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.

but I had to keep in mind that, that same brother

All for power.

power-that’s all those people

brother. Once he stood before me, I placed my hands on his shoulders. “My brother.” I put the emphasis on the last word, pulling him

I pulled away and

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

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

wasn’t

Anya’s murder, was he in on it, was

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

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

of yours, isn’t she with you?”

needed him to keep her name

Ana asked, showing her

beautiful and kind girlfriend. Tiago explained.

one

agent for

a lot to me as it reminds me

a sad

a laugh. “I can say that the name

Ana requested to my dismay. I’d rather have the conversation

out my phone, realizing Elena was still

watching the paled face of

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

Ana. “My brother isn’t that ugly.”

and the memories we had shared, still fresh in my mind. It had only been a day

price we both had to pay.

and I for mu stupidity.

head out if 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.

“Ana. I want to thank you on behalf of my family. Thank

“Don’t worry about it, sweetheart. She slammed her arm over mu

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

come to that conclusion. I was