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

Chapter 294

Elena

“I don’t know. You’re the one who invited me.” Marvin leaned back. “So you can lead the conversation. What do you want to talk about?”

What did I want to talk about?

I knew a few subjects, but it wasn’t like I could just jump into the questions. I was known to make mistakes, and the alcohol in my system added to my tricky mouth.

“In that case, I want to know why you were in prison.” I decided. “No lies, no excuses—just the truth.”

The playful look on Marvin’s face had quickly changed to a serious expression. Unfortunately for him, we were long past the phase of asking each other about our favorite colors. “It seems like it has been on your mind for a while, hasn’t it?” Marvin spoke.

I turned my head, knowing I would only pity him if I would look into his eyes. “It has. I need to know who I’m hanging out with.”

Those words had a double meaning. I knew what the Castillo’s stood for, and I knew what Marvin was accused of, but it just wasn’t making any sense. Marvin and Panther behaved like any other normal citizen, so there must’ve been a misunderstanding.

“I was in for murder.”

The feeling of warmth disappeared from my body after hearing Marvin’s honest confession. Wasn’t he going to deny it this time? Wasn’t someone else in prison for that crime? Yes, I knew he had most likely killed others and call me crazy-but I did not care. The only thing I had to know was that he did not kill Stevie Maddens Anyone but him.

“I was wrongfully accused, though.”

A satisfied laugh had escaped from between my lips. Even if it was true, it wasn’t as if he would share it with me–but that did not matter because I could feel his sincerity. “It was for murdering a DEA agent.” Marvin continued. I didn’t utter a word and waited for his explanation.He was opening up to me, and all I had to do was listen.

“So there you have it. I went to prison for a crime I didn’t commit.” Marvin shrugged. “You deserve to know, and I don’t want to lie to you.”

I stared into Marvin’s eyes, trying to find a spot of weakness, but I couldn’t find it. Unless he was a certified liar, it indeed seemed like he was innocent.If I could only tell my dad and Alex about it.

“And the guy at the wedding?” I asked, hoping I wasn’t pushing it. Marvin hadn’t touched a single drop of alcohol, so whatever left his mouth was all on him. Was he going to tell me about the Hernandez?

“You’re not afraid to ask questions.” Marvin leaned forward Shit, this was not going as expected. What was ! even thinking? We weren’t even that close yet.

“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have brought up the wedding.” I apologized. I was digging into his life. I felt too comfortable and failed to remember that the man beside me was a Castillo,

The worst thing was that he probably knew that I was aware. I mean, I saw him with a freaking gun in his hands, and he was not stupid.

“It’s not your fault.” Marvin smiled through his anger. Something seemed to be bothering him, but I was done with my interrogation. Not any amount of alcohol in my system could have me playing with my life.

Instead of asking him those difficult questions, I should’ve asked him about Tiago instead, but it was already too late for that. His brother was a subject he had been avoiding for weeks, and the only thing I got from Panther was that Tiago was not doing okay.

“I crossed the line. I’m sorry.” I apologized once again. “What makes you think you crossed the line?” Marvin frowned. “Do I scare you?”

to go,

don’t

“Good.”

life?” Marvin changed the subject. “Is your dad still getting

all because of

have been good lately.”

“That’s good.”

about you?” I took a sip from my glass. “How’s your life?

I even saying?

“What’s it to you?”

I shook my head. “I just want to know if you’re seeing anyone. It’s a

was glued to Marvin. I had also seen her a few times

is the last thing on my mind right now Marvin told me.Well, that was embarrassing. The message was

and a diamond ring, and

those hospital visits-I think you should at least give her

who I had never invited in the first place.His brother, Victor.I was not that fond of him, and as if things couldn’t get

past weeks, I got to know Victor as a nosy person who could not be

his lips in anger. “What are you doing here?”

that’s what I would

he doing here?” Panther made his way over to us. Great, we were all wondering the

“I came here

opposite side of us and grabbed a bottle from the table. “It’s been a long time since I’ve had something other than J.

huffed. “What are you

ignored him. The way he said my name made me want

are you doing here?” Marvin raised his voice this time. Panther seemed nervous, which was a new expression to me. Good, so I wasn’t the only one feeling uncomfortable.

punched me for telling

The harsh truth?

Marvin’s balled fists and placed my hand on top of his, to calm him down. This was the side of him that I didn’t want to see.

me.” Victor winked. “We haven’t officially met yet, but I’m Victor-his big

seconds away from beating him up. “If you feel wronged, we can discuss this outside,” Marvin spoke through gritted teeth. Whatever was

natural reaction for you to punch me, after suggesting Tiago needs

I looked at Marvin. “M-mental facility?”

how bad was

he didn’t tell you?” Victor laughed out

away his sorrows….but that doesn’t seem

warned him.

brow. “How about you tell Elena the truth about Tiago’s

turned to Marvin. Was this the reason why he seemed so stressed all the time? Did

stated. I was glad he did because Marvin would