The Torettos.
You know them as the dynamic duo, Dominic "dom" and Mia Toretto: the elite street racer and his beautiful sister.
What you don't know however is the youngest Toretto- Nora, also known to them as the black sheep of the family.
separated at a young age, Nora is back, Wanting to have the family she always wanted. But what they don't realize is that they're running out of time and Nora's past is catching up to her quicker than his race car.
Alright here is a new book i have had a idea for a long time now and i have a few other new books on my page too updates wont be all the time as i'm dealing with things but they will be soon at lest ever week or every other week depends on if i have the time and if my editor is not busy. I do hope you enjoy this book and please leave feedback it will mean alot to me.
What is family? Some say it's the ones who are blood-related. Others say family doesn't end in blood; Me? I believe that anyone can be your family, whether they are blood-related or not. Family doesn't end in blood.
My name is Nora and this is my story of how I find my way back to my family who I haven't seen since I was 10 years old.
"Are you sure about this love?" I looked at Peter as he loaded my bags in the trunk of the car. It was raining like it always did in London. Winter was coming and it was getting colder than normal. I pushed my long hair out of my face before grabbing my last bag and putting it on the other side of the trunk.
"Yes, Pete we have already been over this. I'm going, I need to do this" I said before walking over to the side of the car and opening the door I knew he would be mad once he came back and realized I was gone. It was better this way.
"Well I can't stop him from coming after you once he finds out you left, so good luck. Let me know when you get there." I gave him a smile before getting in the car and driving off. I was going to Los Angeles to my family who I haven't seen since I was a little kid. I was the youngest out of the three of us. There was Dom who the oldest, Mia who was the middle child, and I was the baby. Long story short mom took me away and I have been living in London ever since. I was happy I was finally going to get to see my family again. Only thing is they didn't know I was coming.
It took me about an hour to get to the Airstrip on the outside of town. I always use this one so no one can track my movements. I got out of my dark purple corvette and handed the keys to the guy so he can load my car and trunk full of things on the plane. I walked to the door that was open and stepped inside This would be a very long trip.
I was right it was a long trip but I finally made it. Driving around town trying to get everything down in my head was not easy. This place was huge; nothing like London. It was at least 90 degrees and super humid. This was more than what I was used too. I stopped at a red light and a black 1970 dodge charger pulled up beside me. My two windows were down so I could clearly see who was driving the car. Who I saw was a shock to me. I had no idea finding my brother would be this easy. Now I just had to find a way to talk to him.
"Nice car!" I looked his way to see him looking at me at my car. This car was one of my many babies. The ones that meant the most to me were safe at home until later. I gave him a smile checking out his car as well.
"Thanks she gets the job done my real baby is back home, I'm Nora by the way," I said still waiting for the light to change color.
"Dom" Was all he said I looked back over to him right as the light turned green.
"I know, I'm your sister" I said before I took off I was headed to my hotel to unpack but what I wasn't counting on was running into my brother so soon or telling him I'm his sister. This was bad, I bet he will look into me and find out all kinds of things. I can't believe I did that.
Pulling into the parking lot I switched off my car and stepped out. My tan skin glows in the sunlight. How I was able to stay so tan when it was always cloudy in London is beyond me. I was fixing to walk into the door when the sound of a loud purring motor caught my attention. The same car from the red light had followed me.
"What do you mean my sister? I only have the one." He said while getting out I felt kinda hurt that he would say that. He had more than just Mia even if it was a long time ago. I was still his sister.
"Dom you have more than just Mia, Mom took me away when I was about 10 my full name is Nora Marie Toretto." I saw him tense and I got ready for a fight if I needed to. I wasn't sure how he would take this.
"Prove it" Was all he said before leaning on the side of his car, I knew that look all too well. Even when we were kids he was very intimidating and could be downright scary when need be.
"We used to go to grandma and grandpa's old farm out in Alabama. They had horses and a bunch of other animals. Nana was teaching me to ride a horse and Mia was bitten by a tree snake. When I was 10, Mom and dad got into a big fight mom took me away and left you guys. I was hiding in the closet with mia" I said tears coming to my eyes at the memories I tried so hard to bury that and not think about it anymore but even now just talking about it makes me want to cry. "And I have this" I said holding up a gold necklace locket that held a picture of dom mia and me in the shop helping dad we were covered in grease but it was something I remembered very well and I would never forget.
"Where have you been?" He said slowly walking over to me like I would bolt at any time. I kinda felt like I wanted to this was all too real.
"London mostly," He grabbed my hand and pulled me into a hug. I lost it then, after all this time finally being able to hug my brother was the best feeling in the world for me.
"Why didn't you ever come back? You could have come home at any time." He said wiping away a stray tear. I gave him a sad smile before backing up a little. I wasn't the one for hugs and touching even if it was my brother.
"I was told you guys were dead, It wasn't until a month ago I found out you were all alive." I said holding onto my keys a little tighter. A thought came to my mind thinking of London. Once he realized I was gone he would be super pissed but this was all worth it.
"Come on, Let's get a drink." He said I nodded my head before looking at the hotel I was standing in front of.
"Sure but first I need to check in." I said looking at my brother. He shook his head.
"Your family you can stay at the house, where you belong." He said, I swallowed down the lump that grew in my throat at his words. This was going way too smoothly.
"Are you sure? I don't want to get in the way or make things weird. I have been gone for a very long time." I said leaning on my car. It was super hot out here and I was dying for some cool air now.
"You're my sister, of course, i'm sure, Now come on we can drop off your car at the house, follow me." I nodded my head not really wanting to fight about this. I got back into my car and waited for him to drive so I could follow him. I had no clue where I was going. It had been so long since I have seen the house. He tore out of the parking lot like a bat outta hell but it was easy to keep up with him. He drove about the same way I did, Fast. Back in London, I did a lot of racing among other things, now that I have the free time. We drifted around a corner and came to a stop outside of a white house. As I pulled up to the side I saw a bunch of cars parked in the driveway and around the house. A lot of people looked to be here and they were all coming outside. I took a deep breath before turning off my car. I was trying to keep my breathing normal but I was about to return to my old house. A knock on the window brought me out of my mind. I looked in the direction of the noise and saw Dom standing there.
"You going to get out?" I nodded my head not trusting my words at all. I got out of the car on shaky legs and closed the door.
"It looks the same." I said my voice no louder than a whisper. I was in shock at how much things look the same as it did when I was a kid.
"Yeah, Your room is the same as it was." I looked at Dom, I can't believe they kept my room the way it was. Back then my room was in the basement. It was not too big but it fit me well.
"Dom, Whats going on?" I looked to the voice and a girl with long black hair and a nice tan came over to Dom and I. A man was not far behind her.
"Mia, this is Nora." He said my heart dropped at his words. I can't believe this was my older sister standing in front of me. She grew up to be beautiful. I watched as so many things passed over her face before it landed on shock.
"Hi," It was all I could think to say. I wasn't sure what I was expecting to happen but being pulled into a bone crushing hug was not one of them. I was to the point I couldn't breathe. She pulled back before bringing her hands to my face. I tried not to flinch. I wanted to see my family but all the touching was starting to get to me.
"Nora? Jesus look at you! You're so beautiful." She said fully crying now and I couldn't help it but to start crying too.
"Ok, what did I miss?" The guy who followed Mia said. I really wasn't too worried about him at this point.
"Brian, this is Nora. Our sister we lost a long time ago." I heard Dom say. Mia finally pulled back and walked over to the guy.
"Nora, huh, I'm Brian nice to meet you." He said holding his hand out for me to shake. I took it in mine and then let go.
"She's going to be back in her old room." Dom said before opening my trunk of my car grabbing my bags out.
"Uhh, what are you doing? I can get those myself ya know." I said trying to grab my bags from him but he started to walk off to the house.
"Buster grab the others." Was all he said before walking into the house. I shot him a look before walking over to my trunk and grabbing the rest of my bags. I started for the house only to have them taken out of my hand by Brian.
"What are you doing? I can take my own bags!" I said trying to hold onto my bags a little tighter, only it didn't work. He ended up taking them before shooting me a grin.
"Come on Nora, trust me you're not going to win, they're both too hard headed." Mia said pulling me into her side and walking us into the house.