His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 348

Elena

One week had passed since Lucas confirmed the meeting with Marvin, and today would finally be the day.

I had spend the past week in a pool of emotions, constantly wondering how it would go. It could go either way. Marvin could either welcome me with open arms, or he had only agreed to meeting me so he could yell at me some more.

I dressed up as best as I could, went out of my comfort zone and pulled out a yellow dress. It used to be my least favorite color, until Marvin told me I looked pretty in it.

My hair fell over my shoulders in soft waves, and I had put in some effort to put on some makeup.

As I checked myself out my reflection in the hallway mirror one last time, I applied the last layer of lipgloss.

“At this rare your lips might fall off. The sound of a voice behind me startled me, and I turned, my heart thumping in my chest. It was dad, standing in the hallway, a faint expression on his face.

My anxiety grew as I met his gaze. He was the last person I wanted to find out about my meeting with Marvin.

“Elena,” his voice was soft, “Who are you getting dolled up for?”

I bit my lower lip, torn between lying and spilling the truth.

“It’s okay.” Dad stepped closer, and pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead. “Go get your man,” He whispered.

I pulled away in shock. “You know?”

Dad didn’t respond, he looked at me with a knowing look in his eyes.

“Are you okay with it?” A breath escaped my lips. His reaction surprised me. I expected anger, disappointment, anything but this calm acceptance.

“I want you to be happy, Lena. One hundred percent happy. And I’ve yet to see that since you came back,” he confessed. “Having you back here has been great, but I want more for you. I want you to have everything you desire.”

“Dad…..”

“You should know… Stevie will always be in my heart. And it will be hard for me to see you with Marvin. But if he makes you happy. I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if I denied you that happiness.”

Tears welled up in my eyes, and I threw my arms around him, hugging him tightly. Thank you, Dad,” I whispered, feeling a knot in my chest unravel.

He had been vocal over his hatred for the Castillos for years, but he had accepted Lucas into our family. and now he tolerated the idea of Marvin.

He patted my back gently. “Just make sure he’s willing to fight for you as much as you are for him because if he is not, he doesn’t deserve you.”

“I know, dad.” I breathed. “He better be.

I was a nervous wreck, waiting for Marvin at our meeting spot. A familiar diner.

My heart beat out my chest as one minute turned into two. We were two minutes further, and he wasn’t even here yet.

if he had bailed

stomach growled, and I looked at the many dishes on the

I hoped this conversation would

chime of the diner’s door brought me back from my anxious thoughts. I turned my

made his way

hug him?

a handshake?

at

what out of the question, and that feared me this

began, my voice

heart flutter in my chest. I couldn’t read his feelings, due to his expression being blank as he met my gaze.

“Hi”

laughed nervously, pointing down at the table filled with food. “I ordered everything on

me relax. He seemed less angry,

a

It

you been, Lena?” He then asked, his

the soft tone that

doing well, I responded, forcing a smile.

responded. His answer was a blatant lie. I knew him too well. I knew how much Panther meant to him. The two

must’ve been heartbroken, but decided not to talk about it.

planned for today?” I asked, hoping to steer

a wedding. My dad’s godson, Christian, is getting married, and he can’t

just went with the vibe. “Do

cleared his throat. “No, I was in prison when Christian met Serena.” His

+5 Bonus

responded, feeling the air grow slightly awkward. Somehow the questions I would ask him, always ended at

Lucas a lot.” I said the second thing which occurred to me. Although, if the goal was really to

Lucas is great.” Marvin mumbled.

I exposed his secret. “Thank you for that. I wouldn’t have a job if it weren’t for you.”

proud smile, but it was worth it. “No

you tell me?” I

want to make

I used my hands. “I appreciate

Marvin chuckled. “Good.”

have been if I had accepted your offer to take care of me? I would’ve been searching for pennies right now, wouldn’t I?”

silent. He was probably rethinking his words and regretting

then… I’ve always looked out for you, Lena. We were friends before everything. Best friends.” He stated, a hint of annoyance in

you would hate me,” I confessed, feeling a sense of relief as I let the truth

family,

I should have.”

that, Marvin spoke. “For that, I’m sorry.” He said. “And

I replied with an aching heart. “It was time to ask the question that had

waited for his

already forgiven