20th March- Mexico city, Mexico
Leon’s house
Mia’s POV
“Leave it Mia.” Brian muttered as we sat side by side on the couch, Lexie and Ava playing around on the floor in front of us. I scowled a Brian, silently cursing him as I followed Letty with my eyes as she ducked quickly out of the room.
“Uh but it’s so obvious. I wished they’d just come clean already.” I muttered as I sank further into Brian’s arms. He chuckled, placing a kiss on my head as he pulled me in closer.
“Let them have their time alone before we all crowd them with congratulations. They didn’t get this last time with Ava, let’s just leave them be for the moment. Okay?” Brian smiled while I rolled my eyes.
“Fine, we’ll play this your way.”
“Besides you don’t know anything for definite.” He pointed out while I rolled my eyes yet again.
“What are you two whispering about?” Dom asked as he looked over our way.
“Nothing.” I spoke too quickly, wincing as I made Dom instantly suspicious.
“You never could lie you know Mia.” He pointed out with a small smile. I remained silent, instead retaliating by poking my tongue out when his back was turned.
“Real mature.” Brian whispered into my ear.
“I learn from the best.” I hissed back just as quietly.
“Everything okay Let?” I asked sweetly as she stepped back into the room.
“Yeah Mia everything’s fine.” She spoke with a small smile.
“So I was thinking about bacon and eggs for breakfast.” I spoke addressing everyone.
“Sounds amazing Mia.” Roman piped up immediately.
“I was thinking more pancakes Mia.” Dom spoke while Leon and Lotty agreed.
“Pancakes could work too.” Roman agreed rubbing is hands together.
“I’ll help.” Leon offered immediately before I could say anything and I shot a smug glance at Brian as I stood, following Leon into the small kitchen.
20th March- Mexico city, Mexico
Leon’s house
Lotty’s POV
“She knows.” I sung to Letty as I sat carefully next to her and Dom on the lounge.
“She always was too observant for her own good.” Dom mumbled as he rubbed Letty back gently.
“Guess our time alone is almost up.” Letty spoke to Dom as she leaned her head on his shoulder.
“I’ll have a word to her. Maybe if we tell her and Brian she’ll keep it quiet for a little while longer.”
“We are talking about the same Mia right?” Letty asked, raising a brow at Dom’s suggestion.
I opened my mouth to speak but a noise outside caught my attention. I hushed everyone in the house immediately, listening out for further noises.
“What’s wrong?” Letty whispered to me but I hushed her again as I continued to listen.
“I could have sworn I heard something from outside.” I spoke normally, confused about what I had heard to begin with.
“It was probably nothing Lotty, just a neighbour or a car nearby.” Han dismissed and I nodded reluctantly.
“Yeah you’re probably right.” I spoke. Within seconds everyone was back talking and moving around the house.
It was only a few minutes later that another loud bang resounded through the house, this time gaining everyone’s attention. Immediately all noise within the house ceased, everyone gathering in the family room as we stared at the front door. We could hear the crunching of gravel under someone’s feet as they made their way around the perimeter of the house.
“Go check the back door, careful you don’t get seen.” Dom whispered to Roman as he handed him a gun which seemed to come out of nowhere.
“All the blinds are shut.” Mia whispered as she remained glued to Brian’s side.
I said nothing as I retrieved my gun from the top shelf of the book case. No one said anything as I flickered the safety off it and set out down the hall after Roman.
Inch by inch I snuck past each room, glancing into each and every one making sure who ever was outside the house wasn’t in it. After a firm nod from Roman to let me know the back door was secure I relaxed a little, but I didn’t lower my gun.
The sound of nearing footsteps made us stay where we were, flattening ourselves against either side of the door as we waited. I shook my head at Roman as the person on the other side of the door tried the handle, rattling it as they tried to get in. I pointed to ground and crouched, turning to roman just in time to see him do the same before the shadow of a person loomed over us through the window. Neither of us moved, listening closely until we heard footsteps once more. Carefully I stood, peeking out the window just in time to see the person’s back disappear around the other side of the house.
“Anyone we know?” Roman whispered to me and I nodded, nudging him back towards the family room without a word.
“It’s Hobbs isn’t it?” He asked as we silently travelled down the hall way.
“Yeah.” I whispered back as we once more entered the family room where everyone was crouched on the floor. Letty was whispering to Ava, telling her we had to be quiet as a mouse while Mia had a sleeping Lexie in her arms. Nico being older understood how important it was to keep quiet so he sat silently beside Rosa and Elena, watching us all intently. Dom looked up at me from his spot by the window as I entered the room.
“It’s Hobbs.” I whispered as I cast a quick look out the window. His back was to the house and he seemed to be on the phone having an argument with someone judging by his hand gestures.
“Go out the back door.” I whispered, keeping an eye on Hobbs as I spoke to Dom.
“What about you?” He whispered back.
“Don’t worry about me, I’ll be right behind you. Just get them out of here.” I spoke as I faced him. He looked as if he was going to argue but thought better of it.
“Roman, Tej, Han and Giselle go check out back, see if we can get through.”
“On it.” Han spoke as each of them loaded a gun and left the family room.
“Mia and Rosa can you grab some-“ I turned to peer out the window again as Hobbs’ voice suddenly rang out, cutting off Dom as we all listened.
“Look I know you’re all in there and you’re all probably armed but I just want to talk. I can’t touch you here, no extradition remember?” Hobbs called out and I looked to Dom for an answer.
“He’s got a point.” Gisele spoke up as everyone gathered back in the family room.
“Alright.” I whispered to Dom, nodding at him to speak to Hobbs.
“You’re right, we are armed.” He called out loud enough for Hobbs to here as I continued looking through the window.
“Typical.” Hobbs scoffed just loud enough for me to hear and I rolled my eyes at his behaviour.
“What do you want Hobbs?” I called out.
“I have an offer for you all.”
“We’re not interested.” I spat back immediately.
“Charlotte please can you just hear me out.” I said nothing as I looked to the rest of them.
“Not gunna hurt.” Brian shrugged and I sighed as I turned back to the window.
“Fine, what is it?”
“As much as I’m enjoying this shouting match I don’t think your neighbours will be so can we do this face to face.”
“No way Hobbs.” I hissed.
“For fucks sake Lotty I’m here on my own.” He growled back and I sighed.
“This could be a trap.” Mia spoke up and I nodded.
“I think he’s being truthful Lot, we’ve only heard one set of footsteps. We haven’t seen or heard anyone else around the place.” Letty spoke and I nodded, agreeing with what she said.
“That’s true.”
“We could make him come in here, that way we have the upper hand. We have weapons, he’d be outnumbered easily.” Tej spoke up and again I nodded in agreement.
“Not really safe with the kids though.” Leon added in and I sighed knowing he was right.
“I’ll go out and speak with him, someone can cover me.” I decided.
“I’ll go.” Dom spoke up immediately.
“Dom.” Letty spoke in fear.
“I’ll be okay Let, I’m just there as protection.” He spoke soothing her as he placed a kiss on her cheek before nodding to me.
“Someone better still go and make sure the back is clear just in case we need to escape. Mia and Rosa it might be a good idea to grab a few things together.” Leon spoke.
“We’re on it.” Han spoke up as he, Gisele, Tej and Roman went about their earlier task.
“I’m coming too.” Brian spoke as he gave Mia a quick kiss.
“No we need you here to get them out.” Dom spoke in a whisper.
“Dom’s right, you need to stay here. We’ll be okay.” I spoke as I turned to the front door. I didn’t wait for an answer from Brian before I unlocked the door and stepped out. I felt Dom’s presence behind me immediately, both our guns in our hands ready to fire at a moment’s notice. My eyes did a quick dash around the area but I couldn’t see anything unusual.
“I told you I’m alone, and I’m not armed so you can put those away.” Hobbs spoke as our eyes met.
“Forgive me if I don’t believe you.” I spat out.
“So what is it you want from us Hobbs?” Dom spoke up before Hobbs or I could say another word.
“I’ve come to grant you all immunity. I’ve come to tell you that you’re all free to come back to the states.”