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.

happier too, but I had to keep in mind that, that same

All for power.

those

myself from the sofa, awaiting my brother. Once he stood before me, I placed my hands on his shoulders. “My brother.” I put the emphasis on the

and looked

going to greet Tiago?” I asked. “Come on, the two of you have always been close. One would say…he likes

laughter and gave Tiago an awkward nod. Not really a nod one

their interaction, trying to comprehend their relationship. It wasn’t too far stretched to say

for Anya’s murder, was he in on it, was he forced-or did he just

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

do I.” I replied. “You’re my brother, my responsibility-from now

that Elena of yours, isn’t she with you?” He dared asking.

him to keep her

Ana asked, showing her

extremely beautiful and kind girlfriend. Tiago explained. “Way

one

father was an agent

name means a lot to me as it reminds me of someone

carried a

I let out a laugh. “I can say that the

picture of her, Ana requested to my dismay. I’d rather have the conversation ended.

Elena was still my lock screen. As I showed Ana the picture, her eyes

the paled face of the

she denied, smiling through her shocked eyes. “I just didn’t expect her to be that beautiful, that’s

nudged Ana. “My brother isn’t

been a day since she had left, I hadn’t even

we both

her lies, and I for mu stupidity.

make it home early. Panther

Better yet, buddy.

coming home

one of Tiago’s suitcases. “Ana. I want to thank you on behalf

over mu shoulder, as

then he walked back to the car with Panther following

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

to that conclusion.