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

Chapter 343

Marvin

“A-Already?” She frowned. “But of course, come in.” She invited, opening the door wider.

“After you.” I turned to Panther, stepping aside. Tiago cared much more for him than he did for me, so it would only be appropriate. Right?

After we entered the house, Ana led us to the living room, where we sat down.

“I’ll go get Tiago. Please, make yourselves comfortable!” She called out, leaving the room.

“Can I offer you some of our best liquor, sir?” A maid asked. Panther was just about to open his mouth, but I raised my hand to stop him, and kindly declined.

“No, we’re good. Thank you, ma’am.” I said. “I need both of us to stay alert today.” I exposed myself as my sharp gaze turned to Panther. This time he noticed, but said nothing.

Only after a while, Panther huffed to break the silence. “You alright with being here, Marvin?” He asked. probably thinking my behavior had to do with something else.

Years ago, Misty had been sleeping around with one of Ana’s sons, who was one of my closest friends at the time. That was the reason for our breakup. I couldn’t do anything about it, because no one touched the kind and easygoing Armandos.

“No, it’s not about that.”

“Then is it about Elena?” He pushed for an answer. “Did you see her? What did she say?”

“Save your fake concerns, we all know you hate her. Shut up about Elena!” I snapped, not able to hold myself back any longer.

He threatened her.

He mentally tormented her.

Mocked her.

And now he cared about Elena?

“What makes you think I hate her, Marvin?” I felt as if I had screwed up as Panther’s different expressions flew all over the place like he was trying to figure me out.

“Nothing. I’m sorry. I’m just tired.” I covered with a smile. The sides of my lips were hurting because of this facade, but I had to hold on for just a while longer.

Luckily, our uncomfortable conversation got interrupted by Tiago who came walking down the stairs with his suitcases in his hands. Ana was behind him.

looked much healthier than before. Much happier too, but I had to keep in mind that, that same brother send me to prison

All for power.

those people cared

on his shoulders. “My brother.”

and looked at Panther.

the two of you have

uncomfortable laughter and gave Tiago an awkward nod. Not really a nod one would give to someone they have

comprehend their relationship. It wasn’t too far stretched to say Tiago seemed terrified of

was he in on it, was he forced-or did he just really did not had a single clue?

was supposed to stay here for another month. Tiago said, surprised. “I’m definitely not complaining though. I think I’m more than ready to

I.” I replied. “You’re my brother, my responsibility-from now on I’ll take care

Elena of yours, isn’t she

needed him to keep her name out of his

Ana asked,

kind girlfriend. Tiago explained. “Way above

one for

an agent for

me as it reminds me of someone

a sad

that.” I let out a laugh. “I can say

me a picture of her, Ana requested to my dismay.

pulled out my phone, realizing Elena was

concerned, watching the paled face

“I just didn’t expect her

nudged Ana. “My brother isn’t that ugly.”

my mind. It had only been a day since she had left, I hadn’t even known her for that long-but it felt as if a part of me had left with her.

price we both had to

her lies, and I for mu

we want to make it home early. Panther said. “We still got a long drive ahead

Better yet, buddy.

won’t be coming home at all.

want to thank you on behalf

arm over mu shoulder, as she led us back to the

Ana with one final hug, then he walked back to the car with

door, looked at me with a warm and motherly smile. “I’m glad you’re doing okay, Marvin.” she

to that conclusion. I