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?

considering I showed up too early. My stomach growled, and I

he would show, I hoped this conversation would go better

brought me back from my anxious thoughts. I turned my head, my heart jumping in

moment, everything else faded into the background. He made his way towards me, and I

I hug

him a handshake?

nothing at

I followed his steps. I supposed a hug what out of the question, and that feared me this might’ve been nothing more than a closure talk-but I was hoping to be

began, my voice hoarse from not speaking.

the intensity of the moment making my heart flutter in my chest. I couldn’t read his feelings, due to

“Hi”

table filled with food. “I ordered everything

do.” Marvin grinned, making me relax. He

a

It

He

of his voice, the soft tone that brought comfort in ways no

well, I responded, forcing a smile. “How about

knew him too well. I

he must’ve been heartbroken, but decided not to talk about it. That was Marvin, and I had learned to

hoping to steer the conversation in a lighter

is getting married, and

just went with the vibe. “Do

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

+5 Bonus

questions I

to me. Although, if the goal was really to get him

is great.” Marvin

me 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 it weren’t

a proud smile, but it

you tell me?” I wondered.

make you feel uncomfortable.”

my

Marvin chuckled. “Good.”

accepted your offer to take care of me? I would’ve been searching for

lowering his head. Then it went silent. He was probably rethinking

before everything. Best friends.” He stated, a hint of annoyance in his

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

you the truth about my family, all you had to do was come clean about yours.” He argued, and he

you’re right. I

I was hurt, but I should’ve never done that, Marvin spoke. “For that,

ask the question

for his answer.