1st March, Canary Islands, Spain
Rundown hotel
Letty’s POV
I sat nursing a cup of tea while Lotty and Leon went about cooking breakfast once again. I stared hopelessly into my cup as I tried to work out my feelings. Leon and Lotty were right about Dom, he deserved to know. He had spent months proving himself to me and in my eyes he had redeemed himself.
‘But there’s always that slight possibility.’ I taunted myself with my negative thinking.
“Let? You there?” I looked up blankly, blinking at Lotty and Leon as it registered that they had been speaking to me.
“Sorry what did you say?” I asked.
“I said I’m about to do the eggs, why don’t you go and round everybody up. The smell should be gone by the time you get back.”
“Sure.” I said setting my full cup down on the table before I left the small room.
I knocked on the doors one by one but didn’t receive any answers until I got to mine and Dom’s room.
“I guess this is where everyone is hiding.” I spoke as I took in the large group cramped into our small room.
“Where have you been?” Han asked.
“In Lotty’s room with Leon. Speaking of which breakfast is ready.” I explained moving out of the way as Roman and Tej raced for the door.
“First one to touch the food has to say grace!” Dom reminded but they were already long gone.
“You coming?” Mia asked as one by they all filed out.
“Yeah I’m just gunna quickly change.” I spoke up making her nod and leave the room.
“Hey, are you okay? You look upset.” Dom voiced as he shut the door so we were alone from the outside world.
“I’m fine.” I tried.
“Letty.” Dom sighed as he placed Ava on the floor to play.
“Please, leave it. For today.” I begged as he paused in front of me.
“Let whatever it is we can talk it through together.” He spoke gently, pushing my hair back as he held me.
“I know and we will just not today. I just need a bit of time to think.” He sighed as he dropped his hand from my face.
“I hate this.” He whispered, leaning his head against mine.
“I’m sorry.” I whispered.
“It’s not your fault.”
“It’s not yours either Dom, you’ve proved you’ve changed.” I whispered quietly.
“Tomorrow?” He asked seriously and I gave a reluctant tight smile in agreement.
“I should go and get changed before breakfast is all gone.” I spoke as I moved to step away but Dom’s firm grasp on my waist kept me still. I gave a small smile before he leaned down, kissing me gently.
“I love you Let, whatever’s wrong we’ll get through it together.”
“I love you too.” I whispered back.
“Go get changed. Do you want me to wait?” Dom asked but I shook my head.
“No you go, get Ava set up for breakfast. I’ll be over in a second.”
“Okay but if you’re not there in five I’m coming to find you.” He voiced with a smile as he picked Ava up.
“I’ll be there.”
“Ma?”
“Daddy’s going to get you breakfast, mummy will be there in a minute.” I spoke kissing Ava on the cheek before the two left the room.
Alone at last I headed for the shower, intent on drowning away all my fears. Stepping under the hot water I sighed in content. Slowly I felt my muscles start to relax and my pounding head lessened over time.
Keeping it short like I promised I was in and out within minutes, drying and dressing as quickly as I could before I left the room. Walking down towards Lotty’s room I looked out over the parking lot. It was completely devoid of life, our cars being the only occupants. It was days like these that I wished we still lived by the beach. I missed it more than I ever thought I would.
Pushing open the door to Lotty’s room the first thing that hit me was the smell of food. It did nothing to settle my stomach but I managed to hold it together. Dom spotted me straight away as I made my way over to his side. Ava was already eating, a piece of apple in one hand and a piece of toast in her other. I smiled as I watched her interact with everyone.
“You okay?” Dom asked me quietly as I sat down beside him. His arm immediately coming to rest across my shoulders.
“Yeah I’m fine.” I spoke kissing his cheek as a plate was set down in front of me. I looked up at Lotty with a smile.
“Thanks.”
“No problem.”
“I still say we move on. Make a move before Hobbs does actually find us.” Brian spoke from his end of the table.
“Where would be run?” Tej spoke up.
“Mexico seems like the most ideal place.” Roman shrugged like it was no big deal. Hearing the word Mexico triggered something and my whole being freeze, it felt like a bucket of freezing water had been thrown over me.
1st March, Canary Islands, Spain
Rundown hotel
Dom’s POV
“Mexico? Isn’t it a bit close to the states?” Mia asked.
“It’s worked for us in the past and it’s a no extradition zone.” I spoke up.
“That is true I suppose but when would we go, how would we go?” Han asked.
“By boat, then car. We can’t travel by air anymore it’s too risky.” Elena spoke up.
“We have too big of a convoy to all go together it will be too obvious. We need to split up.” Brian spoke up. I cringed at the thought of breaking away but I also knew he was right.
“I don’t think breaking away is the answer. We need to stay together.” Leon spoke up immediately.
“Especially now more than ever.” I heard Lotty mutter quietly before she moved to the sink.
“Let what do you think?” I asked as I turned my head towards Letty. I frowned and looked around the room in confusion as I noticed both her and Ava gone.
“Where’s Letty gone?” I asked loudly and everyone stopped and looked around.
“I didn’t see her leave.” Gisele spoke up.
“Leon.” Lotty whispered to Leon but I caught it.
“What’s going on?” I demanded as they both looked my way.
“Dom it’s nothing. Just don’t mention Mexico anymore today.” Lotty spoke up as she stared at us all pointedly.
“I didn’t even think Dom, I’m sorry.” Brian spoke quickly but I waved him off as I stared down Leon.
“What the hell is going?” I hissed at him making everyone at the table look between me and Leon.
“It’s not my place to say, or Lotty’s. If you want to know you’ll have to ask Letty. Right now I think you better go and find her but I’m going to warn you, she’s not going to be in a good way.” Leon explained quietly. I sneered at the two of them for the obvious run-around before I stood abruptly, storming out the door to search for Letty.