His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 249

“What? No!”

Gabriel was one of the many exes who my dad had scared away. He wasn’t that ‘friendly, and neither was my brother. If it were up to them, I would remain single until the very day I died. According to them, no one was good enough for me. “How could we even reunite when you scared him off.”

“Oh,” My dad spoke, flustered. “You’re right. I did scare him off.”“

He took a sip from his tea and went into deep thoughts. “What could you possibly be hiding from me?” He mumbled.

Nothing, dad, the only thing I’m hiding from you is that I’ve emailed one of the people you despise the most-a felon.

“I was buying your birthday gift. It wasn’t meant for your eyes.” I teased him. Even though he was

liculous, I couldn’t help but feel bad and didn’t want him to crack his brains over nothing. “Birthday

He smiled, relieved. “I can live with that.”

ill you be home for dinner tonight?”

No, I told him. “I’m working a late shift, so don’t wait up for me.”

I felt terrible for abandoning him, but he was breathing in my neck, and it was slowly getting on my nerves. I loved my dad and brother, but their overprotective behavior on top of their occupation didn’t exactly help me.

The fact that my dad and my brother were DEA agents had always embarrassed me. Whenever I told anyone that my family worked for the government, they didn’t hesitate and took their distance from me,

asked in a sad tone. I hated whenever he made me feel bad. “I’m good, thank you,” I turned him down. “I think I’ll be leaving early today-”

you’re sick of me?” My dad joked. The unfortunate thing which he hadn’t realized was that it was the reality. I needed my space, and I couldn’t be stuck in a house with him any longer. “You got me,” I

my dad probably thought I was playing along with his joke, and I

have a

at my boss, Rona. She looked over the counter

you!” I nodded gratefully. I was exhausted and couldn’t keep up with the number of people who I had served for the day. We worked with eight other people, but I was the manager of this place which

for a while,” Rona spoke. She wasn’t that much older than I was, and we got along well. If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t have the opportunity to show off my skills.

been around

I enjoyed it here. It was better than sitting behind a desk all day, that was for sure. I

really want me to go?” I spoke awkwardly. I hated the fact that I was such a good person, and I did not have it in me to

go,” Rona spoke once again. “I only have to count the

want me to keep you company!” I smirked. Rona let out a laugh. “Okay,

just asked

going

mood to see my dad at the kitchen table while he waited for my return. I didn’t mind staying away for a little longer. “Take

praised me. I knew I was, but it felt good to hear it from someone else. “Maybe I can show you some of my new recipes after we’re finished.” I smiled. “Maybe

to share?” She asked. “What

an excellent person to talk to and always listened to whatever I had to say. Rona

“A prisoner?”

up her memories. “Yes.” Rona nodded. “You mean your friend who called you boring and dared

“Yes, that one!”

Rona laughed out loud. “You never fail to amuse me.”

mattered. I always had the urge to show everyone that I made my own rules, regardless

look at the message board and