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.

guy spoke as Marvin took a deep breath.It was

leaned forward. “I still have one hour left.” –

hour? Nice.” I smiled. “Maybe you can show me

For someone who claimed

can get back to work,” Marvin spoke for the first time. The blonde

work,” Marvin spoke once again. The guy

would love

work.” Marvin continued. Only after turning my head, I could finally see the dark look

she doesn’t need anything to

pointing at Marvin. “I’m sorry, is

shook my head. “I’m very much single.”

scoffed. This time Panther took

from the chair and placed his hand on the guy’s shoulder

off-I could tell that it was not something pleasant. Knowing Marvin, it was most

pee his pants.” Rona burst out laughing.

him off!” Cisco cheered. I ruffled my hand through Cisco’s

me?” Marvin furrowed his

about that

problem?” I sighed, exhausted. What was

with some guy you barely know, and I was looking out

“So?”

surprised. “Elena, I get that you’re a good person and all-but not everyone in life has good

look out for myself, thank you.” I stated.” And the last time I checked, Elena is still single-so Elena is going to do whatever the hell Elena wants to

and shot me

chuckled. “Come on. We’re on vacation. Let’s

“Hey, handsome!”

I was curious to see Marvin’s reaction, but all he carried was a

another sip from her glass. “I’m not even going to say anything.” I

looked at me. “No, please

Panther shook his head. “You know what we should do? We

do something useful with our time, like smoke some

spoke as we both glared at each other. Rona spilled her drink while Panther cursed under his breath-realizing he had only worsened

Cisco asked. I scooped some ice cream into Cisco’s bowl, trying to save Panther from his poor parenting skills. “Nothing,

Marvin got up

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

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.

Cisco.” I apologized. Cisco smiled. “That’s okay. I’m

mom, and Mario Castillo was his grandpa,

protecting me, nodded her head.

was all one big misunderstanding, but I did not mean to hurt his feelings. “I feel bad. I

want to be homeless.” Rona laughed out loud as I left the

outside and looked at Marvin, who leaned against the wall with a cigarette between his lips. He looked pissed, and not even Panther, who stood beside him,

past me to make his way back inside. Marvin looked straight ahead and did

“Hi.”

my bare shoulders. Even until now, he was still taking care of me. “I don’t want

“Thank you.”

I said. “You were just looking out for me, and I went all satan on you… I’m

just left your controlling dad, and here I am…..doing