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.

all doing good.” He spoke. “Dad’s been a dad. He’s

surprise. Mario Castillo was a strict and ruthless man and the reason why the family business became untouchable. He came from nothing

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

A failure, son.

call him, but I liked to think otherwise. Tiago’s kind and pure personality was the

but he picked himself back

person.

asked. While both parents had no issues showing they preferred me, mom and

two

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

I can’t be there.” I apologized. It was what I wanted the most, but I had no other

be out soon-that’s all that matters. Tiago reassured me. Luckily there was not enough evidence to hold me in prison any longer, which meant 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.

you been up to?”

me he signed you up for some sort of prison

and let out an exhausted breath. It was never my intention to sign myself up for that kind of program, but our family lawyer, Laine, told

messages people are sending me.” I spoke as I thought about the messages, which were either too formal or too thirsty, which was mainly the reason why I decided to ignore all of them.

Marvin Romero, talk to these random citizens?

just like a piece of comedy to me. I hadn’t checked my message board in over two weeks and was done laughing. I had

but everything changed when I saw the look on Tiago’s face. “Just listen to Panther, Mary.” He

“I’ll take a look at that damn

his lips. “You know, people should

Tiago agreed. “You should at least send one back for the looks of it, don’t

the Hernandez?” I whispered so no one could hear us. We used to split California with the

day both cartels lost their transport and the day Tiago shot the DEA officer.

working together. “What’s the plan for when I get out of here? You know they’ll try to start some

off and gave me a dismayed look. “The issue with you is that you overthink Panther spoke, but I could see the worry behind his eyes. I bet the only reason why he was hiding it was because of

it still peaceful?” Santiago asked, worried. I looked at Panther, whose look told

foot in this place, but making a move would’ve been stupid

Anya doing?” I asked Tiago and watched as his face lit up. He could rant about Anya and the wedding all day, and it was almost fascinating to me. The time passed by quickly while I listened to Tiago’s rant, and before we knew it, the

than Anya for once!” Panther scolded Tiago and gave him a push against his

main reason why she got accepted into this family was because she was polite and quiet. She knew what was going on, but she kept her mouth shut and minded her business. She was the perfect example of

and it’s mainly because her sister-in-law has been giving

whenever someone else became

Stanfield could be a pain in the ass, but I liked his personality. He was like my puppy. The only issue was that he was in

I told Panther. “And don’t let Karina do anything

trust me, she won’t,” Tiago spoke and looked at Panther for confirmation. “I got you, boss.” Panther smiled at me. “See

beside me. He pulled me along and patted me down. “I bet you wished

you to go back into your cage.” He spoke as he pushed my

“Yes, boss,”

the computer room?” I politely

he wanted to say something, he couldn’t because he knew I helped him when he needed it the most. He knew the inmates would’ve beaten him to minced

true annoyance, did you know that?” He complained. He was always acting 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

let me through. I nudged some of the familiar guys and made my way over to