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

Chapter 316

I walked into a completely dark house. Other than the guards on duty, even the maids were asleep, but it was past midnight, so that wasn’t too crazy.

Marvin wasn’t at home, which made the house feel even more empty. Although it was too bad, it wasn’t that difficult to get used to-because my dad and Alex had always been workaholics.

I made my way to my room and took a deep breath as I fell to the bed. Work was not that tiring, but I couldn’t say the same about Rona. The bar was not doing well, and honestly-it would be shocking if the bar would still be standing at the end of the week.

It seemed like rest wasn’t a part of my routine anymore because my next thought went to Marvin. He said he wanted to be honest with me. He asked me to spend the day together-and I still had no idea where all of this was going. Tomorrow would be interesting.

Was he going to confess his feelings?

Was he going to tell me the truth about his family?

Was I crazy for hoping he wouldn’t tell me the truth about his family?

Yes, I wanted Marvin, and after giving it a second thought, I did want to go on a date with him-but I did not want to lie to him.

There was always this small part of me fearing for his reaction. I wasn’t the daughter of a random cop, I was the daughter of a DEA agent. There was no way in hell he was going to accept that.

Why does life have to be so complicated?

I opened my eyes and yawned as my sleep got interrupted by the sound of footsteps near my bed. Who would even make that much noise in the morning?

Startled, I let out a yell as an unknown girl looked right into my eyes. To my surprise, she yelled back- while she was the one in my territory.

“Why are you yelling?” I spoke, confused. “You’re in my room!”

The girl moved her brown strands of hair to the side, allowing me to get a better look at her face.I hadn’t seen her before.”I’m sorry, I’m sorry!” She giggled.

“I’m sorry, who are you?”

She stuck out her hand. “Amelia, at your service!”

“Amelia?”

“Yes.”

“Okay?” I frowned, still confused about what she was doing in my room. “Thanks for introducing yourself,” I spoke awkwardly.

“I’m twenty years old, a Gemini. I can clean your room, fold your clothes, keep you company, carry you on my back, and I’ll even crawl if you want me to.” Amelia gave me a thumbs up.

She seemed to have a lot of energy, which was strange coming from my mouth. Even then, it was nice to have someone in the house who could match my level of energy.

“Where’s Marvin?” I rubbed my eyes and stretched out my arms. If he was not downstairs but at work, because he somehow decided to bail on me-I would kill him.

Amelia gasped. “Oh, big brother?”

“Marvin?” I asked again. Since when did he have another sister? Was she also one of Mario Castillo’s bastards, which I wasn’t aware of?

“Marvin is in the kitchen,” Amelia told me. “He’s waiting for you.”

“Thanks.”

Only now had I noticed the mid-sized box in her hands. “What’s with the box?” I wondered.

“It’s your outfit for your date tonight!”

So it was indeed a date.

and it’s really cute!” Amelia reassured me. As long as it wasn’t a dress or ten- inch heels, I had nothing to complain

a minute-how do you know

tell Marvin everything!”

was a good thing to know these maids were all

for your help, Amy.” I thanked my new ally. “It’s good to have someone my age in this house.” I sighed. “The other maids are boring, Panther

confused look on her face. “I’d give Marvin a

up from the bed. “I was just trying to be funny, but I don’t think we’ve got the same sense

I don’t want to kill anyone.” I attempted to make another joke. “So if

Amy nodded, before leaving my room. After making myself a bit more decent- looking, I made my way downstairs and walked to the kitchen. I could hardly believe my eyes

making

the amazing smell of the food. Marvin turned around to face me, and as always, I was blinded by his handsomeness. Unlike yesterday, he was dressed a bit more

pulled out a chair for me. I couldn’t help but admire all the dishes on the table and even felt a bit embarrassed. Was

all of this?”

hope you’re hungry because I worked

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seemed a bit different today. The Marvin in front of me was not confident but a bit

and all of this

breath. He grabbed a plate and filled it with

“Amelia?”

“Yes, her.”

hadn’t addressed him as her big brother, I would’ve been jealous because that was the kind of person I was. Still, he could not blame me

maid,” Marvin informed me. “If

even crawls.” I snorted, still in disbelief that there

Marvin laughed along as he handed me my

you the

I thought he would’ve corrected me, but he didn’t. That was a good sign. “Thanks for the outfit!” I gushed. “I haven’t seen it yet, so it might as well be ugly-but still, thank

to be eye contact, but I was not the one to lose a challenge-so I stared back

Marvin’s lip curled into a perfect smile, I panicked and did not

beautiful,” I spoke. Was this really the

“Thanks.”

stare any longer, I bet he could even find my pimples if I had them. “So….beautiful eyes,” I repeated, nervously. “Sometimes they’re brown, sometimes they’re green,

this wasn’t going

I moved back, embarrassed. “You sound silly. My eyes are brown.” He mocked me. Well,

“I know.”

but silly,”

subject, so I moved my eyes to the food and opened

open.” Marvin commented. Yes, thanks for

going to feed me?” I

an understanding smile. I gave him a confident nod and leaned into the spoon

“This is good!”

second, my heart stopped beating as Marvin leaned in closer and rested his hand on my cheek. What was he doing?

had

to intimidate him.

not wearing any makeup!” I blurted-way to

my clumsiness. “I can tell. You’re a bit of a

so?” I pouted, nudging his shoulder. Marvin chuckled, shaking his head.

think you’re beautiful.”

Beautiful?

It took me a second before I could finally understand his intentions.

in return.It was not a lie.Amy was out of her mind because there was

thinking about?” Marvin woke me up from my thoughts. “Or who….”

but I couldn’t find the words. What was this sudden change