F1 One Shots

#18 Checo - "Papa!"

MARISOL POV.: It's finally a summer break, and we can have some time for ourselves. No racing, almost no work to do, only family and friends time for a four weeks...!
Right now, we're going around the park. Little Aurora is playing around on the playground, and Sergio and myself have a slow walk around the place, deep in conversation. The sun is shining brightly, it's 30 degrees hot, and only thing which is helping us, is light wind rustling around the leafs.
-I know we promised each other not to talk about work, but... How you feel about second part of the season? Rather confident, or mixed feelings?- I asked him, really concerned.
-It's fine- Sergio flashed me a gentle smile in return -I don't know really... I for sure know more about the car, and by each driven lap feel more confident in it, and the contract talks should be done before the next race, so that's also good, but... I don't know...
-I get it. But you'll do amazing, I know it!- I assured him and gave his hand a gentle squeeze.
-Gracias mi amor... Por todo...
-De nada Cariño- I leaned into him and kissed him tenderly.
And that's when our peaceful moment was abruptly interrupted...
-Mama! Papa!- we heard Aurora shout, and then spotted our little girl, running to our direction.
-Que paso mija?- Checo asked her, when she got to us and jumped into his opened arms.
But before she replied, we heard another, more than familiar voice...:
-Don't run away from daddy, princess!
-Don't you even dare to call her that!- I spat, looking angrily at my ex, and Aurora's biological father - Jason.
-Chill Ri! She's still my daughter, so I can call her however I want!
-No, you don't- Checo interrupted him coldly, cuddling scared as hell Aurora close to his chest, and not moving his gaze.
-I wasn't talking to you...
-But I am talking to YOU! You have no right to call neither Aurora or Marisol YOURS, you asshole! You lost that privilege when you hitted Sol for the first time!- I could easily tell how angry Sergio was in that moment...
-You're nobody who can tell me what I can and what can't do! Aurora, come on! We're going to get ice cream!
-I don't want to go! Papa don't let him!- she squealed, holding him tightly.
-I won't mija, I won't...- he smiled at her in return and kissed her head lovingly -I'll never let ANYBODY hurt you mija...
-You're scaring her Jason! Just let go and leave! We don't need you anymore!- I shouted at my ex, very angry.
-I'm her father for fucks sake! I can see her when I want! And you can't forbid it to me!
-She's no longer a Beckett. She's Pérez now! And you have NO RIGHT to even think about seeing her!
-I'm her father and you two won't change that! Aurora, come on!
-No, Papa...- she looked terrified at Sergio.
-I won't let him. Todo es bien Cariño! Todo es bien...- Checo assured her and shot me a comforting smile -She's not going anywhere! And I would like you to leave now, before I'll call the police!
-Why the hell did you let him change her last name!?- now Jason was looking at me, very pissed off.
-He adopted her, gave her unconditional love, safety and support in a heartbeat! Something you never would be able to do!- I told him the truth, and took Sergio's hand in mine again.
-That's bullshit! He's NO RIGHT to be her father!
-He's more right to be than you ever will have Jason! Just leave us alone! Forget about her and go, find someone else to control like a freak and beat the crap out of! I'm done with your issues for a long time now, so there's no going back to that!- I shouted at him and looked at my daughter -Come on Rora! Come to mama!- I reached for her with gentle smile. She reluctantly let go of Checo and squeezed me very hard.
-Stop saying bullshit Marisol! She's mine, and she'll always be!
-If you don't believe it, just go to court and check her papers. She's Aurora Constanza Pérez for more than a year now, so you can't do anything about it! Just leave them at peace Jason! Before I'll change my mind and call the police!- Sergio threatened him, stepping in front of us, to somehow "shield" us from my ex.
-You'll regret this! All of this! I'm telling you!- Jason pointed at us, and then looked at Aurora -You're mine Princess Aurora! I'm your daddy! I'll get you back! I promise little one!- he shouted, and then left us, in the middle of the park, next to the playground. We stood there in complete silence for a few minutes, looking after him, to make sure that he's not coming back and then Checo turned to us with concerned and sad look.
-Perdon Amore...
-No.- I shoke my head in disagreement -It's not your fault... He's just crazy...
-I know...- he sighed and then looked at Aurora -Come to Papa...
Rora reached out for him in a heartbeat, and cuddled close to his chest.
-I'll always be with you, mija! I'll always protect you!- he promised her, with such a care, love and truth in his voice, that it made me cry.
-Te quiero mucho Papa...- she replied shortly.
-Te quiero tambien, mi Princessa..- he kissed her head lovingly, and then easily extended his hand in my direction, looking straight into my eyes. We didn't need words... I exactly knew what he wanted to say. Instead of replying, I just took his invitation and joined the hug.
-I'll keep you both safe... Yo prometo Amore...
-Yo lo se..- I agreed with him, feeling the tears weeling in my eyes, and tightened the hug, as I kissed Aurora's head. Then, I locked our gazes and kissed him softly. Checo returned the kiss in a heartbeat, still keeping us both close to him. Only then I felt like the tension is floating from my body, and I could finally relax.
We both knew that Jason is not going give up, but we also knew that we'll win. Whatever he'll try to do, everything will be fine... Because we have each other, and Aurora to fight for...
THE END

Sergio managed to save his family.
But is Jason going to give up?
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Have a nice day! / Goodnight!
F.