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.”

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

me wherever I go, and I’m

off. “How is your dad doing? Is

through, and neither did Alex since he was stupid enough to remain by his side. “Yes, he is,” I spoke, embarrassed. “And he will be until he can find some proof of the people who are

Rona spoke. “I know how obsessed your dad is with his job, and

Rona and also not from Victoria. “So how long until he runs out of money to pay his bills?” Rona asked.

flinched and stepped back while I felt grateful that there weren’t that many customers inside. Rona pushed me aside and ran towards the group of men. She pointed her finger upstairs and

Why me?

I was reluctant initially, but I made my way over to Rona and the police, who walked past us, except for one

met mine and turned big before he stuck out his hand. “Agent Torres, daughter?” He spoke, surprised. “I don’t think you

office countless times, but that was years ago when I was still

co-workers. If anything, I felt embarrassed that everyone was aware of his suspension. “Yes, he

“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 probably

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

watched as the officers turned towards one of the guys. He sat on the sofa like

entourage, who didn’t seem all that different from him. There were quite a lot of officers, meaning this

guy rolled his eyes. “Are you here

think you know

had quickly lost his patience and pulled out

ground.

on the sofa yelled and backed away while Agent Clover did the usual you’re under arrest’

time that officers had to arrest a troublemaker at this bar. Better yet, it was a weekly thing. It kept me thinking, would the same happen to Marvin if I happened to go on a date with him?

with his

it cute how they always end up calling

him.” I admitted. He seemed terrified, and whatever he must’ve

Danny and his entourage out of the bar. “So you

said he looks like one, and I’m not going to lie,

frowned at my eyebrows. “Who is hotter,

down,” Rona confirmed. laughed at her immediate reaction and tried to imagine someone even more handsome than Santiago. He had this cute and innocent charm and seemed different from