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

All for power.

those people

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

I pulled away and looked at

you have always been close. One would say…he likes you better than me.”

really a nod one would give to someone they have

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

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

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

my brother, my responsibility-from now

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

him to keep her

Ana asked,

kind girlfriend. Tiago explained.

that one for

agent for god’s sake.

you. She sounds great, Marvin.” Ana congratulated me. “That name means a lot to me as it reminds me of someone in my past. I believe that name comes with a lot

carried a

I let out a laugh. “I

of her, Ana requested to my dismay.

my phone, realizing Elena was still my lock screen. As

I asked, concerned, watching the

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

come on!” Tiago nudged Ana. “My brother

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.

we

lies, and I for mu stupidity.

home early. Panther said. “We still got a long drive ahead of

Better yet, buddy.

won’t be coming home at all.

one of Tiago’s suitcases. “Ana. I want to thank you on behalf of my family. Thank you for your hospitality-I

sweetheart. She slammed her arm over mu shoulder, as she led us back to

then he walked back to the car with Panther following behind him from

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

know how she had come to