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.”

his hand. “That’s a good thing. You should not

head. “I just I can’t look at this

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

the antique-looking music box. “It’s beautiful.” I smiled. “I can understand why she was obsessed

on his lips. “She cared more for that stupid thing than

say

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

heard.” I joined Tiago. “I am

threat to me. He’s out to get me, so I have to find a way to get to him first.” Tiago continued, balling his fist. His statement scared the living crap out of me, and it was clear that these were

I whispered. “Who told you

on his face. “Tiago.” I stepped closer. “The last time we spoke,

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

last time. Whoever had control of Tiago

keeping you quiet?” I asked. “Are you still not taking

be here. You need to

in this household?” I carried

to do with the thing you did which

don’t know what you’re talking about.

“Tiago-

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

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

and pulled

around to face me. “Are you okay?” He

“No, I’m fine.”

“Are you sure-”

peek at Tiago. He seemed genuinely

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

come on. Let’s

his face. I shot him one final

and I was probably never going to see him again.

a music box which didn’t even belong to

out in the elevator. Thanks for pointing out the obvious. I was only trying to clear his name, so my

I wondered. Marvin shot me a look saying, are

course, he was. Those two were practically glued to each other, and he was Marvin’s bodyguard.

me to the bathroom sometimes.” Marvin joked. I laughed at his attempt and nudged his

box in my hand. “Oh, I’m saving this for Tiago until he’s ready

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

not excited to see his family. Karina waved her hands at me while Linda gave me a

here to say goodbye

sister-in-law!” Karina added. Marvin took an annoyed breath.

didn’t mind. I was going

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

“Thanks, cutie.”

joined Cisco and pulled me into an unexpected hug. “We should have a drink sometime!” She decided. Her personality was still a

dad. Too bad he hated the Castillo’s because the two of them would get

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

mimicked her brother as she walked out of the living room. Despite everything, the two seemed to have a

Lucas, isn’t it?” She concluded.

Rightfully so.