--Kita--
Chapter 39-The Accident
Letty's POV
I could just about taste the finish line as the distance between I and it decreased. The intensity of gaining that number one spot shot through my veins as I persisted at keeping my spot in front of Amanda. I wasn't about to let this random chaser try to take over. I hold down the throne for the females here. I was at least six seconds away from taking home $6,000. But seconds in the race world are far more longer then seconds in the real world. Seconds here behind an import feel like eternity. It seems as though a race takes hours to complete, when in reality, it's only mere seconds. I continuously swirved in front of my competitor as I felt as though I could almost touch the finish line. Nearing the line, I decided to make this race a fair one and cross over to the opposing lane. She was now next to my car. I looked over at her and she winked at me. Something was so fishy about this one. I shook off my thoughts as I shifted gears, picking up more speed. Out the corner of my eye, my attention turned to Amanda, whose car was slowing down. Letting it go over my head, I was determined to get this victory. A few more seconds left Let. I was cheesing as I came near the line only to have the smile swiped off my face. The side of Marty was smashed, transporting my flipping car into the air.
You know how when something dramatic happens to someone and they say they could see their whole life flash before their eyes? Well this was one of those dramatic moments. I could hardly breathe as I saw everything that has ever happened to me flash before me. I saw the fire that killed my "family"; the day I met the Toretto's and became an honorary Toretto myself; the day I finally got the man of my dreams, even if he is the biggest asshole; the moment I found out about Sasha and Maria. But I would go through all those things again because they helped mold me into the person I am today.
I also saw my future flash before my eyes as my car continued the twist and turn through the air, That was the strangest part because things I never expected to do were actually happening in my 'vision'. I watched as me and Dominic married, the whole team behind us. Even what looked like our kid was standing there with the team. I even saw somethings I never wanted to see in my life; a dead Dominic in his crushed Rx-7; me taking care of kids without him.
I could feel the pressure build up; I knew the car was coming down. "God help us." were my final words before I blacked out.
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Dom's POV
When I saw Amanda's green and black Integra come flying back towards the other racers, I grew suspicious. Letty was just like me, she NEVER lost a race. Hell, she could probably give me a run for my money. But I wouldn't ever tell her that. Amanda collected her winnings from Hector, who was hesistant to hand it over. We all awaited Letty's 240sx to come flying down the road. When it didn't, I became worried. Amanda and her crew began leaving the scene when Sasha spoke up.
"Where's Letty?" she asked, grabbing Amanda by her arm and turning her to face us.
With a sick, sadistic smile plastered on her lips, she said "The way she was flying, who knows when she's coming down."
It took a minute for what she just said to sink in to everyone. Something's happened. I look over at Vince and give him a look as if to say 'Make sure they don't get far'. Vince gets the hint and nonchalantly gets in his Maxima, Leon following suit. By the look on Sasha's face, I could tell she was ready to commit murder just as much as I was. I whispered in Sasha's ear to get in the car with Vince as me and Jesse, along with fellow racers, sped down to find Letty. Besides her demeanding attitude, Letty was very much loved in the street racing scene. Not only because she was my girl, but because she was a racer of her own and she looked after everyone. She was adored and feared in the streets.
When we found Letty's car, I felt my heart skip several beats. It was upside down, crumbled in a mess. How could I be so stupid?! How could I put Let's life in jeopardy over something so stupid. It would be a miracle is she survived this. I sat in my car, just staring at Letty's car. I was terrified that I would walk over and see the love of my life, dead. Jesse reached over and smacked me on the head. "Dom call 911!" I immediately pulled out my cell phone and dialed the number.
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"Hello 911, what is your emergency?"
"My girlfriend's been in an accident. I think she's dead. Please come quick!"
"Sir where are you located?"
"Just outside of Glendale between Roscoe's warehouses. Please hurry!"
"Someone's on the way now Sir. Just hold on."
I snapped my phone closed and ran down the road towards Letty's car. I swallowed the lump of fear that formed in my throat and bent down to look into the car. I saw her, blood all over her body. I yelled her name mulitple times, hoping she was just knocked out. "Leticia Isabella please wake up." I whispered, trying to find a way to get her out. Me, along with the help of other racers and Jesse, managed to yank the driver door off of Marty. Noticing that the car was beginning to smoke heavily, we knew we didn't have long. The car was going to blow soon. Since Jesse was the smallest, it was settled that he would have to reach in and unbuckle Letty as soon as possible. Jesse was already trembling with fear of something happening to Letty, now the pressure of him getting her unbuckled made his ADD hit an all-time high.
Letty was the only person besides Diana who truly understood Jesse. Even better then his own brother did. Letty knew how it felt to be the outcast of the group. She knew how it felt to be hated because of who you were, even if you couldn't help it. She helped Jess with things he couldn't do because he was afraid the other guys would grill him for it. She was the big sister Jesse never had.
"C'mon Jesse. Calm down brotha it's alright. Just breathe, reach in and unbuckle her. I'll grab her." I tried to relax him as he leaned down into the car, laying on his back. I saw the tears pour down his eyes as he closed them. I could understand him not being able to look at his 'sister' lying lifelessly upside-down. He got one of her straps undone when the smell of gas became relevant. "Hurry Jess." I whispered just as he got the second strap unbuckled. I took his place just in time to catch Letty's falling body. I carefully pulled her body into my arms as I ran off to the Mazda and cautiously sat in the backseat with Letty on my lap as Jesse drove us back to the crowd. I watched as Marty blew to pieces almost instantly. Holding Letty's lifeless body in my arms, I wept for the first time since the heists.
When we got back to the crowd, Edwin cleared everyone out of the way while Hector laid down his jacket. Everyone joined in, tossing jackets and sweaters down on the hard concrete. I gently placed Letty down on the garments as we awaited the ambulances arrival. Mia ran down to us, screaming and crying hysterically. Brian grabbed her and pulled her away. I wvs glad. I didn't want Mia to see her best friend like this. Hell, I didn't even want to see my Letty like this. Bianca kneeled down and checked Letty's pulse.
"It's faint. She doesn't have much time." She ripped Letty's clothing open to check for cuts or bruises. There were few bruises and many cuts over her shoulders. "She's losing a lot of blood."
"How the hell do you know all of this?" I inquired, applying pressure to a deep wound on Letty's left forearm.
"I'm a doctor Dominic that's how." She retaliated. "You shouldn't have touched her until the medics got here. She could have a broken neck!" Bianca growled. For such a sweet girl, she sure could purr like a lion. But her tone pissed me off.
"Fucking look down there! Letty would be dead for sure if I left her in that car! It's blown to fucking pieces lady!" I rumbled, pointing a finger in the direction of the torching car.
During our arguement, the sirens of the ambulance approached. They slammed on the breaks and ran over to us. One called in on her walkie-talkie to the hospital.
"We have a car accident victim. Female; about 25 years of age. Maybe 5'6'', 135 pounds." She gave her guestimates to the other person on the receiver. While the medics were loading Letty into the truck, I made a call to Vince.
"V, where are you?"
"I dunno brotha. Somewhere near Tran's territory. They went into this building; it says "Revenge Is Sweet". How ironic. Did you find Let? Is she ok?"
"Just come down to the hospital. We'll deal with them later."
I snapped my phone shut and walked over to Mia. I hugged her as tears slowly streamed down my cheek. I wiped them away quickly as I pulled back from the hug. "Take the Mazda to the hospital. It'll be ok Mia." I assured her. But I had no proof that things will be ok. I could only hope they would. I jumped in the back of the ambulance with Letty as the driver sped off. Looking out the window, I saw every local racing behind the ambulance towards the hospital.
"Look baby. Everyone's on our side. I told you you're loved." I said, holding her limp hand in mine.
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Sorry that one was short. I wanna leave some stuff for the next few chapters. Oh yeah, it's taking me a while to get these up because my Log in doesn't work often. It won't allow me to log in, which means I can't get the chapters on here. But I'm trying. Please read&review.
:) Kita