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,

Panther spoke, impressed. “You go, and

doing that a lot lately, thank you,” I said, grateful to know he had my back. “You’d make a great leader one

be crazy.” His tone changed. “That position is yours, and

smiled, patting his back. “I know-it was a joke.

so I can be there

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

“I sec.

you later. Keep up the good

else!” Panther interrupted me yet

around.

was to get I home to Elena.

“It’s about Lucas.”

frowned. “What about

he stormed out the house? Panther spoke. “Lshould’ve told you, but he went all psycho on

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

confronted her about his mother?

“What was it about?”

tell, but it seemed pretty serious.” Panther shrugged. “I don’t

doesn’t sit

my new brother, especially after knowing what mom had done to him. She bullied his late mother out of the mansion,

right intentions.” He stated. “You should bring him to the cage, teach him a lesson for

brother you’re talking about!” I snapped at my

been very bad for me to harm my younger brother over something that wasn’t his fault.

was not the time. Lucas was not in

was scary, and he’s been walking alongside your father like

place? Perhaps because he

the family, a Castillo.

grew up alone, without a single penny, family-nothing.” I sighed, explaining. “Let him be angry. He has every

who felt embarrassed about what mom 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’

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

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

after I had given him a pass for knocking

Panther tensed.

and gave him a nod. “Now, get back to your job and keep things in check for me.” “You got it!” He forced a smile, but I could see beyond all of

finally made my way home. As I entered the

followed the sound of her voice and made my way to the living room.

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

Amelia pulled back, smiling brightly.

hand through her hair. She reminded me of a young Karina and

to give me the same warm welcome whenever I would return

skipped over with a grin

I asked, disgusted.

try one-it

folded my arms as Amelia went into fits of laughter.

a bit of her mask. “Ow, that stings!” She yelped.