15th June- Mexico City, Mexico
Letty and Leon's apartment
Leon's POV
It had been four days since I had heard from Letty. She had told me she would call when she could but these long breaks made me worry. With the other jobs she had pulled I was able to speak to her frequently and had a fair idea of where she was, but with this one I had no idea where she was or if she was okay. I had spoken to Charlotte hoping she could possibly make a detour across to Berlin, check in on Letty just for peace of mind. I should have known it couldn't be that simple; she was heading back to the states to keep an eye on Hobbs.
I smiled softly at Ava as she lay tummy down on a rug on the floor, her little head turning from side to side as she spoke to herself happily. For the first day or two after Letty left she wasn't herself, she cried constantly, almost like she was calling out for Letty.
I chuckled as she tried very hard to push herself up on all fours. I knew it wouldn't be long before she started crawling. A small part of me was dreading it but the majority of my being was waiting anxiously. These milestones were a big thing and it saddened me to know that Letty was missing out.
"Almost there princess." I cooed as I got down onto the floor with her.
"Eh." She squealed happily, making me laugh softly at her carefree behavior.
"Think we'll hear from mama tonight?" I asked watching as her face showed she recognized the word.
"Maybe?" I spoke as I laid properly on the ground, picking her up as I held her above me. She gave me a smile and gave off what I thought was a little giggle but I wasn't sure.
"Did you laugh?" I asked in a baby voice as she smiled bigger. Bringing her back down to my height I placed a kiss on her cheek before settling her on my chest. I watched, slightly awkwardly from my position, as her little hands clasped around my necklace. After looking at it in interest for a few beats I laughed as it made a beeline straight for her mouth. Gently prying it from her grasp, almost cringing as she squealed in displeasure, I turned it around so she could no longer get a hold of it.
"All gone." I sung, watching her little face up screw up in confusion. Letting out a chuckle at her expression it only took a moment before she let out another squeal of displeasure.
"No squealing." I sung as she made a more content noise.
"That's much better. Are you ready for dinner, then bath time and then night night time for Ava?" Her smile was enough of a yes for me. Sitting up, still holding her tightly with one arm, I pulled myself up off the ground into a standing position.
"I'm getting old kid." I joked as my back cracked a couple of times. Moving around the coffee table I headed for the kitchen but a ringing noise caught my attention. Mindful that I had Ava in my arms I madly dashed through the house looking for my phone.
"Shit where is the stupid thing?" I muttered to myself as I one handedly looked in my room.
"Ah ha." I yelled triumphantly as I found it. My yell startled Ava as she broke down into tears, groaning I answered the phone with one hand my other busy trying to soothe Ava as I sat down on my bed.
"Hello?" I answered not having any time to look at the caller I.D.
"It's me." My whole body froze as I heard her voice. It was broken, scratching and chocked with the tears. My whole body was on alert as I rocked Ava, effectively soothing her for the time being.
"What happened?' I demanded as she let out a shaky breath.
"I didn't mean it." She mumbled making me frown in confusion. Placing the phone under my ear I set Ava down on the bed, placing a pillow either side of her as a precaution. That girl could roll. After making sure she was secure I stood up, taking the phone back in my hand and ready to deal with whatever was about to come my way.
"Didn't mean what Let? Talk to me, what's happened?" I soothed as best I could from my position over the phone.
"We ran the first job tonight, hijacking military convoys for weaponry. I'm a jumper, jump from our truck to theirs overpowering the guard and taking control of the truck." She paused and I heard a loud sob come through the phone.
"It's okay Let, just take your time. What happened next?"
"I don't speak German, he didn't understand English. We fought and- Oh god Leon it was horrible."
"Back up a bit, who's he?" I hesitated, almost afraid to ask.
"The soldier… we fought for control of the gun and… and it just went off Leon. I killed him." She whispered the last three words, I almost didn't hear her.
"Letty it wasn't your fault." I spoke truthfully.
"I don't know who pulled the trigger… it could have been me." She cried.
"I know Let but it also could have been him." All I heard was sniffing on the other end, one glance at Ava told me what I needed to do.
"I'll be on the next flight I can to Berlin. Meet me at the apartment when you can, I'll stay as long as you need me to."
"No Leon I can't, it's too dangerous."
"Letty I'm coming.' I stated firmly. I waited to see if she would try and fight back again but she stayed silent. She wanted me there but she had been too afraid to ask outright.
"I'll make a call to Charlotte, I'll try and be out there tomorrow sometime. Can you stay strong until then?" I asked softly.
"I'll try." I smiled lightly at her words.
"Hold tight baby girl, I'll be there soon." I promised as she hung up the phone. Closing the phone I looked down at Ava only to see her big brown eyes staring up at me.
"Looks like you and I are going to see mummy." I spoke, laughing despite the seriousness of the situation, as she squealed loudly.
16th June- Berlin, Germany
Letty's Room
Letty's POV
Hanging up from Leon I felt slightly better knowing he would be here soon. His presence would be comforting and familiar, exactly what I needed right now. Rising from the floor where I had all but collapsed when I arrived, I picked myself up dragging my weary body across the hall to the bathroom.
Double checking the lock I stripped down to nothing, discarding my bloodied clothes into the bin. That was the only place they belonged; I would never be able to wear them again. I tried not to look in the mirror, too afraid of what I would see. Stepping into the shower I turned the hot water on full and left the cold for now. After all the crying to Leon I was numb, I had to feel something even just for a moment.
The water scolded my skin, my side stung and I looked down to find a fairly small cut. It was nothing to worry about; it would be gone in a matter of days. My skin was literally burning by this stage so I turned the cold on, adjusting the hot as well. When the temperature was finally right I scrubbed at my skin over and over again. My skin hurt from being rubbed so hard after four washes, and I knew if I washed again it wouldn't make a difference. I wouldn't feel clean after tonight.
Shutting the water off I stepped out, grabbing a clean towel out as I wrapped it around myself. Still not willing to stand the sight of the mirror I dried quickly and dressed just as fast. Taking the towel with me, I crossed back to my room dropping the towel to the bed before pulling my wet hair up.
Glancing at the time I was surprised to see it was almost one in the morning. Knowing I had to see Demetri tonight I decided to just get it over and done with. I honestly had no clue as to which was his room so I decided to check the main, kitchen and study areas first. To my luck he was in the study pacing the floor slightly tensely. I knocked lightly on the door, watching as his head snapped in my direction.
"Lia, was beginning to think you had forgotten." He muttered accusingly and I shook my head.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to take so long."
"I trust that you had enough sense to wipe the truck clean of prints." He stated and I nodded.
"Gabriel wiped it clean." I spoke gratefully, watching as he scowled.
"Lucky for you." He sneered and I frowned at his aggressiveness.
"Was there anything else?" I asked feeling absolutely drained, all I wanted to do was go to bed.
"Trying to get away so quickly? What's the rush? Sit down and have a drink with me." He ordered.
"No thanks. I'm beat Demetri all I want to do is sleep." He glowered at me, taking a menacing step forward until he was right against me.
"You're very stubborn." He whispered.
"I prefer strong willed." I spoke tensely looking back at him, he smirked at my words and had a little chuckle.
"You know Lia you can make this all very simple. You do what I say, when I say and we won't have any problems."
"I wasn't aware that we had any."
"I don't take rejection kindly, you should keep that in mind next time you disobey me."
"I'm here to work Demetri, nothing more nothing less. I'll take orders from you if it has to do with the job but I won't be ordered around about anything else." I spat as I turned, storming out of the room.
Walking into my room I was startled when I saw Ana on my bed. She gave me an apologetic smile as I shut the door.
"Sorry I didn't mean to frighten you, I just wanted to make sure you were okay."
"I'm fine, thank you Ana."
"Did everything go alright with Demetri?" She asked hesitantly.
"It could have gone better but I think he has the picture now." I spoke and she nodded, rising from the bed. She paused beside me in front of the door, for a minute I thought she was going to say something but she surprised me by pulling me into a hug instead.
"I'm glad you're okay." I laughed a little but hugged her back. She reminded me of Mia in a way, and though I felt a pang of hurt in my chest it also made me feel slightly better.
"Thanks Ana, I'll see you in the morning." She nodded and left, shutting the door behind her.
Stretching out my muscles I crawled into bed, barely reading the time on the clock beforemy eyes shut.
(WARNING! Contains mature Scene.)
I smiled in my sleep, starting to stir as hands ran over my skin. I leaned into them, starting to slowly wake, as the hands continued the exploration of my back. It took me a minute while the sleepy haze cleared from my mind, before I registered what was happening. Now fully awake and tense, knowing Dom wasn't here, nor was Leon and they weren't any hands I recognised, panic started to set in. A chuckle started from behind me, the person having noticed the difference in my body language. The hands turned rougher as I turned around, hands coming into contact with a solid form. Using all my strength to try and push the person away, I was surprised when the person grabbed me, pinning me to the bed. I struggled against my captor's hold but it only made his grip get tighter. I winced as nails cut into my wrists, pain surging up my arm the more I struggled.
"Shhh Lia, no need for fighting…" I froze, panting hard as I heard his voice. It took less than a second before my fight or flight mode kicked in once more.
"Demetri please I don't want this." I pleaded loudly before both of his hands wrapped around my neck, squeezing tightly as I clawed uselessly at it. Every move I made he tightened his grip, even in the darkness I could see little white lights in my vision.
"Quiet! Yes you do, you just don't know it yet. You're going to be mine Lia, only mine. I'm going to make sure of it." He purred close to my face. I could smell the alcohol on his breath, overpowering making me want to vomit. I coughed pathetically as I tried to speak or scream, as his hands roamed and clawed at my body. He only laughed at my response as I continued to squirm away.
"Where do ya think you're going hmm? No where to run baby." He teased as his body pinned mine to the bed, effectively limiting my movement. His grip eased slightly on my neck and I used it to my advantage by calling out. I was cut off mid scream though as I felt a blow to my face. My struggling stopped instantly as pain seared across my cheek, realisation dawning that he had hit me.
His throaty laugh gave me chills as his grip tightened once more, tighter then the last, making me gasp for breath. Choking and losing oxygen I knew that if I didn't want to end up passed out or dead I had to stop struggling and give up the fight. I needed to stay alive for my daughter.
"There we go that wasn't so hard was it? Don't worry Lia you'll like what I have planned for you." I lay still unable to move, crying silently as he violated my body by force. For my own sanity I tried to think of happier times, hell I even thought of Dom, anything just to try and ignore what was going on.
"Argh." I cried out in pain towards what I could only hope was the end, as I felt something pierce my skin. The blade gliding across my skin in a pattern I couldn't work out.
"Your mine now Lia, I'm not ever letting you go." I whimpered as I felt warm blood run down the inside of my thigh. His lips were suddenly on me and I resisted, biting viciously at his lip making him pull away in pain.
"Stupid bitch." He swore, another hard hit across my face before he kissed me again. Again I resisted and another hit was issued.
"Stop resisting Lia, I always get what I want. I've had you once and whether you like it or not I'm going to continue, so you might as well do yourself a favour. Give yourself to me willingly this time or suffer the consequences again." Knowing I had no choice and no one was going to help me I cried as I kissed him back. I just wanted it to be over.
Letty and Leon's apartment
Leon's POV
It had been four days since I had heard from Letty. She had told me she would call when she could but these long breaks made me worry. With the other jobs she had pulled I was able to speak to her frequently and had a fair idea of where she was, but with this one I had no idea where she was or if she was okay. I had spoken to Charlotte hoping she could possibly make a detour across to Berlin, check in on Letty just for peace of mind. I should have known it couldn't be that simple; she was heading back to the states to keep an eye on Hobbs.
I smiled softly at Ava as she lay tummy down on a rug on the floor, her little head turning from side to side as she spoke to herself happily. For the first day or two after Letty left she wasn't herself, she cried constantly, almost like she was calling out for Letty.
I chuckled as she tried very hard to push herself up on all fours. I knew it wouldn't be long before she started crawling. A small part of me was dreading it but the majority of my being was waiting anxiously. These milestones were a big thing and it saddened me to know that Letty was missing out.
"Almost there princess." I cooed as I got down onto the floor with her.
"Eh." She squealed happily, making me laugh softly at her carefree behavior.
"Think we'll hear from mama tonight?" I asked watching as her face showed she recognized the word.
"Maybe?" I spoke as I laid properly on the ground, picking her up as I held her above me. She gave me a smile and gave off what I thought was a little giggle but I wasn't sure.
"Did you laugh?" I asked in a baby voice as she smiled bigger. Bringing her back down to my height I placed a kiss on her cheek before settling her on my chest. I watched, slightly awkwardly from my position, as her little hands clasped around my necklace. After looking at it in interest for a few beats I laughed as it made a beeline straight for her mouth. Gently prying it from her grasp, almost cringing as she squealed in displeasure, I turned it around so she could no longer get a hold of it.
"All gone." I sung, watching her little face up screw up in confusion. Letting out a chuckle at her expression it only took a moment before she let out another squeal of displeasure.
"No squealing." I sung as she made a more content noise.
"That's much better. Are you ready for dinner, then bath time and then night night time for Ava?" Her smile was enough of a yes for me. Sitting up, still holding her tightly with one arm, I pulled myself up off the ground into a standing position.
"I'm getting old kid." I joked as my back cracked a couple of times. Moving around the coffee table I headed for the kitchen but a ringing noise caught my attention. Mindful that I had Ava in my arms I madly dashed through the house looking for my phone.
"Shit where is the stupid thing?" I muttered to myself as I one handedly looked in my room.
"Ah ha." I yelled triumphantly as I found it. My yell startled Ava as she broke down into tears, groaning I answered the phone with one hand my other busy trying to soothe Ava as I sat down on my bed.
"Hello?" I answered not having any time to look at the caller I.D.
"It's me." My whole body froze as I heard her voice. It was broken, scratching and chocked with the tears. My whole body was on alert as I rocked Ava, effectively soothing her for the time being.
"What happened?' I demanded as she let out a shaky breath.
"I didn't mean it." She mumbled making me frown in confusion. Placing the phone under my ear I set Ava down on the bed, placing a pillow either side of her as a precaution. That girl could roll. After making sure she was secure I stood up, taking the phone back in my hand and ready to deal with whatever was about to come my way.
"Didn't mean what Let? Talk to me, what's happened?" I soothed as best I could from my position over the phone.
"We ran the first job tonight, hijacking military convoys for weaponry. I'm a jumper, jump from our truck to theirs overpowering the guard and taking control of the truck." She paused and I heard a loud sob come through the phone.
"It's okay Let, just take your time. What happened next?"
"I don't speak German, he didn't understand English. We fought and- Oh god Leon it was horrible."
"Back up a bit, who's he?" I hesitated, almost afraid to ask.
"The soldier… we fought for control of the gun and… and it just went off Leon. I killed him." She whispered the last three words, I almost didn't hear her.
"Letty it wasn't your fault." I spoke truthfully.
"I don't know who pulled the trigger… it could have been me." She cried.
"I know Let but it also could have been him." All I heard was sniffing on the other end, one glance at Ava told me what I needed to do.
"I'll be on the next flight I can to Berlin. Meet me at the apartment when you can, I'll stay as long as you need me to."
"No Leon I can't, it's too dangerous."
"Letty I'm coming.' I stated firmly. I waited to see if she would try and fight back again but she stayed silent. She wanted me there but she had been too afraid to ask outright.
"I'll make a call to Charlotte, I'll try and be out there tomorrow sometime. Can you stay strong until then?" I asked softly.
"I'll try." I smiled lightly at her words.
"Hold tight baby girl, I'll be there soon." I promised as she hung up the phone. Closing the phone I looked down at Ava only to see her big brown eyes staring up at me.
"Looks like you and I are going to see mummy." I spoke, laughing despite the seriousness of the situation, as she squealed loudly.
16th June- Berlin, Germany
Letty's Room
Letty's POV
Hanging up from Leon I felt slightly better knowing he would be here soon. His presence would be comforting and familiar, exactly what I needed right now. Rising from the floor where I had all but collapsed when I arrived, I picked myself up dragging my weary body across the hall to the bathroom.
Double checking the lock I stripped down to nothing, discarding my bloodied clothes into the bin. That was the only place they belonged; I would never be able to wear them again. I tried not to look in the mirror, too afraid of what I would see. Stepping into the shower I turned the hot water on full and left the cold for now. After all the crying to Leon I was numb, I had to feel something even just for a moment.
The water scolded my skin, my side stung and I looked down to find a fairly small cut. It was nothing to worry about; it would be gone in a matter of days. My skin was literally burning by this stage so I turned the cold on, adjusting the hot as well. When the temperature was finally right I scrubbed at my skin over and over again. My skin hurt from being rubbed so hard after four washes, and I knew if I washed again it wouldn't make a difference. I wouldn't feel clean after tonight.
Shutting the water off I stepped out, grabbing a clean towel out as I wrapped it around myself. Still not willing to stand the sight of the mirror I dried quickly and dressed just as fast. Taking the towel with me, I crossed back to my room dropping the towel to the bed before pulling my wet hair up.
Glancing at the time I was surprised to see it was almost one in the morning. Knowing I had to see Demetri tonight I decided to just get it over and done with. I honestly had no clue as to which was his room so I decided to check the main, kitchen and study areas first. To my luck he was in the study pacing the floor slightly tensely. I knocked lightly on the door, watching as his head snapped in my direction.
"Lia, was beginning to think you had forgotten." He muttered accusingly and I shook my head.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to take so long."
"I trust that you had enough sense to wipe the truck clean of prints." He stated and I nodded.
"Gabriel wiped it clean." I spoke gratefully, watching as he scowled.
"Lucky for you." He sneered and I frowned at his aggressiveness.
"Was there anything else?" I asked feeling absolutely drained, all I wanted to do was go to bed.
"Trying to get away so quickly? What's the rush? Sit down and have a drink with me." He ordered.
"No thanks. I'm beat Demetri all I want to do is sleep." He glowered at me, taking a menacing step forward until he was right against me.
"You're very stubborn." He whispered.
"I prefer strong willed." I spoke tensely looking back at him, he smirked at my words and had a little chuckle.
"You know Lia you can make this all very simple. You do what I say, when I say and we won't have any problems."
"I wasn't aware that we had any."
"I don't take rejection kindly, you should keep that in mind next time you disobey me."
"I'm here to work Demetri, nothing more nothing less. I'll take orders from you if it has to do with the job but I won't be ordered around about anything else." I spat as I turned, storming out of the room.
Walking into my room I was startled when I saw Ana on my bed. She gave me an apologetic smile as I shut the door.
"Sorry I didn't mean to frighten you, I just wanted to make sure you were okay."
"I'm fine, thank you Ana."
"Did everything go alright with Demetri?" She asked hesitantly.
"It could have gone better but I think he has the picture now." I spoke and she nodded, rising from the bed. She paused beside me in front of the door, for a minute I thought she was going to say something but she surprised me by pulling me into a hug instead.
"I'm glad you're okay." I laughed a little but hugged her back. She reminded me of Mia in a way, and though I felt a pang of hurt in my chest it also made me feel slightly better.
"Thanks Ana, I'll see you in the morning." She nodded and left, shutting the door behind her.
Stretching out my muscles I crawled into bed, barely reading the time on the clock beforemy eyes shut.
(WARNING! Contains mature Scene.)
I smiled in my sleep, starting to stir as hands ran over my skin. I leaned into them, starting to slowly wake, as the hands continued the exploration of my back. It took me a minute while the sleepy haze cleared from my mind, before I registered what was happening. Now fully awake and tense, knowing Dom wasn't here, nor was Leon and they weren't any hands I recognised, panic started to set in. A chuckle started from behind me, the person having noticed the difference in my body language. The hands turned rougher as I turned around, hands coming into contact with a solid form. Using all my strength to try and push the person away, I was surprised when the person grabbed me, pinning me to the bed. I struggled against my captor's hold but it only made his grip get tighter. I winced as nails cut into my wrists, pain surging up my arm the more I struggled.
"Shhh Lia, no need for fighting…" I froze, panting hard as I heard his voice. It took less than a second before my fight or flight mode kicked in once more.
"Demetri please I don't want this." I pleaded loudly before both of his hands wrapped around my neck, squeezing tightly as I clawed uselessly at it. Every move I made he tightened his grip, even in the darkness I could see little white lights in my vision.
"Quiet! Yes you do, you just don't know it yet. You're going to be mine Lia, only mine. I'm going to make sure of it." He purred close to my face. I could smell the alcohol on his breath, overpowering making me want to vomit. I coughed pathetically as I tried to speak or scream, as his hands roamed and clawed at my body. He only laughed at my response as I continued to squirm away.
"Where do ya think you're going hmm? No where to run baby." He teased as his body pinned mine to the bed, effectively limiting my movement. His grip eased slightly on my neck and I used it to my advantage by calling out. I was cut off mid scream though as I felt a blow to my face. My struggling stopped instantly as pain seared across my cheek, realisation dawning that he had hit me.
His throaty laugh gave me chills as his grip tightened once more, tighter then the last, making me gasp for breath. Choking and losing oxygen I knew that if I didn't want to end up passed out or dead I had to stop struggling and give up the fight. I needed to stay alive for my daughter.
"There we go that wasn't so hard was it? Don't worry Lia you'll like what I have planned for you." I lay still unable to move, crying silently as he violated my body by force. For my own sanity I tried to think of happier times, hell I even thought of Dom, anything just to try and ignore what was going on.
"Argh." I cried out in pain towards what I could only hope was the end, as I felt something pierce my skin. The blade gliding across my skin in a pattern I couldn't work out.
"Your mine now Lia, I'm not ever letting you go." I whimpered as I felt warm blood run down the inside of my thigh. His lips were suddenly on me and I resisted, biting viciously at his lip making him pull away in pain.
"Stupid bitch." He swore, another hard hit across my face before he kissed me again. Again I resisted and another hit was issued.
"Stop resisting Lia, I always get what I want. I've had you once and whether you like it or not I'm going to continue, so you might as well do yourself a favour. Give yourself to me willingly this time or suffer the consequences again." Knowing I had no choice and no one was going to help me I cried as I kissed him back. I just wanted it to be over.