5th February, Canary Islands, Spain
Dom’s beach house
Leon’s POV
“I’m sorry what did you just say? Cos I know you didn’t just say you and Hobbs dated.” Roman spoke up in disbelief.
“SHUT UP ROMAN.” Letty and I shouted in union.
Everyone was silent, processing what she’d just admitted.
“Lotty…” Letty started in a deathly quiet voice which everyone knew was never a good sign.
“Just let me explain. I know you’re mad but I had my reasons for not telling you.” Lotty spoke quickly.
“You put us all in danger Lotty.” I hissed.
“Maybe we should just take a breath and let her explain before we start judging.” Gisele mediated as she stepped between us.
“Okay explain. Why didn’t you tell us?” Dom asked as he wrapped his arm around Letty’s waist.
“I was running from Hobbs just like you guys. After he gave us up to the police I went on the run, I even left my family without even a goodbye. I jumped from gang to gang, never staying in the same place for more than a couple of months at a time. Except once, I stayed longer then I should have. The leader and I had a thing, nothing major but enough for me to want to stay. Hobbs tracked me down and confronted me, pleaded with me to go back home with him but I couldn’t. I couldn’t trust him again, I’d already given him my heart and he’d broken it.”
“So what happened?” Tej asked.
“I ran, upped and left in the middle of the night without a word to anyone. I changed my name and just kept running.”
“So who are you really?” I demanded.
“Charlotte Henderson. That’s not a lie, when I thought I was safe I changed my name back and it was lucky I did because I got picked up by O’Conner just a few short weeks later.” She spoke bitterly, shooting Brian a filthy look.
“So how did he find you again?”
“He said he saw me in the car outside his office. I guess I didn’t blend in as well as I thought I did.”
“Lotty why wouldn’t you tell us?”
“I didn’t say anything because I knew you wouldn’t have let me go.”
“Damn right I wouldn’t have.” Letty hissed.
“Letty if Luke caught me it wouldn’t be a big deal. I could just run again but if he caught any of you… I’d never forgive myself.” She whispered, a look of defeat crossing over her features. It was one of the only times I got a glimpse of the real Lotty, the girl who actually had feelings.
“I think I speak for everyone here when I say I don’t like what you did, putting yourself at risk like that but we have no right to judge.” Dom spoke up after a long period of silence.
Lotty gave him a small appreciative smile, while everyone else nodded in agreement but Letty and I. Lotty flicked her gaze between us, silently pleading with us to understand.
“Dom’s right I don’t like it but I won’t judge. Letty and I owe you more then we’ll ever be able to replay you.” I finally spoke up.
“Thank you Leon.” She whispered, taking a few steps forward to pull me into a hug. I hugged her back, finally mending things between us for good.
“Let.” I prompted as she pulled away from me, everyone’s eyes on Letty.
“You stupid idiot you should have told me.” Letty whispered before the tears started.
“I’m sorry Let.” Lotty whispered as the two women hugged each other tightly.
“Group hug!” Roman yelled earning him glares for ruining the moment.
“Man you shouldn’t be allowed to speak.” Tej said shaking his head while the rest of us laughed.
“Are we good?” Lotty asked Letty quietly.
“Lot you’re my best friend-“ A loud throat clearing interrupted her and Letty turned to Mia with a smile.
“One of my best friends. I could never stay mad at you.” She said honestly.
“So now what do we do?” Han asked.
“We need to tie up loose ends and plan an escape route just in case.” I spoke up causing Dom and Brian to nod in agreement.
“We need to pack up all the essentials and the cars so we’re ready to leave at a seconds notice.” Lotty spoke.
“We should sell mine and Letty’s houses now, make it easier if we’re all under the one roof. We should be able to squeeze in here right Mia?” Dom asked with a smirk on his face.
“We should just sell all three houses now and rent out hotel rooms.” Mia spoke up, glaring at Dom as she egged him on to argue with her.
“No Mia’s right we need to sell everything we can.” Lotty spoke.
“Can you handle that Lotty?” I asked and she nodded.
“Of course. Better start packing people. This is gunna be one quick sale.” She muttered as she pulled out her phone.