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.

too bad.” The guy spoke as Marvin

time does your shift end?” I leaned forward. “I still have

Nice.” I smiled. “Maybe you

For someone who claimed not to be into me,

Marvin spoke for the first time. The blonde guy ignored Marvin, as did I. “What would

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

would love

Marvin continued. Only after turning my head, I could finally see the dark look in his eyes. What was I even thinking? This man

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

pointing at Marvin. “I’m sorry, is

head. “I’m very

is.” The guy scoffed. This time Panther took the initiative and slammed

him to sit down. He got up from the chair and placed his hand on the guy’s

a thing, but by the way the guy ran off-I could tell that it was not something pleasant. Knowing

his pants.” Rona

right uncle, tell him off!” Cisco cheered. I ruffled my hand through Cisco’s hair. “Marvin, was that

me?” Marvin furrowed his

that guy?”

your problem?” I sighed, exhausted. What was this even

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

“So?”

a good person and all-but not everyone in life

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

Rona took a sip from her glass and shot me a teasing look. I bet

We’re on vacation. Let’s all calm down, enjoy-”

“Hey, handsome!”

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

took a deep breath while Rona took another sip from her glass.

me. “No, please

Panther shook his head. “You know what we

to bed and do something useful with our time, like smoke some weed, go visit some prostitutes

as we both glared at each other. Rona

trying to

Marvin got up

“I need a smoke.” He announced before walking

embarrassed smile on my lips and lowered my head. It wasn’t my intention to get him angry, especially

you had to see that, Cisco.” I apologized. Cisco

Mario Castillo was his grandpa, so that wasn’t a surprise,

I was wrong?” I asked. Rona, who had no intentions of protecting me, nodded her head.

misunderstanding, but I did not mean to hurt his feelings. “I feel bad. I think I’m going to apologize.”

to be homeless.” Rona laughed out

with a cigarette between his lips. He looked pissed, and not even Panther, who stood beside him, could calm him down.Did I

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

“Hi.”

jacket and wrapped it around my bare shoulders. Even until now, he was still taking care of me. “I

“Thank you.”

to apologize,” I said. “You were just looking out for me, and I went

“You just left