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

Chapter 267

Today would finally be the day.

1 was finally going to meet the person I just couldn’t stop thinking about. Elena Torres.

“The wedding is not today. It’s tomorrow.”

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I turned around to look at Tiago, who leaned against the door. “For how long have you been standing there?”

Even though we were both staying at my parents, it was quite a surprise that he even came to visit me. “I’ve seen you change your shirt about six times.” He admitted as he walked in further.

“Tell me, are you going on a date?”

I hadn’t really been vocal about my meeting with Elena because I wanted to meet her first-but this was the first time Tiago was talking to me, and I would make use of it. “I am,” I told him. “Am I making it that obvious?”

Tiago chuckled and sat down. “You haven’t even been here for a solid week, and you’re already going on a date.”

So that was it.

I could sense the hint of jealousy in his tone and felt tempted to call him out. He was the reason I was even locked up in the first place, and I didn’t have to do it. I did it because I loved my brother, but the feeling wasn’t mutual anymore.

“What do you want me to do. Tiago?” I asked him. “Am I not allowed to have fun? Do you want me to suffer here just as I did inside-is that it?”

up to something, and I don’t want you

the attention?” I spoke in disbelief. “Tiago, this is not second grade anymore-I thought you. had

what?” Tiago snapped. “After I killed that officer or after you stepped in to save the day like

this was not it. He was my little brother, and all I wanted to do was to protect him. “Tiago, I’m with you-you know that,”

involved, and I could smell it from here. I was the only person who could see through that man, and after my dad would take his distance from the business, he would be the first person I would get rid

look on Tiago’s face. “Come on, tell me.”

stand seeing me happy because I got to live my life while

“I told you I’m happy for you, so how does he have a point?”

“I don’t know.”

scared to be around me because he made you believe that I’ll rat you out if you cross me,” I concluded. I couldn’t blame him for having those thoughts and especially not after

is trying to drive us apart.” I told him. “He should be the person we should all be worried about, and god knows what he has planned.”

I could sense that he was waiting to jump to his defense. It was no surprise that the two had bonded throughout the years. Tiago

sure-if that’s what you

brother. I was going to meet the love of my life, and no one could ruin it, not

didn’t know any better, I’d say that you were

spoke from behind. Panther entered the room and slammed his arm around Tiago’s shoulder. “What do you think about your brother falling in love with his pen pal? Prison did something

Panther a signal with my eyes to make him stop talking-but it was already too late. “I’m sorry, you’re what?” Tiago burst

I argued back. I knew this was unlike me, and I knew it seemed pathetic, weak, and desperate, but I would meet Elena, and no

reaction was the perfect example of why I hadn’t told anyone. He

want. Women are lining up to be with you-but you’ve decided to go for some girl you haven’t ever seen before.” Panther ranted. “Tiago, did

hysterically. “We

know. Thanks for reminding me!” I tried to remain calm. I forced a smile on my face and took a deep breath. “How do you manage to go from Misty, who is

because Misty is so mature.” I chuckled. If anything, she was the worst person to compare to Elena. Judging