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,

spoke, impressed. “You go, and I’ll keep everything

I said, grateful to know he had my back. “You’d make a great leader one day.”

shaking his head. “Hey, don’t be crazy.” His tone changed. “That position is yours, and I wouldn’t dare touch

back. “I know-it was a joke. There’s

dealing with the guy tomorrow, you say?” Panther asked. “I should know what time, so I can be there to watch the show. It’s been quite

“Morning, I’ll make it quick,” I mentioned.

“I sec.

you later. Keep up the

interrupted me yet again.

around.

wanted was to get I home to

“It’s about Lucas.”

“What

spoke. “Lshould’ve told you, but he went all psycho

behave strangely that day, and he refused to tell me the reason. Mom also didn’t want to tell

have confronted her about his mother?

Fasked. “What

couldn’t tell, but it seemed pretty serious.” Panther

that guy something just doesn’t sit right with me.”

felt the need to protect my new brother, especially after knowing what mom had done

stated. “You should bring him to the cage, teach him a lesson for disrespecting your mom. show him who’s boss, you should-”

brother you’re talking about!” I snapped

bad for me to harm my younger brother over something that wasn’t his

when necessary, but now was not the time.

scary, and he’s been walking

the place? Perhaps because he kind of

was part of the family, a

without a single penny, family-nothing.” I sighed, explaining. “Let him be angry. He

had done to his family. I would not defend her mistakes, ever. Telling her to get rid of all the letters she had sent to Lucas’ mom had been my final act

there was no reason to go against

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

bit too comfortable around me after I had given him

Panther

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 with the

had finally made my way home. As I entered the

of her voice and made my way to

into my grip and wrapped her arms around my waist. It was no surprise Elena spent her time with Amelia. The two were getting closer day by day, and

pulled back, smiling

my hand through her hair. She reminded me of a young Karina and Tiago, back when they were still well-behaved and innocent.

the same warm welcome

turned around to face me. She skipped over with a

I asked, disgusted.

mask!” She said. “You should try one-it might really help

folded my arms as Amelia went into fits of laughter. “Is there something wrong

off a bit