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

Chapter 46: Curious C

"good morning babe" Lily whispers as she slowly gets up. She started her final packing. Checking everything she needed.
and as she's zippering her luggage she just realized, how beautiful the ring was.

It was stunning. It wasn't something she saw in the store and it's very unique. She was admiring it when she hears some sheets rustling.

"Good morning" She hears Lance's husky voice.
She chuckles. "Wake up sleepyhead. We have to go early" She says as he scratches his eyes.
"What time is it?"
"5am. It's atleast one hour from here so we need to hurryyyyyy" she says as she carefully fold his shirts.
He walks to her and gives her a hug.
"Just 5 more minutes" he says. She chuckles.
"Babe.." she says a bit more seriously
"I wouldn't want your team mad at me Lance. I'm strict with my team so you shouldn't be an exemption babe"
"Hmmm.. fineeee" he says as he hugs her a bit tighter then goes to the shower

"We're here!" Lance says as he parks the car.
"Thanks babe!" Lily unbuckles her seat quickly but Lance holds her hand.
"Wait"
She sits again and closes the car door.
"It's still quite early babe" he pouts
"30minutes" he says
"Just 10 more"
"20"
"15 minutes last offer"
"Fineeeee" she gives in and chuckles.
He holds her thin hands and draws circles on them.
"What" she chuckles.
"I'm just happy now that we're together" he says.
"I'm really happy too" she smiles as he caress he cheek.
"Can't you stay with me?" He asks.
"I don't have control over our hotel arrangements" she pouts too. He gently massages her neck while looking into her eyes.
She leans forward and gives him a quick kiss.
Lance quickly holds onto her waist moving closer to him and kisses her deeper.
"Lance.." Lily wanted to grasp some air.
"Babe" she gently pushes him back.
"I need to goo" she says..
"I still have 10minutes"
"Babe" he whispers as he kisses her neck. It sent her shivers. "Lanceeee someone's gonna see us" she says to him as she pulls away again.
"butttt I won't be seeing you again until tomorrow"
"it's going to be real busy from today.. I'll be running around and media will start to get a hold of information about me"
"I know you're starting to feel anxious but look at me babe" he says as he cups her face.
"It'll all be well in the end okay?"
"But what if it's not" she frowns.
"If not.. I'm here I'll support you because I know you've worked hard" he says as he pulls her into a hug. Lily sighs but regains her thoughts and smiles.

"One more before you go?" He asks and she chuckles. "Hmmm babe"

At this point there's no doubt Lily's lipstick mightve gotten erased already. Lance removed her hair tie and went in deeper as he held her neck and another one on her waist. That morning kiss was so good it's a recharge for both of them until Lily's phone rang.

Ringring

"Lanceeee" she pulled away gently and got her phone.
"Yes? Charles?" She was audibly breathless.
"Ohh yeah I just jogged around earlier" she lied as Lance was looking at her intensely. He tries to kiss her neck but she pierced her lips together not to make a sound as Charles' told her some updates for today.
"Yeah.. I'm near.. I'll be there in 5" she says as she quickly ends the call before Lance could do more.
"Babee" she puts a finger on his lips.
"What" pretending not to know what he has done.
She chuckles. "You're so lucky you're cute"

"But I really have to go now" she gets her hairtie and gives him a peck on the lips
"I love you" he says as she opens the door.
"I love you too" she smiles back as she closes the door.

"Lily!! Thought you might arrive late today" Amber greets her welcome as she arrive to the motorhome. "I woke up early to be on time" Lily chuckles.
"Great results last weekend, now we have today's battle"
"I know.. so what's our setup today?" Lily asks as Amber briefs her on their schedule. They were talking about it while walking to the garage.
A couple of media saw Amber and quickly become intrigued by Lily. They snapped some photos as they arrive to the garage.

"Ma belle!" Charles sees her and hugs her tight.
"You're in great mood" she chuckles
"It's good to see you back"
"So Shane is not going today which means Lily you're going to cover for him. Sounds good? Yeah?" Amber says her final instructions for Lily.
"Yes!" Charles was quite happy too. To have Lily by his side as he does his media stuff for the whole weekend.
"Okay. I'll leave you guys here I'll go back now"
"Thanks Amber" Lily waves goodbye as she reads of on her tablet.

"Okay Charles you're gonna have to help me abit today... hopefully we can go smoothly" Lily says visibly nervous but her tone has masked it.
"Very professional ma belle" he jokes.
"It's near 7. I think we need to go here so you can finish early and have breakfast yeah?"
Charles nods and on with their media day.
First interview and the reporter notices Lily after Charles' segment.

"Lily.. Lily Cruz right?" The reporter asks. She nods and smiles. "Can we ask you a few questions too?" She politely asks her. Lily looks at her watch and to Charles. He nods to her and says "sure. We still have time"

Reporter: Good Morning Lily!
L: Good Morning!
R: I think this is our first time seeing you especially in red. May we know if you will be supporting Scuderia Ferrari?
L: *chuckles* yes. I think some are curious but I am working for Scuderia Ferrari. I am Charles Leclerc's personal manager.
R: oh! Is that why we will be seeing you more often?
L: yes more likely.
R: People have been asking actually.. over the weekend because of Lando's stream, we got to see you and they wanted to ask how long have you been friends with the drivers?
L: I've known them since Barcelona. We got closer as time passed. I only started working for Ferrari since the first race though.

George was passing by and he sees Lily getting interviewed while Charles was waiting for her on the side.

R: the boys call you "Ma Belle" is there any back story on that?
George: it's more of an inside joke honestly. Lily here is like our little sister. Charles has been teaching her french and yeah we were just kidding around but we got used to it so everyone calls her that.

Lily laughs and give a light smack on George's arm.

G: I need to go now. *laughs and waves goodbye*
L: see you laterrr *waves goodbye too*
R: well that was a pleasant surprise.
L: the boys are just always kidding around.. I love them and they're like a family to me already.
R: A lot might agree on this question.. you had your first runway last weekend and we wondered if modeling was your first option and if working for Ferrari has hindered you from continuing. What's your end goal?
L: Scuderia Ferrari. My job here has always been my priority when I signed the contract. I was given permission by the company to model for a friend.
R: You have massive following compared to almost everyone here. Do you have other plans that we should look out for?
L: you can expect me to be on the job with Charles for the whole season. I might do a few ads here and there but yeah.. I always have my youtube and twitch on my schedule and it'll be a regular thing in my routine. *smiles*
R: okay last random question we have here from twitter. They really want to know.. are you seeing someone?
L: hmmm.. yes. I am currently seeing someone.
R: There you have it guys, you heard it here first.

Lily smiles and thanks them as they walk away, Charles got quiet. When he heard her answer, he heard his heart get crushed so early in the morning.

"Charles?" Lily has briefed him towards the next interview but he wasn't hearing anything.
They stopped walking.
"You're in a relationship?" He suddenly says.
Lily gulped at the sudden question that she didn't even realize she had told the reporter and the media first before them. She breathed in and out.
"Uhm.. this weekend we.. we sorted things out.. it was a big misunderstanding on my part..."
"There was a part of me that thought that maybe it was.. and now it is.. but i just have one question..."
"Sure anything.." Lily says as she start to get nervous

"Are you happy?" His eyes filled with sorrow and yet he gave her a smile.