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.

and gave me a nod. “They are all doing good.” He spoke. “Dad’s been a dad. He’s been giving me 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 wanted us to do

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

A failure, son.

Tiago’s kind and pure personality was the one thing that had kept our family together. He was the light we needed in

that DEA officer, but he picked himself

person.

me, mom and Tiago had

two more weeks.”

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.

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

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

have you been up to?”

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

kind of program, but our family lawyer, Laine, told me that it could be seen as a sign of

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

would I, Marvin Romero, talk to these random

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

the look on Tiago’s face. “Just listen to Panther, Mary.” He spoke. “You should at least work along and

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

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

send one back for the looks of it, don’t

repeated myself yet another time. “What’s the situation with the Hernandez?” I whispered so no one could hear us. We used to split California with the Hernandez cartel, but

the day both cartels lost their transport

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

it off and gave me a dismayed look. “The issue with you is that you overthink Panther spoke, but I could see the worry

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

Hernandez men had been eyeing me since the moment I stepped foot in this place, but

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

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

what was going on, but

hug. “Anya likes you too, and it’s

could be a pain in the ass and could not stand it whenever someone else became the center of attention. Rumor had it she scratched Tiago

ladies,” Stanfield called out. I looked down at Panther’s clenched fists and shook my head. Stanfield could be a pain in the ass, but

“And don’t let Karina do anything

Tiago spoke and looked at Panther for confirmation. “I got

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

you to go back into your cage.” He spoke

“Yes, boss,”

began. “How about you bring me to the computer room?” I politely requested.

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 meat if it wasn’t for

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 say that it was most likely because of my outgoing personality.

Stanfield ordered as he opened the door to let me through. I nudged some of the familiar guys and made my way over to my usual spot so that I could check my message board.