It's Called Leap of Faith - [Daniel Ricciardo]

14. Cooking Is Easier Than Planning Your Life

The flight back to Munich wasn't easy one for Elza. She had cried a bit during the takeoff and couldn't really fall asleep even though the previous night didn't include too much of sleeping. Her head had been aching after all the crying and falling asleep was impossible. Somewhere around 4 am, after maybe three hours of sleep, Daniel and Elza had both been awake so they did what they thought was the best way to get as close to each other as possible. Landing back to Munich Elza grabbed her suitcase from the baggage claim and started to make her way back to the parking area where she had left her car over a week ago. She probably had a parking ticket waiting for her. She was right. I guess it was worth it, she thought. 

Elza's POV

"Home sweet home," I said out loud when I opened my front door. I need to text to the girls. And call mom.

"Let's start with the girls..." 

Hey loves, sorry for not calling to you guys even though I said I would. Everything's good... Well as good as they can be I guess. I need to see you, come over tomorrow noon, I'll make some lunch? x

"Then mom..." I pressed the speed dial and put the speaker on. Come on mom, pick up.

"Hello darling!" She was always so cheerful.

"Hi mom how are you and dad?" I had spoken with them only two days before flying to Nice so I was quite well on track what was going on in their lives. We were super close.

"We are very good. How was your trip? I was already bit worried since you didn't call on Sunday..." Hmm.

"That's actually why I called now... I need to tell you something and I also need your advice on something." 

"Is everything alright?" mom's voice changed into a concerned one.

"Yes everything is good but I need to see you, maybe you could come over tomorrow? After noon, Kate and Ines are coming over for a lunch. Do you want to come too, or maybe just for a coffee?" 

"I'm really worried now... We'll be there, let's say 1 pm?"

"Yes that's perfect. There's nothing to worry about just get here and I'll explain everything." I had always been honest with my parents. If you couldn't trust your own family then who could you?

"See you tomorrow, I love you! Tell dad the same."

I ended the phone call and decided to text Daniel. He had told me to let him know as soon as I was back home.

Hey, I'm home... Safe and sound. And by the way, this is your fault. /E

I sent the message with a photo of the parking ticket I had received. I really needed to talk to someone, I felt like my head was exploding from everything that had happened during the past eight days. The little conflict with Daniel yesterday didn't feel real to me. I was trying my hardest to forget that the person I was arguing with was Daniel Ricciardo. Everytime I remembered that, it made me freak out. I need a shower, big cup of coffee and a nap. I heard my phone buzzing. 

G'day Elza. I suggest you don't send me photos of your fines if you don't want me to pay them... 😉 Call me when you know if you're coming to London alone or with the girls. /Dan

Ugh... of course he would pay the fine. Should have known that. 

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"Ciao my super sexy friend!" Kate jumped to hug Elza when she opened the door for her friends. Ines was right behind the model.