His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 312

Elena

“Elena, did you pack everything?” Marvin stuck his head through the door. I could not even begin to explain the surprise when Marvin practically forced me to pack my suitcases because we were moving.

The surprise didn’t end there because I had nearly lost my balance after Marvin told me that ‘officer’ Lucas was actually Mario’s Castillo’s son.I was not going to lie. That was enough for me to agree to move out as I did not want to get involved with family drama which did absolutely not concern me.

Tiago, on the other hand, was a different case, and I had yet to speak with him. “Yes, I’m ready!” I told Marvin, pushing my suitcases out the door.

I was still trying to wrap my head around this matter and could not believe a family was more dysfunctional than mine. “Wait…before we go….” I stopped in my steps.

Marvin turned around. “Yes?”

“Can I speak to Tiago?” I spoke, avoiding his eyes. I had to see Tiago, and he had to give me à name-there was no other way.

“Tiago?” Marvin spoke, stunned.

“Y-yes, I don’t think Linda would mind.” I made up. “I just want to say goodbye to him.”

I could sense a slight hint of annoyance. “Elena, we’re moving down the street,” Marvin argued. I looked at him with puppy eyes, refusing to back down, and surprisingly enough, it seemed to have worked.

“Okay, I’ll take you to him.” Marvin gave in. He forced my suitcases to one of the maids and grabbed my hand. “Thank you.”

“Don’t thank me.” Marvin sighed. “He’s in his old room, clearing out Anya’s stuff.”

Clearing out Anya’s stuff? It had been a while since Anya’s death, so it was understandable that Tiago could not find the courage.I felt bad for him.

“I have to warn you, though. He’s a bit sensitive.” Marvin spoke.

“We’ll be fine,” I reassured him as we stood in front of a closed door. Marvin eyed me suspiciously. “Hmm. okay.”

The same maid who used to guard Tiago’s room stood in front of the door and looked from me to Marvin. “Y-your brother doesn’t want anyone to disturb him, s-sir.” She managed to get out.She seemed to be afraid of Marvin.

“Tiago, you have a visitor!” Marvin knocked on the door, ignoring Tiago’s request. It remained silent, and there was no answer.

“It’s Elena?” Marvin tried once again before the door was opened, revealing Tiago. He stared at me with big eyes. “Is it true? Are you leaving?”

I released myself from Marvin’s grip and entered the room while Tiago closed the door in his face. “Not him. He annoys me.” He shook his head. “I can hear you!” Marvin called out.

Unfortunately, Tiago did not look good, and it was most likely due to lack of sleep. I bet he wasn’t that

happy with his new brother.

“Hey, Tiago.” I greeted him, pulling him into a hug. At least he showered, I guess. “How are you doing?”

“I want to give this to you. It was Anya’s.” Tiago grabbed a ballerina music box on the nightstand. “She was obsessed with this thing.” He smiled. “Which is why I want you to have it.”

Was he crazy?

“I-I can’t accept this!” I backed away. “You should keep it or bring it to her family-but I can’t accept this.”

Tiago scoffed. “Then it’s going into the trash because I can’t look at it any longer.” He spoke. “This stupid thing reminds me of her.”

out to hold his hand. “That’s a good

head. “I just I can’t look at

him off. “I’ll keep it for you until you’re ready

wandered my finger over the top, admiring the antique-looking music box. “It’s beautiful.” I smiled. “I can understand why she was

his lips. “She cared more for that stupid thing

say that,”

on mom, and I have a brother….his name is

I heard.” I joined Tiago. “I am so

his fist. His statement scared the living crap out of me, and it was clear that these were not his words. Someone planted them inside of his head. Would it be the person Tiago was so

not true,” I whispered. “Who told

his face. “Tiago.” I stepped closer. “The

true!” Tiago whispered, shaking his head. The sweat was almost dripping from his forehead. “I never said

Tiago was the one who was truly responsible for Stevie

this house keeping you quiet?” I asked. “Are you still not taking your pills, or is someone

here. You need to leave before that thing

this household?” I carried

with the thing you did

know what you’re talking about. Please

“Tiago-

I flinched at his reaction while the door flew open, revealing Marvin. In a split second, he pushed me behind him

you ever raise your voice at her like that again, I’ll kill you!” He pushed him against the wall. Seeing Marvin, who was known to hold back his feelings losing his temper, made me feel guilty. Weren’t these people

Marvin and pulled

me. “Are you okay?” He cupped my cheeks. “Elena, did he hurt

“No, I’m fine.”

“Are you sure-”

seemed genuinely shocked by his actions and had a concerned expression

protect me from Tiago. “I do not want you near her…ever again.” He

on. Let’s

final

no name, and I was probably never

thing I had was a music box which didn’t

this was not a good idea.” Marvin pointed out in the elevator. Thanks for pointing out the obvious. I was only trying to clear his name, so my dad would finally

Marvin

he was. Those two

me to the bathroom sometimes.” Marvin joked. I laughed at his attempt and nudged his shoulder. “I’ll take that as a

saving this

the universe.” Marvin chuckled, leading me out of the elevator. We walked to the living room, where Linda, Karina, and Cisco

excited to see his family. Karina waved her hands

to say goodbye to Elena,”

my sister-in-law!” Karina added. Marvin took an annoyed breath. “We’re literally moving

and I didn’t mind. I was going to be her sister- in-law one day, at least-that’s what I

to me with open arms and hugged my waist. “I’m going to visit you every day, Elena!” He spoke

“Thanks, cutie.”

and pulled me into an unexpected hug. “We should have a

thinking about my dad. Too bad he hated the Castillo’s because the two

Cisco, let’s go!” She pulled Cisco’s hand as Marvin let out an exaggerated breath. “Ah, you’re taking Cisco

she walked out of the living room. Despite everything, the two seemed to have a good relationship. Seeing the two of them interact made me think about Alex.I

She concluded. “You’re leaving because

Rightfully so.