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

Chapter 360

Aria

My eyes widened as I couldn’t escape the curious smile on Christian’s lips. Not many people intimidated me, but for some reason, he did.

It wasn’t because I was scared of him, but because he could break my family’s pride with just one snap.

Beau confronting me to tell Christian about how I disrespected his wife had opened my eyes and made me realize that I should at least be cautious with my words.

“I-I uhh..” I panicked. “I said she looks beautiful and gives me a run for my money on my birthday.”

“Yes, she is gorgeous.” Christian’s face lit up. “I still don’t know what I’ve done in my past life to get this lucky.”

“And you.” Christian eyed Beau. “You should greet your babies before that thing over there burns down this place.” He scolded him, referring to the Sala girl whose eyes grew darker by the second

“Yes.” Beau nodded like an obedient puppy and strolled off. The thought of him being an Alfonzo and taking orders from a Lamberti just didn’t

make sense to me.

Even then, I would instead argue with him if that meant I wouldn’t be forced to interact with a sober Christian.

He was not as fun anymore as he had been at the wedding-

Unsure of what to do, I grabbed a drink and pushed it into his hands. “Here!” I spoke. “Only if you want to, of course.”

“Sure.” He smiled. “It’s a nice party.”

“Thank you so much.”

He chuckled slightly at my polite answer. “And you look great.”

“Thank you, that’s nice of you.”

Christian repeated my words with a charming smile on his lips, showing me there was also a polite way of mocking me. The Alfonzo siblings could learn something from that.

“Cute.” He mumbled, making me look up in surprise. I wasn’t trying to be cute. I was trying to behave like a proper and respectful adult. The perfect daughter daddy trained me to be.

“I know it’s not easy to move to another city and start all over, but if you ever need any advice or someone to talk to—I’m only one call away.” Christian offered his guidance.

“That’s good to know.” I took a breath, knowing there was at least one person interested in my well-being. “I heard you took over your dad at a young age, so I’m sure we can relate.”

“I know. That’s why I want to look out for you.” Christian confirmed as he stared across the room. I followed his eyes and noticed Vince at Serena’s table. The two were laughing and slapping each other as if they had just discussed the funniest thing on earth.

Did it not bother Christian one bitt

Christian had an unbothered expression, showing me this didn’t affect him at all. “So, how is Vince treating you?” He took a sip from his drink.

“Good.”

I thought he was until his so-called friend exposed him for talking crap behind my back. Call me crazy, but I still believed there to be some misunderstanding.

“Good?” Christian spoke. “He better, and if he doesn’t, you’ll come to me—understand?”

My head moved in an instant nod. I felt guilty for what I said about his wife, and I felt sorry for him, but only for him. He appeared to be Serena’s number one fan, so I didn’t even want to think about what would happen if he knew the names I had called her. Would he still have my back?

heard you’re your dad’s most special treasure and a hard worker.” Christian praised me. I wasn’t born yesterday and knew almost all praises ended with

“Yes.”

a lot of growing up

There it was.

Vince, but you should think about whether you really want

enough, and this is what I want,” I spoke, determined. “I want to marry Vince.” I

misunderstanding. That was all it

“Are you sure?”

“Positive.”

in his mid- twenties was

my life.

way.

ask a hundred questions. He just listened and accepted my terms. “They said you

you.

“It was actually Serena who

Serena?

and was too tired to give a

afraid the families might not take you seriously because you’re

wife. “She really admires you and thinks you’re a fresh breath of

her, but I had to acknowledge her way of thinking. As the future head of the Morales and the Garcias-It

do you think?”

“She was too scared

“Intimidating?”

it be because of the dress altercation? I’m sure Carmen must’ve twisted the story and told her sister a different version.

a look of curiosity. “You were born into this while

clarified.

wasn’t about the dress

“Right.”

by Vince, who had forced himself between us. If it weren’t for Beau’s words, I would’ve thought he was being overprotective, but now I was unsure. The way he stood between us seemed almost like he was saying, we do not talk

to pick up my sack of

asked, equally as confused about his

turned to me with a smile and a

“I think it’s time for me to get back to my wife, but it was nice talking to you, Aria Christian returned

suddenly vanished, forced his hand into mine.

we go back to our seats?” He offered. 1 remember thinking he was so perfect, but I guess even

flaws, and I was willing to look past his. If he didn’t like me, I would do everything in my power to change that.

“Let’s go.

you okay?” He asked as we

changed your image of me- do you not wish to marry

want to marry

really nice.” Well, Christian was-but I couldn’t say the same about

him, but I could never After everything he had

but he had never rejected me or my offer, so that was something

let’s go.” I led him back to our table, where dad and Bruno had already been waiting for us,

two of you are just in time for the announcement.” Dad clapped his hands, not

ears of the younger Garcia. “Luis, you

your presence, and I’m

the second most beautiful woman on the planet-with the first being