Book 1: Oh love, how could I forget~ (Lance Stroll)

Chapter 6: Vacation or Work?

"Good morning beautiful" His raspy voice filled my ears as soon as I wakeup. He kisses my head before standing up to pickup a call. "What do you mean? I can't drive today? Why? Can I still race tomorrow then? Yeah.. okay.. I will" Lance was a upset but he quickly recovered when he looked at me..

"You haven't been to other places right? Let's go out babe" He's been giving me gentle rubs on my head. This is nice.. too nice but I'm going to at least enjoy this moment.

"Wait— is this yours?" I asked when he handed me a helmet. "Same model bike, just rented it here" He says as he helps me with mine. "Let's have fun today" He smiled so brightly.

"Hold on tight" I hugged him from the back and it feels like we're in a movie scene.. where any time I could feel a director would say "Cut" and everything will stop.

We went to so many places that all Lance did was take pictures of me so I could send them to my family. We were going to one place and another and another. It felt as if the day would not end and it is as if its our first date.

Around lunch time, I saw a beautiful park. We had to stop and take a look. It wasn't filled with too much people and we can probably have picnic there. We ordered takeout and ate under the tree.

"Wait here" Lance said as he went away to get something. "Here" Lance was standing so awkwardly while handing me a rose.. "it's for you" He smiles shyly.
"Thank you" I smiled.
"This is really beautiful" I said as I look around.
"Yes. Really beautiful" Lance added as i heard camera shutters.

"Oh I'm sorry I thought you guys looked great.. Here take as many as you like" The guy had several polaroid around the park and the people who are here currently.. "I'll get all of them" Lance said as he opened his wallet. "No its okayyy you don't have too"
"It's only 3 pcs so I want it" He paid the photographer and was quite please with his purchase. He gave me one where he was looking at me while I was looking around. Why does he do this. He knows this is a short summer love.. but why..
Why does he make me feel things like this.

As we were going back to the hotel, we stopped by some market. It reminds me of home. Each seller has their own thing to sell. From food to cute items. We were looking around when he said he needed to go the bathroom.

I found such a beautiful handmade necklace but it's quite expensive and I am on quite a budget. Hmm.. I guess I can just go back here and buy it when I can. Better to eat good food than spend money on things is kinda my motto.

"Ready to go?" Lance asked. "Uhm yeah let's go" I said as we walked towards his motorcycle.
"Oh i forgot something! I'll be right back" Lance running away as soon as we reached the parking.
"What'd you forget?"
"I left my phone but I got it now"
"You're weird how could you forget that dummy" I chuckle as we start to go back to the hotel.

When we got back, we were both feeling quite happy.  "Babe.." Lance whispered to me as he pulled me inside the room. "You're such a horny young man" I joked. "That's why your perfect for me. You.. sensitive sexy young lady"

He began to kiss me as we stood near the door. "Lance— the door" I instructed as he deepens the kiss. "You have race tomorrow" I muttered as he started getting handsy. "I can manage" he whispers sending me some goosebumps. "Besides.. we ran out of condoms already" I said as I was grasping for air in between our kisses. "You should've said that babe. We could've bought outside" he pouted.

My phone began ringing. "Hello. Yes? This is Lily. Who am I speaking to?" Lance was looking at me mouthing "who is it?" I mouth-ted back saying "i dont know" and gestured shh.

"This is Amber from Scuderia Ferrari. We would like to ask if you are available for a temporary position?"
"What kind of position are we talking about?"
"We need a manager for one of our drivers. His manager is on leave for a year because she's expecting a baby and we wanted to ask you if you're going to be available for this year?"
"Uhm.. Can I read your offer over? Are you busy tonight because of the race or..?"
"Yeah you can go as early as now. I'll get you pass too. You stay at the hotel right? Text me when you're here"
Lance was looking at me.. Of course he heard my answers and has a hint of what is going in.

"Who offered you a job?" He asks. He looks upset somehow. I don't know how to describe it.
"Uhm.. Scuderia Ferrari" his eyes widen.
"And I.. I kinda need to go to the race.. I want to know the details about the contract and what exactly is my job.. if I accept it.." I slowly explained..
He sighs then looks at me again.. "you can go to the race.. do you need a pass? I can—" "It's okay.. Amber said she'll get one for me" he smiles a little.

I was tidying up and ready to go when Lance stopped me, grabbing my arm gently.
"Promise me something before you go.."
"Sure.. what is it?"
"Tell me what your options are before you make a decision.. okay?"
I nodded.
"Promise?"
"Promise."

Near the entrance

"Yes I'm near the entrance.."
"Okay can you see me?" Amber was waving
"Yes!" I walked quickly as I pass the crowd to go towards her.
"Hi! Here's your pass and well you ready to go?" Amber was so nice. It made me less nervous even though I shouldn't be.

We were passing garage by garage and now to the bloody color..
I tried to calm myself before I took a step inside..
Of course any crew would look at me because I'm a stranger here, a new face. As I was following Amber, we ran into Sebastian Vettel.
I gasped and did an internal face palm. Why did I forget that Seb was the other driver here which means I could be managing him..
"New face eh?" Seb smiled at us
"Yes hopefully" Amber replied as I was just smiling at them.
Seb introduced himself and showed his hand
"I'm a fan. My dad's a fan." I smile as I shake his hand.
"Hope to see you here then"

"So here's the contract. It's a temporary position but it's for the whole season. We of course will cover expenses as soon as you sign the papers. Your objective is to fix Charles' schedule and for him to adhere to it. Would also include be giving you access to our day to day driver if he wouldn't drive the car himself. Other than that your main job is to actually help him with his daily needs. Make him feel comfortable and confident in his environment. You can take your time to read the contract. Do you have any questions so far?"

"Can I ask how you found me? I only said I was in finance but how'd you know that I manage as well?"
"Actually it is actually urgent that we needed someone to manage Charles. We wanted to try a new approach with him but so far most of the managers could only handle him for around 30% of the time. We saw you could tame a bit so might as well try right" Amber added.

"But are you not worried that I'll be treated more of a friend than a manager?"
"We didn't think that when we saw how Charles was with you. It seems like you're more of the leader than his follower" Amber smiles as she held her hands together on the table infront of me.

"So uhm.. how about.. the rules here"
"Just the usual but.. Oh we don't mind relationships here. We're very open to whatever happens as long as it doesn't affect work. Like Charles. He used to bring his girlfriend but they're no longer together. He's a bit more tense now so we really hope you can work with us" Amber looks at me like I'm her only hope.

"I'll definitely read these then I'll come tomorrow whatever the result would be"
"You know, you can watch the race and support Charles." Amber chuckles as I leave the room

"Lily!" Charles came running as soon as he saw me
"Whoa there tiger slow down"
"You finally came to watch me?" Charles smiles as he is excited.
"Yes" I knew Charles was gorgeous but I think this is the first proper time I've looked at him.
"Charles! it's time." I heard the crew call him
"Go get them tiger" I said as I gently pushed him to the car's direction.

Scuderia Ferrari? I never thought I'd ever get a chance to actually work somewhere near my dream...