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

Chapter 371

Aria

It had been three days since the wedding, and Vince had yet to say a word to me. Ever since the ceremony he had ignored me like the plague, and I knew I deserved it

What the hell was wrong with me?

Why did I have to open my big mouth and call him Vincenz Morales?

Sleeping in separate rooms was not what I had in mind for marriage, nor was Vincent’s coming home late every night, making sure he didn’t have to see me.

Lais, who rolled his eyes at me whenever he got the chance, locked himself in the room because he didn’t want to be in the same space as me. The only ones keeping me company were Angelo, who had gone away on a family trip, and the maids.

Mom and dad, who had finally retired, had treated themselves to a nice vacation and were out of sight.

I felt lonely, broken, neglected, and regretted ever marrying Vince-but it was too late to turn back.

Due to dad’s latest request, I sent Vince a text, telling him it was time to work on our family’s future.

That was why he needed me to marry him-right? So I could fix his meu? Because it had been days, but he had still not opened his mouth about the business.

Angelo was kind enough to tell me that Vince had visited some warehouses and businesses with his men, leaving out the Morales,

I was only good enough for him to use my name, and that was it.

Our people were trying to deal with these changes, Vince owned half of the Morales, and still, he didn’t want anything to do with us. What a leader.

Pacing back and forth, I waited outside of his bedroom, determined not to let him escape this time. There was no point in merging our families if we were going to do everything separately.

My heart stopped in my chest as the door opened, revealing a half-naked Vince with only a towel wrapped around his lower body.

“Yes?” He leaned against the door. “Is there something I can do for you?”

With a dry mouth. I lowered my eyes to his sculptured abs, fresh water dripping down his body. Why was I here again?

-1-1__1-I’m here because-

“Yes, this is not working.” Vince smacked the door in my face. “I’m putting on some clothes-stay there!”

My jaw dropped at his rudeness. I knew he didn’t like me-but smacking a door in my face?

Hot abs or not, Vincenzo Garcia was a prick, and I was done trying to make him fall for me.

I had a lot to offer, and if he didn’t want me-that was his problem. For now, my only focus was strengthening our families and creating a household name in the city.

“So, that’s better.”“ Vincenzo exhaled, opening the door again.

Biting my lip, I took a peek at his gray sweatpants. I wasn’t trying to be creepy, but it was difficult to ignore the obvious bulge through his sweatpants. Didn’t guys get the memo they were banned from wearing those?

“Congratulations, lucky bird.” One of my cousins said to me at my wedding. Rumor has it Vincenzo Garcia is packing.”

He sure was-but how much exactly?

“Arial” Vince furrowed, locking his hands in front of him to cover the damage.

“Jesus, I’m sorry!” Looking like a creep was the last thing I wanted-but I guess it was too late. Trying to pretend like I hadn’t just pictured him naked, I rolled my shoulders and held my head high. “I’m going wherever you’re going today.”

Vince blinked. “Says who?”

it or not, I’m still

prepared my following argument, but that wouldn’t be necessary. “I’m having

completed his schedule. “If you care about your family and want our people to get along-you should

“Ok.”

gossip. I didn’t want word to get out about how Vince and I despised each

least not

you going to do all of that in those sweats?” I breathed, thinking about

said. “I was going to change

way, there was no point in

Vince didn’t

like a cheap aspirant.” There

with my ways.

he’s getting paid.” I refreshed his memory. “I know he’s getting

scoffed, a bored smile plastered on his

be getting to that because those terms look ridiculous.” I used the exact words as Angelo, who told me to address the issue to my husband.

that’ll be my escape from this marriage.” A whisper left his mouth, which wasn’t for me to

my heart. “What

“I’ll go wear a suit. You wait downstairs.” The door got

second time.

for looking out for me, Aria. I wouldn’t know what to

error was the Garcia

been mistaken.

walked downstairs, past the maids, to the living area to show my presence

routine,

that I should always appear with a smile and reassure the maids

having a husband and a brother-in-law who made sure I knew I wasn’t welcome had become a

window, I noticed Luis sitting at the table as he read a book in the garden. Intending to

morning!” I greeted him, reminding myself not to pet his head

lips into

are you doing?”

his

of

“Math.”

You know,

was no point in finishing that sentence. “There’s no need. I’m already finished.” He stated, getting up from the chair

me.” Luis left the garden, not meeting

face, ignoring the sounds of the gossiping gardeners

weak. Smiling through my tears

voice made me turn my head. I hated that nickname, and he knew that. The name princess’ wasn’t a compliment but a mocking term he and his friend Beau

he knew I was on the verge of crying. He didn’t seem to care, though, because he had turned his back, refusing to take another look at me. “It’s time

the driver drove us to the Lamberti estate. Vince listening to my advice, changing his

sunshine and rainbows. All the workers walked around with smiles. The grass was bright and

car, it made me wonder whether all of this was pretend or if the two really lived the

by Vince, who had grabbed my hand to lead me to the

out from a distance. Almost tripping, she ran down the flight of stairs and

presence, I let go of his hand, allowing her to pull him into her embrace. “Oh my god-I can’t believe you’re wearing a suit to lunch!” She leaned her head against his chest. “I thought you

got married!” Vince opened his arms, showing himself off. He would turn into a completely different person whenever he was around others. The Vince who had

behavior towards me was not the same as his behavior

own little world and stepped back to give them the time

reunite.

to greet his friend. “Why are you dressed as if you care?” He pointed out Vince’s suit,

back, Serena surprised me by grabbing both of my hands. “It’s so nice to

gotten the opportunity to hang out, and I had no desire to. She