His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 250

Marvin

“Marvin!”

I looked at my younger brother, Santiago, who ran into the visitation room and flew into my arms. No, he wasn’t ten-years-old, he was twenty-one but tented to behave like a toddler.

“What’s up, Santiago!” I greeted him and pulled him into an embrace. The last time I’d seen him outside of this place was a week before his seventeenth birthday. “Let me take a good look at you.” I smiled at him.

“Look!” Tiago spoke with open arms. He stood in a proud stance and waited for me to praise him. “I am looking. You look healthy!”

I looked behind Tiago and nodded at Panther. He wasn’t only a great asset to the family but also my bodyguard and my best friend. He was more than a best friend. He was like my brother:

He protected Tiago, just as he promised, and when I got out of here, he would be the first one to get a big reward.

My name is Marvin Romero Castillo. I’m 25-years old, and I’m the son of the head of the Castillo cartel, Mario Castillo. The Castillo’s were in charge of California and the most powerful cartel in the area.

We had people from all over and were still growing day by day.

“Marvin.” Panther laughed. “You’ve gained weight!

I looked down at my still-toned abs and wondered what kind of bullshit Panther was on. “The food isn’t too bad, so I can’t complain.”

“Of course, it isn’t bad.” Panther spoke. “We’ve made sure you get full course meals.”

It was no lie. The Castillo’s had connections everywhere, so I didn’t have a difficult time at all. It was more like an extended vacation, but I was glad that I was here and not Santiago.

All of this happened four years ago. Because of a rat in the business, the DEA closed in on us and ruined one of our transports. It was Santiago’s first job, so he freaked out and accidentally killed an officer.

I did what got expected of me and took the blame for my brother’s mistake. I ignored my father’s request to let someone else take the fall and took responsibility. It might’ve broken the family, but Tiago was free, and at the end of the day, that was all that mattered.

Tiago wasn’t made for this world and wouldn’t survive a day within this prison, so I decided to do it for him.

“He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. You’re still in good shape!” Tiago defended me and attacked me into another hug. I ruffled my hand through his hair. “Thanks, Tiago.”

“No touching!” The officer suddenly called out. I pulled away and turned to the man who was way too soft to be in here, Stanfield.

“My bad, boss.” I chuckled at him.

Even though Stanfield was an officer, he was alright. The inmates used to see him as an easy target and liked to bully him, but everything changed when I got involved. I convinced the other Castillo’s to protect

Stanfield, while Stanfield gave me several privileges such as more free time than the other inmates and unlimited access to the computer rooms.

“Sit.” I told Tiago and Panther. They followed my instructions and sat down. “How are you? How are mom, dad, Karina?” I asked Tiago. It was always good to have someone visit.

nod. “They are all doing good.” He spoke. “Dad’s been a dad. He’s been giving

man and the reason why the family business became untouchable. He came from nothing and worked his way up,

kind, soft, and polite. He couldn’t fight, he couldn’t even pull a trigger, and he

A failure, son.

liked to think otherwise. Tiago’s kind and pure personality was the one thing that had kept our family together. He was the light

DEA officer, but he picked himself back up and became a stronger

person.

both parents had no issues showing they preferred me, mom and Tiago had gotten closer. “Mom is organizing

right, just two more weeks.”

girl, and I was happy for him. He was getting married to a normal girl who did not have any ties to the

be there.” I apologized. It was what I wanted the most, but I had no other choice.

all of this would soon be over. It would only be a matter of time before my charge would get dismissed. I only had to survive this place for six more weeks.

what have you been up

signed you up for some sort of prison pen pal. What’s the deal

It was never my intention to sign myself up for that kind of program, but our family lawyer, Laine, told

are sending me.” I spoke as I thought about the messages, which were either too formal or

I, Marvin Romero, talk to these random citizens?

of comedy to me. I hadn’t checked my message board in over two weeks

was about to attack him with harsh words, but everything changed when I saw the look on Tiago’s face. “Just listen to Panther, Mary.” He

gave in. “I’ll take a look at that damn message board and

know, people should

one back for the looks of it, don’t

so no one could hear us. We used to split California with the Hernandez cartel, but everything got screwed

transport and the

them, which had caused us to stop working together. “What’s the

is that you overthink Panther spoke, but I could see the worry behind his eyes. I bet the only reason

to you, or is it still peaceful?” Santiago asked, worried. I looked at Panther, whose look told me

had been eyeing me since the moment I stepped foot in this place, but making a move would’ve been stupid

about Anya and the wedding all day, and it was almost fascinating to me. The time passed by quickly

something other than Anya for once!” Panther scolded Tiago and gave him a push against his head. “It’s fine,” I reassured them as I got up. “I like

was going on, but she kept her mouth shut and minded her business. She was the perfect example of

hug. “Anya likes you too, and it’s mainly because her sister-in-law has been giving her a hard

My younger sister Karina could be a pain in the ass and could not stand it whenever someone else became the center of attention. Rumor had it she

at Panther’s clenched fists and shook my head. Stanfield could be a pain in the ass, but I liked his personality. He was like

to take care of everyone,” I told Panther. “And don’t let Karina do anything stupid to ruin

spoke and looked at Panther for confirmation. “I

right beside me. He pulled me along and

cage.” He spoke as he pushed my back to

“Yes, boss,”

me to the computer room?” I politely requested. “There’s something I have

and changed our direction. Even if he wanted to say something, he couldn’t because he knew I helped him when he needed it the most.

tough, but behind that tough act was so much more. He was not cut out to work here, he was as nervous as a cat, but somehow he still managed to feel comfortable around me. It wouldn’t be too far stretched to

nudged some of the familiar guys and made