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

Chapter 275

Elena

“Oh my god.” I gasped, surprised as I exited the vehicle and stared at the fairytale-like venue in front of me. It literally seemed as if I had jumped straight into a storybook.

Right in front of my eyes was a gorgeous white church building, which seemed like the perfect location for a wedding. I looked at my surroundings and noticed the streets were filled with several fancy cars, which belonged to the guests.

For the most part, it seemed like the guests were also well off, and if I wouldn’t have listened to Victoria and would’ve shown up in my usual outfit, it would’ve been a complete disaster.

It was clear that Anya and Tiago went full out.

“Elena!”

I looked ahead and waved my hand enthusiastically at Rona, who ran down the stairs. There was still a lot we had to take care of for the reception and after-party and had she not been there, it would’ve been a lot to figure out on my own.

It was strange to see Rona in a dress, but she looked beautiful. She spun around and held the ends of her red dress as she crossed the streets, making me laugh in the process. “You look so good!” I complimented

her.

“So do you!”

I looked down at the tight dress around my body before my eyes moved to the church. “Are you sure? Is this appropriate?”

Rona chuckled and grabbed me by the back of my shoulders. “Take a look at all these guests. You fit right in!”

I followed Rona’s instructions and couldn’t help but chuckle as I took another look at the guests. We were supposed to be serving them, but Tiago and Anya were kind enough to treat all of us, including the employees, as guests.

“The others have already begun with the preparations, Rona spoke while she linked her arms with mine. “Come on. I’ll lead the way.”

Rona led me to the reception hall while I looked around like a headless chicken. It was fascinating to see how much time and money these people had spent organizing the perfect wedding. “If I were to get married tomorrow, I’d cancel it,” I told Rona. “We can’t beat this!”

“We can’t,” Rona spoke. “And that’s why I’ve decided to make good use of this day.”

She pushed me into the room while I still needed some time to process the number of decorations. “Do you think all of the gold is real?” I asked Rona. “Of course it is!” She answered. “Do you think these people waste their time on fake gold?”

“Anyway, look at them. I’ve never seen these lazy asses work a day like that in their lives.” Rona spoke, impressed as she pointed at the bar. “Yes, because they’re getting paid for it…a lot.”

The small team we worked with was young, inexperienced, and somewhat lazy. After hearing the many would probably wonder why Rona hired them–but it was cus

available.

While I was also young, I always had a passion for cocktails and liquor in general. As a matter of fact, it was so out of control that my high school friends and I had secretly emptied my dad’s bottles at one of my old birthday sleepovers.

with them, but for some reason, you’re always treating me like some manager.” I chuckled. It was the truth, I was nothing more than an employee-but Rona had always been way too good to me.

arm around my shoulder. “And maybe it’s a bit of favoritism, but you can’t blame me.”

one of my best friends and a good listener. Rona had what Victoria was lacking, and that was

turned down her offer. “So, what do we have to do?”

asked.

need to do is check the menu and the ingredients, and

go.”

the bar and smiled at the familiar faces. “Elena, you look pretty!” One of the girls smiled at me. “Yes, they’re way too

quick round, everything had finally been settled, and we could breathe in peace. The wedding ceremony was only about two hours away, and we were all

“We have the same age-and they’re only three years

and we all turned our heads to the door to look at Tiago who had just walked in. All eyes went to Tiago, who seemed a bit embarrassed at the attention.

her hand to greet him. Tiago waved back and made his way to us with a big smile on his face. “I thought I’d come and find you

time I’d seen him. He looked even more handsome and perhaps even a bit

midnight blue suit and his soft

Rona gasped. She pulled him into a hug while he seemed startled by her actions. “If you weren’t marrying

looks handsome, right, Lena?”

blinked his eyes and shot me a smile, waiting for me to compliment him. “You remind me of something.” I teased him with a grin. Tiago’s eyes lit up.

not that.” I chuckled. “You remind me of a puppy

hissed. Tiago folded his arms and furrowed

my wedding day?”

“Ye-

as she shook her hands. “She doesn’t know what she’s talking

turned into a bright smile as he gave me a nudge against my shoulder. As expected, someone as sweet as him-could not hold a grudge. “I’m just kidding. I like the

of humor and you both have that…that…that curious look in your

dumped-so please tell me you’re single!” Tiago spoke with big eyes. “I mean…if I can’t have you—one of

and I spoke at the same time while Tiago nearly choked at his own words. I decided to tease him a bit more and shot him a disgusted look. “What are you, a pig?” I

t-that’s not what I

to our way of joking and was innocent beyond words. “It’s okay, puppy-it was just

“1-it was?”

tragic experience of her own, so

“I—what?”

These people are loaded.”

I giggled through gritted teeth while I showed my sweetest smile to Tiago. After the unfortunate experience with Marvin,

A woman suddenly called out from a distance. Tiago closed his eyes and took a breath. “No, please no.” He

women had a kind and gentle smile on her face, while the younger

to meet you guys. I’m Karina-his sister!” She slurred her words while she placed her hand on her hip. I observed the tight blue dress around her body and instantly felt good about myself. Rona was right,

offer me!” Karina clapped her hands. Rona and I looked at each other with our usual judgmental look.

spoke in her usual shady tone and wrapped her arm around Karina as she pulled her away-leaving me alone with Tiago and

her hair to the side to grab my attention. Only now I could clearly see the golden earrings around her ears and her classy bouffant dress, which was in