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

Chapter 279

Marvin

I could see her staring at me from the corner of my eye, but I kept my look fixated on Tiago as the tears were rolling down his cheeks.

Given a chance, I would’ve rushed over to my brother’s side to wipe away his tears-even if they were tears of joy. I could not stand the sight of his tears, and it almost brought me back to the moment I went to prison. The moment I told him, he could not rely on me anymore.

Elena’s presence came as a surprise. After hearing my original partner could not make it, I didn’t make much out of it, but I was not prepared for this. Was she Anya’s acquaintance?

Seeing Elena felt like a dream, but she thought otherwise because it only took her a second to run off. I was okay with that because I had other things on my mind-such as the threat from the Hernandez.

Growing up the way I did, there was one rule which stuck by me, and that was to remain focused. I could not get distracted, and not even by someone as breathtakingly beautiful as Elena.

I did had to admit, it was easier said than done.

Something which started as a friendship had quickly changed into more for me, but for some reason, she did not feel the same. I was a man with a lot of pride, who wasn’t going to sulk about a woman, and I did not want to go back to prison for harassment, so holding her hand as we walked down the aisle felt like a

sin.

There was only one thing I needed to know, and that was what the hell she was doing here. Could she have played me?

My thoughts got interrupted by Anya, who took her last step down the aisle. She turned her head and showed me a bright smile while I gave her a nod in return. Forget Elena, there was only one thing on my mind, and that was to protect Tiago. But could I really forget her?

My dad had doubled the security-but we were still on the lookout. Anything suspicious could danger my brother’s life, and I was not going to let it happen. I would make sure this day went by smoothly, and I would protect him, even if I had to sacrifice my life for it.

Eventually. Anya was the one to wipe away Tiago’s tears and tilted her head as she looked at the love of her life. “You look beautiful,” Tiago whispered. The same Tiago who couldn’t even look our dad in the eye, or any woman for that matter-was getting married.

This was the reason why I sacrificed my freedom. I did it so he could take his time as he grew into a strong person and build his life.

Tiago wasn’t like me. He wasn’t a devil in disguise, and he was not a cold-blooded killer. He was a good man who had once made an unfortunate mistake because of family pressure. He couldn’t throw a proper punch, he couldn’t aim a gun, he did not like confrontations, and some would even say he was unfit to be part of this family.

I was supposed to be paying attention to the ceremony, but every now and then, my gaze would switch to Elena. She was staring at me, so why couldn’t I stare at her?

The side of her plump lips trembled as she blinked at me with her dark brown eyes. She didn’t utter a word, but there was no need for that-because I could see right through her.

“Why aren’t you talking to me?”

I bet those were the words she was dying to say, but she knew she didn’t have the right to, not after walking out on me.

Elena was what Mario Castillo would call a dangerous woman. Someone hungry for attention who hid behind her faux personality. I liked danger. I liked challenges, and Elena was a challenge.

After a long ceremony filled with countless traditions, tearful vows, Anya’s addictive laughter, and the guest’s cheers, it was time to take our leave.

is a married man.” One of Tiago’s friends spoke. I looked at a pair

reason why I appreciated them. Instead of befriending the men from the

followed them in our pairs. Elena made her way over with baby steps

supposed to be holding hands, I whispered.

a frustrated sigh as we walked down the aisle. In comparison to mine, her hands felt warm and sweaty. It was a sign of

did I deserve to get treated this way, and

the ceremony hall, so I could finally ask her

on her face was enough to reconsider my decision, as I did not want

when I had gathered enough courage to call out her name, she turned around and walked away. “Wait, hold it!” Tiffany stopped

taking pictures!” She pulled her arm. “Come on. We have to go outside!” Elena pulled a weird face and followed Tiffany, while I could only smile at her unique personality. She seemed so innocent, carefree, and bright, which made me wonder what I

Eliana girl is like a boomerang,

around my shoulder. “Her name is Elena, and I don’t think you’re making any sense.” I raised my brow.

wish that on her. Luckily

you throw a boomerang in the air, and it returns?” Panther laughed right before he pulled me into an aggressive hug. “Did you leave your brains in prison?”

one who threw her away.

comment and scanned the room to look for Elena, but she was nowhere to be found, meaning Tiffany must’ve dragged her outside for the

to keep an eye on

wedding, to give us instructions. It was one my nephew Cisco could have given

Keep it together, Marvin, I repeated in my head. Tiago was my main priority and not some woman who couldn’t even give me

made our way outside. I smiled as Tiago and Anya were gathered around their bridesmaids and groomsmen

his side made me feel at ease, and seeing the joy on his face made me feel whole. He

bridesmaids, but Elena was nowhere to be found. It was not

First, it was Eliana, then it was boomerang, and now it was Cinderella.

Victor’s voice, and I was in no mood to answer him. “Shouldn’t you be keeping an eye on Tiago?” Panther

could tell that his comment was directed towards me, but I was

be taking pictures with the family first?” Victor folded his arms. “Or are their friends more important than their families?”

I would’ve been at the hospital by now. One day I was going to

didn’t even ask me to be his groomsman, and that after

it that you’ve done for him?”

this was where I would put an end to it. Victor snickered suspiciously, unable to answer my question, and shrugged his shoulder. “You’re right, I should keep an eye on your brother.”

ignore him.7 Panther concluded. It was difficult to ignore someone like Victor,

I frowned at my brother. It was still a habit of his to embarrass me, “Marvin, Panther-come here!

tight hug. “Marvin, I

felt more at ease, now that she was officially a Castillo. She was a sweet girl, who didn’t really interact with

beautiful.” I complimented her. Panther nodded his head in approval as he looked at Anya. “You look better

a little kid. He hasn’t changed a bit.” Anya giggled. I watched as Panther ruffled his hand through

the security, didn’t he?” Anya commented, unaware of the danger her

changed the subject. “I want to thank you for choosing my

“Yes, I know that I don’t