Dom's POV
I arrived back at the garage with a whole six minutes to spare and dad gave me an amused yet annoyed look. No doubt he was annoyed I had walked out on him this morning.
"They get to school okay?"
"Yes I dropped them off." I said shortly and I heard his loud sigh as I walked into the back room to change. Vince was in there when I walked in and I sent him a smile.
"I heard about you getting busted." He grinned and I shot him a look that clearly said 'don't start'.
"I bet you did."
"Yeah your dad was pretty shitty when I got in this morning muttering about you walking off in a huff. What happened?" I sighed and relayed what had happened that morning.
"That's… well to be blunt that's a little excessive." He said seriously.
"Tell me about it."
"I bet when you and Letty got together this wasn't one of the rules you imagined."
"Far from it." I said as I shrugged into my coveralls.
"I didn't expect them to let you guys spend the night together. Doesn't that kind of make the time limit point moot?"
"Yes but try explaining that to dad." I snorted shaking my head as we walked out into the main garage.
"Vince can you start work on that Nissan? Dom office." I groaned audibly and Vince gave me a look as if to say good luck as I followed dad into the office. I shut the door and leant against the filing cabinet as he sat at the desk staring at me.
"I'm really not in the mood to be yelled at dad." I said quietly.
"I know, I'm not going to yell at you although believe me I want to." He said seriously.
"Here." Dad said handing over a small card with a name, number and address on it. It was a doctor business card and I looked at him questioningly.
"What's this for?"
"You, you have an appointment."
"For…" I prompted confused as to why I had to see a doctor.
"Don't make me spell it out Dominic." He said awkwardly and suddenly it clicked.
"Are you serious? Dad now you're being ridiculous."
"No I'm not. You've been with a lot of girls Dominic can you honestly say you've used protection with every single one?" I kept quiet knowing I couldn't guarantee that.
"Exactly. How would you feel if you slept with Letty not knowing that you had something and gave it to her?" I hated to admit it but he had a point.
"I'm…99 percent sure I don't have anything." I said quietly.
"There's still that one percent possibility that you do."
"Okay fair enough." I said dejectedly.
"I overheard your conversation with Vince, I'm not trying to be difficult. I love Letty like a daughter and after everything's she's been through… she's still not right. I need you to understand that. I just want you to realize that I will be keeping an eye on you, not because I don't trust you because I do. I just want you to do right by Letty, you may not realize it but you guys are a good match and that's really hard to come by. I don't want you screwing it up." I stayed silent wondering exactly what he meant about her not being 'right' she seemed fine with me but I nodded anyway.
"I don't know what else I can say to make you realize I am taking this seriously. But okay if this is what you want me to do and that… stupid time limit then fine."
"It won't be forever Dominic, just until I'm satisfied."
"When exactly will that be?" I asked seriously.
"Could be a month, could be six, could be a year I don't know. You've been dating less than a week, give me a chance." I stared at him caught up in my thoughts.
"You said you didn't have a problem with us but it sure as hell sounds like you do. Dad what exactly are the rules?" I asked sick of feeling like I'm being thrown in the deep end.
"I honestly don't have a problem I told you I'm just worried. As for the rules don't you think Letty and Maria should be part of this conversation?"
"Dad please just tell me." I said dejectedly and he waited a beat before he sighed and nodded.
"Whenever you're in a room alone together the door has to be opened, Letty has a ten o'clock curfew on week nights and a midnight one on weekends and Friday nights. Dates or whatever are not to interfere with her school work, or work for either of you. I'm putting in place the time limits for the times that I am not with you, such as dropping her off to school. I know Mia's in the car but I do want you at work on time, they're not forever Dominic. Fair enough so far?" he asked.
"Most." I said honestly.
"You have to go to that appointment that something both Maria and I agreed on." I looked at him horrified.
"You've spoken to Maria about this?" I hissed in embarrassment. It was thing to speak to dad about but Maria? I was dating her daughter for fucks sake.
"It was her idea and a good one at that."
"Fine." My voice was clipped and he eyed me warily before continuing.
"Maria's roster goes back to normal in a month so she'll only be doing two night shifts a week, so that's pretty much the only nights Letty will be over, which happen to be Friday and Saturday nights so I guess it works out better. Away races will be different though, with the trailers. Mia and Letty will bunk." I said nothing and he hesitated before continuing.
"As I said before no texting while she's in class." I sighed but nodded.
"Last one…for now anyway. I'm not exactly telling you I'm more asking you…" He said looking at me guilty.
"What?" I asked devoid of emotion. Nothing could shock me anymore.
"Letty's a virgin right?" He asked embarrassed and I bit my tongue and nodded.
"Yes." I ground out.
"Well when you guys decide to take it… there I'm asking you to…to make it special for her." I looked at dad surprised.
"That was always going to happen dad." He looked relieved.
"Oh good." He said clearing his throat.
"Is that all?" I asked and he nodded.
"Your appointment's at eleven-thirty." He mumbled and I nodded before walking out tucking the card into my pocket as I went. Vince looked up at wearily as I started work on the car beside me but I just shook my head at him.
"Don't ask." I warned and he took my advice and stayed silent. I threw myself into work to try and forget about everything that had been said in the last few hours and to get my mind off not being able to text Letty.
"Dom you better head off." I looked up as I finished the car and noted it was eleven o'clock.
"Okay." I said shortly as Vince gave me a questioning look. This was something I wasn't about to tell him about.
Changing out of my coveralls I made sure I had the card and then left. I drove the short distance to the address on the card and sat in the car for a while.
I could always not go in but somehow I think dad would know and he was right, I didn't want to harm Letty in anyway. Sighing in defeat I got out and locked up my car as I headed inside. It was fairly empty for a doctor's office but I guess in a way that was a good thing.
I gave my name at the counter and took a seat like she told me to and waited.
'This was so embarrassing.' I thought moodily.
"Dominic?" I looked up as my name was called and I didn't know whether to be glad or annoyed that it was a male doctor. I stood and followed him into his office.
"So what can I do for you today?" He asked kindly and I sighed.
"Well…" I started.
Walking out of the doctor's office I was cursing Maria and my dad. That was THE most embarrassing thing I had ever had to do. I wish I had of had a female doctor.
I stormed into the garage and my dad looked up as I walked in but I sent him a glare and he seemed to understand that I wasn't in the mood to talk because he quickly mumbled something about paperwork and fled. Even Vince seemed to know to back off.
It was twelve thirty when I received a text message and I relaxed a little knowing it would be from Letty. Opening the message though I frowned when it was rom Mia, why would she be texting me?
Is Letty with you?
I frowned. Why on earth would she think that? I dropped Letty of at school, she went in surely she wouldn't have ditched school.
No she's at school… isn't she?
"Letty." Vince asked knowingly but I shook my head frowning.
"No Mia." He looked surprised.
"Mia? Why is she texting you?"
"Asking where Letty is." I said quietly so dad couldn't hear. If she did ditch then I didn't want her to get into trouble.
"Ah school…" I shook my head.
"Apparently not." I muttered.
No. she was, she had math with Leon but then they split and Letty was supposed to have English but I don't think she went. She has shop straight after with Leon but she never showed. It's lunch now and we can't find her. Are you sure she's not with you? I won't tell dad.
Despite the fact my girlfriend appeared to be missing I rolled my eyes at her last four words. Vince looked at me questioningly and I handed my phone over.
"Only Mia would say something like that." I silently agreed.
"So where's Letty?" I sighed and ran a hand over my face.
"I don't know. She hasn't text me all day." I said. I thought about seeing Michelle that morning, shit had something happened. Taking my phone back I ignored Mia's text message and opened a new text to send to Letty.
Baby where are you? Mia said you're no longer at school, text me I'm worried!
Going back into Mia's message I replied as Vince and I sat down for lunch.
No Mia I swear she is not with me. Are you sure she's not at school?
Yes I'm sure. I'm worried Dom she hasn't answered my messages
I waited my entire lunch break and still hadn't gotten a message from Letty. Surely if Letty had ditched she would still text me.
Seriously Let where are you? I haven't heard from you all day and Mia says you're still no longer at school. Has something happened?
I sent two more similar texts throughout the next hour while dad wasn't looking but she still didn't reply. I was seriously worried now and I was so close to just telling dad that she was missing. As it was he was watching me intently but he didn't say anything knowing it would probably add to my already bad mood.
It was nearly two o'clock when my phone rang and I was so relieved when Letty's name flashed across my screen.
"Letty." I breathed out as I answered it immediately. I didn't care what dad had to say about it.
"Hey sorry I haven't had a chance to check my phone." She said carefully.
'Where are you? When Mia told me you weren't at school I was so worried…" I trailed off no longer having the words to continue.
"I'm okay. Mum came and picked me up early." While I was surprised at the information I was glad she was okay and that she hadn't ditched school.
"Oh. Is everything alright?" I asked carefully. Something hadn't happened had it? She was being quite short with me.
"Uh yeah… it's a long and embarrassing story." I was silent and my eyes flicked to dad who was talking with a customer about his car.
"I think I have an idea…" I muttered as I thought about my day.
"Can we talk tonight?" I froze at her words and I felt dread run straight through me.
"Talk?" I asked but my voice sounded so cold.
"Yeah."
"Okay… should I be worried?" I asked cautiously
"I'm sorry I realize how that must sound, we don't have to if you don't want to I just… I have so much on my mind and I just need to talk to you about it." She said so softly I barely caught her words. I sighed quietly something was wrong.
"Okay baby. Is after dinner okay?" I asked her gently.
"Yeah, that sounds good. I'm sorry I worried you."
"I thought something bad had happened I was going crazy I couldn't even concentrate." I said honestly.
"I can imagine." I picked up a wrench and looked down at the car I was meant to be working on.
"Are we okay?" I asked worriedly.
"Yes." She said laughing lightly and my worry seemed to lift as relief sunk in.
"Good, I'm glad. You have me worried." I whispered.
"I have to go but I'll see you at work this afternoon." She said. I went to answer her but a shout interrupted me.
"DOM" I turned to dad and he gave me a stern look.
"Dad she called me I haven't spoken to her all day." I had the mouth piece of the phone half covered.
"You were messaging on your lunch break." He said knowingly.
"Yes to Mia." He looked surprised but I noted he also looked suspicious.
"Okay well I really need this car finished." I sighed and nodded.
"Sorry Let I have to go too. See you later." I said as I turned back to the phone.
"Okay."
"Bye baby." I said softly.
"Bye Dom."
Ending the call I got back to work worried about what she wanted to talk to me about. Well whatever it was at least the time alone will give me time to tell her about this morning with dad.
"When are the result back in?" I looked up not having heard dad approach.
"Tomorrow, why?" I asked confused.
"Just wondering, don't stress I'm sure they'll be fine."
"Dad that's the last thing on my mind right."
"Oh I just assumed that's what you've been worried about."
"No." I said.
"Oh okay, you in a better mood yet?" He asked jokingly.
"With you? No. Do you have any idea how embarrassing and uncomfortable that was?" He hid his smile and nodded.
"Yes I think I have a pretty good idea. I was a teenage boy remember?" I glowered at him and he offered me a smile as a peace offering before wandering off.
Just a few more hours, just a few more hours.
I repeated it over and over again in my mind reminding myself the end of the day was coming just very slowly.
'I really need to see Letty.' I thought as rubbed the back of my neck.
I arrived back at the garage with a whole six minutes to spare and dad gave me an amused yet annoyed look. No doubt he was annoyed I had walked out on him this morning.
"They get to school okay?"
"Yes I dropped them off." I said shortly and I heard his loud sigh as I walked into the back room to change. Vince was in there when I walked in and I sent him a smile.
"I heard about you getting busted." He grinned and I shot him a look that clearly said 'don't start'.
"I bet you did."
"Yeah your dad was pretty shitty when I got in this morning muttering about you walking off in a huff. What happened?" I sighed and relayed what had happened that morning.
"That's… well to be blunt that's a little excessive." He said seriously.
"Tell me about it."
"I bet when you and Letty got together this wasn't one of the rules you imagined."
"Far from it." I said as I shrugged into my coveralls.
"I didn't expect them to let you guys spend the night together. Doesn't that kind of make the time limit point moot?"
"Yes but try explaining that to dad." I snorted shaking my head as we walked out into the main garage.
"Vince can you start work on that Nissan? Dom office." I groaned audibly and Vince gave me a look as if to say good luck as I followed dad into the office. I shut the door and leant against the filing cabinet as he sat at the desk staring at me.
"I'm really not in the mood to be yelled at dad." I said quietly.
"I know, I'm not going to yell at you although believe me I want to." He said seriously.
"Here." Dad said handing over a small card with a name, number and address on it. It was a doctor business card and I looked at him questioningly.
"What's this for?"
"You, you have an appointment."
"For…" I prompted confused as to why I had to see a doctor.
"Don't make me spell it out Dominic." He said awkwardly and suddenly it clicked.
"Are you serious? Dad now you're being ridiculous."
"No I'm not. You've been with a lot of girls Dominic can you honestly say you've used protection with every single one?" I kept quiet knowing I couldn't guarantee that.
"Exactly. How would you feel if you slept with Letty not knowing that you had something and gave it to her?" I hated to admit it but he had a point.
"I'm…99 percent sure I don't have anything." I said quietly.
"There's still that one percent possibility that you do."
"Okay fair enough." I said dejectedly.
"I overheard your conversation with Vince, I'm not trying to be difficult. I love Letty like a daughter and after everything's she's been through… she's still not right. I need you to understand that. I just want you to realize that I will be keeping an eye on you, not because I don't trust you because I do. I just want you to do right by Letty, you may not realize it but you guys are a good match and that's really hard to come by. I don't want you screwing it up." I stayed silent wondering exactly what he meant about her not being 'right' she seemed fine with me but I nodded anyway.
"I don't know what else I can say to make you realize I am taking this seriously. But okay if this is what you want me to do and that… stupid time limit then fine."
"It won't be forever Dominic, just until I'm satisfied."
"When exactly will that be?" I asked seriously.
"Could be a month, could be six, could be a year I don't know. You've been dating less than a week, give me a chance." I stared at him caught up in my thoughts.
"You said you didn't have a problem with us but it sure as hell sounds like you do. Dad what exactly are the rules?" I asked sick of feeling like I'm being thrown in the deep end.
"I honestly don't have a problem I told you I'm just worried. As for the rules don't you think Letty and Maria should be part of this conversation?"
"Dad please just tell me." I said dejectedly and he waited a beat before he sighed and nodded.
"Whenever you're in a room alone together the door has to be opened, Letty has a ten o'clock curfew on week nights and a midnight one on weekends and Friday nights. Dates or whatever are not to interfere with her school work, or work for either of you. I'm putting in place the time limits for the times that I am not with you, such as dropping her off to school. I know Mia's in the car but I do want you at work on time, they're not forever Dominic. Fair enough so far?" he asked.
"Most." I said honestly.
"You have to go to that appointment that something both Maria and I agreed on." I looked at him horrified.
"You've spoken to Maria about this?" I hissed in embarrassment. It was thing to speak to dad about but Maria? I was dating her daughter for fucks sake.
"It was her idea and a good one at that."
"Fine." My voice was clipped and he eyed me warily before continuing.
"Maria's roster goes back to normal in a month so she'll only be doing two night shifts a week, so that's pretty much the only nights Letty will be over, which happen to be Friday and Saturday nights so I guess it works out better. Away races will be different though, with the trailers. Mia and Letty will bunk." I said nothing and he hesitated before continuing.
"As I said before no texting while she's in class." I sighed but nodded.
"Last one…for now anyway. I'm not exactly telling you I'm more asking you…" He said looking at me guilty.
"What?" I asked devoid of emotion. Nothing could shock me anymore.
"Letty's a virgin right?" He asked embarrassed and I bit my tongue and nodded.
"Yes." I ground out.
"Well when you guys decide to take it… there I'm asking you to…to make it special for her." I looked at dad surprised.
"That was always going to happen dad." He looked relieved.
"Oh good." He said clearing his throat.
"Is that all?" I asked and he nodded.
"Your appointment's at eleven-thirty." He mumbled and I nodded before walking out tucking the card into my pocket as I went. Vince looked up at wearily as I started work on the car beside me but I just shook my head at him.
"Don't ask." I warned and he took my advice and stayed silent. I threw myself into work to try and forget about everything that had been said in the last few hours and to get my mind off not being able to text Letty.
"Dom you better head off." I looked up as I finished the car and noted it was eleven o'clock.
"Okay." I said shortly as Vince gave me a questioning look. This was something I wasn't about to tell him about.
Changing out of my coveralls I made sure I had the card and then left. I drove the short distance to the address on the card and sat in the car for a while.
I could always not go in but somehow I think dad would know and he was right, I didn't want to harm Letty in anyway. Sighing in defeat I got out and locked up my car as I headed inside. It was fairly empty for a doctor's office but I guess in a way that was a good thing.
I gave my name at the counter and took a seat like she told me to and waited.
'This was so embarrassing.' I thought moodily.
"Dominic?" I looked up as my name was called and I didn't know whether to be glad or annoyed that it was a male doctor. I stood and followed him into his office.
"So what can I do for you today?" He asked kindly and I sighed.
"Well…" I started.
Walking out of the doctor's office I was cursing Maria and my dad. That was THE most embarrassing thing I had ever had to do. I wish I had of had a female doctor.
I stormed into the garage and my dad looked up as I walked in but I sent him a glare and he seemed to understand that I wasn't in the mood to talk because he quickly mumbled something about paperwork and fled. Even Vince seemed to know to back off.
It was twelve thirty when I received a text message and I relaxed a little knowing it would be from Letty. Opening the message though I frowned when it was rom Mia, why would she be texting me?
Is Letty with you?
I frowned. Why on earth would she think that? I dropped Letty of at school, she went in surely she wouldn't have ditched school.
No she's at school… isn't she?
"Letty." Vince asked knowingly but I shook my head frowning.
"No Mia." He looked surprised.
"Mia? Why is she texting you?"
"Asking where Letty is." I said quietly so dad couldn't hear. If she did ditch then I didn't want her to get into trouble.
"Ah school…" I shook my head.
"Apparently not." I muttered.
No. she was, she had math with Leon but then they split and Letty was supposed to have English but I don't think she went. She has shop straight after with Leon but she never showed. It's lunch now and we can't find her. Are you sure she's not with you? I won't tell dad.
Despite the fact my girlfriend appeared to be missing I rolled my eyes at her last four words. Vince looked at me questioningly and I handed my phone over.
"Only Mia would say something like that." I silently agreed.
"So where's Letty?" I sighed and ran a hand over my face.
"I don't know. She hasn't text me all day." I said. I thought about seeing Michelle that morning, shit had something happened. Taking my phone back I ignored Mia's text message and opened a new text to send to Letty.
Baby where are you? Mia said you're no longer at school, text me I'm worried!
Going back into Mia's message I replied as Vince and I sat down for lunch.
No Mia I swear she is not with me. Are you sure she's not at school?
Yes I'm sure. I'm worried Dom she hasn't answered my messages
I waited my entire lunch break and still hadn't gotten a message from Letty. Surely if Letty had ditched she would still text me.
Seriously Let where are you? I haven't heard from you all day and Mia says you're still no longer at school. Has something happened?
I sent two more similar texts throughout the next hour while dad wasn't looking but she still didn't reply. I was seriously worried now and I was so close to just telling dad that she was missing. As it was he was watching me intently but he didn't say anything knowing it would probably add to my already bad mood.
It was nearly two o'clock when my phone rang and I was so relieved when Letty's name flashed across my screen.
"Letty." I breathed out as I answered it immediately. I didn't care what dad had to say about it.
"Hey sorry I haven't had a chance to check my phone." She said carefully.
'Where are you? When Mia told me you weren't at school I was so worried…" I trailed off no longer having the words to continue.
"I'm okay. Mum came and picked me up early." While I was surprised at the information I was glad she was okay and that she hadn't ditched school.
"Oh. Is everything alright?" I asked carefully. Something hadn't happened had it? She was being quite short with me.
"Uh yeah… it's a long and embarrassing story." I was silent and my eyes flicked to dad who was talking with a customer about his car.
"I think I have an idea…" I muttered as I thought about my day.
"Can we talk tonight?" I froze at her words and I felt dread run straight through me.
"Talk?" I asked but my voice sounded so cold.
"Yeah."
"Okay… should I be worried?" I asked cautiously
"I'm sorry I realize how that must sound, we don't have to if you don't want to I just… I have so much on my mind and I just need to talk to you about it." She said so softly I barely caught her words. I sighed quietly something was wrong.
"Okay baby. Is after dinner okay?" I asked her gently.
"Yeah, that sounds good. I'm sorry I worried you."
"I thought something bad had happened I was going crazy I couldn't even concentrate." I said honestly.
"I can imagine." I picked up a wrench and looked down at the car I was meant to be working on.
"Are we okay?" I asked worriedly.
"Yes." She said laughing lightly and my worry seemed to lift as relief sunk in.
"Good, I'm glad. You have me worried." I whispered.
"I have to go but I'll see you at work this afternoon." She said. I went to answer her but a shout interrupted me.
"DOM" I turned to dad and he gave me a stern look.
"Dad she called me I haven't spoken to her all day." I had the mouth piece of the phone half covered.
"You were messaging on your lunch break." He said knowingly.
"Yes to Mia." He looked surprised but I noted he also looked suspicious.
"Okay well I really need this car finished." I sighed and nodded.
"Sorry Let I have to go too. See you later." I said as I turned back to the phone.
"Okay."
"Bye baby." I said softly.
"Bye Dom."
Ending the call I got back to work worried about what she wanted to talk to me about. Well whatever it was at least the time alone will give me time to tell her about this morning with dad.
"When are the result back in?" I looked up not having heard dad approach.
"Tomorrow, why?" I asked confused.
"Just wondering, don't stress I'm sure they'll be fine."
"Dad that's the last thing on my mind right."
"Oh I just assumed that's what you've been worried about."
"No." I said.
"Oh okay, you in a better mood yet?" He asked jokingly.
"With you? No. Do you have any idea how embarrassing and uncomfortable that was?" He hid his smile and nodded.
"Yes I think I have a pretty good idea. I was a teenage boy remember?" I glowered at him and he offered me a smile as a peace offering before wandering off.
Just a few more hours, just a few more hours.
I repeated it over and over again in my mind reminding myself the end of the day was coming just very slowly.
'I really need to see Letty.' I thought as rubbed the back of my neck.