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?”

go,

you don’t

“Good.”

the subject. “Is your

is all because of you.

things have been

“That’s good.”

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

was I even saying?

“What’s it to

want to know if you’re seeing anyone. It’s a

Marvin. I had also seen her a few times at the hospital and suspected she might’ve been the reason why he wasn’t into me. Any other person would’ve hated their supposed rival, but the woman. was

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

man could send you flowers and a diamond ring, and it

know, after all those hospital visits-I think you

only to come face to face with the person 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 worse-he just had to make that

weeks, I got to know Victor as a nosy person who could not be trusted. I could read demons. and

lips in anger. “What are you doing

what I would like to know.

to us. Great, we were all wondering the same thing. Rona, who stood beside Panther,

Victor smirked. “I

a bottle from the table. “It’s been a long time since I’ve had something other than J.

are you doing

know who that is, Elena?” Victor ignored him. The way he said my name made me want to throw up. “J. Estaban was our great great

this time. Panther seemed nervous, which was a new expression to

turned dark. “After you’ve punched me for telling you the harsh truth, I followed you.”

The harsh truth?

of his, to calm him down. This was the side of him that I didn’t want to

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

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

to punch me, after suggesting

at

how bad was

didn’t tell you?” Victor laughed

here to drink away his sorrows….but that doesn’t seem to be the case.”

warned him.

about you tell Elena

a quick look before my eyes turned to Marvin. Was this the reason why he

I was glad he