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.

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

All for power.

power-that’s all those

hands on his shoulders. “My brother.”

away and looked at Panther.

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

nod. Not really a nod one would give to someone they have an alliance with.

It wasn’t too far stretched to say Tiago seemed terrified of Panther.

was hard to paint a picture. Did Tiago suspect Panther for Anya’s murder, was he in on it, was he forced-or

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

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

Elena of yours,

needed him to keep her name out

Elena?” Ana asked, showing her curiosity.

and kind girlfriend. Tiago

one

agent for god’s sake.

Marvin.” Ana congratulated me. “That name means a lot to me as it reminds me of someone in my past. I believe

carried a sad

a laugh. “I can say that

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

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

the paled face

her shocked eyes. “I just didn’t expect her to be that

come on!” Tiago nudged Ana. “My brother isn’t that ugly.”

joked around, but I thought of Elena and the memories we had shared, still fresh in my mind. It had only been a day since

price we

lies, and I for

early. Panther said. “We still

Better yet, buddy.

be coming home at

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

sweetheart. She slammed her arm over mu shoulder, as

final hug, then he walked back to

a warm

had come to that conclusion. I was