Stable, Chapter 5
Letty's p.o.v.
Roberto is a delight. He brings out a side of Dom that is generous and loving and beautiful. I haven't seen him since before Ben was born so I have no way of knowing if he treats his nephew the same way.
By the looks of the room Dom's set up for Mia's son, I'd wager he does treat Ben pretty damn well. We tuck the boy in to Ben's bed and Dom leads me to the guest bedroom. I used to try to spend nights in here when I was angry with him. By morning he always carried me back where I belonged.
"Thank you for coming."
I nod. "What will you do?"
He shrugs. "He needs a home. I need a son."
I flinch. The words sting.
"I didn't mean it that way Letty." He is quick to say but the damage is done.
"You never meant it Dom. Don't worry. I learned that about you a long time ago." How many minutes has it been since we last saw each other? It can't have been years since I'm already regressing, loosing control.
"I love you Alicia." He's almost touching me. "I would have loved her too."
"Like hell you would have. If you didn't mean it then, how could you mean it now?" I step away, backing into the guest room. "That wasn't what you said then, so don't think saying it now will make it better." I close the door. Leaning my head against the cold wood, I close my eyes. No matter how hard I squeeze them shut, I can't make the memories disappear.