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.

suitcases, and all I could see in his eyes was rage. He looked at her as if she was the dirtiest thing he had ever seen in his life and seemed to be out of it.

Christian. “Hey, do you remember when we were close?” I joked

lit up as he finally got out of his trance and pulled me into a hug. “I’m

ended the conversation as quickly as it started.

snapped as he walked past me and made his way over to Isobel. “He looks miserable,” Christian commented. “Do you want me to grab you some popcorn, or?”

and shook my head. “No, I wouldn’t want you to miss the

his arm around my waist

stared into my eyes.

he was referring to. Being able to hold me, allowed him to think about something other than his uncle, even if it was just for a little while. “I like

me

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

and closer. “Your brother makes me sick, and I hope he gets hit by a truck!”

a normal family,” Christian laughed, but all I could look at was the defeated look on my brother’s face. If I ever were to hold Christian hostage like

only to get no answer in return. I walked in further and went from the kitchen to the living room, but she was nowhere to be found. “It looks

to face with Dario. What

stepped back and stuck out my hand. “I-it’s good to see you again.” I smiled. Dario had a strange

Dario complimented me. I tried to control my beating heart and pulled back my hand.

happening

right? Yes, it

no idea what the hell Christian told Dario, Was

anxious, and I wondered what he meant by that. “W-what, why?” I spoke with

furrowed his eyebrows. “The baby? She has his eyes.”

she’s staring at you, so that’s why it looks like Christian

not after telling him how I felt

okay?” Dario asked. “I mean, are we okay? Or am I making you

you!” I spoke a bit too defensively. “I’m good, we’re

of my hair. “That’s good because I missed

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 had to tell him to step back, but I couldn’t. Maybe I

I barely whispered. It was okay to miss a friend, right? Siena leaned her head against my neck, causing Dario to back off. She was just a baby, but

you have fun?”

be talking to him, not until I knew what these feelings meant. “And how was the pool?” Dario

I took a 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 was weird of me, and he had every right to feel uncomfortable.

know what picture, and I know you want to protect me-but

there a nude I missed, or are we being so

bikini picture, and it didn’t mean anything. It was the kind of picture

I mean, seeing your dad again?” I changed the subject.

and I’ll tell you all about it,” Dario suggested. He

to talk someone I

We had a close bond, and he probably trusted

yes. Sure-I would