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

Chapter 348

Elena

One week had passed since Lucas confirmed the meeting with Marvin, and today would finally be the day.

I had spend the past week in a pool of emotions, constantly wondering how it would go. It could go either way. Marvin could either welcome me with open arms, or he had only agreed to meeting me so he could yell at me some more.

I dressed up as best as I could, went out of my comfort zone and pulled out a yellow dress. It used to be my least favorite color, until Marvin told me I looked pretty in it.

My hair fell over my shoulders in soft waves, and I had put in some effort to put on some makeup.

As I checked myself out my reflection in the hallway mirror one last time, I applied the last layer of lipgloss.

“At this rare your lips might fall off. The sound of a voice behind me startled me, and I turned, my heart thumping in my chest. It was dad, standing in the hallway, a faint expression on his face.

My anxiety grew as I met his gaze. He was the last person I wanted to find out about my meeting with Marvin.

“Elena,” his voice was soft, “Who are you getting dolled up for?”

I bit my lower lip, torn between lying and spilling the truth.

“It’s okay.” Dad stepped closer, and pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead. “Go get your man,” He whispered.

I pulled away in shock. “You know?”

Dad didn’t respond, he looked at me with a knowing look in his eyes.

“Are you okay with it?” A breath escaped my lips. His reaction surprised me. I expected anger, disappointment, anything but this calm acceptance.

“I want you to be happy, Lena. One hundred percent happy. And I’ve yet to see that since you came back,” he confessed. “Having you back here has been great, but I want more for you. I want you to have everything you desire.”

“Dad…..”

“You should know… Stevie will always be in my heart. And it will be hard for me to see you with Marvin. But if he makes you happy. I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if I denied you that happiness.”

Tears welled up in my eyes, and I threw my arms around him, hugging him tightly. Thank you, Dad,” I whispered, feeling a knot in my chest unravel.

He had been vocal over his hatred for the Castillos for years, but he had accepted Lucas into our family. and now he tolerated the idea of Marvin.

He patted my back gently. “Just make sure he’s willing to fight for you as much as you are for him because if he is not, he doesn’t deserve you.”

“I know, dad.” I breathed. “He better be.

I was a nervous wreck, waiting for Marvin at our meeting spot. A familiar diner.

My heart beat out my chest as one minute turned into two. We were two minutes further, and he wasn’t even here yet.

What if he had bailed on me?

I showed up too early. My stomach growled, and I looked at

I hoped this conversation would go better than our last.

diner’s door brought me back from my anxious thoughts. I turned my head, my heart jumping in my chest as I saw

else faded into the background. He made his way

I hug him?

a handshake?

nothing at

Marvin settled in his seat, I followed his steps. I supposed a hug what out of the question, and that feared me this might’ve been nothing more than

began, my voice hoarse from not speaking.

moment making my heart flutter in my chest. I couldn’t read his feelings, due to his expression being blank as he met my gaze.

“Hi”

the table filled with food. “I ordered everything on the menu.” I explained. “Because

Marvin grinned, making me relax. He seemed less angry,

a hope.

It

Lena?” He

his voice, the soft tone that brought comfort in ways

well, I responded, forcing a smile. “How about you?”

responded. His answer was a blatant lie. I knew him too well. I

must’ve been heartbroken, but decided not to talk about it. That was

special planned for today?” I asked, hoping to steer the

a wedding. My dad’s godson, Christian, is getting married,

nice!” I just went with the vibe. “Do

his throat. “No, I was in prison when Christian met Serena.” His voice dropped.

+5 Bonus

awkward. Somehow the questions

the second thing which occurred to me. Although, if the goal was really to get him back,

Lucas is great.”

you bought the bar, all so I could keep my job.” I exposed his secret. “Thank you for that. I wouldn’t have a job if

behind a proud smile, but it was worth it. “No problem.”

you tell me?”

make you feel uncomfortable.”

at all!” I used my

Marvin chuckled. “Good.”

think for a moment, how awkward it would have been if I had accepted your offer to take care of me? I would’ve been searching for pennies right

his head. Then it went silent. He was probably rethinking his words and regretting

were friends before everything. Best friends.” He stated, a hint of annoyance in his tone. “I trusted

do. I thought you would hate me,” I confessed, feeling a sense of relief as I let the truth tumble out. “You were talking

I told you the truth about my family, all you had to do was come clean about yours.” He

right. I should

never done that, Marvin spoke. “For that, I’m sorry.” He said. “And

time to ask the question that

waited for