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

Chapter 215

Christian

“It’s nice to see all of you get along for once.” Lucio smiled at his sons. Everyone was slowly starting to arrive at the venue for the photo shoot, in the dress code Lucio had decided.

Gio proudly showed off his new son to Enzo and his dad, while Christian was unable to follow the conversation as his eyes could only see Serena and Siena.

She stood alongside the other Alfonzo’s and had an uncomfortable look on her face, while Christian was desperately trying to figure out the reason. Is it because of me?

Those were the only thoughts going through his head.

He never meant for Dario to hurt her. He didn’t even know he would-but he also didn’t realize that he meant that much to her. He had no idea that her feelings for Dario were strong enough to make her cry.

Christian’s eyes moved towards Beau and Dario, who seemed to be getting along well. He felt grateful that Dario’s calm personality was enough to keep Beau in check, but he couldn’t shake off the feeling of jealousy.

Just like he could not shake off the conversation he shared with Dario, right before they all left for the photoshoot.

Flashback

“I took my distance from her, just like you asked me to.” Dario spoke. Christian felt at ease with Dario’s decision, and it felt as if the weight was lifted from his shoulders.

He knew all too well that it was indeed Serena who had told Beau about Johnny’s actions, and he was willing to forgive her because he didn’t want to argue with her and could see how frightened she was-but what he had not expected was for Dario to take the blame.

It showed him that he was capable of doing anything to keep her safe, while Christian believed for that to be his job.

“Thank you, I appreciate it,” Christian said. “And I’m sorry.

“Don’t be…I understand.”

He wanted to be friends with his cousin, and he still believed him to be of great value to the family business. He believed his kind and bright personality could be a breath of fresh air in comparison to his cold personality.

“What made you change your mind?” Christian wondered. The Dario from yesterday was heavily against the idea of breaking his friendship with Serena.

“To be honest… my uncle,” Dario answered. “I don’t ever want you to feel as if I’m disrespecting you, and considering the things I said to Serena in the past, I understand why you feel uncomfortable, and you have every right to be.” He explained to Christian’s surprise. “I told you I would stand behind you and nothing has changed.”

“L…I told Serena some stuff I didn’t mean, but it was only to push her away, so you should probably check up on her.” Dario gulped. Christian could tell that it was tough for his cousin to take his distance from Serena, but he didn’t have another choice. He had to keep his family together.

job, after all, and all he wanted was to take away her sadness

“I did. I told him to take his distance

stay with Beau,” Dario spoke. “I’m sorry about telling

apology when he knew he was only taking the fall for Serena’s mistakes. “I should probably check up on Serena.” Christian patted his shoulder.

“Yes, you should.”

“Christian!”

at the startled look on Christian’s face and nudged

said we should take a vacation, you, me, Serena. Dana, and Enzo if

though Gio loved to make fun of him, Christian couldn’t join him. Not even two years ago, the family used to make the same kind of jokes about him.

someone, Enzo.” Lucio encouraged him. “Gio has Dana, Christian had Serena, Stella and Mia have each other…”

rolled his eyes. “Don’t worry about me. I’ll settle

shame I won’t be able to experience that day, but I’ll be looking down at

could be so accepting about losing his life. He had come to peace with it while

conversations without me!” Christian heard Cesca’s voice. The sound of her voice had often annoyed her, but this time

conversation.

smiled at Cesca. Christian stared at his mom and dad while his thoughts went back to Serena. If anyone went through a lot, it must’ve been his mom and dad-but they had

beautiful she looks.” Lucio encouraged him. Christian ignored the ongoing conversation and turned his head to look at Serena. He noticed how Marc had joined her and managed

was his best friend, who was supposed to be like his brother-but even that wasn’t enough. Is Dario

have to take care of.” Christian took a deep breath as he

to make

about?” Christian interrupted the two. He stuck out his hand to take Siena from Serena’s hand, but she turned away with a slight pout on her face. “She’s not just yours.

Marc gave each other a look before the two

Christian grew a smile on his face. Perhaps Dario did the right thing, and maybe she would change back into the person I fell in love with, Christian

leave you two alone.” Marc spoke, before he walking off.

side like that.” Serena scolded him.

“I’m not.”

tired of people, you push them away

worries. Getting angry at some of her conclusions was not an unusual thing for him, but this time around, things were different. He wanted to

deserved.

funny that he and Serena shared the same fears. “I’ll never replace you.” He

one like you,

dazzling eyes and noticed the side of her lips curl. “Christian, that was so cute of you.” She spoke shyly as she covered

annoying as you,” Christian spoke with a teasing smirk on his lips as he watched how the smile on her face had vanished. “I should’ve