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– What happened to you?
— We confirm that Han is not Chinese. — Roman said, walking more normal like Han, Lena shrugged at Brian.
– I’m from Los Angeles.
– Yes, I noticed. – Roman grumbled, walking over to Lena, who set the titanium weapon down on the table before walking over to the table that everyone was surrounding.
-…Wherever Shaw goes there’s no camera working.
– Wow, how convenient. — Lena said wincing as she suddenly felt her leg burn. When Lena saw Hobbs leave with the Russian, she walked over to the table where she did put the gun. — Tej, I brought you a toy. – Lena said, showing him the gun.
– What happened?
— Shaw’s team appeared and began shooting. — Han said, arriving in front of Lena, showing her the bandages, she made a face and nodded, taking them in her hands to be able to move a bit towards another table and change them, she was grateful to wear shorts that time.
The girl was paying attention to the conversation about Braga, Gisele’s past and that Brian had put him in jail, in Los Angeles, a forbidden place for all of them, her gaze raised when she heard that he said he was going to talk to him.
Which would be impossible without getting caught. – What are you talking about? – Lena asked almost terrified, drawing everyone’s attention. — You are a criminal wanted by the entire United States, the moment you get off that plane, it’s over for you.
— Lena is right, you don’t even know how you’re going to enter the country.
– I’ll take care of that. — Lena looked at Dom with some concern, she didn’t want Mia to have to raise Jack alone. The older man looked at her, nodding, he knew that she was worried, but he also trusted that Brian was not going to leave his family after everything it took him to get it.
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Brian had left, that’s why now Lena was somewhat tense, however, she was thinking that the man would return soon.
– Do you feel better? – Lena looked up from a greasy car key she was cleaning, frowning at that question. — By Brian, I know you were worried.
— Ah… Yes, it’s… I know he’ll come back, it’s Brian, he always gets away with it. – She smiled, shrugging her shoulders to return her gaze to the keys. – And you? I notice you’re quite tense, it’s not something very normal for you, Han…- She left the key in the toolbox before turning her gaze to the older man.
-Has the encanto gone? — He laughed, although he did not want to admit it, he was wishing that he would call it “Encanto” again of everything that had been between them, if there had been something, that was the only thing that remained and he really did not want that to vanish as well.
-No, you’re still quite charming.- The girl smiled, crossing her arms as she looked at him. — Don’t change the subject… Is there something that worries you?
Han looked at the girl, setting the bag of chips aside, moving closer to her. — Who is Mr. Dubai? Roman mentions it a lot… – Lena felt her ears suddenly turn red, sighing, she didn’t respond, she looked at him with her head tilted, however, she couldn’t say anything else because her body was pulled until she collided against his, both losing their balance and falling to the ground, Lena on top of Han as a noise was heard behind her.
Lena’s eyes left Han’s face before moving her gaze to the wall where they were leaning seconds ago, on which the titanate cable that Tej had been improving a few hours ago was nailed. Lena looked to her side in annoyance, watching Roman put the gun into Tej’s hands with some terror in his eyes.
-Lena…- Han called, putting a hand on her waist, seeing how the girl’s legs tensed, she looked down, her eyes widening in surprise before getting up with some care.
-I’m sorry…- She offered the man her hand, helping him up. — Thank you for keeping my brain from being anchored to concrete. — She said, looking at Roman with threat. – You idiot… Come here.
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Lena was looking everywhere, she looked like a puppy walking from one side to the other while lifting things, opening and closing car doors, that was making her other team members nervous, who looked at her strangely.
— Hey… Princess… It’s not that I don’t like seeing you walking from one place to another, much less with those shorts you’re wearing… — The man received a kick from Han, which made him retract and keep talking. — But you’re making me dizzy.
– What are you looking for? — Han asked, sitting on the hood of a car, watching as the girl stopped in the middle of the large room, sighing heavily.
– It’s nothing…
-If it was nothing, you wouldn’t be that way. – Gisele’s voice was heard, she sat next to Han, looking at the younger as well. – Just tell us what it is, maybe one of us saw it.
Lena looked at Roman, the man didn’t understand why she was staring at him, his eyes moved to her hand, noticing how she moved his ring finger, he opened his mouth. – Oh oh! Lena how could you miss it!? – Now Roman got up, starting to search under the cars like he was a dog.
— I don’t know, it’s not in my bag and I haven’t taken it out of there.
— Lena… The rings are to be put on your finger, not to be left in a bag where anyone… Anyone, can take it out. – Roman scolded. Rising to face her. — It cost almost eight million… Lena Mr. Dubai will not propose to you again…
Roman’s hands covered his mouth after letting out a gasp, his eyes went to the couple who were in the place, watching them, Roman’s eyes noticed Han’s red face, the man took Lena’s hand, smiling awkwardly. — What am I saying, gift, Mr. Dubai is never going to give you anything, for being irresponsible, come on, let’s go look for it, possibly it’s in the room, yes, come on.
The man dragged the girl out of the place, feeling her hands tremble. – My God, Lena, I’m sorry…- The girl denied sitting at one of the tables at the back of the room, she could feel a look on her back and she knew who it was. — But it’s your fault, how can you think of telling me in front of them? You know the mouth I have.
— Yes, just as big as your forehead. – she said, laughing when she saw the offended face of the older one, she denied, running her hand through her hair. — I guess I’ll find it when I least expect it, and yes, I’ll just tell them… Just don’t mention Malik, not yet…
— Of course not, that’s why I call him Mr. Dubai. — He laughed, trying to lighten the atmosphere, he knew how Lena felt about that topic, he still felt a little bad when she told him, it took him by surprise, he thought it would be another regular visit to Dubai, But when Lena showed up at dinner hand in hand with that six-foot-six man, caramel brown, honey-colored eyes with incredibly long eyelashes, an extremely expensive outfit, Roman was totally speechless.
It hadn’t been long ago, maybe a month, the last time he had gone to visit her, although Lena called it “hunting trips” Roman had a thing for the women of Dubai, for that reason he often traveled to that place and took the opportunity to see Toretto. — Still haven’t decided?
— I thought that coming here would open my mind, it would help me to know if doing so would be the right decision. — Lena said, sighing, looking at each illuminated building in front of them. – But then…
-Han was here. — Complete Roman, noticing the girl’s gaze on him, she nodded with a small sad smile. — I don’t understand, I thought that… Well-
-That I didn’t feel anything anymore, I know, even Tej thought that…- Lena said, moving her feet slowly. – Maybe it’s because I wasn’t fazed by their interactions…- She said, referring to the couple who were also in the room.
-And you don’t mind? I mean, if you still have feelings for him…
— I asked Gisele to make sure to make him happy… It’s not that I don’t feel uncomfortable when I see them have those interactions, it’s just… Who am I to ruin their happiness when I reject that opportunity, Roman? — She said, feeling her throat burn, looking at the dark-skinned with a half smile. — I could have been there… But I’m a coward, so no matter how bad I feel, I’m not going to do anything to ruin that happiness for him… For them.
-It’s not cowardice, Lena. You just didn’t feel ready… And that’s okay, we all need time, one day you’ll be ready, just like him… Whether it’s with Malik, with Han, or whoever you want, you don’t have to feel a coward just because you don’t feel ready to give someone else love, okay? You are not. — Lena could feel her eyes want to water, lowering her gaze, she began to break into silent tears when she felt Roman’s arms around her. — Now, calm down… Malik told you, remember? Tell me what she told you.
-No matter how long I have to wait… If your final answer is no, I’ll accept it…
– And what else?
— Everything comes when the time is right, don’t push yourself, don’t push it…
—… And so you won’t hurt who you love so much, nor your beautiful heart… Exactly, don’t cry. — Lena did not answer, she did not know what to say, she did not think that this topic would be brought up that time, and she did not think that all those strong feelings she had towards the Asian would revive once she laid eyes on him again, although these never left completely, she didn’t think that the affection she had for Malik made her feel that way, she didn’t think that all those feelings made her feel bad enough to cry.
— If I say no to Malik…
— Then it will be a no… He knows that the possibility exists, you made it clear to him from the first moment… And that… Doesn’t mean you’re running away, okay? — Roman said, Lena was sometimes surprised at how wise he could be, considering that every time she heard him speak it was to say something stupid. — Your comfort always comes first, Lena, neither Han nor Malik have to make you feel uncomfortable with your choice… Promise me that you will apply that to any decision you make, okay? — Lena nodded, resting her head on the men’s shoulder, looking at the horizon for a while.
—Did you know that Gisele’s and mine’s weapons had no ammunition the day we went to look for the mechanic? – Lena said, changing the subject, wiping her cheeks, making Roman frown.
— Maybe you forgot to load them.
— I would understand you if it were me, but Gisele? She spends all day loading weapons… – She said, crossing her arms as she looked at the buildings in front of her. Roman’s eyes flicked behind his back, seeing the couple, Han sitting in a chair, eating while staring at nothing while Gisele was actually loading more weapons.
— Are you saying that someone took the ammunition before leaving?
– Exact.
— But who could have done that knowing the danger that it implies? – Roman crossed his arms. — No, more importantly, why only you and Gisele? Han and I had our weapons loaded.
-I don’t know, but whoever it was also took my ring.- Lena muttered, already having a face in mind, and she could bet one of her many cars that she was right.
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– I have it!
Lena came out from under Roman’s car when she heard that, Hobs had gone a few hours ago to look for Shaw at his secret hideout, whom he clearly did not find there, however, he found traces of paint on the floor of the place, which he said, it wasn’t normal paint, no, it was military, it helped the infrared not detect it, that’s why Tej had to look for a military base where they could be right now. — The OTAN base in Spain.
Eight hours, that was a long time.
Lena quickly took her denim jacket, before beginning to approach the central table, where Dom and Tej were, like the others, she heard how Hobs would send transport for them and the cars, which would make their work easier.
And at Hobs’ command, they all began to pack up their things, ready to get on that plane to finish the job, the faster they finished, the faster Lena would return to her monotonous life.
The girl walked between Roman and Tej with her luggage and the equipment they would need, feeling a huge relief to see Brian walk out of the elevator, sighing to see him without a scratch. — Ah, I knew that you would return complete. — She said, receiving the older man’s hug before the others greeted him.
– And what’s happening? Why does it seem like everyone is going on vacation?
— They will attack a military base in Spain.
-Which, to be honest with you, I don’t think is true. — They all looked at Lena, she had given her point of view of the situation but they preferred to ignore her. — Do not see me like that, I have my reasons.
— Yes, the Russian that makes you paranoid. — Han’s voice impressed everyone in the place, Lena on the other hand, just looked at him and nodded.
– Yes Han, that one. — Lena said before entering the elevator, as if those words hadn’t bothered her, Roman looked at the Asian and then at Tej before seeing Lena, he followed her before Tej also decided to take a step and enter the place with them so that in the end the couple will also enter.
They had to be on that plane as fast as possible.
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— Hey, they told me that they caught a man from Shaw in the base. It’s time. — Lena heard that, looking at Brian, who was next to her.
– No, something doesn’t add up. — He said, Lena raised her arms, thankful that someone else was thinking like her. — He wanted us to catch him… Think about it, at interpol, you also had him face to face…
— When we arrived at the interpol they were waiting for us. How did they know we would arrive? Have you ever thought about that? – Lena shared her thoughts with the team, making Brian look at her. — The same thing happened the day we went to look for the mechanic…
-It was he who called Shaw, Lena…
— Don’t you find it strange that our weapons did not have ammunition, Gisele? — The woman looked at her, in fact, that was something that had left her thinking. — You are never unarmed, much less carry a toy weapon. – She added, looking at the others. — Hobs uses the metaphor of the “hunter and the sheep” but I think that this time we are not hunting a sheep… — Lena denied, lowering her gaze. — This time we are hunting a fox and do you know why foxes are known when hunting? They only let themselves be hunted if they want to… Shaw is the fox, we are the hunter, Shaw is letting us get close to him because he wants it that way.
Dom listened to his sister’s words, thinking about that and what Brian had told him: “You can only get close to Shaw if it’s what he wants.” And they were both so right.
— Tej… Where is that component?
— They will move it to a safe place.
Dom sighed in realization, seeing his sister and Brian in front of him. — Shaw will not attack the base.
— He will attack the convoy.
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