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

Chapter 210

Christian

“Thank you for everything…I appreciate it.” Dario began.

Christian sighed and leaned back in his chair. “That’s what family does. We look out for each other.” Christian spoke. “Well, most of us.”

Christian’s thoughts went back to his uncle and the terrifying monsters he had created. He had many people behind him and had even managed to brainwash Luca the same he had once brainwashed Dario.

“What happened out there is not your fault,” Dario told Christian. “We did everything together, so when something goes wrong-you shouldn’t have to carry all the burden.”

“Thank you,” Christian spoke, surprised. While others told him that it was not his fault and that it could not have been prevented, Dario was the only person who was able to give him an explanation. “And Luca…he’s stupid, but he’ll come around-I’m sure of it.” Dario told him. “Luca has a good heart. He just doesn’t always know how to use it.”

“I know.” Christian nodded. Luca had always been problematic, but Christian couldn’t deny that he was also the one who was once willing to trade his own life for Serena’s. He regretted shooting his cousin in the leg, but he had brought it upon himself.

He made that decision when he badmouthed Serena.

“Since we’re in this together…what do you think we should do about Johnny?” Christian wondered. “Serena says that I need to punish him-but I don’t think she understands the idea of losing another

cousin.”

“See, that’s where you’re wrong.” Dario disagreed. “What did you want her to do after hearing that Johnny wanted to sacrifice the twins?”

“No, I understand.” Christian rolled his eyes. “I just don’t think that yelling at him will do any good, and I know that Beau will probably kill him if he found out-so that’s why it might be for the best to keep quiet.”

The last thing Christian needed on top of everything was for Johnny and Beau to go at each other. Beau had an extremely short temper, and so did Johnny nowadays. “I know he has too much pride, but he owes you, Serena, the twins, and everyone else an apology, because believe it or not-Luca wouldn’t even be with my dad right now if it wasn’t for him.”

“And Serena.” Dario continued. “If you don’t do anything. Serena will most likely tell Beau, and we all

that’ll end.”

I should’ve figured.” Christian whispered. He hadn’t thought about the downside of it all. He hadn’t thought about Serena’s power to influence Dario’s future decisions.

something in the hallway before grandpa interrupted us…what was it?” Christian asked. Dario grew a nervous smile

Lies, Christian thought.

from his chair and made his way over to the opposite side

meant to make one thing clear. At the end of the day,

like you as my cousin, and I think we can achieve great things together-but I have to be honest. with you.” Christian

is it?” Dario asked. Christian took a deep breath before he finally said what had

himself. He had expected Dario to have a meltdown, but as always he carried the same polite smile on his face. “I’m sorry, what? Why?”

ruin the bond we share. Christian told him the truth. Christian was hopeful and thought perhaps

you and I share?” Dario repeated. “You don’t have anything to worry about that, I’m sure Serena was confused, and we are just friends.”

looked at Dario as if he had just told him the biggest lie. “Dario, I’m not stupid. I can see the way you look

stay away from her.” Christian requested one more time. Dario kept his calm and shook his head. “No, why?

want to choose between his cousin and the love of his life. “Look, I don’t

don’t, Dario spoke, annoyed. He had lost the kind smile on his face, and Christian was confused. It was what he wanted, but

a simple request because I wouldn’t want your personal feelings to be in the way of the family business,” Christian spoke defensively. Dadio seemed offended, while it had never been Christian’s intention to make him feel

a request, or are you asking me to choose between the business and

Serena?”

course not!” Christian spoke. It was exactly what he was asking

to fall from a bridge, who would you safe first?” Christian looked into Dario’s eyes. It was obvious that Dario did not have to think about that question and already knew

kill me

was shocked by Dario’s truthful answer and felt stupid for even asking that question. “Fair point.”

with you, but if you’re asking me to choose between the business and Serena…it’ll be Serena,” Dario spoke. He made it clear that breaking his friendship with Serena was not even an option. He

Serena.

never asked you to choose. It was just