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Chapter 55-Day of Surprises
The Next Morning (Saturday)...
No POV
"DOM! D get up!" Mia yelled, jumping up and down on Dominic's bed. He groaned then lifted his head, his was still facing his pillow.
"What the hell do you want Mi?" He asked, his voice raspy and exasperated. The jumping stopped. The room became silent. He knew he had hurt her feelings. "I'm sorry. What is it baby doll?' He asked, now turning to her. She smiled then continued jumping on the bed.
"They are letting Letty out in a few days. " She said, flopping her body down next to Dom's. He sat up to make sure he fully comprehended.
"Wait .. what? When? How do you know?" He questioned, quirking an eyebrow at her.
"She just called. She said the doc's say she's about 85 healthy. She'll be out by Thursday!" Mia screeched, smiling from ear to ear. "I'm gonna go spread the news." She said, kissing Dom on the cheek. She jumped from the bed and ran from the room.
Dom was left to ponder the news. Yes, he was extremely excited for her to come home, but he wasn't sure if he was ready. He knew that she'd be fully medicated, which mean she'd be Letty times twenty. Extra bitchy, bossy, and rowdy. He smiled at his thoughts. He missed her. He missed having someone to hold at night. He missed someone to share showers with in the morning. He missed someone to argue over the last piece of chicken with, besides Vince. He longed for her kiss. For that smell of Vanilla and car oil. He longed for the only thing Letty could cook, which also happened to be his favorite desert, banana pudding. He NEEDED his Letty.
He smiled as these thoughts raced threw his head. I lifted his sore body from the bed and took a swig of the bottled water Mia left him on his table. He walked into the bathroom, shutting the door behind him. He looked in the mirror.
"I'm not even gonna shave it." He said, referring to the beard-like hair that was growing on his face. Letty loved his scruffy look, but Mia hated it. He decided that he would keep it for Letty. He turned the knobs and slipped in, starting his morning off with a hot shower.
Downstairs...
"I'm so happy!" Jesse hugged Mia, swinging her around in the air. She screeched with joyfulness.
"What's all the happiness goin' on in here?" Vince asked, stepping into the house, Sasha and Tony behind him.
"LETTY'S COMING HOME IN A FEW DAYS!!" She yelled, almost tackling Sasha as she smiled.
"Mia stop yelling please. You're gonna wake the neighbors." Dom said, making his way down the stairs.
"Oh Dominic shut up. It's almost 1:30 in the afternoon. I'm sure everyone on the block is already up." She said, marching into the kitchen.
"What's the partying for? Did we miss something?" Suki asked, making her way down the stairs, Tej close behind.
"Letty's coming home." Mia repeated herself. They gave her blank looks. "Oh you don't know Letty do you?" They nodded. "Guess we're taking a trip to the hospital then.
"Whoa. I don't do hospitals. Last time I was in a hospital, one of my nurses tried to kill me." Tej said in all seriousness.
"Oh shut up Tej. She didn't try to kill you. She accidentally crashed you in your wheelchair into a wall. It's not like it was down a flight of stairs or anything." Brian said, laughing at the memory.
"Well we are going and you can meet Letty." Diana said, her high-pitch voice coming to play.
Brian's POV
Today was the day. I had to get everything set up, with the help of the guys, minus Jesse. I knew if I said anything to him or the ladies, they'd spill. I was so nervous it made my stomach hurt. Today I'd make Mia and I almost official. I had it all figured out, it just depended on everything going as smoothly as planned.
I called over at Lily's place to get her and Rome over here.
"Roman Pearce get my little sister here now. We have things to do today." I ordered as he answered the phone. He let out a sigh. I knew he was just waking up. Just like Rome, he'll party all night and sleep all day.
"What for Brian? I'm tired bruh." He said, his voice low and raspy. He was too much like Dominic.
"We got someone to visit. Just get here and don't be late." I said, hanging the phone up. "Lazy ass." I mumbled to myself.
I walked in and joined the other guys, except for Jesse, who was outside with Jimmy looking at the Jetta, in the kitchen. I grabbed a bottled water from the fridge.
"You seem awfully cheery today." Dominic directed towards me, sipping his coffee.
"It's gonna be a good day. I hope." I said, unsure of how my plans would turn out. I hoped that Mia was just as ready as I was.
"What you mean? What's goin' on O'Conner?" Dom asked, his eyes squinted. I sat down at the table across from Dom and next to Tony and Vince.
"Okay. I'm gonna need your help today. Hold on," I began, standing from the table and walking to the kitchen door,"Suk c'mere." She stood from her place on the couch and entered the kitchen.
"What Bullet? I'm missin' my show. A rerun of Hogan's Heroes is on." She said, her hands on her hips.
"This is more important. Look." I pulled on the velvet box in my pocket. I opened it slowly to reveal the large diamond ring I had purchased about two weeks ago.
"Oh." Everyone said. I glanced at everyone's face, mainly Dom's. I needed his blessings to do what I had been wanting to for so long. Once I saw the blank look on his face, I closed the box.
"Finally Buster. I was beginning to think you lied to me." Vince said, patting me on the back.
"Say somethin' Bozo." Suki smacked the back of Dom's head. He snapped out of his gaze and smiled.
"Looks like we are gonna have a good day. What's on the agenda?" He asked, sliding his coffee cup to the side. I went over all the details of the engagement.
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Roman's POV
"Let's go please Lily. Your brother was bitchin' 'bout us being there on time." I said as a very pregnant Lily waddled out to the Spyder. I don't see why it took her almost an hour to get ready. She could barely shower by herself, let alone dress.
I only slipped out some gray sweats, a black beater, and my gray beanie. I even had on my Jordan sandals. It was too heated to dress up.
"Shut up Roman. Gosh I hope this baby doesn't whine as much as you." She replied. I was standing by the passenger door to help her in. I went to reach for her hand when she smacked it away. "I don't need your help." She said defensively. I stood back and crossed my arms as she struggled to get in the car.
"Let me help you woman." I said, helping her inch into the car. I smiled and ran over to the other side of the car.
The drive to the Toretto house was a silent one. I watched Lily's moments out the corner of my eye. She was gorgeous. I loved her more then anything. I looked over her body, my eyes stopping at her hand.
"Where is it?" I asked, looking at her.
'Where is what Rome?" She asked, annoyance in her voice.
"Your fuckin' wedding ring Lily. Why aren't you wearin' it?" I asked, taking a sharp right turn.
"Because I can't fit it on my fuckin' fingers you asshole! It's right here!" She yelled, showing me the chain around her neck that had the ring looped on it. "Dick." She mumbled to herself. I felt bad. I hated to piss off Lily. Her wrath was vicious. It always had been.
The remainder of the drive was silent. I knew I said anything else to her, she'd chew my head off even more. When we pulled up to the Toretto house, I parked behind Brian's yellowish-green Lancer on the curb. I got out the car and ran over to her side. I opened the door and she, again, struggled to get out.
"Rome if I were you, I'd move." She deliberated, her red/violet eyes staring daggers into me. I backed off and waited for her to exit the car. She got out and waddled her way past me. When I tried to help her up the stairs, she smacked my hands away again. "Dude, if I have to tell you again not to touch me, I'm going to slit your throat with my fingernails. Back off." I knew she was serious. Any sentence she began with 'dude' had to be serious. I backed off and reached the door.
"Yo yo." I yelled, opening the front door to the house. I found the ladies and Jesse all in the living room watching TV.
"Hey Roman." Mia greeted me as I entered the house. I gave her a hug and kissed her cheek.
"How ya doin' Mia? Hey ladies. Jesse." I greeted the rest of the group. "Mi will you help her? She's doesn't want my help right now." I asked with pleading eyes.
I liked Mia. She seemed real cool. I saw why Brian was so caught up over her when he came down to Miami. He turned down Monica for Mia. But I see why, Monica turned out to be a fake. She led Bri on for a few weeks then ran off with some Brazilian guy who was there on vacation. When she came running back, Brian wasn't having it. But Mia seemed different. She looked like a good girl. But then again she was a Toretto. She gave off that motherly vibe though. She was too sweet to be anything like Toretto. Then again, I did underestimate him.
Mia helped Lily into the house as I took a seat next to Jesse on the floor. I like him too. Kid was nuts though. I saw Sasha playing with two Pitbull pups. I almost died. Those were my favorite kind of dogs. But Lily wasn't too keen on having a pet right now.
"Who's dogs?" I asked her. She looked up at me and smiled.
"This one here is mine. His name is Bam-Bam. And the other Cupcake, she's Diana's." She replied, rubbing both of the dogs' stomachs. I nodded and turned to Jesse.
"Where's Bri?" I asked him.
He pointed to the kitchen. I stood and walked into the kitchen. Suki and the boys were huddled at the table like some kind of mob. When I entered, the room grew silent.
"Whoa my fault. I just came to tell Brian I was here." I said, stepping back some.
"Naw it's cool Rome. I'll explain it later." Brian said, giving me dap.
"Let's go see Letty." Dominic said, standing from the table.
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Letty's POV
I was sitting up in my bed watching some stupid reality show in the TV. I had Dr. McCoy run down to the snack machines and buy me some gum. Mia had called and told me that everyone was coming in. I tied my hair up to a messy bun and put on some lipgloss. I was glad to have that head wrap off my head finally. I could feel the slight breeze from the window better.
I was in the process of eating Fruit Loops when Dr. Reese knocked on the door.
"Hey doc, c'mon in." I said, as he peeked in a little. He smiled and came in.
"How you feelin' Letty?" He asked me, his clipboard under his arm.
"Much, much better now that I know I can go home soon." I said, sighing happily.
"Good. Just came to tell you you're baby's doing great. Everything's good." He simply said, placing the clipboard back under his arm. I nodded and gave a fake smile. I didn't really like this doctor. He was too creepy to me.
We said our goodbye and as he was leaving, Dr. McCoy was entering.
"Hey Senia." I greeted her, tossing the covers from over my legs.
"Getting hot again huh?" She asked, placing my apple juice next to my bed.
I nodded. She lifted the window up, allowing a clash of warm air and the sounds of someone working on a car enter the room. I closed my eyes as I took it all in. It was soothing.
"Mmm. Senia you've been so good to me. What could I ever do to repay you?" I asked, smiling at her.
"Nothing but give me an invite to the wedding and baby shower." She smiled, checking my vitals.
"Consider it done." I said. She smiled and walked to the door. When she opened it, I could see Jesse behind it. They were here. "Whatchu creepin' for Jess? Get on in here man!" I yelled, holding my arms out for him as he skipped over to me.
"Missed you Let." He said, fixing his red beanie that was falling off.
"Missed you too bud." I replied.
I looked over and noticed how crowded the room got-and fast. There were a few new faces though.
"Sasha come here." I demanded, looking stern at her. I was still concerned about her disappearing earlier yesterday. She walked over to me. "Why did Mia have to call me and tell me they couldn't find you?" I asked, my brow furrowing.
"Oh god not again. Look I went shopping for the dogs. Please don't flip like Vince did." She begged, exasperation in her tone.
"Fine." I let it go. I knew what it was like being harassed about your every move. I knew it was going to happen to me when I came home. I didn't mine. They can baby me all they want.
The rest of the Team said their hellos and greetings, leaving the remainder five to stare awkwardly.
"Lily, you not gonna give me a hug?" I asked, looking over at the dark haired woman.
"She's not in much of a hugging mood." A black man said, rolling his eyes at her. He was cute. Looked about Dom's size.
"And you are...?" I started, wondering where he had come from.
"A pain in the ass." Lily said, waddling her way over to me. She hugged me as tight as she could. "What happened to you girl?" She asked, stepping back to look me over.
"Got clipped in a race. Broke a few bones here and there but I'm good. See you got one on the way. Don't feel bad, I do too." I said, trying to give her little comfort. She smiled weakly and took a seat in a chair by the wall.
"Well since nobody is gonna introduce me BRIAN, I'll do it myself." A Japanese girl said, pushing Brian out of her way. She came over to me with a smile. She held her hand out for me to shake. "Hi, I'm Suki." She said. I took her hand and shook it. She didn't seem like someone I'd spend my time talking to, but I'll be nice ... for now.
"Letty. I'm Dom's fiancée (that had such a ring to it), and Sasha and Tony's older, long lost sister." I smiled, looking over at them. She nodded and took a seat next to Lily.
I looked back over to the door and saw a Japanese guy staring out the window, presumably at the people working on the cars outside.
"Got ourselves another Jesse eh?" I said to no one in particular. He didn't budge. His focus stayed with the people out the window.
"A.D.D and all." Brian replied, staring at Jimmy. "Letty, this is Roman Pearce, Tej, Suki, and the bald guy is Suki's brother, Jimmy. They were my Miami crew." Brian informed, pointing as he spoke.
"So what are y'all doing all the way in L.A.?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at them.
"Thinkin' 'bout moving down here. We wanted Brian to be around for the birth of his nephew." Roman interjected.
"Who exaclty is 'we'?" I questioned.
"Me and my wife, Lily." Roman said, pointing to Lily.
I looked over at Brian, who looked like someone had ran over his dog. He looked pissed and upset all in one.
"Oh c'mon Brian. He can get me pregnant but he can't be my husband?" Lily asked, anger evident in her tone.
"For how long?" He questioned Rome.
"About a year and a half." Rome answered.
"Why am I just now finding out that my best friend has been married to my sister for over a year?" Brian asked to no one in particular.
"Because we wanted to wait until the baby was born." Lily answered.
"Why, so I could have a heart attack and croak over?" He asked incredulously.
"Okay you two, enough. I'm sure this visit was about Letty." Suki said, interrupting what looked like a never-ending argument. I smiled at her. Maybe she wasn't as bad as I thought.
"Where's Leon?" I asked, looking around the room.
"Dom killed him." Jesse responded, with disappointment in his voice.
"Shut up Jess. Him and Dominic got into an argument the other day. Haven't seen much of him since." Vince answered.
"Well this day is just full of surprises." I said.
"You have no idea." Brian said, still scowling at his sister and friend.
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Okay I'm just now realizing that this story is supposed to be about Sasha and Diana. Somehow I've made it to be nothing about them, but more of the other characters. I apologize for that. I'll try to bring back the main characters in the next few ones. Review anyways :)
-Kita
