The movie

13

It's been a year since the debacle with Max occurred. After what happened he tried to call me multiple times but I didn't pick up once, I had packed my bags before he could return to the hotel and after explaining Red Bull they understood my decision to leave immediately. I went back to the Netherlands for a little while where I could return to the comforts of home. I graduated and went to sign a contract with MotoGP. George and I kept in touch after what happened with Max. He stood right next to me when it happened and he has been a lifesaver to me. There would be nights where I wouldn't stop crying and he would be right there to tell me everything would be alright. He always tried to visit the Netherlands as much as he could and after some months he kissed me. I was taken aback at first. I had always considered him a friend but nothing more but after that kiss it was like it was meant to be. We got together after that. After F4 I managed to get into F3 and that's when Reds Bull approached me. They asked me to be part of Alphatauri which I obviously gladly accepted. It was all going way faster for me than most others. Skipping formula 2 has definitely made people jealous but I couldn't muster up the energy to care. I got George, I get to go to F1, I got Samir and my family. There's not much else I could wish for.

"How are you feeling?." George asked while kissing the top of my head.
We were currently in Imola, Italy.
My first F1 Grand Prix.
"Can I still back out?." I joked.
"No chance." He chuckled.
"You're gonna have to see that ass of an ex of yours quite often though." George sighed.
"I'll bare it, if that's how tough life gets." I chuckled while pressing a kiss to his lips which he gladly retuned.
It took some time to get over Max but I managed, I managed to get into F1 without any help. I was proud of everything I had achieved.
We made our way to the paddock, me in my Alphauri clothes and George in his Williams clothes. I'm sure it would look funny to others but we truly didn't care for which team we were driving.
"Anna, Anna, the day is here." A journalist shouted at me, I looked at him and that's when I recognised him. He was the journalists that asked me if I could ever come to F1.
I walked over to him right away.
"I'm here." I said enthusiastically, a big smile plastered on my face.

"You went through formula 4 and 3 so quick, you even skipped formula 2, they must see great talent in you."
"I hope so, I have a few championships to my name so."
"So how are things with Max, he was the one who introduced you to karting, you must be really grateful." My mood quickly changed but I didn't want to show anyone. There's no need for fights while I haven't even had my first race yet.
"Yeah, I'm glad I found my way into karting." I quickly diverted.
"So you and George, how's everything been going?." The interviewer asked.
"It's been great, having my boyfriend in F1 is something incredible, he's my safe haven and I'm glad things worked out the way they did." I answered, shining through that I'm happy Max and I were over. Nobody knew he cheated on me. They just saw me getting into formula 4 while he stayed in F1, they knew we broke up but thats about it.
"Are you coming love?." I heard a voice behind me which turned out to be George, already stretching his hand out for me to take which I accepted. We made our way out of the paddock and into the Williams motherhome.

"Are you sure you're gonna be fine with seeing Max?." George asked while rubbing his hand up and down to comfort me.
"I'll be fine, this is F1, you can't let emotions guide you all the time." I told him sternly.
"Just know that I'm here for you." He reassured me once more which made me hug him.
After staying in his room for a little while, talking about everything and nothing we both went our separate ways.
I walked to the Alphatauri garage where the team was already waiting for me including Christian.
"Christian, what are you doing here?." I asked somewhat excited to see him again after so long, I quickly went in for a hug which he reciprocated.
"Just wanted to see Red Bull's future, can't wait to have you next to Max." He said.
"So have things been going?." I asked, quickly changing the subject.
"Pretty well, last year's results were decent but Max has been drunk off his ass most of the time beforehand, we're pretty much babysitting him at this point." He explained. It peeked my curiosity as to why but I knew better than to ask, afraid of getting caught up in the drama that is Max.
"How about you?, you've been doing great !." He complimented me which made me smile.
"Things have been good, more motivated than ever." I beamed.

"Well good luck today, we'll see you during the de-briefing." He ever so casually said.
Wait, what now?.
"Why would I see you during the de-briefing?."
"Oh, we kinda wanted to be more involved with Alphatauri, letting you guys learn from us so we decided to merge the briefings."
I wanted to freak out right there and then, I was prepared to face Max at some point but this wasn't the time.
I decided to just stay quiet, not finding the right words to say.
"Anna,are you okay?." He asked, noticing the sudden change in behaviour.
"Yeah totally fine." Flashing him a fake smile.
I'm sure he noticed I was lying through my teeth but he didn't seem to care, walking off like he just announced the most casual announcement.

P1 went well. We did some tests including, tyre management, ERS management and fuel management. We decided to push setting a qualification lap to P2. I finished p10 which wasn't too shabby at all considering we weren't pushing, just collecting data.
I got out of my car and took off my helmet and balaclava , I saw George approaching me with a huge grin on his face.
"You did so well." He exclaimed which made me go in for a kiss, it was a sweet and quick kiss but amazing nonetheless.
"How did you even know I finished P1o?."
"I might have asked my engineer." He said, giving a cheeky smile.
"Of course you did, what did you get?."
"P12."
"That's insane, you guys are really moving up there." I complimented him.
"Yeah its been a great session, but the best thing is being here with you." He ever so romantically said which made me lean in for a kiss again but that was quickly interrupted by Pierre Gasly, my teammate.
"You ready for the debriefing?."
"Yeah be right there." I answered before giving George another kiss and walking off with Pierre.
"You guys are cute together."
"Thank you."
I never thought I would end up with George but I sure as hell wasn't complaining.
We stopped into one of the room in the motherhome where the de-briefing was held.
I saw Alex sitting on one of the chairs, looking at his phone, right next to him was Max who was doing the same.
It reminded me of the first time we met where he also was looking at his phone when I came in.
How times have changed.

He looked up from his phone and into my eyes, he looked at me like he had just seen something he lost. Like he had been desperately looking for it but couldn't find it. As hard as it was I tried to divert my eyes to Christian who was just welcoming everyone, I took my seat next to Pierre and watched Christian explaining some of the things we could improve on.
I felt Max's eyes burning into my head the entire team but I didn't want to look at him, afraid it would bring back more nasty memories. After the briefing was over I was quick to get out off the room, not wanting to give Max the opportunity to talk to me but obviously he tried to find a way by walking after me.

"Anna, please let me explain we can just..."Max started but I cut him off.
"Cut the shit Max, you fucked up, we gotta remain professional so I will but don't you ever try to pull this shit again." I said quite loudly but not loud enough to have people their eyes on me.
"Russell, really?." He provoked.
"You've got no fucking right to judge me on what I do with my life." I turned around to face him, he didn't seem to care much about what I said though.
"I'm gonna get you back." He promised me.
"Knock yourself out." I said before walking out of the motherhome and going to George.