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

Chapter 334

Marvin

“Have you noticed anything unusual about Elena lately?

Panther stopped in his steps. “She has been acting strange, but then again-it’s Elena.” He concluded. “Did she say something to you?”

I waited patiently until the other men had walked passed, not wanting my relationship to be the highlight at the lab. Usually, I had no issues keeping my personal life from work-but the situation had been bothering me.

“I don’t know,” I whispered. “But nowadays, she often visits this friend of hers. I overhear them talking over the phone.”

“Look at you, acting like a high schooler.” Panther judged me. Was I?

I was jealous. That was out of the question-but as far as I was concerned, I had every right to be. Elena was a catch.

“Her friend’s name is Victoria, but I can’t help but think-what if it’s Victor in a wig, trying to meet up with my girl?” I overanalyzed the situation. Until a while back, I had never heard of a Victoria before. “It wouldn’t be the first time he’s been trying to take away something from me. Did you see the two of them being all buddy-buddy at lunch?”.

At that time, I had the urge to pull Elena from his grip, but the moment she shook her head, reassuring me everything was just fine, I knew it was not up to me to interfere.

“So she’s been hanging out quite a lot with this Victoria, you say?” Panther tensed for a second. Did he also think something was wrong?

He shrugged, smiling. “You overthink. I’m sure it’s nothing.”

“Perhaps.”

“Does she….speaks about me?” He asked anxiously.

“You?” I laughed. “Why would she?”

“Just asking.” Panther sighed, relieved. “But if not, then it’s all good.”

Our conversation got interrupted by a loud yelp as a man got dragged through the door. It was one of the men who failed to make his payments and had to be dealt with. It wasn’t my favorite part of the job, but dad had assigned me to the issue, and I would not complain. Besides, I did believe liars deserved the worst punishment.

“Marvin, please-I’m begging you!” The man shrugged himself loose and dropped to his knees. “I-I’ll get you the money!” He held my leg.

I knelt to look at his face, but I couldn’t feel anything. I couldn’t pity this man the same way I had pitied Amelia, and perhaps it was because Amelia’s innocence made me think of Elena.

I was scared that there might’ve been a possibility I’d grown too soft, but staring straight into this men’s eyes made me realize I wasn’t. I was only soft for my Elena and those who resembled her.

I raised myself from the floor. “Take him to the cage. I’ll deal with him tomorrow.”

#B-boss? Tomorrow?” One of the men spoke, disappointed.

“Yes, I’m leaving early today.”

“Again?”

+5 Bonus

“Yes, again.” I shot him a cold glare, daring him to question me again as he let out an uncomfortable laugh. “I want to spend some time with my girl.” I made it clear. “Am I not allowed to?”

I watched as the two assholes who dared speak against me dragged the pleading man from the floor to drag him to the cage.

is,

go, and I’ll

lot lately, thank you,” I said, grateful to know he had my back.

“Hey, don’t be crazy.” His tone

his back. “I know-it was a joke. There’s no

time, so I can be there to watch

time as if we hadn’t been handling similar scenarios these past weeks. “Morning, I’ll make it quick,” I mentioned. “I don’t feel like torturing someone this

“I sec.

Keep up the good work.”

else!” Panther interrupted me yet again. I sighed,

around.

was to get I home to Elena.

“It’s about Lucas.”

frowned. “What

remember that day he stormed out the house? Panther spoke. “Lshould’ve told you, but he went all

the reason. Mom also didn’t want to tell me anything and told me not to worry about it.

have confronted her

Fasked. “What was it about?”

Panther shrugged. “I don’t like making

guy something just doesn’t sit right with

reason, I felt the need to protect my new brother, especially after knowing what mom had done to him. She bullied his late mother

Panther reminded me. “I just don’t know if he has the right intentions.” He stated. “You should bring him to the cage,

you’re talking about!” I snapped

my temper. The situation must’ve been very bad for me

not the time. Lucas was not in the wrong

tone was scary, and he’s been walking alongside

place? Perhaps

part of the family,

sighed, explaining. “Let

I was the one who felt embarrassed about what mom had done to his family. I would not defend her mistakes, ever. Telling her

as Lucas wasn’t a direct threat, there was no reason to

worry about the things that concern you,” I spoke, irritated. It was unlike Panther to get involved with

a bit too comfortable around me after I had given him

boss.” Panther tensed.

check for me.” “You got it!” He forced a smile, but I could see beyond all of it. I could tell that he wasn’t that happy

my way home. As I entered the mansion, I could already hear Elena’s loud voice from a distance and smiled

voice and made my way to the living

around my waist. It was no surprise Elena spent her time with Amelia. The two were getting closer day by day, and knowing she was not on her own made me feel at

Amelia pulled back, smiling brightly.

be.” I ruffled my hand through her hair. She reminded me of a young Karina and Tiago, back when they were

same warm welcome

with a grin while I

I asked, disgusted.

She said. “You should try one-it

Amelia went into fits of laughter. “Is there something wrong with my face?”

Elena facepalmed, peeling off a bit of her mask. “Ow, that stings!” She