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13th January- Canary Islands, Spain
Letty’s beach house
Dom’s POV
I stretched as I rolled over in bed, out of habit reaching out for a body only to find air instead. Lifting my head I looked around the room, trying to place where I was for moment. All memories of yesterday and last night came flooding back to me.
I smiled happily as I remembered Letty’s words from yesterday. She was finally willing to let me in and I was beyond happy about it. I wasn’t stupid though, I knew we had a lot to work out and a long way to go before we would ever have the relationship I craved for. I was willing to do whatever it took though to make that happen, to prove to Letty I had changed and I wasn’t that selfish person anymore
Flinging back the covers I rose from the bed and stretched properly. I let out another happy smile as I thought about last night when Letty asked me to stay. I was over the moon but cautious. I didn’t want to push the limits too much too soon. I was convinced it was a bad idea but she insisted, pulled the Ava card and I had caved.
“I was wondering when you’d wake up.” A voice startled me from the doorway and I turned.
“Morning, what time is it?” I asked as I took Letty in. She was standing in a pair of shorts and a singlet top, Ava situated on her hip still half asleep. I was only dressed in sweat pants, my chest left bare but she didn’t seem to mind. In fact I was secretly pleased when I noted her eyes run down my body before looking away.
“Just after eight.” I nodded and walked towards them. I noted Letty unconsciously stiffed as I neared but I said nothing and let it slide. We would deal with that in time.
“Hello princess, how did you sleep?” I asked as Letty offered me Ava. She came willingly and snuggled into my arms. I held her close, breathing in her baby scent as I hugged her.
“She slept all night. Only just woke up, she asked for you so we came in to see if you were awake.” I smiled at Letty and nodded. It still warmed my heart to finally hear her say ‘dada’.
“I just put coffee on if you want some.” Letty offered and I nodded gratefully.
“Thanks, I’ll make breakfast.” I offered in return and she nodded.
“You hungry princess?” I asked Ava and she nodded sleepily.
“Let’s go get some food.” I whispered to her as I placed a kiss on her cheek.
Ten minutes later I had a cup of coffee sitting beside me as I stood at the stove flipping pancakes. Letty was at the kitchen table behind me with Ava, our little girl impatiently waiting for her breakfast now she was properly awake.
“Ready.” I spoke flipping the small pancake onto Ava’s plastic plate. Picking it up I handed it to Letty, watching as she cut it up into small bits. I covered my laugh with a cough as Ava squealed in anger at having to wait yet again now she could actually see her food. Letty shot me a look and I grinned.
“She gets that from you.” She muttered, placing the plate down in front of Ava.
“It still a bit hot baby, you have to blow okay?” She spoke gently, showing Ava to blow. Ava watched interestedly, picking up a piece before trying to copy Letty. I laughed properly this time when all she managed to do was spit on in it instead.
“Well, close enough.” I shrugged grinning as Letty laughed too. My breath caught at the sight of her laughing. It warmed my heart to see that after so long. It was promising.
“Ta?” Ava offered holding out a squashed piece of pancake.
“All yours princess, daddy has his own.” I spoke to her, running my hand threw her curls. Turning back to the stove I flipped the last pancake to add to the stack.
“Where’s mine?” Letty asked and I laughed before turning around, presenting her with the large stack.
“Thought I’d just share.” I joked as I placed the plate on the table, going to grab two extra plates.
“Thanks.” She smiled shyly.
“No need to thank me Let.” I spoke quietly, holding her gaze for a moment before she dropped it blushing. It felt good to still be able to do that to her.
“Do you have any plans for today?” She asked quietly as we ate.
“No. I was hoping to spend the day with you girls.” She smiled, glancing at Ava who was making more of a mess then eating.
“I thought you might want to go for a drive, just the two of us. Mia offered to take her for the day, give us time to talk.” I looked at her surprised.
“She never said anything to me.”
“I asked her not to.” She admitted making me frown.
“Why?”
“I wasn’t sure if I’d chicken out.”
“Let, I know we have a lot to work through. We have a long road ahead of us and it’s not going to be easy, but I’m willing to work. I want you to trust me again.” I pleaded, reaching out for her hand sitting on the table. She flinched, cursing quietly as she realized I saw.
“I want to trust you again too.” She answered, placing her hand cautiously in mine. Closing my hand around hers I gave it a gentle squeeze.
“Hey, it’s okay Let. I may not completely understand but I know a little. Healing is going to take time Letty, and we have time. There's no rush.” I spoke gently and she nodded.
“I know.”
“Baby steps.” I promised, catching her small smile as she nodded.