All time low - a Pierre Gasly short story

6 - happily ever after

~fast forward to Monza 2020~

After his podium in Brazil last season Pierre asked me again if i would marry him and i agreed. The wedding is planned for summer break this season. But then Covid came. So we postboned it to 2021. but what no one knew - after this weekend Pierre, our families, Charles, Charlotte, Max and me will go to the City hall of Monte Carlo and we'll get married. We just want to do it. We can't wait.

On Thursday we've got our media appointments. I was walking towards our new AlphaTauri motorhome when i suddenly felt sick. I ran across a bin and throw up. I couldn't hold it back. But show must go on and so i went to Pierres' driver room and he got ready for the press conference. „You doing ok? You look like you've seen a ghost!" he asked me slightly irritated. „Yeah doing fine, just feeling a bit sick. My Covid test was negative so i think i'll get my period." i answered. Just in this moment i realized i wasn't having my period the last month. „Oh noooo." i mumbled. „Everything ok?" Pierre asked. „Yeah sure, i just forgot to grab my SD card for the camera. All fine" i lied. During FP1 and FP2 i was so sick i needed to throw up again. I asked Franz if i could let my intern take over that day for me. So i rushed down to Monza to a pharmacy and got myself a pregnancy test. I called Charlotte and she came back to AT hospitality. „Calm down. It's just the stress with Covid and everything" she tried to calm me. But was it? I peed on the stick and waited. Luckily it wad during FP3 so no driver or anyone around. After 3 minutes Charlotte came in and hugged me. „I'm gonna be Tante Charlotte. I'm so happy for you." i told her to keep it a secret. I need to tell Pierre first.

Just by thinking of him he comes around after FP3 „missed my #1 fan". I laughed and we went for our media duties. After the Sky Sports F1 interview Natalie Pinkham came over „oh gosh Malou you look amazing. Are you pregnant?" Pierre turned around quickly. Luckily Charlotte came just around the corner and talked to Pierre. „Not that i know. I just got a new skin care routine. Can recommend some of the products".
After the debrief it was quali time. I sat at my usual spot in Pierres' side of the garage. I looked over to Daniils side. It was so empty without Kelly. But she broke his heart. So hopefully he'll be ok. I need to ask him afterwards. Pierre got into Q3. And he's starting P10 directly in front of Daniil. Great team effort!

The race was horrible. Red flags, big crash of Charles. Max was out and all of a sudden Pierre was leading. I wanted to run towards his engineer and tell him something but i'm not allowed during the race. Luckily Charles was ok and sneaked into our garage. We were standing there and cheering for Pierre. As he crossed the finishline i cried. Out of joy! He proofed them wrong! Pierre Gasly is a Grand Prix winner! I'm so proud of him.
Together with Charles we ran towards Parc Ferme. Even Christian Horner was there. Charles hugged Pierre and both just screamed. I jumped into his arms and whispered „you did it! You proofed all of them wrong! I love you." then we kissed. Pierre was overwhelmed while standing on the podium. You could see that he was thinking about Tonio and everything that happened.
After stepping down of the podium ceremony i pulled him aside „i need to tell you something! But keep it a secret. I'm pregnant!" he looked at me and then hugged me and swirled me around. I feel like in heaven. „Oh my god! How? When? Is it the reason you're sick?". I nodded.
After all the media duty we had a big party with the team and RedBull. Also some of the other drivers where invited. Pierre stood up and thanked everyone for the support and being there for him.

Back in our room, Pierre sat down and asked "don't get me wrong, i'm super happy, but how could it happen that you're pregnant?" I looked down at my hands. I didn't know how to answer. It was in my responsibility to take the pill. Well basically i took the pill. "I- I-" a loud sob came out "I took the pill but i forgot about the time differences and so it's my fault." Pierre kissed my temple. "No, don't think like that! I know we didn't have the talk now, but i always wanted kids. I love the time i spend with my nieces and nephews. It's not ideal during the season but i'm happy that you're on my side. i didn't wanna have anyone else with me on this journey."