the hell Christian told Dario, Was he even aware of

His words made me anxious, and I wondered

“The baby? She

looks

expected Christian to drag Dario into his life, especially not after telling him how I felt about. his cousin. I know I also told him that those feelings were a lie, but

are we okay? Or am I making you feel uncomfortable?”

a bit too defensively. “I’m good, we’re good-everything

a strand of my hair. “That’s good because I missed you.” He confessed as he pushed my hair behind my ear and cupped my cheek.

find the words to say, but I couldn’t. It felt as if I had a lump in my throat, and I was unable to speak. I knew what I had to do, I

Siena leaned her head against my neck, causing Dario to back off. She was just a baby, but even she was determined to make

you have

did.” I kept my answer short. I wasn’t even supposed to be talking to him, not until I knew what

deep breath. If I wanted to work on my relationship with Christian, I had to do the right thing. “Listen, about the picture I send you-”

kind of game he was playing, but maybe it was for the best. Christian was right, it

me-but it was inappropriate, and

or are we being so hysterical over

nothing to discuss, it was a bikini picture, and it didn’t mean anything. It

changed the subject. I was a nosy person by nature, and nothing could change that.

sometime, and I’ll tell you all about it,” Dario suggested. He saw this as a perfect opportunity to

for me to talk someone I can

had a close bond, and he probably trusted me more than his own family. How could I

yes. Sure-I would