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

Chapter 297

Elena

Elena Torres and I’m here for the Castillo’s,” I repeated myself for the third time. It was surprising how Marvin forgot to mention that his family lived in a gated community, but it was to be expected.

After all, they were loaded, and a family like theirs couldn’t just live in any neighborhood. A few days had sassed ever since I agreed to take up on Victor’s offer, and here I was-on my way to Marvin’s house.

The guard lowered his sunglasses and stuck his head through my car window. “I don’t know, but I don’t hink the Castillo’s like waiting.” I gave him an attitude, “How about you call them and ask them about an Elena?”

The moody guard had been giving me a hard time ever since I had arrived at the gates. I knew neither my

ar nor the vibes I gave off were enough for these people, but I wasn’t to blame for that.

Just call them man. I don’t want any trouble with them. The other guard spoke. “You know how they get.”

I guess mentioning the Castillo’s temper helped my case, which wasn’t exactly a positive thing.

What would they think of me?

Did they even know I was coming?

The disrespectful guard scoffed and held his walkie-talkie near his lips. “There is an Elena Torres, claiming she’s here for the Castillo’s. Just double-checking.”

I watched as the overconfident expression on the man’s face had quickly changed to a frown as his hand trembled in fear. “I got it, sir. He spoke. “My apologies.

I released an exaggerated sigh and leaned my arm on the steering wheel. “You know what, I’ll just go.” I teased the man, who shook his head. “N-no, please enter-miss!” He had quickly changed his original approach.

Not long after, the gates had opened as I entered the wealthy neighborhood, filled with luxury mansions and penthouses. I didn’t even know this community existed, and it almost felt as if I had ended up in a whole new dimension.

I followed the signs which pointed to the Castillo estate, and just as expected-the mansions were slowly getting less and less. These people lived heavily protected.

The estate, which was undeniably the largest in the neighborhood-was slowly getting closer, which meant my nerves were slowly getting the best of me.

“This can’t be real.”

There’s another gate? Of course, there’s another gate. Why not?

I took a breath, preparing myself for yet another speech to explain what I was doing here, but the gate had already opened. “Thank god.”

A man waved his hand. “You can park here!” He smiled brightly. Judging by his uniform, it had to be someone who worked for them. I could not bear the sight of the expensive cars, which could not be compared to mine, and stepped out without giving them a second glance.

This time I could see the mansion even more clearly and was in total awe. They could fit several families n here-no, they could fit the entire city in here. “Don’t forget to breathe.” The man approached me. Elena Torres? Please come with me.”

Sure.”

followed the man inside the mansion and had to remind myself not to touch anything. “It looks like a ropical resort.”

You’re not the first person to say that.” I heard Marvin’s voice. He was standing right in front of me and wore breathtaking white suit. Had I known this was a dress-up party, I would’ve worn something else. Marvin. tuck out his hand. “You’re here.”

I am.

placed my hand in his as he pulled me along.

I’m sorry for all the stuff at the gates. That’s my bad-

evil the guard might’ve been, I did not want to rob him of his job. Marvin smiled. “The next time, I’ll

Next time?

Driver?

“S-sure.”

but the thing which had grabbed my attention the most were the maids. I was aware of the Castillo’s wealth but experiencing it firsthand felt like

was not that easy to gain access to this mansion, and I knew this would’ve been like a dream to my dad.Considering his obsession with the Castillo’s, it had to

good, thank you.” Truthfully, I was starving-but I was in

forgot to take your phone!” The man from earlier ran towards us, but Marvin stuck out

“Y-yes, sir.”

this, sir that-I don’t know, but you’re just Marvin to me.” 1

was able to laugh about it and playfully nudged my shoulder. “So, how many maids

keep

person who could not rest without any answers. “So

have my own place,” Marvin answered, “My

here for dinner.”

inner.

I forgot. It wasn’t as if I was jumping at the idea of having dinner with the Castillo’s, at

Marvin read my expression. I was nervous, and I wasn’t going to hide it. inner was not in my original plan, and all I wished was for Mario Castillo to skip out on dinner, which he ould-because someone like him was probably busy. Linda was friendly, and from what I could

be okay.” Marvin smiled, leading me to an elevator.

now?” I wondered as Marvin pushed the button. Was he going to give me a

Tiago.

too many questions or from snooping around the mansion, but he did not have to

as we stepped into the elevator.

No, I understand.”

into my eyes. How could I forget about his demands fter going through some sort of boot camp? Marvin had trained

I wanted was to bring ome joy into Tiago’s life

grain of salt-and I should not mention Anya and the key because we do not want to upset

Good.”

you should also cover your nose because the room smells like dead body,” Marvin

elevator. “You shouldn’t mock him. It’s understandable-and I also wouldn’t be able to shower if something ever happened to you.”

steps, as did 1.What did my words even mean?

Anya was to him,” Marvin spoke with his back turned to me. “We can all see

was painful and

gap between us. I had made things awkward again, and it seemed to be a habit of mine.J would say something

it was bothering me. Marvin didn’t really have an outgoing personality, to begin with, which had forced me to tone it down

the hallway and stopped in front of a door. One look from Marvin was enough r the maid to step aside. Why was

on the door. “Tiago,

Come in!”

appeared to be in a cheerful mood. Confused, Marvin raised his brow and ushed

seemed to be just fine.

and Tiago’s hair was still wet from his shower. He looked showered, andsome, and he was dressed. Were these people deceiving

me with

Hi?”

raised his

Hey, brother!”

he gave Tiago was an awkward nod. I came here because I thought Tiago was ut

you can hang out with him. He’s the boring version of

observed the smile