His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies by C. Tamika novel Chapter 287

Chapter 287

Marvin

Today was Anya’s funeral, and it pained me to know that I couldn’t even be there. She was a good person with a good heart and had a long life ahead of her.

A part of me felt guilty for obeying my dad’s wishes, but more so for planning on seeing not only Daniel Stanfield but also Elena today.

“I thought I told you to stay out of trouble.”

I laughed at the familiar voice and raised my hand to greet Daniel. He had a bouquet in his hands and wore his rare everyday clothes.

Seeing him in something other than a uniform was refreshing for a change. “How can I stay out of trouble if others won’t let me?”

Daniel chuckled as he placed the flowers on the nightstand. “That’s true.”

“So I heard you called for me.” He spoke, sitting down. “Although you were my favorite inmate, I hope you know I’m risking a lot by just coming here.”

“Then why did you?”

Daniel grew an embarrassed smile on his lips and shrugged his shoulders. He came here because he owed it to me. We both knew that. “So, what can I do for you, Marvin?”

“I’m not going to waste any time. I heard Danny Hernandez is in your unit-

“Oh, no, no, no!” Daniel argued. “I don’t know what’s going on with this Hernandez versus Castillo beef, but I have a family-so I’m staying out of it.”

“So he’s in your unit?” I played with the string in my hands, ignoring his words. Perhaps these were the words of a spoiled little kid, but I didn’t take rejection very well. Daniel, who clearly felt pressured, took a long sip from his water bottle and wiped his forehead. “I knew coming here was a bad idea.” He muttered under his breath.

“What do you want, Marvin?”

I thought back on my time in prison and the Castillo’s who stood behind me. To execute my plan, I needed someone I could trust and someone willing to do anything. “I want you to tell me which of the Castillo men seems the most trustworthy.”

“Castillo men?” Daniel scoffed. “You have no shame, discussing this with a prison guard.”

“As far as I’m concerned, you’re not wearing your uniform,” I remarked. Unfortunately, Daniel had a lot to say. “Listen, I know you care a lot about your family…your wife Melany, and your three children?”

Daniel widened his eyes in surprise. “Are you threatening me?” He asked with trembling lips. I felt bad it had to go this far, but I didn’t have a choice. My position as heir was on the line, and I had to act quickly. This plan couldn’t fail. “No, never.” I made it clear.

“I’m just giving you the opportunity to take care of your family, that’s all.”

Daniel released a sigh. “Manny Che’s the most loyal.” He suggested. “That man would lick your butt crack if he had to.”

“Manny C?” I repeated, thinking about the newbie who was pretty much glued to my side to the point his presence used to annoy me. I reached for the envelope on the nightstand and handed it to Daniel. It was the envelope which I had prepared the day prior. “In that case, I need you to give it to him.”

“What’s in this?” Daniel asked, frowning at the paper in his hands.

“It’s not meant for your eyes. All you have to do is deliver it-and I’ll give you a big reward.”

“What happens if I open it?”

Too many questions….

“Then I would, unfortunately, have to kill you,” I spoke, ending the discussion as soon as it started. The complexion of Daniel’s face paled as he took in my threat.

“I’m just kidding. What’s up with the face?” I spoke after noticing the poor man was close to fainting. Daniel laughed, relieved. “You’re quite the comedian, aren’t you?”

I tried to be, but I was not in any position to make jokes. It was time to become serious.

“I’m sorry about your sister-in-law.” Daniel showed his sympathy. If anyone was supposed to be sorry, it had to be me. I was so put on going to Tiago’s wedding, despite knowing the risks, and I had failed to protect everyone.

I was so deeply in denial that I even tried to convince myself that it couldn’t have been the Hernandez, but this time I was going to fix everything.

“Yes, me too,” I said. “I am also sorry.”

Surprisingly Daniel stayed with me for several hours and kept me company until it was time for him to get back to his duties. Correctional officer or not, it felt nice to talk to someone normal for a change. Perhaps that’s why I enjoyed talking to Elena.

Now would be the right time to see her again.

I grew a smile just by thinking about her and looked through the glass window to make eye contact with Panther. Unfortunately, my eyes locked with Victor, who raised his hand to greet me and barged through the door without an invitation.

“So the rumors are true, you’re a thing with the prison guard?” Victor commented, letting the door slam behind him. The pain I had was already enough, and looking at Victor’s face was not exactly the best