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

Chapter 225

“So, how do I look?” Carmen showed off her dress. It was another boring day in the Alfonso household, with the only one keeping me company being my sister as Siena was asleep.

“Cute.* I touched the ends of her dress. “So what are you doing again?”

“I have a date with Kenzo?” Carmen smiled, proudly. “Christian’s cousin?”

“Ah, Christian’s cousin.” I repeated with a deep sigh. I bet my dad would be happy to hear that since he was so fond of Christian. Note the sarcasm.

“Carmen, he’s a nice kid-but I don’t think that’s very smart,” I told my sister, who shot me a glare. “So what?” She spoke. “You’re the only one allowed to date a Lamberti?”

I shrugged off Carmen’s reaction as my mind went to Christian. Although we were doing great at the moment, being with him was anything but a fairytale that I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. I couldn’t wait to tell him about the pregnancy, but instead, I felt forced to keep my mouth shut so that he could concentrate on his uncle.

“Hey!” Luke entered Carmen’s room. “What’s this thing I’m hearing about you going on a date?”

“She’s dating Christian’s cousin now.” I exposed Carmen, hoping he would speak some sense into her. “Is that true?” Luke looked at Carmen, demanding an answer.

Carmen pouted. “Not dating, we’re just talking!”

“Is there a difference?” I rolled my eyes. Luke folded his arms and released a deep sigh. “I’m not a fan of this idea.” He spoke, frustrated. “This situation is getting on my nerves.”

See, so I wasn’t crazy.

“Luke, don’t worry-he’s a great guy.” Carmen defended her date.

“I know. That’s why this situation is getting on my nerves.” Luke scoffed. “He deserves better than this ugly beast, isn’t that right-Serena?”

Stunned, I took in Luke’s offensive words while Carmen let out a squeal. “I’m going to kill you!” She exclaimed before chasing him out of the room. Although they were pretty violent, their relationship never failed to make me laugh.

I often thought about how things could’ve been if Beau and I had grown up together. Would we be just as close as we were now, or would we be frenemies like Luke and Carmen?

With a smile on my face, I looked down at my stomach. How about Siena and her sibling?

Would they get along well?

“Serena!” My mom called out. “Christian’s here!”

Shocked, I almost jumped up from the bed and rushed from the stairs. Christian? Was something wrong?

I took a quick look in the mirror and fixed my hair. “Serena, come on-you want to hear this, trust me!” My mom yelled.

“Coming!” I made my way into the living room. My mom and Christian stood next to each other with big

smiles on their faces while a thousand thoughts went through my head. What was happening? Did Beau spoil the pregnancy?

“He’s awake,” Christian spoke.

this some

Christian continued.

Christian nodded before pulling me into his arms. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I was still processing the news. Vince was back, and that was all I ever wanted. If this was a dream, I didn’t

you. I’ll watch Siena!” My mom offered. It only took a second for Christian to grab my hand as he pulled

jacket!” I spoke, startled. Christian took off his coat and wrapped it around my shoulders. There you go, let’s go!”

the drive to the hospital seemed never-ending. I couldn’t control myself as tears continued leaving my eyes. Even though I had always been hopeful, I could still not believe that this

you crying?” Christian parked the car. I tried to end my tears by taking a deep breath, and wiped eyes, but they just wouldn’t

t stop.

sorry, I’m a mess.”

to my eyes and wiped away my remaining tears. “Are you sure you’re okay?”

of nervous laughter escaped from my lips. “I do want to visit him, but

a lot of

“Yes…”

but thinking about Vince made me realize that all

it should be me.” Christian mumbled. I wasn’t the only one who had been through a lot.

your brother’s life over his?”

would never forget the look in Christian’s eyes as he told me he saved Enzo while Vince who was in need of desperate

want to see

like a team you go together like Adam and Eve,

you say, but

lot, but at

do anything wrong, and Vince will understand,” I spoke. “I

me a doubtful look. “Thank you.

you too,” I unbuckled my seatbelt in a hurry. “Come on-cheer up, we can

was already waiting for us. If anyone had been working extra hard,

He received us excitedly. “I called Vince’s brother. He was out of town with

past Ramiro. “So, where is Vince? Can we see

nearly stopped as I noticed Ramiro’s change of expression. One of my biggest nightmares was Vince not returning to his old

“W-what’s wrong?”

Ramiro spoke calmly. “He’s been through a lot. His body and brains aren’t functioning

he will never be the same?” Christian wondered as I felt an uncomfortable

head. “No, thank god-no!” He reassured us. “I’m just saying that he’s not fully recovered yet, so you should

Christian sighed, relieved. Pince was going

he remember…what happened to him?” I carefully addressed the situation. “He does,” Ramiro confirmed before stepping aside. “Let’s go

who was close to backing out, stepped back, forcing me to grab his hand. “Stop being so overdramatic. You can do this.”

allowing us to enter, and for the first time in months, there was a clear movement in Vince’s body. He slowly turned his head to look at

and I shot each other a

by now, but luckily Ramiro gave

leaning forward. He blinked his eyes as he followed

his hand against Vince’s forehead. “Is he okay?” He asked. “Is this normal?”

working correctly. It’s a miracle, and

he?” I interrupted him, still in disbelief. Vince was someone who enjoyed