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

Chapter 318

Elena

“My dad…he’s the boss of the Castillo cartel, and I’m…not any better than him.”

Shit, he really said it. I looked straight ahead, trying my hardest to control my facial expression.

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“I’m supposed to take over my dad one day. Our business goes beyond liquor, which is the main reason why we can afford all of this-and I understand that all of this is confusing,” Marvin spoke. The expression: on my face must’ve worried him, but Marvin did not know that it was all for a different reason.

He ended up telling me the truth, meaning I had to do the same.

“I understand that it was wrong for me to lie to you.”

I kept quiet and stared into Marvin’s eyes, hoping he would just stop. Marvin, who had failed to read my eyes, was in the process of giving me answers which I had never asked for.

“All I wanted was to protect you, but now I know that keeping secrets from you is not the right thing to do.” He said. What he didn’t know was that he wasn’t the only one keeping secrets.

“Marvin…” I spoke for the first time, but my words didn’t seem to have reached him.

“With that being said. I do like you, and I do want to be with you.” He spoke.

Stay calm, Elena. This was supposed to be a moment to celebrate, but instead, all I could feel was guilt Marvin shook his head.

“No, I mean..I love you, and I can’t stop thinking about you.” He spoke nervously. It was clear this was a big step for him. “It was never my intention to reject you, but you should know that being with me comes with a price.”

And so does being with me.

“I…” I stammered, only to close my mouth right after. I was stunned and did not know what to do or how

to react.

“I won’t always be able to give you the attention you deserve. I might not even come home one day.” Marvin continued. “There will be a lot of enemies who will try to use you against me-but I promise that I won’t let that happen, and I’ll protect you with my life.”

“Marvin-”

“I know it’s selfish of me to ask you to adjust to this lifestyle-and I know I shouldn’t have lied to you in the first place.” Marvin acknowledged, not allowing me to speak. “But Lwant to ask you to give us a chance.”

This time I waited as I expected him to continue his rant, but he didn’t. All he could do was stare at me with a soft look in his eyes. He had just told me he loved me right after telling me the truth.

I had the opportunity to tell Marvin the truth, and I was too afraid to do so. He had opened up to me and probably expected the same in return.Maybe Panther was wrong, and maybe Marvin would understand my situation.

I spoke softly. “There’s something I should’ve told

it in your heart to

to the man

anxious look in Marvin’s eyes. I hadn’t

is it?”

“I need you to know that it doesn’t change anything between us and that you can trust

me,” Marvin demanded, not in the mood to wait any

something I would regret. Telling Marvin the truth could also mean I could lose everything I wanted because let’s face it-maybe he wouldn’t be that understanding at all.He was still a Castillo.

Whatever I decided could end up in three different

which meant I had to accept the chance that he would

continue my investigation, play with his feelings and wait until the truth would

mouth shut and move on with my life. My dad had already disowned me, and there was no reason to fight for him. There was no point in investigating Maddens murder further

Marvin woke me up from my thoughts.

I mumbled. I had to make up my mind, and I had

already knew!” I blurted.I couldn’t do it. Maybe option three would be

his brow suspiciously.

repeated. “About the cartel

least I was willing to tell him part of the truth.

stared at me, his expression unreadable. “Is it?” He whispered, surprised. So far, so good, he believed me. I felt terrible for lying to him, but I could not hurt him. I

gun to a wedding?” I continued playing my game. “And the prison thing and all?”

relieved. His reaction made me believe that I had made the right decision. “So all this time I’ve been worrying

him a nod. “Marvin, I like you because of you-and I couldn’t care less about your

Elena…I’ve done some really bad

really bad of you.” I mocked him. I knew he wasn’t an angel, but there was no reason for

have to know

he reached for my hand

our hands, I finally got what I wanted,Marvin-but for some reason, I could not celebrate.I won his heart, but it

squeezed my hand. “So, what do you

I asked.

that, there’s the cartel thing and everything.” I teased.

have to think about

Marvin took in my words with a serious expression on

how the hell I’m going to move

He jumped up and rushed around the table to

head on

arms around my waist and pulled me closer, staring at me with a gentle smile on his lips. “What?” I

at your boogers.”

my hand, but before I could turn around, Marvin stopped

to embarrass me.