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

Chapter 359

The party was in full swing. Many families were present, and as usual, they were all impressed with the party. What can I say? That was just the way the Morales’ wanted it.

Many claimed being the center of attention is not something to be proud of in this business, but dad disagreed. He wanted all the attention he could get, and rightfully so.

“It’s too bad the Marinos couldn’t make it.” Vince’s uncle, Bruno, spoke. “I’m sure this party would bring them to embarrassment.”

We were seated at the unique birthday table reserved for Vince’s family and mine. Anyone with a set of eyes could see that an announcement of our engagement would be the next step as the rumors had already spread.

“Oh, please.” Dad had a smug smile on his lips. “The Morales’ have a good relationship with the Marinos so let’s not talk about them today.”

I didn’t know much about the Marinos, other than the rumors about them taking over the Garcias’ rank after the late Fabio Garcia had single-handedly ruined his name.

I smiled brightly, staring at Vince-but his attention was not with me. He was staring at the table in from. of us, right at Serena-and he didn’t even try to hide it

A jealous feeling went through my veins as I watched how the gorgeous woman lit up the room with her innocent looks and sweet laughter. She conversed with the dress thief, Carmen, and Stella Alfonzo, who was so obsessed with her sister-in-law that she hadn’t even congratulated me appropriately.

I cleared my throat. “Vince, how do you like the party?”

“I have never seen anything like this before.” Vince’s answer sounded rehearsed. “The party reminds me of you.”

That was a compliment.

“Well, you better get used to it.” Dad leaned forward, eavesdropping on our conversation. “I expect the same for my grandchildren.”

“Daddy!”

“What? Just putting it out there.”“

Bruno and dad were in some kind of competition to see who could laugh louder while Vince slightly rolled his eyes. “Did you hear that, Luis?” I heard him ask his brother, but the only thing Luis had time for was his gaming device.

“I’m sorry. I’m sure my dad didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable.” I apologized almost immediately after noticing not a single chuckle left his mouth.

Vince ignored my apology and got up from his chair. “So Aria, have you met my best friend-Beau?” He pointed to a man at the bar.

I had heard some questionable things about him and knew he was Serena’s twin brother, but I was not interested in meeting him. I was only interested in Vince.

“No, not yet-

“Good, let’s go.” Vince pulled me from my chair, dragging me through the room to the bar. I didn’t question his intentions and felt grateful enough for getting the opportunity to hold his hand.

He smiled warmly and disconnected our hands to tap his friend on the shoulder. “Beau.”

The man turned around with a warm smile and pulled Vince in his embrace. “What’s up.” He spoke, ignoring my presence. “What can I do for you?”

Vince shook his head. “Nothing.” He chuckled. I just wanted to introduce you to the birthday girl?”

Bonus

“Your fiancee?” Beau released a fake gasp, looking at me as if he wasn’t aware of my presence. He grabbed my hand and brought it to his lips. “Nice to meet you, your highness.”

I pulled back my hand as the two burst out laughing, realizing they were mocking me. The mischief in Beau’s eyes left a bigger impression than his handsome looks. I didn’t like him, he didn’t like me and was out to be a red flag in this relationship.

she’s a princess.” He squinted his eyes, inspecting the tiniest detalls on my face. “So what does it feel like, ordering

“I’m sorry, what?”

around his shoulder. “Don’t listen to him. He’s not serious. He held him in a slight chokehold.

was some kind inside joke

but I could already tell I would dislike this man for getting in

just step out for a second because I’m sure the two of you have much to talk about.” Vince laughed awkwardly. “I’ll pick her up later!” He walked

“She’s not a sack of

you.” I blurted, thinking he might not

pick her up before curfew!” He

twenty-one today.” He let

starting to get on my

with the face? I’m just playing with you.” He nudged

my face,” I smiled, trying to stay polite. I was really trying to be friendly and didn’t come here to

do you know Vince again?” I

two of you become friends?”

against the bar. “I used to work for him and his

work for the Lambertis.”

“At Christian’s side.”

someone did their

Vince have a falling out after his dad wanted you and

looked offended. “I’m just working for my sister’s husband,

all.

way, he was disloyal and wasn’t needed

influential as the Lambertis, or working for Vince, who you claim is your best friend and

not like

stopping him the exact way he had done to me earlier. “You should really think about your

“Says who?”

a bad relationship and only see your children whenever you feel like it,” I added fuel to the fire as I was on a roll. “I can already tell you’ll be a

had vanished. All I could see was anger and that’s when I knew I had him right where I

not under any circumstances, and would bring up someone’s lowest point to

believe everything people say without hearing someone else’s side

them once-so I don’t think people are lying.” I shrugged, looking at the Salas-specifically the woman who had not stopped staring at us

ruin your birthday by arguing, so…” Beau blinked. “I’m sorry,

making

a distance, and I don’t know if I want

“That’s funny. I feel the same

thinking about cleaning Vince’s circle anyway, and now I know exactly

start.”

as if he was threatening me, and wrapped his hand around my wrist.

and gentle, but the look in his eyes was the opposite.

I whispered, trying not to make a scene. It was inappropriate for my fiance’s friend to treat me this way. “People are watching.”

from, and you might be of value to Vince-but

many people dared going against me, but apparently these families came as bold as they could be and

you to step back,

give a flying fuck about you or your feelings.” He

I held my own-not