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.

shot me a smile and gave me a nod. “They are all doing good.” He spoke. “Dad’s been a dad. He’s been giving me a

was no surprise. Mario Castillo was a strict and ruthless man and the reason why the family business became untouchable. He came from nothing and worked his way up, and

He couldn’t fight, he couldn’t even pull a trigger, and he couldn’t even stick up for himself. He shot and killed an officer by

A failure, son.

personality was the one thing that had kept our family together. He

a difficult time after killing that DEA officer, but he picked himself back up and became

person.

preferred me, mom and Tiago had gotten closer.

right, just two more weeks.”

marry his high-school sweetheart, Anya. She was a nice girl, and I was happy for him. He was getting married to a normal girl who did not have any ties to the cartel, and I couldn’t be any more proud. It was time for him to lead his own life.

there.” I apologized. It was what I wanted the most, but I

You’ll 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

you been

up for some sort of prison pen pal. What’s

my eyes 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,

the messages, which were either too formal or too thirsty,

I, Marvin Romero, talk to

over two weeks and was done laughing. I had more important stuff to worry about, for example, the fact

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

in. “I’ll take a look at that

mischievous smirk on his lips. “You know, people should be grateful even to be talking

Tiago agreed. “You should at least send one back for the looks of it,

fine!” I repeated myself yet another time. “What’s the situation with the Hernandez?” I whispered so no one could hear us. We used

lost their transport and the day

which had caused us to stop working together. “What’s the plan for when I get

dismayed look. “The issue with you is that you overthink Panther spoke, but I could see the worry behind his eyes.

you in here? Are they trying to get to you, or is it still peaceful?” Santiago asked, worried. I looked at Panther, whose look told me to lie to my

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

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

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

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.

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

could be a pain in the ass and could not stand it whenever

fists and shook my head. Stanfield could be a pain in the ass, but I liked his personality. He

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

me, she won’t,” Tiago spoke and looked at Panther for confirmation. “I got

me. He pulled me along and patted me down. “I bet you wished to find something on me.” I teased, while Stanfield ignored me.

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

“Yes, boss,”

bring me to the computer room?” I politely

let out a growl 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. He knew the inmates would’ve beaten him to minced

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 managed to feel comfortable around me. It

nudged some of the familiar guys and made my way over to my usual spot so that I could