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

Chapter 308

Elena

“Did you have fun at the park, Cisco?” I brushed my hand over his hair. I could still not believe that he was Panther’s son, but after close observation, I could finally see it.

They had the same nose, the same eyes, the same smile. “Yes!” Cisco nodded, leaning into my arms. I wasn’t the biggest fan of children, but I didn’t mind his presence.

Today was our last night in Amsterdam, and we had decided to go out for dinner. Ever since yesterday, things had been awkward between Marvin and me.I should’ve kept my mouth shu

What if he suddenly decided to kick me out because he didn’t feel like being ‘nice’ anymore?

I ate my food in silence while Panther and Rona, who seemed to be getting along just fine, were having a conversation. My attention was on Marvin, who sat on the opposite side as my mind went to Rona’s words.

I told her about my conversation with Marvin, and Rona’s answer was so easy.Now you know he isn’t into you, get over it—and move on.

That was exactly what Marvin seemed to be doing. I knew he probably wanted to save me from embarrassment by pretending like our conversation never happened.Well, my conversation-because it was pretty one-sided.

“Don’t you like your food?” Marvin looked up from his phone. I shook my head as my cheeks turned red. “N-no, that’s not it,” I told him.I really had to stop staring at people.

Marvin shot me a smile. “Is something bothering you?”

Was he serious?

I squeezed the fork in my hands, trying to keep my cool as I was seconds away from throwing a drink in his face. This ‘unbothered’ side of him made him a bit less attractive. “No, nothing is bothering me.” I forced a smile on my lips.

“Can I get you something else to drink?” A waiter with a slight accent made his way to our table. He blatantly ignored the other’s presence and stared directly into my eyes.

“No, thanks—I’m good.”

Rona wiggled her eyebrows and nudged Panther while an annoyed sigh escaped from Marvin’s lips. Was he jealous?

I smiled at the blonde guy in front of me, determined to test Marvin. “So, where are you

from?” He asked.

“San Diego.”

“San Diego, nice.” He spoke. “And you’re here on vacation?”

I looked at Marvin, who leaned back in his chair, watching the situation. “Yes.”

“And how do you like it here?”

“It’s…different.”

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In all honesty, I was not interested in him-not even the slightest. All my eyes could see were Marvin, but I started this game, so the least I could do was finish it.

“For how long are you staying here?”

“I’m leaving tomorrow,” I answered.

as Marvin took

end?” I leaned forward. “I still have one hour left.”

I smiled. “Maybe you

maybe not, but anything to get on Marvin’s nerves. For someone who claimed not

first time. The blonde guy ignored Marvin, as did I.

you get back to work,” Marvin spoke once again. The guy laughed and shrugged him off. “I don’t know, maybe some clubs around here

would love

my head, I could finally see the dark look in his eyes. What was I even

name. “No, she doesn’t need anything to drink—so 1 think you can leave now,” Marvin

laughed, pointing at Marvin. “I’m

shook my head. “I’m very much

The guy scoffed. This time Panther took the initiative and

him.” Marvin beckoned him to sit down. He got up from the chair and placed his hand on the guy’s shoulder before bringing his

the guy ran off-I could tell that it was not something pleasant. Knowing Marvin, it was

pants.” Rona burst out laughing.

ruffled my hand through Cisco’s

Marvin furrowed his brow.

that

I sighed, exhausted. What was this even about?

some guy you barely know, and

“So?”

get that you’re a good person and all-but not everyone in life has

stated.” And the last time I checked, Elena is still single-so Elena is going to do whatever

stopped us. Rona took a sip from her glass and shot me a teasing look.

on. We’re on vacation. Let’s all calm

“Hey, handsome!”

and caressed Marvin’s shoulder as she walked past him. I was curious to see Marvin’s reaction, but all he carried was a stupid smirk on his

breath while Rona took another sip from her glass. “I’m not

at me. “No, please do.”

don’t.” Panther shook his head. “You know

smoke some weed, go visit some prostitutes

other. Rona spilled her drink while Panther cursed under his breath-realizing he had only worsened the

Cisco asked. I scooped some ice cream into Cisco’s bowl, trying

Marvin got up

a smoke.” He announced before walking off. Panther followed him without saying

commented. I grew an embarrassed smile on my lips and lowered my head. It wasn’t my intention to get him angry, especially not when I needed a roof over my head.

that, Cisco.” I apologized. Cisco smiled. “That’s okay. I’m used to it!”

was his mom, and Mario Castillo was

intentions of protecting me, nodded her head. “He was just trying to protect you. You didn’t

misunderstanding, but I did not mean to hurt his feelings. “I feel bad. I think

just don’t want to be homeless.” Rona laughed out loud as I left the

a cigarette between his lips. He looked pissed, and

my throat to grab his attention, which seemed to have worked as Panther walked past me to make his way back inside. Marvin

“Hi.”

now, he was still taking care

“Thank you.”

just looking out for me, and I went all satan on you… I’m

I’m sorry.” Marvin chuckled. “You just left your controlling dad, and