Christmas dreams

Summer

Mia POV

6 months later

This year was already flying by, I had been in and out of Boston so much, I felt like my feet hadn't touched the floor. But luckily I was back, for a few months. Which means I get to celebrate Luca's birthday and Chris's birthday with them.
We are spending the afternoon by the pool, chris asked me to watch Luca while he is inside preparing some food. I'm sat at the side of the pool, Luca is swimming around with his floaty and Minika is sunbathing.

Scotty and the rest of the clan will be arriving soon and we are going to have a cook out. The weather is beautiful and it's the perfect time for a BBQ.
"Mia?"
"Yes mate"
"Can you put on some music?"
"Oh shoot! My phone is inside. Give me a minute"
I walk over to the door and shout Minika "Minika can you keep an eye on Luca please just for 2 minutes?"
"Yeah sure"

I rush inside and grab my phone before running back out, I see Minika still sun bathing and as I look to the pool Luca is struggling.
"Oh god Luca" I jump in and help him to the edge of the pool. Chris comes running out and pulls Luca into a hug. He is coughing so much.
"What the hell happened?"
"I ran inside for my phone and....."
"You left him?"
"Well....I asked..."
"You left my son in the pool by himself when I asked you to stay with him"

I could hear the anger in Chris's voice and i could see it in his eyes. I look up and see Lisa and the rest of the family walking out the door.
"I was gone seconds and I asked Minika to watch him"
He looks at Minika and she doesn't say anything.
"Minnie? Did she?"
Minika looks at me and then "no she didn't"
I can't believe her, she just lied to his face.
"Yea I did"
"No you didn't I'm sorry Mia"

"Seriously Mia. He could of drowned. What you couldn't be away from lover boy for 5 minutes?"
"I didn't....."
"Think. You didn't think. God! How stupid are you?"
I can feel my emotions bubbling, I get out of the pool and grab my towel.
"I'm sorry he is hurt but I asked...."
"Stop blaming others. Just run and speak to your boyfriend"
Before I can say anything I see Lisa go to Chris and smack him upside the head.

"Don't you ever speak to her like that again Christopher"
"She nearly killed your grandson and your defending her"
This time I can't hold back the tears. I know I didn't do anything wrong.
"I'm going to go. I'm sorry Luca"
He runs to me and wraps his arms around me "don't go Mia. It's not your fault"

The tears fall as I hug him close "I'm sorry little man. I'll see you soon okay"
He nods and I kiss his head. Scott comes over and hugs me "Mia don't go. He's just...."
"Angry? Yeah but he's angry at the wrong person scott"
"I know I believe you, we all do"
I nod "no good if he doesn't. Bye scott"
With that I walk out and make my way home. The tears won't stop. After everything I've done for Minika. This is how she repays me.

Chris POV

I can't believe Mia would be so stupid. I'm so angry at her. Why would she just leave him like that? I see Luca walk back over to me and I see my family staring at me.
"Luca.....are you...."
"I hate you!!! Mia didn't do anything wrong!!!!"
He runs off and locks himself inside my old room.
My mum stands there just staring "what Ma?"

"Don't you what me son. I'm so disappointed in you. I have never heard you speak to anyone with such disrespect. Mia is apart of this family and you've have just completely destroyed her and your son. I can't believe you"
She grabs her bag and storms inside. The rest of the family following. I look over at Minika and she isnt saying much.

"Did she ask you Minika?"
She shakes her head "I swear baby, she didn't"
She wraps her arms around me and I hold her close. She wouldn't lie to me right. I know she wouldn't.