1st March, Canary Islands, Spain
Rundown hotel
Dom’s POV
After slamming the door behind me I stalked down to the room I had been sharing with Letty and Ava. I knew Lotty and Leon meant well and they had done a lot for Letty in the past, but there were times where I resented them for it. Like today.
I didn’t bother knocking and the door was unlocked so I walked straight in. Immediately my eyes rested on Letty as I closed the door silently. She was sitting on the floor with Ava, her back up against the bed as she hugged herself. Ava was completely oblivious, more concerned with her blocks then Letty’s obvious distress.
“Dada.” Ava giggled as I walked closer, joining Letty on the floor as Ava crawled onto my lap.
“Hey princess. What are you building?” I asked quietly.
“Block.” She spoke excitedly as she pointed back to her small mound.
“Can you build daddy a tower?” I asked I placed her back in front of the blocks.
“They weren’t thinking when they brought up Mexico.” I spoke quietly as I pulled Letty into my lap. Her body was as stiff as a board and her eyes were completely vacant. I’d never had to deal with her like this, I wasn’t sure what to do so I just sat there and held her.
“Dom.” I looked down as I heard a quiet croak.
“Hey, you’re back.” I whispered as I kissed her cheek gently.
“I’m so sorry.” She whispered as she tried to leave my embrace but I held fast and refused to let her move.
“Don’t be, just let me help. I know you wanted me to leave whatever is going on up here,” I started as I tapped her head.
“-for today, but baby we need to talk because you’ve got me worried.” I explained.
“We can’t split up Dom, we just can’t.” She cried and I hushed her as I cradled her closer.
“We’re a big group let we’d be drawing in too much attention. Splitting up doesn’t mean you and I are going to be separated. I’ve told you I’m not leaving you, or Ava, we’ll stay together. I promise. Family comes first this time.” I explained as I wiped her fallen tears away.
“Talk to me, let me in.” I pleaded quietly.
“I…. Dom I’m…-“ We both jumped and Ava burst into tears as huge bang from the doorway sounded. Letty and I both scrambled to our feet as we turned to see Brian panicking at the door.
“Brian what the hell-“
“Dom we gotta go and we gotta get the fuck out of here now.”
“What’s wrong?” Letty asked as she cradled Ava.
“It’s Hobbs, he’s here. We gotta go, grab the main things and let’s get out of here.” I whipped around to face Letty but she was already gathering things up so I nodded to Brian before I joined her.
“Here take her bag and her and get her in the car, I’ll be down in two minutes with the rest.” I promised as I handed her a bag.
“Dom-“
“Let, trust me. Two minutes, now go.” I pushed as she reluctantly left the room, casting a nervous glance back at me.
Scrambling around the room I picked up all the stuff I could, hauling bags onto my back as I gave the room a once over before leaving.
“Where’s Letty?” Leon demanded as walked past me.
“With Ava at the car.” I spoke as we quickly jogged down the steps. Everyone was already loading into the cars by the time I got to mine and Letty’s. I glanced up just in time to see Lotty running back from the reception.
“Let’s move, hurry.”
“Where are we headed?” Tej called out.
“Just follow me. I have an old place in mind.” Leon spoke up, glancing knowingly at me before he jumped in his car. I was behind the wheel of ours a second later, revving the engine as one by one we filed out of the hotel.
Once we were on the road heading in the opposite direction from the main ferry terminal I chanced a glance at Letty.
“Hey, you okay?” I asked as I held her hand tightly between one of mine.
“Yeah, just drive.” She spoke shakily.
“CAR! FAST!” Ava called out from the back and I chuckled slightly as I glanced at her in the rear view mirror.
“Where are we headed?” Letty asked.
“I don’t know for sure but I think our old Mexico place.”
“What? Is you crazy we can’t go back there.” Letty yelled angrily but I could see more behind it. She was scared and frightened.
“Hey we’re going to be okay. Leon knows what he’s doing.” I promised as I squeezed her hand reassuringly while I drove, following Brian in front. I was met with silence so I made sure to squeeze her hand again, unwilling to let it go as we drove.
“We’re going to be okay, I promise.” I spoke, bringing her hand to my lips as I looked straight at her.
“Get some rest Let, you look like you need it. I’ll wake you just before the terminal.” I whispered as I watched her out of the corner of my eye rest her head on the glass.
Leon’s POV
I drove faster than the speed limit but still not enough to draw attention to us. There was a second terminal just an hour or so drive away, one we could catch straight to the Dominican Republic and then from there we would go to Panama then the drive to Mexico would really commence.
“Is Letty okay?” I turned my head to look at Elena and gave her a grave smile.
“We’re about to head to the DR, then Panama and then Mexico. Three places that don’t hold the best memories of Dom for Letty.” I spoke lightly.
“But it’s different this time around.” Rosa spoke up softly.
“Things have changed, she’s afraid history is going to repeat itself. Let’s just leave it at that.” I spoke gently, not willing to give away too much.
It was half an hour later, Rosa and Nico asleep in the back seat before Elena spoke up again.
“I think I know what’s changed.” Elena whispered looking at me for confirmation but my eyes never left the road.
“When did she find out?” She asked after it was clear I had nothing to say.
“Lena…” I whispered in defeat.
“I won’t say anything I promise. I don’t blame her for what she must be feeling. She must be so scared.”
“Yeah she is, let’s just keep this between us okay?” I asked quietly as I cast her a look. She gave me a small smile and nodded in agreement.
“My lips are sealed.”