31st January- Canary Islands, Spain
Brian and Mia’s beach house
Dom’s POV
The scene around me was depressing. Mia was pacing nervously, looking at the clock every couple of minutes which was grating on my nerves. Brian was standing at the door, leaning against the frame staring out to the driveway. Lexie was asleep on Letty’s shoulder, Ava asleep on mine; both having crashed a good twenty minutes ago from exhaustion.
“They should have called by now.” Mia muttered to us as she paced. I shot her an annoyed look and she stopped, finally sitting down on the couch.
“They’ll call don’t worry.” I finished just as the phone sitting in the middle of the table rang. Mia pounced on it, snapping down the phone without a hello.
“Where are you?” We all waited silently as she listened to their answer.
“Oh thank god. What the hell took you so long to ring?” She demanded and I relaxed knowing they were okay.
“Right well we’ll see you soon.” She spoke before hanging up. I raised an eyebrow at her and she sighed in annoyance.
“They’re on their way.”
“I figured as much. Brian, you heard from Rome or Tej?” I asked and he nodded from his position by the door.
“They’ll be here by tomorrow morning.” He supplied.
“So will Han and Gisele.” I offered.
“What about Leo and Rico?” Mia asked.
“Tomorrow too.” It was Letty that answered and I turned to her as she stroked Lexie’s back softly.
“Have you heard from Lotty?” I asked her quietly but she shook her head. The look on her face told me she was worried. I shifted carefully so that I was closer to her, placing an arm around her shoulders. She leant her head against my free shoulder and I took the opportunity to place a kiss on her head.
“You guys suit having two kids.” Both of us looked at Brian who was still standing in the doorway.
“Where did that come from?” I muttered, slightly annoyed that he was bringing something that big up.
“Just an observation. They’re here.” He spoke suddenly as he stepped through the door and onto the front porch. Mia wasn’t far behind him as Letty and I carefully stood.
“Ignore what O’Conner said.” I muttered to Letty, using Brian’s last name so she knew I was annoyed with him.
“More kids is the last thing on my mind right now Dom.” She spoke tiredly before she walked outside. I heaved a loud sigh as I looked down at Ava. She was still fast asleep, her little hand curled around my necklace like usual when she fell asleep on me.
I stepped out into the night breeze and took in the sight of everyone. Nico looked asleep on his feet and I heard Mia quickly suggest Rosa put him to bed in the nursery. She smiled appreciatively and led Nico inside, barely pausing to say hello to Letty and I. Mia took Lexie off Letty and followed behind with the intent to put her to bed for the night.
Elena and Leon stood hand in hand as they spoke with Brian in low voices. As I neared Leon smiled properly as he set his eyes on Ava. I nodded my head at them in greeting, all I could manage with Ava in my arms.
“Always did fall asleep like that.” He offered as he came forward and kissed the back of her head gently. Before I knew it he stepped towards Letty and placed a kiss on her head, whispering something to her that I couldn’t hear. Despite having made amends I fought the urge to move towards Letty and place an arm around her. I settled for a hard look instead as he finally stepped away. He caught my look and smiled knowingly before stepping back to claim Elena. I was happy they were still together.
Letty suddenly appeared by my side and leant her head on my arm. Looking down I shifted Ava lightly before wrapping an arm around Letty.
“So what now?” Leon asked as we stood in the darkness.
“Now we wait for the others.” I spoke and he nodded.
“Come on let’s head inside. It’s been a long day I’m pretty sure everyone just wants to crash.” Brian offered as he headed towards the house.
“Rosa and Nico are in with Lexie, Leon and Elena you guys can have the guest bed.”
“What about Dom and Letty?” Elena asked and I shook my head.
“We’re good on the fold out for the night. Ava will just sleep between us.”
“Are you sure?” Leon asked us. I noted Letty nod before speaking.
“It’s just for the night, tomorrow when everyone else comes we’ll be split between the three houses anyway.”
“Okay if you’re both sure?” Leon spoke worriedly as he looked towards Letty.
“We’ll be fine.” I responded with a note of warning in my tone. He seemed to catch the hint and backed off, leading Elena to the guest room for the night.
“You and he will never be the same will you?” Letty whispered as we were left alone. I sighed knowing I had put my foot in it.
“I’m sorry, I’m trying.” I apologised as I looked down at her.
“I know. It’s a… odd situation for all of us I guess.” She spoke soundly slightly confused as she moved to the fold out lounge. I watched her helplessly as she moved the cushions off before dragging out the frame. By the time she had it set up Mia had appeared with sheets and pillows.
“Thanks Mia.” I spoke as she stepped forward to give Letty a hand.
“Are you guys going to be okay here tonight?” She asked us but I noted she was talking to Letty more so than me. I fought the urge to roll my eyes. Letty and I had been sharing a bed for over a week now, of course she had no idea of that. Letty and I had agreed not to tell anyone I had been staying over. We wanted to keep our relationship to ourselves for just a little while longer while we worked out what we were going to do next.
“We’ll be fine. Thanks Mia.”
“Okay well goodnight.” She spoke giving Letty a hug before turning to me. I bent slightly placing a kiss on her head before she left the room.
“You can put her down.” Letty spoke as she threw the last pillow onto the bed.
“Between us?” I asked as I moved towards the centre of the mattress.
“Yeah.” She answered tiredly. I placed Ava down, untangling her hand from my necklace gently. I held my breath as she stirred but she calm immediately as Letty placed her stuffed dog in her arms.
“You ready for bed?” She asked me as I shed my pants, leaving myself in just my boxers and shirt. The room was dark and Mia had been kind enough to pull the screens closed giving us some privacy.
“More than ready for bed. You?” I asked into the darkness.
“Yeah.” I heard her fumbling around with something and I frowned when I heard a thump followed by her mutter in pain. Reaching over to the lamp I flicked the light on and looked over at her. She was rubbing her head where she had hit the wall. I grinned and laughed a little as I walked around to her.
“It’s not funny.” She muttered as I wrapped my arms around her waist.
“I’ll kiss it better.” I whispered as I kissed the red spot on her forehead.
“Arms up.” I whispered, my hands trailing down to the hem of her shirt. She didn’t protest or argue just simply raised her hands. Pulling her shirt over her head I let it drop to the floor before my hands slipped towards her bra clasp. I made quick work of the bra letting it fall to the floor beside her shirt.
“You’re beautiful.” I whispered into her neck. My hands stroked her full breasts softly before I let my hands trail south. I heard her small whimper and I grinned.
“You know our daughter is asleep right here.” She reminded me quietly as I pushed the shorts past her hips.
“I know. I don’t plan on doing anything but sleep.” I promised as I placed a kiss on her cheek before taking a step back. I shrugged out of my shirt easily before I pulled it over her head. She smiled softly when she finally worked out what I was doing. Once her arms where through I pulled her closer and just held her. My shirt hit mid-thigh on her and I would be lying if I said it didn’t make me rethink about taking her here against the wall.
“Come on let’s go to bed.” I spoke as I moved back around to my side. I waited until she was safely in bed before I flicked off the lamp.