On with the chapter!

Grabbing my keys, we walked out, I was surprised to see Tran's crew waiting for us. "I thought they left." I whispered to him.

Johnny shook his head. "Half of them only. So you want to take the Honda or the bike?"

Giving him a 'serious' look I walked up to his bike. "Do you even have to ask."

"Guess not." Kissing me on the cheek we climbed onto the bike.

It didn't take us long before we arrived at his parents' house. Walking in I was tackled by a small body. "Akin! How are you?"

The small three-year-old boy grinned up at me. "Aunt Eli!" Akin was my nephew, his parents were Johnny's sister and my brother Dom. The only ones who knew of him where me and Johnny's family. No one on my side knew and we wanted to keep it that way. Akin's grin got wider spotting his uncle, letting go of me he ran over to him. Johnny picked him up tossing him into the air, making the boy squeal with laughter.

His sister was the next one to come down, pulling me into a tight hug. "How are you Eli?"

"I'm good Ally and you? I missed you!" I squealed. Ally was the one I would talk to when I couldn't go to Mia or Letty. Having her so far away made me realized how much I missed and needed her friendship. Plus, I really missed having Akin to spoil.

"I missed you too. Maybe now we can get a break from having my brother mope around the house." We laughed at the groan Johnny gave.

Whatever he was about to say was cut off by his parents entering the room. I was pulled into a really tight family hug. Followed by kisses on my cheek by ma and pa. To anyone who would meet Johnny's parents would say they were strict and coldhearted kind of like Johnny. When in reality they are the are really sweet. Yes, they are strict when it comes to their kids, but they weren't unfair. Another reason why Johnny kept his race life hidden from them.

"oh, Eli we've missed you so much." Mama Tran gasped tightening her hold on me.

"I did too mama. More than you can imagine." I tried hiding the tremble within my voice.

Papa Tran jumped in. "You should have come with us." He gave me a pointed look.

I sighed, the day they had told me they were leaving, papa Tran gave me the choice to leave with them. I knew they were coming back, but not when. I had really thought it out, I didn't want to leave the man I love, but I didn't want to leave my family as well. So in the end I had denied the invitation. I had expected for them to be angry or disappointed, but they understood. "I know papa, but I couldn't. Believe it or not I regretted not leaving with you guys."

Papa Tran pulled me into a tight hug. "Doesn't matter Eli, good thing is we are back and I see Johnny didn't miss a chance to go seek you."

I laughed. "What can I say." Johnny wrapped an arm around me, he was still holding Akin. I didn't miss the look of amusement dancing on their eyes as they looked from me to the boys. Knowing what they were thinking I rolled my eyes as we were guided into the dining room.

The dinner was great, we caught up with everything that has happened. Papa and mama were to celebrate their 20th anniversary in a week. Ally had asked my help with Akin's birthday party, which I gladly accepted. We were sitting in the living room watching a movie, which Akin choice. Not to my surprised the boy picked a race car movie. I was snuggled into the side of Johnny with Akin on my lap, Lance and Ally were bickering on the floor over god knows what, when a member of their group walked in. I recognized him as Chan, the brother of the bitch that rode on Johnny's bike. He was breathing heavy and his clothes were dirty.

Lance jumped to his feet pulling the man into the kitchen. I was glad mama and papa Tran had called it a night. Lance poked his head out the door calling Johnny. I watched as they disappeared once more, Ally looked up at giving me a confused look. I just shrugged turning my attention back to the movie. Johnny walked back out, I knew something was wrong. He was angry, his eyes were black, his shoulders were tensed and his hands were clenched.

"I have to leave for a bit. You mind waiting for me? Or should I have someone take you back home?" Johnny was trying not to let his anger sweep into his voice.

Placing a sleeping Akin on the couch I stood up, cupping his face I pulled him down for a heated kiss. "I'll wait for you." Giving me another peck on my lips he grabbed his keys and walked out followed by Lance and Chan. Even though I didn't want to know what he was doing, it didn't stop me from getting that nervous feeling in my chest. The one that told you there was a chance of your loved one getting hurt.

I didn't even realize I had fallen asleep until I felt someone shake me awake. Groaning I opened one eye to see Johnny hovering over me with the stupid but cute grin of his. "What!"

He just chuckled. "I have to take you home. Unless you have an excuse to give Dom for not going home."

Sitting up I stretched in a cat manner. "I have nothing."

"Alright then let's go." Holding his hand out for me I took. Pulling me up he leaned down and picked me up bridle style.

Humming I snuggled into his chest frowning at the smell of car oil on him. "Why do you smell like oil?"

Johnny tensed. "I had problems with one of the cars."

I knew he was lying, but then again I also knew why he was lying. "Mokay, take me home please."

"That's what I'm going to do, Mia is picking you up about a black from your house." Johnny said.

I shook my head, wrapping my arms around his neck. "No, our home."

"What about Dom?"

"I'll make something up." Lifting my head up I looked him in the eyes. "I want to be with you. Sleep in your arms. Please."

Johnny tighten his hold on me. "Alright love, let's go home."