His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies by C. Tamika
Chapter 13

Chapter 13

“Pregnant?” Faith repeated as she scrunched up her nose. I didn’t know whether she was surprised,disgueven happy but also her reaction was better than expected.

“You secured the bag just like that?” Faith laughed as she attacked me into a hug. Luna seemed a bitlesswas still trying to process the sudden news. “I had no idea you guys were even close like that.”

Close? Even though I had started to get used to the idea of co-parenting we had a long way to go untilwclose. “They obviously aren’t, the baby is a mistake.” Luna spat out and created an awkward vibe inthe liYes, it was unplanned, but going as far as calling it a mistake? She was different from Faith and Iwas extrbecause it wasn’t even her child, to begin with. “Don’t listen to her, I think you’ll make a greatmommy amake a great aunt.”

Faith words calmed me down and gave me a bit more confidence. I also knew that I could do this, withoChristian or my friend’s support.

“Don’t get me wrong because I really don’t want to ruin your day, but I’m being honest here. We allknoguy Christian is and you saying he agreed to take responsibility doesn’t really sound like him.” Lunaspokrealization really hits him he will throw you and the baby out like a piece of garbage, because ifyou reallyLamberti’s are waiting for a stripper’s grandb-“

“Luna, I think you’ve said enough!” Faith yelled at her. I was grateful for Faith because I couldn’t havedodidn’t have any friends in the first place so I was always afraid of crossing the line with ones I didhave.

“Serena, I’m just looking out for you because I don’t want to end up saying, I told you so. “Do you evenof family he’s in? Working at the club is one thing, but actually living with him and putting yourself—anddanger for some cash…”

You can do this on your own and we will help you.” Luna said, and I did not know whether it was anapolbecause she had only made it worse.

“It’s not your job to help, it’s Christian, he’s the father so I can accept his help and only his help,” IexplaIt bothered me to know she was talking to me like I was some little kid who hadn’t thought thisthroughoccupation and the baby’s safety was the first thing that had crossed my mind, but he was stillalive, his still alive and even his grandparents were still alive, meaning there was no reason for me toworry. What thing that could happen?

“Just please, use your brains for once. This is not about you anymore.”

“So you’re basically telling me that I’m irresponsible?” I concluded as the little bit of happiness I felthadvanished. What if I was wrong?

“I’m telling you that you should do whatever you want, but you should run while you still can. Youshouldgive birth and he suddenly decides to raise the baby with some clapped bitch while he kicks youonto thsnapped before she earned herself a slap on her cheek from Faith. “It’s the truth though!” Lunamanagedpoint clear.

I had never seen that scenario as an option but it did sound pretty accurate. Christian had no legitreasonhe eventually wanted to have full custody I would never stand a single chance against him.

“Faithia, what do you think?”

I didn’t know whether Luna was being petty, because something told me that her reaction would’vebeeregardless of who the father was.

“Well, on second thought you should live your life far away in another town, replace a stable job, anddemanfrom him. It is indeed a bit sketchy.” Faith suddenly agreed.

But what about Lucio? He had always been very supportive of me and did not seem like the type ofperssteal a baby away from its mother. Lucio was almost like the father I never had and wouldn’t allowthat, r“So I shouldn’t move in with him?” I asked one last time, while I was secretly hoping someonewould slipshould because that would’ve made my life a whole lot easier. Faith and Luna gave eachother a look beftheir heads back towards me.

“Don’t you think it’s a bit sketchy? Just be careful okay.” Luna warned me and placed her hand on topof“Now enough about that man, Luna what are your bets, nephew or niece?” Faith desperately tried tochaI was grateful for her actions but it was already too late. All of my doubts had returned, including theoneparenting skills. Moving in with Christian without even trying to handle the situation on my own?Was thgood parent would do? How would I know when I never had any in the first place.

“It’s a girl, stop cracking your brains and by the way, we are in charge of your gender reveal and babyshis completely up to you so no pressure,” Luna ranted.

“Yes, I won’t choke you if you choose Luna!” Faith warned me as she moved her face closer to mine.Evena second, I forgot about the worries and laughed at their enthusiasm. I wasn’t even that far aheadbut thlooking into the future.

“Okay, deal.” I forced a smile onto my face. This was supposed to be a happy moment, but all I couldthiChristian and the family I never had. After Christian’s promise, I was so confident he would behelping oueverything would go according to plan, but now I was unsure.

At times like these, everyone had a family to turn to, and I had no one. I was extremely grateful forFaith but I was not waiting for an I told you so. I wanted someone to wipe away my tears, someone totell me would be alright, someone who would stick by me and not disappear.

Luna’s words were the harsh truth. It was what I had concluded myself when I found out about mypregnhad eventually managed to change my mind. He did know Christian way longer than I did but

even Marchow things would turn out.

Yes, Christian had promised to help me out, but promises were meant to be broken and I learned it thehbuild to not depend on anyone other than myself.

I looked down at my stomach and suddenly thought about the future consequences of my actions. ItcouIf I were to reject his offer I would struggle to raise the baby on my own and he could steal my babyawaI accepted the offer, I would probably live like a puppet in fear of us being in danger which wouldend upoutcome as the first option.

No matter what I did, I was still screwed…

While Faith was gushing about the idea of being an auntie and spoiling the child to rotten, I wasworriedwould be the best for my baby. All of these worries had originally vanished until Luna openedmy eyes agI grew up without both of my parents and I did not want my baby to grow up without aparent, but I wounecessary. No one would steal the baby from me.

I would visit Christian tomorrow and tell him my terms. I would tell him that whatever sick plan he had ifone, was not going to work. If I were to live with him and raise the baby we would do it under myterms.Tomorrow would be the true test of Marc’s words. If Christian was so ‘misjudged’ as he claimedto be thmean he would agree to all my terms, right?

Because he made a promise not to bail on me…