All I see is Sainz

Chapter 36

           It'd been two days since we met with the lawyers and Carlos spoke to Damien for me. We had agreed that we couldn't hold off the visitation much longer. Carlos immediately ordered security cameras that same afternoon after talking to Damien. They came yesterday to install them. All throughout the exterior of the house showing every angle, the garages, back patio and yard, living room and kitchen. Obviously not bedroom and bathrooms. We decided to let Eli stay home from school today. It was 10am and we'd just finished eating breakfast. We texted the details to Damien through my phone. We had sat Eli down yesterday and talked to him. I'd only ever told him he's real father was a bad guy and in jail. He was confused, as I expected. "But you're my dad" he said looking at Carlos. I knew this was just as tough on Carlos as it was for me. I knew well and clear Carlos had grown to love Elias as if he was really his own.

          I told Eli his father's name was Damien. That he'd gotten out of jail and wanted to meet him. He asked why he was a bad guy and went to jail. He was too young, too innocent to know the truth so I just said he hit me and it's never ok for a man to hit a woman. It only confused him more and he got agitated saying he didn't want to see him. That he already had his dad Carlos and he didn't want to meet Damien. Carlos and I talked to him for a while explaining he had to, that we didn't like the idea anymore than he did but we all had to try and cooperate. He finally settled down, he came into our room crying last night saying he was scared to meet Damien that he'd hit him just as he hit me. We let him sleep with us. Or at least, he slept. Carlos and I didn't get much sleep. But, today was the day I'd been dreading for the past 6, nearly 7 years. We were all on edge. Damien was supposed to arrive in an hour. Carlos was in his office on a video call with the team to discuss the next race. I was with Eli in the living room. I tried to keep myself as relaxed as possible. I would rub my stomach to remind myself I needed to take care of myself. The gates buzzer went off and my heart sank. I walked over to the little screen on the wall in the foyer. It was Damien, he was standing outside the gate. He was early. My heart sank. "Eli go get papi!" I yelled out and he ran to his office. I buzzed open the gate and watched as he walked through the gates. I took deep breaths and waited at the door. He seemed to be walking ever so slowly up the drive way. "Papa said 10 more minutes. He's in an important meeting." Eli said. He seemed to be scared too. He stood close to me, hiding behind me. "Remember you have to be good mi amor. We all want this to be over. Can you be good for me?" I try and plaster a smile on my face. He doesn't smile, he just nods. Suddenly the doorbell rings. Hurry Carlos.

          I take a deep breath and open the door. There he was, standing a few feet in front of me. Smiling , as if he didn't nearly beat me to death. "Angie" he said. He turned down to Eli who was standing behind me. "Elias" he spoke taking a step forward. I flinched but ultimately opened the door for him to come in. Eli stayed glued to me. Damien stood in the foyer looking around. "I'll go get papi" Eli said as he ran down the foyer and turned into the hallway on the right to get to Carlos's office. "Papi? I'm his dad." Damien spoke. There was that tone. "Let's go to the patio" I said and lead the way. I would turn back every couple of seconds and he looked around. Taking in the living room, dining room, kitchen. I opened the sliding doors and gestured for him to go through. He took a seat at the outdoor table. "Can I get you anything?" I spoke confidently. "My son" he said and burst out laughing. "You're crazy Damien. Why? Why are you doing this!" I yelled losing my cool. "He's my son. I have my rights." He said annoyed and looked around. "Amor?" I heard Carlos voice from inside. "Back patio" I yelled through the open sliding door. His and Eli's footsteps quickly approach and come through the doors. Eli stays glued to Carlos now. "Carlos, this is Damien" I say formally introducing the two. Damien stands and walks to shake Carlos's hand as if this was  normal meeting. "You got a nice place here, driving fast cars must pay good huh?" He tries to joke but Carlos's face doesn't budge. "Eli, come here baby" I say and he walks behind Carlos and tries to sneak behind me, I grab him softly and bring him in front of me. "Eli baby, this is Damien." I say trying to hide the disgust in my voice. Damien crouched  to get in Eli's level. "Hey buddy, I'm your dad. Look at you, you're so big." He spoke softly to him. What a dick. Acting like he didn't try to kill him while I was pregnant with him.