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.”

“I just I can’t look at

cut him off. “I’ll keep it for you

took a breath. I grabbed the music box and wandered my finger over the top, admiring the antique-looking

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

don’t say that,”

the bed. “Dad cheated on mom, and I have a brother….his name is Lucas?”

I heard.” I joined Tiago. “I am so sorry.”

continued, balling his fist. His statement scared the living crap out of me, and it was clear that these were not his words. Someone planted them inside of his head. Would it be the person Tiago was so afraid of

whispered. “Who told

terrified expression on his face. “Tiago.” I stepped closer.

his head. The sweat was almost dripping from his forehead. “I never said

control of Tiago was the one who was

in this house keeping you quiet?” I asked. “Are

need to leave before that thing sees

someone in this household?” I

it have to do with the thing you did which affected

you’re talking about. Please

“Tiago-

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

wall. Seeing Marvin, who was known to hold back his feelings losing his temper, made me feel

to Marvin and pulled

turned around to face me. “Are you

“No, I’m fine.”

“Are you sure-”

I looked over his shoulder to peek at Tiago. He seemed genuinely

arm to protect me from Tiago. “I do not want you near her…ever again.” He warned

come on.

Tiago apologized, regret written all over his face. I shot him one final look before Marvin placed his hand behind my back and pushed me out

I had no name, and I was probably

music box which didn’t even belong to me.

out in the elevator. Thanks for pointing out the obvious. I was only trying to clear

with us?” I wondered. Marvin shot me

he was coming along. Of course, he was. Those two were practically glued to

even follows me to the bathroom sometimes.” Marvin joked. I laughed at his attempt and nudged his shoulder. “I’ll take that as a

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

universe.” Marvin chuckled, leading me out of the elevator. We walked to the living room, where Linda, Karina, and Cisco had been waiting on us.

to see his family. Karina waved her hands

here to say goodbye to

sister-in-law!” Karina added. Marvin took an annoyed breath. “We’re literally moving down the

or energy to correct Karina, and I didn’t mind. I was going to be

my waist. “I’m going to visit you

“Thanks, cutie.”

Cisco and pulled me into an unexpected hug. “We should have a drink sometime!” She decided.

smiled, thinking about my dad. Too bad he hated the Castillo’s because the two of

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

everything, the two seemed to

of that, Lucas, isn’t it?” She

Rightfully so.

know it isn’t.” Marvin denied. “The house has been

and sighed. “It was really nice to have you here, Elena.” She stepped closer and held my