21st July- Tenerife, Canary Islands
Dom's beach house
Dom's POV
"Morning." I said sleepily to Elena as I walked out to the kitchen. I hadn't slept as of yet and I was feeling it.
"Morning…How do you feel?"
"About the same as before but I want to thank you for being here. I'm sorry if I left any bruises I didn't mean to be so rough." She shrugged smiling at me.
"It's alright, I'm tough I can handle it. Brian rang he said Mia wants to see you, he also told me about the baby. Pity about the timing." I nodded and accepted the cup of coffee from her.
"Do you know what she wants me for?" I asked quietly.
"No he seemed confused as well." I rolled my eyes at my sister.
"I'll go soon, are you coming?"
"Yeah for a bit then I have to head back to Rio. This was only a quick trip." I nodded in understanding and we chatted quietly as we drank our coffee, the conversation staying away from anything that reminded me of Letty.
"I'll just go get ready then we can leave." She nodded and I gave her a small kiss as I walked past. I rubbed my face as I thought about my morning with Elena. I cared deeply for Elena there was this mutual understanding between us that no one else seemed to understand. We both knew though that what we had wasn't a long term thing we were free to come and go as we pleased. She used me in the absence of her husband as much as I used her in the absence of Letty. Like this morning for instance and we were both okay with that, when the time came to part ways we'd do so with no strings attached.
"You ready?" I asked her as I came out into the kitchen again.
"Yeah, I'll follow you there." I nodded and we got into our separate cars.
21st July- Tenerife, Canary Islands
Tenerife Hospital
"Mia?" I knocked on her door as I stepped in.
"Hey. She's in the shower can you take Alexis? She's being a bit fussy and doesn't like being put down, I just need to grab something for Mia. Hey Elena." I took Lexi off Brian as he gave Elena a quick hug before heading into the bathroom. I smiled as I looked down at the baby in my arms.
"She's beautiful." Elena cooed. I nodded and passed her to Elena to nurse. Holding Alexis was still just too much for me right now. Elena seemed to understand and took her without question.
"Thanks." Brian said as he returned looking to us as Elena continued to hold Alexis.
"No problem." He looked at me askingmesilently if she knows and I nodded.
"So what does my sister want to see me about?" I asked looking away.
"I think it's just about being god father." He said giving me a worried look as I said nothing as we sat around talking waiting for Mia. Alexis started whinging after a while and Brian went to take her but she fussed further. Seeing no other option I tried my luck and surprising she settled, seemingly content to fall asleep on my chest as I held her. I had prepared myself mentally, knowing going into this was going to be hard; I had even made that clear to Brian. I hadn't realised how much it would hurt as I felt the familiar ache in my chest return as I watched my niece sleep. I smiled sadly looking up as I heard a camera click.
"Sorry couldn't resist, you two look cute together." Mia said happily as she turned the camera around and showed me. I felt my heart stop but forced a smile even going as far as to roll my eyes.
"The only time she isn't fussy is when she's with you." Brian stated as he gave me a look, another one of worry I noted as I brushed it off.
"She likes her uncle best." I half-heartedly teased Brian trying to get rid of the unwanted thoughts of what mine and Letty's kid would have looked like.
It was an hour later when suddenly Elena spoke.
"Sorry guys I have to get going. I'll be back to visit soon." Elena said as she stood to give Mia a hug and then Brian. I moved to support Alexis more so that I could get up but Elena stopped me.
"Don't get up, I'll see you soon okay." I relaxed again and nodded casting a quick look over to where Brian and Mia were but they were talking.
"Thank you, for this morning." I whispered as she smiled warmly before I kissed her goodbye.
"Anytime, call me if you need anything." She said before she left waving goodbye.
I sat staring in to space as I rubbed Alexis' back softly.
"So can I have my daughter back or are you two content to stay over there for the day?" I snapped my gaze over to Mia and smiled weakly.
"Maybe. I'm bonding with my niece, I can take her on a car ride if you prefer." I joked but it felt forced.
"NO!" I smiled at the look on her face at the suggestion.
"So Mia you wanted me here to talk, what's wrong?" I asked quietly as Lexi stirred in her sleep before relaxing again.
"Well two things, one your god father-" I rolled my eyes.
"What no choice?" I asked, half teasingly the other half in seriousness. Could I be godfather to Lexie?
"Nope." I sighed silently and nodded.
"I'd be honoured Mia." I said truthfully.
"Second things a bit more tricky and I haven't even told Brian this."
"What?" We asked at the same time staring at her.
"It's about Letty…" I forced myself to look away from them focusing my sight on the little girl in my arms.
"What about Letty?" I asked quietly wishing I had handed Alexis back when I had the chance.
"I haven't exactly been truthful about what happened after she came home."
"Just spit it out Mia." I said as I cast her a look. My voice was no longer soft but it was pained and hard. She faltered for a moment, no doubt rethinking her decision but then she continued as if nothing had changed.
"I wasn't going to say anything, Letty didn't even know that I knew but seeing you with Lexi I need to tell you." Frowning I had a bad feeling. I knew where this was going and I was silently begging her not to go there.
"Dom, Letty was pregnant." I sighed heavily looking away as I shut my eyes.
"I know." I ground out.
"You knew?" She asked shocked. I let out a hardened laugh at her surprise.
"Of course I knew, why do you think I left her in the D.R?" I spat quietly as we stared at one another.
"Well why aren't you shocked?" She asked, rounding on Brian.
"Dom told me this morning. Mia I don't think Dom wan-"
"You mean I've been keeping this for nothing?" Mia asked cutting Brain off. I didn't answer and Brian stayed silent, not knowing what to tell her.
"I realise how hard this must be for you." She said quietly after a long pause.
"Don't." I said deathly quietly.
"Dom…" She tried again but I glared at her.
"Mia please don't." I said slowly and it was silent. I stayed still for a moment before I got up carefully trying not to jolt the sleeping baby too much.
"Where are you going?" Mia asked worriedly as I handed Alexis back to Brian. She woke immediately after she was out of my arms and I felt horrible but I needed to get out.
"I just need some air." I said quickly as I walked out of the room and out of hospital into the car park towards my car. Sitting on the hood of it ran a hand over my face sighing as I tried to get a grip on my emotions. I hadn't meant to snap at Mia but the ache in my chest was worsening making me feel sick.