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

Chapter 264

Elena

“I’m sorry, my bad.”

I pulled my hoodie over my head and reached down to grab my phone as I was determined to ignore all contact with the person who had bumped into me.

“No worries,” I whispered as I stormed off and made my way towards the bar. Today was a workday, and the wedding was getting closer, which also meant my meeting with Marvin was slowly getting closer, and I was as nervous as one could be.

“If you didn’t want to work today, you could’ve just said so,” Rona laughed as I walked past her. She followed behind me and removed my hood from my hoodie. “You know why I’m nervous,” I spoke. Besides Victoria, Rona was the only other person aware of the mess I had gotten myself into.

“Come on, calm down,” Rona reassured me. “You still got some time left, and besides that, it’s not as if you’re going to see the Marvin guy around here or something.”

“True.” I breathed. Rona had a point. He wasn’t going to be around here. It wasn’t even the fact that he was a criminal, but it was more so the fact that I had fallen in love with him. It was difficult to admit, but it was the harsh truth.

“Listen up. I’m about to ruin your day even more. Rona spoke nervously. I waited for her explanation, but she remained silent. “What do you mean?”

“Uh, well,” Rona began. “There is this group of men upstairs, and apparently, the cops are on their way to

arrest them.”

I was waiting for her to tell me that she was joking, but I could not deny the serious look on her face. “I’m sorry, what?”

“Yes, some guy came in here.” Rona sighed. “I think he’s a special agent or something. By the way, it was actually Santiago’s brother..”

“Santiago of the wedding?” I frowned while Rona nodded her head enthusiastically. I guess his brother had finally returned from vacation. “Yes, him!”

“Okay, but please get to the point.”

“Oh, yes-of course.” Rona continued her story. “He told me to be prepared because the cops are on their way to arrest this asshole who is upstairs.”

live in peace without a criminal bothering me. “Do you think I attract criminals?” I asked Rona. She went into deep

trouble is following me wherever I

me off. “How is your dad doing?

spoke, embarrassed. “And he will

obsessed your dad is with his job, and I know he’s been doing this for

in the mood for a pity talk. Not from Rona and also not from Victoria. “So how long until he runs out of money to pay his bills?” Rona asked. It was not a silly question as I definitely wondered the same. I was just about to answer her before we

that many customers inside. Rona pushed me aside and ran towards the group of men. She pointed her finger upstairs and motioned for me to come her

Why me?

I have it under control here.” One of the employees smiled at me. I was reluctant initially, but I made my way over to Rona and the police, who walked past us, except for one man. “So our…colleague who reported it is not here anymore?” The man spoke

out his hand. “Agent Torres, daughter?” He spoke, surprised. “I don’t

eyebrow and tried to connect a name to the face. I had been at my dad’s office countless times, but that was years ago when I was still

now?” I smiled at him. I didn’t want to talk about my dad and especially not with one of his co-workers. If anything, I felt embarrassed that everyone was aware of his suspension. “Yes, he did,” Clover

which I could not answer. “Uh.” I stammered as I tried to come up with a lie as to why we couldn’t discuss my dad’s whereabouts. “We should

me one last smile and walked past me. “Elena, come on, stuff like this is always so exciting!” Rona pulled my arm.

different opinion, as it didn’t exactly interest me. I followed her to the VIP lounge and watched as the officers turned towards one of the guys. He sat on the sofa like he owned the place and stretched out his feet on the table.

I whispered as my eyes moved towards his entourage, who didn’t seem all that different from him. There were quite

eyes. “Are you here for me?”

think you know why I’m here.”

his face and looked at the officers. Agent Clover had quickly lost his patience and pulled out his handcuffs. He yanked him from the couch

ground.

seated on the sofa yelled and backed away while Agent Clover did the usual you’re under arrest’ speech. Any other person would probably

yet, it was a weekly thing. It kept me thinking, would the same happen to Marvin

they led him down the stairs, with his entourage following closely behind. “Call

we burst out laughing. “Isn’t it cute how they always end up calling out

kind of feel bad for him.” I admitted. He seemed

as the officers escorted Danny and his entourage out of the bar. “So you said Santiago’s brother

looks like

he does?” I frowned at my eyebrows. “Who is hotter, Santiago or his

to imagine someone even more handsome than Santiago. He had this cute and innocent charm and seemed different