Letty POV
Dom and I walked hand in hand towards the reception, Mia told us to wait as they were announcing us coming in. I begged her not to I asked her to just let us walk in like normal people, I didn't want a bunch of attention on me. Mia kept insisting and Dom smiled at me saying 'let's just do it, it might be fun' on any other day I can say no to him, but not today. Not after all of the things he did for me today.
"Okay" I said agreeing to Mias request-Note to self, never let Mia plan your wedding, your idea of eloping becomes 'low key' and when you think it's low key it turns into something much more. Although there were only about 50 people here, it was a big to-do I thought. We heard the bridal party get announced to go out then the groomsmen. We sat back patiently waiting for our turn.
"Let's put our hands together for Mr. and Mrs. Dom and Letty Toretto!" I started to walk out together, fingers laced tightly but Dom had other plans, before I could even protest or register what he was doing he picked my up once again bridal style taking us to our table. I laughed and hid my red face in his neck and took the opportunity to leave a small kiss there. We sat down together and started dinner. Conversation was flowing, music was playing, drinks were being drunk, people were smiling, men were flirting. We were all having a good time and someone announced the speeches. Now, I didn't even like when Dom complimented me so hearing a bunch of people sharing stories and compliments was going to be mortifying. Mia started and I knew this was going to be a crying one for her.
"When I first realised that Dom was my brother and that he wasn't going anywhere, I cried for a week. I was so upset that I had an older brother and he was so upset he had a little sister. I can go on and on about the fights and tantrums we had but that wouldn't be exciting at all." Mia looked back at Dom and I with a shit eating grin on her face and all I could hear was Dom mutter something under his breath. "Oh shit" He said putting his head down.
"Now, as most of you know my brother is 'King of the Streets', 'Mr. Tough Guy', 'Bad Ass' and sometimes ' A Pain in the Ass' but before Dom was any of those things he was the world famous 'Prince Dominic of California'" I saw Dom turn beet red and I smiled because I never heard this story.
"Now, I know many of you are wondering we have a prince of California? Yes, we did and I have pictures to prove it." We all averted our eyes to the screen that featured a photo of Dom standing in the living room at about 2 years old naked as the day he was born holding a stick and wearing a diaper on his head. I cried from laughing so hard, but could see to embarrassment on Doms face, I rubbed his arm and kissed his shoulder.
"I guess I did marry my prince charming after all" I whispered in his ear. "I'm going to kill Mia" He said. "Hey, you're a pretty cute prince and look at your little butt, your highness." I joked pointing to his little baby butt on the next picture of him as 'Prince of California'
Mia continued on with her speech sharing more embarrassing stories and then she said the reason her and Dom fought so much was he had no respect for her when they were kids. "...I mean none, so here is a video of my loving brother to prove that." We watched the screen and saw Mia about 4 years old in the bath tub singing and playing with her Barbies. All of the sudden a 6 year old Dom walks in naked, again...That boy loved being naked, still does. All of the sudden he puts his hands behind his head and starts shaking his hips and peeing everywhere! On the floor on Mia on her Barbies, on the towels. At this point I was bent over laughing so hard, I forced myself to keep watching and we saw Anthony and Maria Toretto run in to see what caused Mia to cry, Anthony starts to laugh almost as hard as I am right now while Maria picks a crying Mia out of the tub scolding both of her boys. The video ends with a 7 year old Vince smiling in the camera. I could not stop laughing at my husband, poor Mia.
"But, as we got older he protected me and picked on me, but he was always my protector he never let anybody hurt me and whenever I was sad he did everything he could to make me smile again. As annoying as he was when we were little I couldn't have asked for a better brother, you are an amazing son, brother, uncle, friend and now husband. Even though I told you not to date my friends. Although when I first met Letty at the tender age of 10 I figured it was inevitable, she was always into cars and was into riding bikes, and getting into trouble-she was the girl version of Dom. Letty was like my big sister always watched out for me never let anyone walk over me, she taught me how to throw a right hook which has come in handy once or twice, she also taught me that when you love someone your whole life changes, you start to do things to make that person happy because it makes you happy. She puts up with a lot, but also dishes it right back when needed. She is the perfect daughter, sister, friend, auntie, and now wife. I can't wait to see the trouble you two get into. To Dom and Letty" She said raising her glass.
Next it was Vinces turn.
"Well, I never thought I would see the day that DT over here would get married, not because he didn't want to, he did. It was Letty who said 'No man we're good as we are' So good job for finally convincing her. I've known Dom since we were kids and as you could tell by that tape we were always getting into trouble. We have been grounded from each other more times than I can count, but no matter what crazy thing we did Dom always said to me 'I got your back' and today brother, I got yours, and I always will. When I first met Letty she was a small curly brown haired brown eyed girl, with attitude and a pair of sneakers. Now when most people meet someone they've never met they say 'Hi nice to meet you, I'm so and so' Not Letty, no what she said to me was 'Keep staring at me and I will give a knuckle sandwich and kick your ass till you fall on that fat head of yours' That was Letty" I laughed along with everyone else. "As soon as that sassy little girl said I had two options, one pick on her for saying that to me or two, go get Dom and tell him I met the perfect girl for him. I'm sure you can guess which option I picked...I picked on her. While picking on her Dom came up behind me and asked what was going on. I told him this little brat is a problem. He looked at me like I was crazy and smiled at Letty and said ' Is Vince bothering you?' I couldn't believe it, betrayed by my best friend. And Letty, well she said so kindy back 'The only problem here is you, and your friend, why do you have curly hair? You look like a girl' Ah yes, that was our ever so charming Letty. We got older and she started to hang around the garage more, fixing a car faster than the guys, and then surprised us all by asking us to teach her to race. It wasn't that shocking that she wanted to race, what shocked us all was that this tiny little fiery Latina beat Dom! She beat the 'King of the Streets' on he first try. She gained the respect, and she gained Dom. Letty I love you so much and I am always going to be here for you, except on this day obviously." Vince said pointing to the screen where a very pissed of looking me appeared with my arms crossed and a pout on my lips with my shirt full of grease around 11 years old. "She had just punched Leon and was told she couldn't go in the garage for one week and anyone who stood up for her was kicked out too, so I bowed down."
The speeches continued and then my Papi went up to say some words.
"Letty, my sweet little girl. Ever since I first laid eyes on you, you had stolen my heart. You became my whole world, when you were a little girl, you used to always want to sit on my lap, and whenever you were told no, you would cry so I would pick you up and put you on my lap and instantly you stopped crying. You had your mothers attitude, your dads wit, your abuelas heart and you had my soul. I watched you grow into a beautiful young lady with an attitude that rebelled against everyone, everyone except for that young man sitting next to you. Dominic, I have known you since you were a little boy and you have treated my little girl the way I have wanted her to be treated and the way your father raised you to treat women. I am proud of the man you have become Dominic, and on behalf of my friends Maria and Anthony we give you our love and send our happiness to you both. And usually we tell the women to keep the men out of trouble, but Dominic, keep my Letty out of trouble." I smiled and wiped the tears from my eyes as my papi spoke to us.
"I also have a video I would like to share with you all but mostly, for Dominic, Letty, and Mia. As most of you know when Dominic was young his mother Maria unfortunately got cancer, it had made an impact on all of us. One day Maria had called myself, Anthony, and Lettys parents Luis, and Isabella to come over. She had came up with an idea that she wanted to do if she wasn't able to make it for her childrens wedding. For 19 years I have held on to this and I would like share it with you today." My grandfather spoke and I looked at Dom and Mia who were speechless, we had no idea what was going on. The lights went down and we looked back at the screen where an image of Maria Toretto appeared. At this time she was at her third stage of cancer so she looked sick but I had tears in my eyes once again.
"My darling children, Dominic and Mia. You have been my blessings and my little terrors, I thank god everyday that he gifted me with you both as my children. I am sorry I couldn't be there to see you both get married, graduate highschool, go to prom, and hopefully have children. You will always be my babies no matter how old you get, you have made me love hard an strong and appreciate life so much more. Mia, I wish I could have seen you graduate highschool and helped you pick out your prom dress but I know Letty probably helped you despite how much she hates shopping. I wish I could have seen you on your wedding day but baby I was there, and whoever the young man is, just know I already approved of him and sent him your way. I love you Mia, and I already know that your child or children will be just as kind hearted and wonderful as you. Dominic, my first baby and my little trouble maker. Watching you grow up for the times we had was the happiest moments of my life. When I found out I was pregnant I promised to always protect you and I promise I still will no matter where I am. You are so much like your father that it makes me smile and worried at the same time, your father is such a good man just like I know you are. I hope on your wedding day you are as happy as your father and I were, I hope you are marrying your soulmate, I already know who she is and I know she will keep you in line just as she has done since you were kids. I love you Dominic and I am proud of you. Now, Letty, I hope you are at the wedding and not as the guest. My sweet little Letty, that tough girl image doesn't fool me little girl. I see the real you and I have watched you become such a beautiful young lady. You hide your heart and I hope that my Dominic has allowed you to show it. You are like my daughter and I love watching that sparkle in your eye everytime you work on a car or whenever Tony takes you kids for a ride in the Charger. I love you, Letty and keep my boy safe. Don't lose too much patience with him, he is after all just like his father. A man with a good heart but not too bright sometimes. I am sure you and Mia have made the most beautiful brides. I love you my children and remember I am always with you."
Dom. Mia and I were all in tears, I know how much this meant to Dom, he always tried to pleas his mother and having that approval meant the world to him. Mia too, hearing her mom approve of Brian had her in tears while she pointed to Jack saying that was his grandma. The next person that came on screen was my mother and I could feel more tears coming while Dom squeezed my hand even tighter.
"I am going to try and do this without crying, I hope that I am there for your wedding day my love but in-case I am physically not there just know I am within you. Letty you were my only child and you brought me so much joy I thought I could burst. When you were a baby you always wanted to be the centre of attention putting on little dance shows in th living room or creating cities with your blankets, you have so much life and imagination to you. As you got older i watched you become a little bad-ass and I thought I am in trouble, but then Mia came into your life, my sweet innocent little Mia, I thought she was going to make my little rebel an angel again, from what I 've been seeing, she failed no one could tell you what to do. You are loud and proud my girl, just like I was at that age. The only person that could make me listen and make me rethink something was your father, I saw the same thing happen a few weeks ago when you were telling Mia to sneak out to go to a party and she kept saying no but you were going to go any ways, that was until Dom pulled you aside and made you think otherwise. I know what an amazing daughter you have been to our father and I, an amazing friend to Mia, an annoying loving sister to your brothers Vince and Leon, I hope today you have become an amazing wife. I love you baby and I will be with you forever. Dominic, whoever you marry although I think we all know who it is take care of her. Be the good young man I know you are. Drop the tough guy act because she sees right through it, when you start having children be patient, not with the children with your wife. She is a good girl, but stubborn. I have all the faith in the world in you Dominic, I love you sweet boy. Mia, my little angel you brought joy to my life with your manners and big heart. When Letty first brought you over I chuckled at the fact my dirt covered sneaker wearing daughter was best friends with a pink sandle dress wearing little diva. The more I got to know you the more I grew to love you as my own, you and Letty were so much alike it was scary at times. I hope whoever you marry knows that he has the Torettos and the Ortiz' behind you and we will watch over you and and watch you all grow to the beautiful souls we know you are. I love you my babies, and be happy."
That was my mom, the warmest soul much like Dom and Mias, I miss her so much it hurt, knowing that my mother seemed to know it would be Dom and I that ended up together reassures me once again that this was the right and best decision. Next on the screen was my daddy.
"Letty, Letty, Letty, my baby girl. You are the light of my life. My only regret was not being able to watch you grow more, although I know papi is doing a good job. My sweet little girl, when your mother told me she was pregnant I couldn't have been happier, I cried tears of joy thinking how perfect you would be and look at you, you're perfection. I know your crush on Dom, and I know in a few months when you get your license you will street racing just like Dominic, even though I already know you sneak out now and go with him. I never told your mother, as it will be our secret, but I never worried either. Anthony is my best friend and I know he raised Dom right, I have watched you grow Dominic and all I can say is please take care of my babygirl, I know she will give you a run for your money and make you work, and she will give you attitude but listen son, she doesn't know it yet but she is head over heals in love with you. I only know this because she looks at you the way Isabella looked at me and you look at her the way I look at Isabella, you are a great young man Dominic, and a hell of a racer. I have no fear that you will protect my baby. Make her laugh and smile the way only you know how. But just remember no matter where I am, you break her heart I break your neck. If you protect Letty like you protected my sweet little Mia, then we will never have any problems. Which brings me to the sane one, little Mia Toretto, the little princess of the group, I watched you try to dress Letty in dresses, and I hope on her wedding day you got her into one. Mia, you have the sweetest soul and any man you chose to marry is going to be the one. You are a smart girl Mia don't let anyone tell you other wise. You kept out of trouble and tried to keep Letty out of it, but didn't work. She too much like her mother to do that. I hope your husband treats you right or me and your dad will be over there with a shot gun, so listen up boy make sure you're treating my little Mia right. I love you guys and I have all the faith in the world in you guys, although Vince and Leon are probably drinking the bar dry of Corona right now, sit down boys and behave. Never stop smiling baby girl, love you"
I had tears that kept running down my face as I held Dom and Mias hand. Our families were so close and seeing them one last time had really warmed my heart. Finally, it was time for Tony to speak.
"Well you guys, I'm not going to beat around the bush. Dominic I know today you just married my little Letty there is no doubt in my mind about that, and you know what son I am so proud of you and thank you, Vince and Leon you owe me 10$ each, I told you they would get married. You are a good man Dominic, don't play games or piss my Letty off because I won't be there to save you although I wouldn't any-ways Letty was usually right. Watching you grow Dom brought me more joy than you will ever know, I hope that you get to experience the gift of a child if you and Letty haven't had 15 kids already. Watching you learn to walk and ride a bike, and watching the excitement in your eyes being around cars. You were my little boy and my little 'Prince of California' you were a troublemaker but your mother and I could never stay mad at you for long once you did your famous little smirk. My mother called it the 'Toretto Smirk' the same one I gave when I did something bad. No matter what mistakes you may make, just know I am still always so proud of you. You're a good man and you will make a great husband and father one day. Mia my baby, my little angel with the biggest eyes, when you were born you looked in my eyes and I fell in love, I know that you would one day meet a good man that balances you, don't be too hard on him though baby, you may be the innocent one but I know your temper baby. To her husband, treat my baby good never hurt her or you will have a lot of angry men and one feisty little Letty after you. Mia, I can't wait till you get to experience the joy of being a mother, I know you will be an amazing one just like your mother was to all of you, keep being my strong girl, and just know we are always here for you. Now Letty, my fiesty little firecracker. From the moment I saw you put Dom in his place I knew that you two would be together forever. I wish I was there today to see you become a Toretto, although you always have been I'm sure according to Dom. You are a smart girl, you're beautiful, you don't put up with nonsense, and you can handle yourself, I know that as soon as Dom tries to stand up for you he is going to get an earful, but my dear that is how he was raised although Maria and Isabella were both very independent we tried to protect them as much as we could. Be patient with him, because he will piss you off. You are his voice of reason, the secret to every good man is a good woman. Take care of my boy and my Mia, and don't forget to take care of yourself. You bring out the best in Dominic, and I see him bring the little girl out in you. You will always be little grease monkey, but let Dom sweep you off your feet once and a while. Make babies, because I know you will both be amazing parents , I wish I could see you today my darling just like I wish I could have seen Mia. You will both be my girls forever and know that once you become a Toretto legally, it is permanent. And Dominic, that means what's yours is Lettys, so let her drive the Charger. I love you all and keep moving forward, and kicking ass at the races. Don't forget guys, we are all so proud of you, never lose that loyalty that family has. And always remember you don't turn your back on family, even if they do."
All of our parents had spoke and at this point the whole room was in tears, I couldn't believe our families did this for all of us. That was the most special thing we could have asked for, not having our parents here really hurt us but we had accepted it. Hearing them all saw they loved us once more was the perfect way to complete this wedding. I missed my parents and Mia and Dom's parents so damn much it hurt. I hugged Mia and told her they were happy for us. I looked over at Dom, wiped his tears away and kissed him lightly. "I love you" I whispered against his lips. "I love you, Letty. I can't believe they knew we would get married even before we did." I smiled at him and kissed his knuckles. "Our parents were smart people, they even knew about us sneaking out. " Dom and I kept whispering to each other, this day was truly perfect.
"Ladies and gentleman we would now like to clear the dance floor to allow Mr. and Mrs. Toretto to share their first dance as a married couple." I looked at Dom almost shocked, we never planned this at all. I could tell by the look on Doms face he didn't either. But he smiled at me and grabbed my hand making us walk to the dance floor, before we got there he whispered something in Mias ear and she smiled and ran to the DJ. Soft music began to play and it sounded familiar but I couldn't figure it out. Dom wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me close and I wrapped my arms around his neck listening to the words of the dong that were now familiar to me. I smiled at him and knew I couldn't be happier in this moment.
The day we met,
Frozen I held my breath
Right from the start
I knew that I'd found a home for my heart...
beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave?
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
One step closer
Dom bent his head down to kiss me and in that moment everyone else was forgotten. I was dancing with my husband on our wedding day. I felt at peace. I rested my head on his chest as we slowly swayed to the song that I loved. I felt it described how I felt for Dom.
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath
Every hour has come to this
One step closer
The song was coming to an end and I lifted my head off of his chest and mouthed the last few words to him while he just smiled at me and rubbed my back.
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
The song had ended and soon another one began to play Mia and Brian joined us on the dance floor and mid way through the song Dom and Brian switched, I danced with Brian and Dom danced with Mia. This was something we needed. As the night started to end I finished dancing with Vince and Leon and then was asked by Jack to have a dance. He took his shoes off and stood on my feet as we swayed to the music, eventually I had picked him up in my arms and danced around with him smiling and laughing.
"She will be a good mother" Mia said to Dom.
"Yeah, she will be. One day"
The night was almost over but there was one more thing in store for us...
TBC!