The One That Got Away (Sebastian Vettel)

26. Missing You

Seb was sat on the sofa staring out of the window when Elena arrived home. She beamed when she saw him sat there. He was dreading what he had to do, but he knew it was the right thing for him. He had spent so many years putting Elena's wants and needs before his own. Now it was time for him to have what he wanted, and he wanted Mollie.

"Sebby!" she cried. "I thought you were going somewhere else. I am so sorry. I was a complete bitch. I thought I'd lost you."

Seb remained silent. He really didn't know how to start this conversation. Elena approached him and put her hand on his shoulder. He shrugged it off.

"Seb?" She looked at him, confusion on her face.

"Elena, sit down. We need to talk." Elena sat next to him, looking worried. "Elena, there's no easy way to say this so I'm just going to come out with it. It's over Elena. I can't do this anymore."

Elena's face drained of colour.

"No Sebby. You don't mean that. I'm sorry. I will change. Please Sebby, don't leave me. I need you."

Seb began to feel guilty but he knew he had to stay strong. If he didn't do this he would lose Mollie, and he couldn't lose her again.

"Elena, I'm sorry, but I do mean it. I've had time to think and it's just not working anymore. Elena, you're not the woman I fell in love with all those years ago. You've changed and become someone I don't know. I've tried and tried but I need to be true to myself. What we had has long gone. I will always be here for you, but as a friend. It's time to move on."

"Please Sebby. I love you. Don't do this to me. Is there someone else? Have you found someone that lets you dominate in bed? I can do that. I can change."

" There's no one else," he lied. "I've just fallen out of love with you Elena. It's over. It's been over for a long time. Surely you must have realised that it just wasn't the same anymore."  He stood up.  "You can stay here as long as you need. Until you find somewhere else. I'll go and stay with Antti. I really am sorry Elena but I couldn't carry on like that. I hope we can remain friends."

"How can you do this to me Seb?  You know what I'm going through with my dad."  Seb sighed. Here came the guilt trip.  "I can't do this by myself. We can work this out."

"No Elena, we can't." He started walking towards the door. Elena followed him, trying to grab hold of his arm. "Elena, let go of me. You won't change my mind. I don't love you anymore. I'm sorry. You'll get over it and find someone else. You're a beautiful woman, they'll be queueing up for you."

"I don't want them. I want you."

Seb sighed. He knew she was going to be difficult but he had expected anger, not hysterics.

"Elena, I can't put it any politer. I didn't want to be harsh but you leave me no choice. Elena, I don't want you. I don't love you. You can't change my mind. I'm done with you. I'm fed up with your bitchiness. I'm fed up with your ego. You think you're the only one who matters. Newsflash, you're not the only person in the world. Goodbye Elena. "

He made his way to the front door. He'd already taken his stuff over to Antti's earlier that morning.

"Please Seb," Elena called after him but he didn't reply. He was already gone.

                                    ***

Mollie laughed as Jude tipped the bucket of water over her head. She had just got back from the hospital, cast free and Jude had been waiting to start a waterfight. It had been very welcome. The heat was still intense for the UK.

The doctor had been very pleased. Her wrist had totally healed and apart from her very white, untanned, lower arm, there was no sign of her injury.

Everything was going as planned. She was flying to Florida  with Ash tomorrow to recommence training. A week out there, then to Belgium for her medical.

She couldn't wait to see Seb.  He'd messaged her several times a day since he'd been gone. Most of them had been pretty explicit, saying what he wanted to do to her when they got to Belgium. Her favourite message had been the first one he had sent. She opened it and looked at it once again.

Seb: it is done. Elena and I are over. I'm yours Mollie, if you'll have me. I want you so much my darling. Please say you'll be my girlfriend. Take your time. Answer me in Belgium. I want you to be sure. Xx

Mollie had never been so sure. She knew she wanted Seb. She always had.  She just felt annoyed that they would still have to sneak around. She got what he meant. Elena would cause trouble if she found out. Even Luca had agreed with that.

Mollie had confessed everything to him after he'd seen her and Seb kissing. He'd turned up on the spur of the moment as he'd been in the area and thought he'd see if she fancied lunch.

She'd spent the day with him and ended up telling him everything from the date that never was eight years ago to spending the night with Seb the night before. The only thing she hadn't told him was that Seb had been her very first lover.  

Even after all the lost years she felt like she could talk to Luca. She counted him as one of her closest friends. She knew his secret. Now he knew hers.   He'd advised her to be cautious with Seb. He liked Seb and thought he was a good guy but was concerned about what trouble it may throw up with Elena. Mollie had promised him that she was going to be careful.

Soaking wet, Mollie traipsed through the house to her bathroom. Her mum was shrieking at her and Jude for making a mess. She smiled. She had missed her family all these years whilst living in America. When she was with them she felt like she was just Mollie, not the next female racing prodigy. She was going to miss them when she left but she always knew they'd be there whenever she needed them.

She quickly changed into some dry clothes and flopped onto her bed. That's when her phone started ringing. She picked it up and saw an incoming FaceTime call from Seb. She smiled as she accepted the call.

Seb appeared on her screen grinning at her.

"Hey gorgeous, how did you get on at the hospital?"

"Great. I'm free," she said, holding her arm up for him to see.

"Fantastic! I just wanted to see you. I miss you Mols."

" I miss you too. You had any trouble from Elena?"

"A bit. She's texting or ringing me every day trying to get me to change my mind. I've stopped replying now. Antti has tried telling her too." Mollie had no answer for that. She just smiled nervously at him.
"So how've you been?"

"You know how I've been. You text me every day," she laughed.

"I know, I'm just feeling a bit tongue-tied I guess."

"Sebastian Vettel lost for words?"

"All the words I want to say to you right now would only end up getting me into trouble."

"Bit like your texts then."

He chuckled, then stared intently at her.

"I cannot wait to get you naked underneath me again. My body aches for you Mols."

She blushed as memories of their night together flooded into her mind.

"Hey don't get embarrassed baby. You're amazing."

"You're pretty amazing too," she admitted.

" I'm going to have to go. Antti's waiting. I just wanted to see you. Is it tomorrow you go to Florida?"

"Yes."

"Have a safe flight and I'll see you in Belgium. Drop me a text when you land so I know you've got there safe."

"Will do."

"Until we meet again baby." He blew her a kiss and disappeared from her screen.

She smiled. She couldn't wait to see him again. This next week was going to drag.