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

Chapter 221

“It’s almost ridiculous how you manage to take good pictures of yourself but bad pictures of your daughter,” Isobel commented. “It’s a bit selfish, don’t you think?”

We were in my room. During the past two days at my parents’ house, she was nice enough to keep me company. Just like Christian, Beau was too busy, and Luis was at his older brother’s place. I, of course, preferred Christian’s company a bit more, but Isobel would do for now.

“I guess I’m sorry.” I shrugged. “We’ll get back to this subject in a few months.”

Isobel shook her head. “No, we won’t,” She smiled. “Because I’ll take better pictures of my babies.”

“Speaking of babies, you should lower your voice for once,” I complained. “Siena is sleeping, and trust me —we do not want to wake her up.”

“Anyway, you should send him this picture.” Isobel pointed out. “It’s the only decent one.”

If there was something that scared me, it was her straightforward personality. It was hard to imagine what kind of demons she would bring onto this planet, considering my brother also had a questionable personality. “Thank you.” I sighed. “I don’t care if he forgets about me, but he can’t forget about Siena.”

“He won’t. You know that.”

Did I? Being apart from him made me nervous. The only thing which would make me comfortable was a tracker in his phone. At least that way, I could find out whatever he was up to.

“So, how are things between the two of you?” Isobel asked.

“Good, perfect actually-and it scares me, I spoke. “The last time things were this good, he cheated on

me.”

“Yeah.” Isobel chuckled. “He won’t do it again.”

I shot her a sarcastic look. “I mean it. He won’t!” She defended him. Of course, I trusted Christian, but I wasn’t about to let him make a fool out of me for the second time.

“Things are different this time,” Isobel stated.

“How?”

“He knows that you’ll not let him walk over you, and he knows that you’ll do what’s best for Siena.

I smiled at her answer. I didn’t want to be too controlling, but perhaps that was the best thing. One thing was sure. I was going to do what was best for Siena and was done giving second chances.

“How are things with Dario?

“Still awkward, but I don’t even care anymore.” I shrugged, trying to hide my sadness. “It doesn’t matter.”

Of course, it did. He was more than someone I used to work with. He was a good friend who used to have my back-and now I couldn’t have his. The sweet Dario, who I became friends with, had changed into a cold stone, and there was nothing I could do about it.

As crazy as it sounded, Christian’s confession about forcing him to take his distance from me made me feel a bit better. At least I knew I wasn’t the problem.

“Enough about me. How is my brother treating you?“

“Good.” Isobel nodded.

are you treating him?”

we haven’t argued

+5 Bonus

worst. Isobel laughed. “What’s with the

believe the two of you are getting along,” I admitted. I had always been certain those two

a choice,” Isobel shared. “I feel like he has changed a lot since the whole thing at the

“True”

families closer. It was too bad someone had to die for us to realize how fast all of this could

her nasty friends is the best decision you ever made! Isobel spoke. “Well, except for Maddie, of

forgot they

me with big eyes. “Don’t you know what they’ve been saying about you?

don’t

making up rumors about you and Dario.”

were because at the end of the

don’t care.” I shrugged, unbothered. “I know the truth, he knows the truth, and Christian knows the

side hug. “You’ve changed a lot, but for

“You should try it yourself sometime.”

by my mom, who knocked on the

I ignored her words and looked at Christian’s name, which had appeared on my phone screen. “You go ahead. Christian is calling

me.”“”

let me finish my sentence, had already walked out

up the phone, excited to hear Christian’s voice.

Are you okay?

“Yes, how are

“Is Siena okay?”

“Yes, how are-

doing? Can I hear her voice?” Christian asked in a hurry. “She’s sleeping.”

you do if she won’t be able to sleep

stuff which wasn’t that big of a deal. 7l figure it out. I’m her mom!” I spoke

the two of you to get enough sleep. I know you’ll figure it out.”

I finally asked. A lot better after hearing your

how are

“Everything will get back to normal before you know it,” Christian spoke. It wasn’t an answer to my question, which made

“Sure, how long?”

some reason, I had expected it to

to take you home soon, and I meant it.” He said. “It’ll all be over

know it.”

out an excited squeal,

sorry, we just really miss

it’s been two

you haven’t

“We’re just so close, I’ve been so busy, and

a distraction?”I finished his sentence. For some reason, it

a distraction. If anything, you and Siena are the only reason why I’m not falling apart. “Christian admitted. We had come a long way from him calling everything I did