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.

Marvin took a deep

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

hour? Nice.” I smiled. “Maybe you can

For someone who claimed not to be into me, he

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

once again. The guy laughed and shrugged him off. “I don’t know, maybe some clubs around here or

love that!”

after turning my head, I could finally see the dark

his name. “No, she doesn’t need anything to drink—so 1 think you

laughed, pointing at Marvin. “I’m

I shook my head.

Panther took the initiative and slammed his fork on the table.

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

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

pants.” Rona burst out

uncle, tell him off!” Cisco cheered. I ruffled my hand through Cisco’s hair.

asking me?” Marvin furrowed

about that

problem?” I sighed, exhausted. What

some guy you barely know, and I was looking out for you,”

“So?”

He said, surprised. “Elena, I get that you’re a good

last time I checked, Elena is still single-so Elena is going to do whatever the hell Elena wants

us. Rona took a sip from her glass and shot me a teasing look. I bet she was enjoying all of

vacation. Let’s

“Hey, handsome!”

appeared out of nowhere and caressed Marvin’s shoulder as she walked past him. I was curious to see Marvin’s reaction, but all he carried was a

a deep breath while Rona took another sip from her glass. “I’m not even going to say

me. “No, please

shook his head. “You know what

bed and do something useful with our time, like smoke some weed, go visit some prostitutes at the red light district—“

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

are prostitutes?” Cisco asked. I scooped some ice cream into Cisco’s bowl, trying to

Marvin got up

chair. “I need a smoke.” He announced before walking off. Panther followed

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

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

kid. Karina was his mom, and Mario Castillo

I asked. Rona, who had no intentions of protecting me, nodded her head. “He was just trying to protect you. You didn’t have to be that evil.”

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

be homeless.” Rona laughed out

and looked at Marvin, who leaned against the wall with a cigarette between his lips. He looked pissed, and

walked past me to make his way back inside. Marvin looked straight ahead and did not say

“Hi.”

took off his jacket and wrapped it around my bare shoulders. Even until now, he was still taking

“Thank you.”

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

Marvin chuckled. “You just left