Seeing Red

Is this pointles?

The race weekend was over and I was finally back home, little did I know the surprises were only starting. People were recognising who I was, I got more smiles and stares than usual.

My social media too, was starting to blow up. Fan pages I used to stalk for endless hours were now following me and making edits of me, sending me follow requests. It felt weird and almost wrong, to let these people believe we were in love.

But then that was the whole idea right? It felt so weird, I was now a "public figure". I texted him about how weird it felt, all he did was laugh and tell me this was my life now.

Charles: Do you want to come to Austria?

Me: And die of frostbite? No thanks

Charles: I'm so sorry Tara :/

Me: It's not your fault! It was stupid of me to not have my shades with me

Charles: No I still feel bad for literally dehydrating you

Me: It's okay! I met Natalie though, she's so sweet! Arthur is one lucky guy to call her his girlfriend

Charles: Or wife...

Me: WHAT!

Charles: They've been seeing each other for six years now, just yesterday we went shopping for a ring! I was not supposed to tell you this so keep your lips sealed 🤐

Me: Of course! When is he going to ask the question though?

Charles: Soon, once they figure out if they're going to live in London, Monaco or Milan 😂

Me: 😂😂 they're adorable

Charles: So... Will you come to Spielberg?

Me: on one condition

Charles: What is it?

Me: You let me come to the race at Monza

Charles : Done!

With that deal set in place I wished him all the best for the British Grand Prix and went about with the rest of my day. With Mia gone there wasn't much for me to do, I was bored out of my senses.

My phone rang, I was surprised to see who's name it was. It was my mum, she hadn't talked to me ever since the move. I told her I had reached safely and she replied with okay.

"Hello?"

"Do you know how embarrassing it is to find out your daughter is seeing someone through other people?"

"I'm doing good! Monaco is wonderful how are you doing?" I asked trying to indicate that greetings were important.

"Could you not tell me? Aunty Mei showed me pictures, I am ashamed." She chided.

"Ashamed? Of what? He's a great guy and we literally just started dating. I was going to tell you once things actually got serious." I lied.

"Waltzing away with him looks serious enough to me. I'm embarrassed."

"Will you tell me why?" I shot back.

"I expected better from you, not to sell yourself to some rich man."

"He's not my sugar daddy! What are you even thinking mum?" I fumed.

"I just expected that my daughter would tell me who her boyfriend is."

"Mum, it all happened way too fast. I'm not sure if we're even going to last." I sighed.

"Why are you wasting your time with him then? Come back to Singapore, Darren is a nice boy-"