His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 308

Elena

“Did you have fun at the park, Cisco?” I brushed my hand over his hair. I could still not believe that he was Panther’s son, but after close observation, I could finally see it.

They had the same nose, the same eyes, the same smile. “Yes!” Cisco nodded, leaning into my arms. I wasn’t the biggest fan of children, but I didn’t mind his presence.

Today was our last night in Amsterdam, and we had decided to go out for dinner. Ever since yesterday, things had been awkward between Marvin and me.I should’ve kept my mouth shu

What if he suddenly decided to kick me out because he didn’t feel like being ‘nice’ anymore?

I ate my food in silence while Panther and Rona, who seemed to be getting along just fine, were having a conversation. My attention was on Marvin, who sat on the opposite side as my mind went to Rona’s words.

I told her about my conversation with Marvin, and Rona’s answer was so easy.Now you know he isn’t into you, get over it—and move on.

That was exactly what Marvin seemed to be doing. I knew he probably wanted to save me from embarrassment by pretending like our conversation never happened.Well, my conversation-because it was pretty one-sided.

“Don’t you like your food?” Marvin looked up from his phone. I shook my head as my cheeks turned red. “N-no, that’s not it,” I told him.I really had to stop staring at people.

Marvin shot me a smile. “Is something bothering you?”

Was he serious?

I squeezed the fork in my hands, trying to keep my cool as I was seconds away from throwing a drink in his face. This ‘unbothered’ side of him made him a bit less attractive. “No, nothing is bothering me.” I forced a smile on my lips.

“Can I get you something else to drink?” A waiter with a slight accent made his way to our table. He blatantly ignored the other’s presence and stared directly into my eyes.

“No, thanks—I’m good.”

Rona wiggled her eyebrows and nudged Panther while an annoyed sigh escaped from Marvin’s lips. Was he jealous?

I smiled at the blonde guy in front of me, determined to test Marvin. “So, where are you

from?” He asked.

“San Diego.”

“San Diego, nice.” He spoke. “And you’re here on vacation?”

I looked at Marvin, who leaned back in his chair, watching the situation. “Yes.”

“And how do you like it here?”

“It’s…different.”

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In all honesty, I was not interested in him-not even the slightest. All my eyes could see were Marvin, but I started this game, so the least I could do was finish it.

“For how long are you staying here?”

“I’m leaving tomorrow,” I answered.

Marvin took a deep breath.It was working.

what time does your shift end?” I leaned forward. “I still have

“Maybe you can show me

get on Marvin’s nerves. For someone who claimed not to be into me, he seemed pretty

back to work,” Marvin spoke for the first time. The blonde guy ignored Marvin, as did I.

spoke once again. The guy laughed and shrugged

love that!”

after turning my head, I could finally see the dark look in

doesn’t need anything to drink—so 1 think

guy laughed, pointing at Marvin. “I’m sorry, is

I shook my head. “I’m

scoffed. This time Panther

let him.” Marvin beckoned him to sit down. He got up from the chair and placed his hand on the guy’s shoulder before

couldn’t understand a thing, but by the way the guy ran off-I could tell that it was not something pleasant. Knowing Marvin, it was most likely

pee his pants.” Rona burst out laughing.

him off!” Cisco cheered. I ruffled my hand through Cisco’s hair. “Marvin, was

me?” Marvin

about that

your problem?” I sighed, exhausted. What was this even about?

were making plans to walk out with some guy you barely know, and I was looking out for you,” Marvin

“So?”

that you’re a good person and all-but

time I checked, Elena is still single-so Elena

sip from her glass and shot me a teasing look. I bet she was enjoying all

chuckled. “Come on. We’re on vacation. Let’s all calm down, enjoy-”

“Hey, handsome!”

caressed Marvin’s shoulder as she walked past him. I was curious to see Marvin’s reaction, but all he carried was

breath while Rona took another sip from her glass. “I’m not even going to say anything.” I laughed in disbelief.

looked at me.

his head. “You know what we should do? We should

to bed and do something useful with our time, like smoke

we both glared at each other. Rona spilled her drink while Panther cursed under his breath-realizing he had only

some ice cream into Cisco’s bowl, trying to save Panther from his poor parenting skills.

Marvin got up

“I need a smoke.” He announced before

and lowered my head. It wasn’t my intention to get him angry, especially not when I needed a roof over my head.

sorry you had to see that, Cisco.” I apologized. Cisco smiled. “That’s okay. I’m used to it!”

kid. Karina was his mom, and Mario Castillo was his grandpa, so that

think I was wrong?” I asked. Rona, who had no intentions of protecting me, nodded her head. “He was

was all one big misunderstanding, but I did not mean to hurt his feelings. “I feel bad.

to be homeless.” Rona laughed out loud as I

his lips. He looked pissed, and not even Panther, who stood beside him, could calm

have worked as Panther walked past me

“Hi.”

my bare shoulders. Even until now, he was still taking

“Thank you.”

“You were just looking out for me, and I went all satan

just left your controlling dad,