F1 One Shots

#9 Carlos - Accident

NARRATOR POV: It was almost evening in Maranello. Carlos and Charles still were at the track, zooming around in their cars. The team was getting ready for next race, this time in France, on Paul Richard and a lot of work needed to be done. Of course, they were able to have pole AND podium in Monaco, but each track is different, and it's not sure that it'll happen that easly again....
Right now they decided with the team, that they'll go one by one. Charles did a few laps, then Carlos, and then they switched again... This time they try new settings and different compounds for next few races, and how to adapt the car to them. Seems complicated, but for team like Ferrari, it's not really... This year they have really good car and pretty strong drivers line up, so Binotto wants them to be as succesful as possible...
This time it's Carlos' turn to do a few laps, so Charles is chilling and drinking water, also talking with his mechanics about the data they got so far. Results seem to look promising, but Leclerc is concerned and realistic about it, as race weekends can be unpredictible.
Sudenly, they heard someones phone ringing.
-It's Carlos's...- monegasque said and took it from the shelf his teammate left it on.
-Sorry guys, I need to pick this up..- he apologised and left the room to place more quiet and private.
(C- Charles, I- Isabella)
I: Gracias dios, Carlito! I call you and call! Why didn't you pick up?
C: Sorry Iz, it's me, Charles. Carlos is still on the track...- he replied politely, a little concerned. It's not usuall for her to be nervous...
I: Oh...
C: You need me to tell him something?
I: No, it's fine....
C: You sound strange, something happened?- maybe Charles is Carlos's teammate for few months now, but they know each other longer than that. Besides, Brynn is Isabellas' best friend, so they know each other quite well. Charles and Izzy included.
I: Yeah... I'm in the hospital...- she answered and exhaled loudly.
C: You what?! What happened? Are you alright?!
I: I don't know yet... My head is hurting, I'm still waiting for some results, but apart from that, I think I'm fine...
C: Isa, what happened?- Charles was really worried.
I: I had a car accident... It wasn't my fault, some drunk guy bumped into me on my way home, but still...
C: Stay where you are! I'm gonna get Carlos, and we're on our way!
I: Charlie, stop! You don't even know in which hospital I am!
C: Right...- he scolded himself with small smile.
I: It's ....... ........- she told him and giggled lightly after that.
C: It's good to hear you laugh, you know?!
I: Don't make him too worried, ok?
C: I can try, but you know him...
I: Yeah, I know...- she agreed, and then cancelled the call. Charles looked at Carlos' phones' home screen for a moment

and then switched the device off and stormed into the garage. The team was giving him suprised looks, but Leclerc didn't care.. Carlos needed to know NOW...
Blackhaired man grabed one of the headsets and spoke up:
-Carlos, you need to get back...
-Why? Is there something wrong with the car?- Spaniard wasn't in the mood to end the driving just yet.
-Car is fine...
-Then what is it?! You seem nervous Charles?
-It's Isabella...- that's all Leclerc managed to say, before Carlos interupted him:
-I'm comming back. That's end for today! Sorry guys!- he said abruply and switched radio off.
-What did you tell him?- Mattia asked his driver.
-We just need to go- Charles wasn't in the mood to talk either. Isabella told him very little over the phone, which made him more nervous.
Just few minutes later Carlos was back, and boys left the Maranello in hurry.
-What happened?- Sainz asked his friend, when they sprinted to the car.
-She called you and said that she had car accident on her way home. She also said that she feels fine, but...
-I need to check it myself!- Carlos decided and the rest of the ride was silent. Very nervous and silent...

AT THE HOSPITAL
Charles parked his car on free spot and then they ran to the building. Again, Charles was the one to ask nurse where they can find Isabella, because Carlos was too worried and nervous to do so. They got the information rather quickly and ran that direction afterwards.
-Isabella?!- Carlos shouted, when they got to the right floor and looked around frankly, to find her.
-Here Cariño!- the boys heard familiar voice and then spotted blonde girl just around 10 steps away from them. Carlos got to her in no time and quickly wrapped her in tight hug, when she "invited" him in one, by opening her arms. Leclerc could see that Isabella was tired and a little in shock, but mostly she was fine.
-You scared me Nena! Very much!
-I know, and I'm sorry... This guy bumped into me when I was heading home, and my car spun...- Sainz could hear the guilt in his girlfriends' voice.
-Hey! You're alright?- he pulled back and took her face in his shaking hands, to look her deeply in the eye.
-I am.. I think...- she assured him with weak smile -I just have many bruises, my ribcage included and my head is pouding and spinning from the impact, but apart from that, I'm fine...
-Gracias Dios!- driver exhaled and leaned in, to kiss his girl softly, but full of love.
After they pulled back, Carlos let go of her, in order to let her say proper "hi" to his teammate.
-Hey Charlie...- Isabella said softly, opening arms once more.
-Hey Iz- Charles greeted his friend and gave her quite strong hug -You scared us, you know?! Carlos was worried sick when I told him about your call...- he whispered, not letting her go for a little while longer.
-I know, and I'm sorry... I was pretty scared myself when I called him...- she replied and then they parted, exchanging warm smiles.
-Come here...- Carlos said and pulled her in hug once more.
-I'm fine, really! You don't need to worry Carlito...- she assured him, resting her chin on his left shoulder.
-I know, it's just... When Percival told me that you had car accident I... I couldn't bare the thought of you getting hurt, you know?- he confessed, his voice almost a whisper. Isabella smiled at "Percival" part, cuz' she was fully aware of the meaning. Basicly Charles calls Carlos Chilly or just Carlos, and Carlos on the other hand, since that Q&A for Ferrari youtube video, calls Leclerc Percival. Of course in private..!
-I know Cariño, I know...- Isa exhaled loudly and then took in his, more than familiar and calming scent of perfume, mixed with sweat from the car. That's when realisation hit her..
-Wait! You both are still in your suits! Did you stormed out of Maranello just like that!?- blonde asked both of them, wigling her way out of Carlos' hug.
-Well...- Charles chuckled and scratched his neck nervously, while Carlos just hung his head down.
-You two are impossible!- she exclaimed in disbelieve and giggled. But they couldn't reply, because doctor came to them.
-Miss Jimenez?
-That's me.
-I have all your results...
-And?- she asked nervously, and felt familiar and strong arms around her from behind, so she leaned back, for more support. Isabella was really glad that Carlos was there...
-Fortunately your condition is very good in situation like yours. You have minor concusion and padded ribs from impact, but apart from that, you're all good!- doctor explained.
-That's marvellous news, thanks doctor...- Charles thanked him, and Carlos spun her around to embrace in strong grip, which made Isabella giggle. Sainz even leaned back, so he lifted her from the ground.
-I'm so relieved!
-Me too Carino, me too...- she replied and giggled once more.
When they calmed down, Charles gave Izzy warm hug as well.
-Doctor said that there's no need to keep you in the hospital, so we can go...- Leclerc informed happy couple.
-Gladly Charlie, gladly!- Isa comented and three of them made their way to the exit of the hospital, deeply in conversation. All three wanted nothing more than leave this place and get back home and finally get some rest...
Let's hope nothing like that would happen again...
THE END

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