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

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

I smiled. “Maybe you can show

but anything to get on Marvin’s nerves. For someone who claimed

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

would like to see you get back to work,” Marvin spoke once again. The guy laughed and shrugged him off. “I

would love that!”

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

doesn’t need anything

pointing at Marvin. “I’m sorry,

my head. “I’m very much single.”

time Panther took the initiative and slammed his fork on

and placed his hand on the guy’s shoulder before bringing his lip to his

tell that it was not something

pee his pants.”

cheered. I ruffled my hand through Cisco’s

Marvin furrowed his brow.

about that guy?”

sighed, exhausted. What was

plans to walk out with some guy you barely know, and I was looking out for you,” Marvin

“So?”

a good person and all-but not

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

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

“Come on. We’re on vacation. Let’s

“Hey, handsome!”

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

another sip from her glass. “I’m not even going

at me. “No,

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

smoke some weed, go visit some prostitutes at the red

I spoke as we both glared at each other. Rona spilled

ice cream into Cisco’s bowl, trying to save Panther from

Marvin got up

a smoke.” He announced before walking

commented. I grew an embarrassed smile on my lips and lowered my head. It wasn’t my intention to get him angry,

had to see that, Cisco.” I apologized. Cisco smiled. “That’s

mom, and 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. “He was

misunderstanding, but I did not mean to hurt his feelings.

to be homeless.” Rona laughed out loud

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

cleared my throat to grab his attention, which seemed to have worked as Panther walked past me to make his way back inside. Marvin looked straight ahead and did not

“Hi.”

it around my bare shoulders. Even until now, he was still taking care of me. “I don’t want you to catch a cold.”

“Thank you.”

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

left your