Crazy in Love

Chapter 2

I have been interested in cars since i was a little girl. I regualary took part in illegal races to make money. What fascinated me about them? The feeling of beeing free. 

When my alarm clock rang at 3 am i couldn't wait. I pushed the pain away that was spreading and gave myself morphine. It didn't take long and the pain became more bearable, i tied my hair in a loose ponytail, put on a black top, black pants and threw a leader jacket over it. With a lot of effort i tried to cover the wounds on my face with make-up. As soon as i was finished i took the keys and left.

When i showed up with my shiny-black mustang, some were already polishing and preparing there cars. Today's race was organized by Diego Garcia. Diego was one of the best-known street racing champions and one of the most dangerous, as they said. He was probably involved in some robberies, drug dealing and homicides in the recent years. Since no one has been able to prove anything to him he was never convicted. I had never seen Diego myself. "Ah Senorita O'Connor. How nice to see you again. Sir Garcia is very interested.", Fabio was one the henchmen. I chuckled and said "Is he interested or is it you who is interested in me?"

"It wouldn't be appropriate for me Senorita. But if you will win todays race, he would like to get to know you after."

"Really?"

"Yes.", he answered. I looked at him impressed, nodded gratefully and looked around me "Is he here today?"

"Sadly not. He is...prevented.", i could see Fabio shifting restless from one foot to the other. A strange feeling crept me "Please tell him it would be my pleasure.", he nodded courteously before he walked away. I looked around me, eyeing the other participants and their cars with interest. "The race will start in 3 Minutes!", it echoed across the square. "You? Here again?", a blond beauty looked at me."Hello Lisa.Not seen you in a while. How's your brother?", i smirked. "Better since he got rid of you!", she snorted contemptuously and added "Today i will win.", confident of victory she let me take look at her newly tuned car. "Good Luck.", i replied and turned my back on her. "Pah! i don't need luck!"

"If you say so."

I turned the key in the lock. A woman stepped in front of the cars: lightly dressed as always. She held the flag in her left hand "You know how this is working boys and girls. Alright! Ready! Set! GO!", the flag dropped down to the floor, the engines roared, i hit the accelerator.

Lisa rushed past me with her tuned golf. I laughed. Stupid cow, i thought. A Dodge Charger joined me. When i peeked over, i saw a man. He grinned and let his engine roar for a moment. We looked each other challenging, i pushed the accelerator even more when i noticed that his Dodge was lashing forward. "Let me show him what we can achieve.", i could see his baffled look and laughed.

My laughter stopped when i looked ahead and traffic light entered my field of view. It should turn green at any moment, so it has always been so far. 1000 m, 500m...i swallowed for a moment. The VW Golf of Lisa suddenly hit the brakes and stood across the street. "F*ck!", i yelled and just managed to go around it. I concentrated, if a truck should cross my path now i would die by 60%. Close your eyes and hope for the best, i thought. Over the intersection, a look to the right and i  saw bright light of a truck, the driver gestured wildly with his hands. My heart jumped when i pulled the handbrake a few inches in front of him. The car turned and i took the turn lane.

A few meters later the Dodge Charger caught up with me again. Shit! The lights flashed, he drove into my slipstream and waved. The black finish line in front of us, i pressed the accelerator pedal even more and activated a little power boost. My mustang jumped forward and crossed the line with a few millimeters lead. The audience cheered and clapped. I stopped the car with smoking tires. Deep black streaks ran through the asphalt. I exhaled in relief. I got out "And the Winner of todays race is Melanie O'Connor!", thunderous applause.

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"Congratulations on the victory.", a tall man came up to me. That was the guy, who drove the Dodge Charger, i remembered. I eyed him curiously "Thank you!"

A mischievously smile "Dominic Toretto.", he held out his hand. "Melanie O'Connor.", he seemed irritated for a second. "Wait a moment...", he started "Are you Brian's little sister?", i frowned "I am not related to this cop guy.", i answered and tried to cover my anxiety. This was the only way to prevent trouble. Dominic narrowed his eyes "Really? I could swear i know these eyes."

"Mr. Toretto, you are wrong."

He just stared at me. "Melanie!", Fabio put his hand on my back "Congratulations.", he glanced towards Dominic Toretto "Am i allowed to take this beauty away from you Mr. Toretto?"

"Go ahead.",he agreed and stepped back."We will probably see each other again."

"So, ready to meet the boss?", Fabio whispered and took me with him. "Yes."

***

Dom's POV

I  called Brian. 

"Dom?"

"Hey, i think i just saw you sister...", i said. 

"What? Are you sure?"

"Do you have a picture?"

"Mh, let me have a look...", he paused until he continued "I just have one that is a few month old. It was when she was babysitting Jack.", Brian answered. "I will send it you."

A few minutes later a picture popped up on my screen. Young lady, Long, brown hair, uncertain smile...BINGO. "This is her. Clearly.", i said. "I never heard that she's a part of street racing.", Brian struggled. "Seems like she has some serious secrets. Just as her brother right?", i laughed. I was sure that Melanie knew nothing about his suspension and his illegal carrer now. "Do you want me to keep an eye on her?"

"Mh, yes please.", he answered worried. "Dom?"

"Yeah?"

"Did she win?", i heard the smile behind this sentence.

I just grinned. "Maybe.", Brian burst out into cheerfull laughter. I closed by eyes for a second and turned around. "Really funny, ha-ha-ha. Let me do my job!"

He tried to calm down a bit "I will come there too."

"Don't do that.", i answered. "You know, they are just waiting for you to show up."

"I know. Since the last mission Mia is really worried that we need to leave the US again.", the police almost visit us daily. 

"That won't happen."

"But that doesn't mean you can sacrifice yourself every time. I won't let that happen. Because we are brothers."

I nodded "Alright. So let me have a look on her and when i need your help i will call you okay?"

"Okay...stay safe."

"You too. Bye."