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

Chapter 312

Elena

“Elena, did you pack everything?” Marvin stuck his head through the door. I could not even begin to explain the surprise when Marvin practically forced me to pack my suitcases because we were moving.

The surprise didn’t end there because I had nearly lost my balance after Marvin told me that ‘officer’ Lucas was actually Mario’s Castillo’s son.I was not going to lie. That was enough for me to agree to move out as I did not want to get involved with family drama which did absolutely not concern me.

Tiago, on the other hand, was a different case, and I had yet to speak with him. “Yes, I’m ready!” I told Marvin, pushing my suitcases out the door.

I was still trying to wrap my head around this matter and could not believe a family was more dysfunctional than mine. “Wait…before we go….” I stopped in my steps.

Marvin turned around. “Yes?”

“Can I speak to Tiago?” I spoke, avoiding his eyes. I had to see Tiago, and he had to give me à name-there was no other way.

“Tiago?” Marvin spoke, stunned.

“Y-yes, I don’t think Linda would mind.” I made up. “I just want to say goodbye to him.”

I could sense a slight hint of annoyance. “Elena, we’re moving down the street,” Marvin argued. I looked at him with puppy eyes, refusing to back down, and surprisingly enough, it seemed to have worked.

“Okay, I’ll take you to him.” Marvin gave in. He forced my suitcases to one of the maids and grabbed my hand. “Thank you.”

“Don’t thank me.” Marvin sighed. “He’s in his old room, clearing out Anya’s stuff.”

Clearing out Anya’s stuff? It had been a while since Anya’s death, so it was understandable that Tiago could not find the courage.I felt bad for him.

“I have to warn you, though. He’s a bit sensitive.” Marvin spoke.

“We’ll be fine,” I reassured him as we stood in front of a closed door. Marvin eyed me suspiciously. “Hmm. okay.”

The same maid who used to guard Tiago’s room stood in front of the door and looked from me to Marvin. “Y-your brother doesn’t want anyone to disturb him, s-sir.” She managed to get out.She seemed to be afraid of Marvin.

“Tiago, you have a visitor!” Marvin knocked on the door, ignoring Tiago’s request. It remained silent, and there was no answer.

“It’s Elena?” Marvin tried once again before the door was opened, revealing Tiago. He stared at me with big eyes. “Is it true? Are you leaving?”

I released myself from Marvin’s grip and entered the room while Tiago closed the door in his face. “Not him. He annoys me.” He shook his head. “I can hear you!” Marvin called out.

Unfortunately, Tiago did not look good, and it was most likely due to lack of sleep. I bet he wasn’t that

happy with his new brother.

“Hey, Tiago.” I greeted him, pulling him into a hug. At least he showered, I guess. “How are you doing?”

“I want to give this to you. It was Anya’s.” Tiago grabbed a ballerina music box on the nightstand. “She was obsessed with this thing.” He smiled. “Which is why I want you to have it.”

Was he crazy?

“I-I can’t accept this!” I backed away. “You should keep it or bring it to her family-but I can’t accept this.”

Tiago scoffed. “Then it’s going into the trash because I can’t look at it any longer.” He spoke. “This stupid thing reminds me of her.”

“But Tiago.” I reached out to hold his hand. “That’s a good thing. You should not forget about Anya.”

not!” Tiago shook his head. “I just I

keep it for you until you’re ready to take it back. How

Tiago took a breath. I grabbed the music box and wandered my finger over the top, admiring the antique-looking music box. “It’s beautiful.” I smiled. “I can understand

smile on his lips. “She cared more for that stupid thing than

don’t say that,”

sat down on the bed. “Dad cheated on mom,

joined Tiago. “I am so

fist. His statement scared the

not true,” I whispered. “Who told you that?”

terrified expression on his face. “Tiago.” I stepped closer. “The last time we spoke, you

true!” Tiago whispered, shaking his head. The sweat was almost dripping from his forehead. “I

like the last time. Whoever had control of Tiago was the one who was truly responsible for

stepped closer. “Tiago, is someone in this house keeping you quiet?” I asked. “Are you still not

need to leave before that thing sees

someone in this household?”

to do with the thing you did which affected both you

know what you’re talking

“Tiago-

me. I flinched at his reaction while the door flew open, revealing Marvin. In a split second, he pushed me behind

Seeing Marvin, who was known to hold back his

to Marvin and pulled his arm. “Please, calm

as he turned around to face me. “Are you okay?” He cupped my cheeks. “Elena, did he

“No, I’m fine.”

“Are you sure-”

fine!” I reassured Marvin as I looked over his shoulder to peek at Tiago. He seemed genuinely shocked by his actions and had a concerned expression on his face. “E-Elena, I didn’t

out his arm to protect me from Tiago. “I do not want you near

on.

over his face. I shot him one final look before Marvin placed

had no name, and I was probably never

a music box which

pointing out the obvious. I was only trying to clear his name, so my dad would finally stop his

moving in with us?” I wondered. Marvin shot me

was coming along. Of course, he was. Those two

even follows me to the bathroom sometimes.” Marvin joked. I laughed at his attempt and nudged his shoulder.

hand. “Oh, I’m saving this for Tiago until he’s ready to

at you, saving the universe.” Marvin chuckled, leading me out of the elevator. We walked to the living room, where Linda, Karina, and Cisco

clearly not excited to see his family. Karina waved her hands at me while Linda

say goodbye to Elena,”

I’m only here for my sister-in-law!” Karina added. Marvin took an

I didn’t mind. I was going to

to me with open arms and hugged my waist. “I’m

“Thanks, cutie.”

“We should have a drink sometime!” She decided. Her personality was still a lot to

Too bad he hated the Castillo’s because the two of them would get along just

almost late for my manicure. Cisco, let’s go!” She pulled Cisco’s hand as Marvin let out an exaggerated breath. “Ah, you’re taking

of the living room. Despite everything, the two seemed to have a good relationship. Seeing the two of them interact made me think about Alex.I missed him.

because of that, Lucas, isn’t it?” She

Rightfully so.

you know it isn’t.” Marvin denied. “The house has been ready for a

nice to have you