The One That Got Away (Sebastian Vettel)

36. Confrontation

When Seb woke several hours later he found himself alone in the bed.  He got up and went into the bathroom. He could hear music coming from the lounge. 

After he had relieved himself and brushed his teeth he went to look for Mollie.  He smiled as he found her dancing and singing to an old Queen song on the radio. 

She grinned as she saw him enter the room and launched herself into his arms.  He chuckled and held her tight.

"I'm so glad you're back.  There's only so much of Ash that I can take."  Seb laughed and released her before sitting on the sofa.

Mollie gave him a strange look.  He patted the sofa next to him.  She sat down.

"What's up?" she asked.   He knew he couldn't avoid this talk any longer.

"Mols, we need to talk."  A worried look crossed Mollie's face.

"Ok, Seb you're worrying me. What is it?"

"Elena turned up in Sochi."

"Well, I guess it is her home country so shouldn't be surprised."

"Mollie, she knows about us."

Mollie's face drained of colour.  That was not what she had been expecting.

" How? Bet she's fuming isn't she? This is really going to shake things up.  I guess we don't have to sneak about though now."

"Apparently one of her mechanics heard you and Sophia talking after the race in Monza."

"Shit.  I'm sorry Seb."

"You don't need to apologise for that. Listen Mols, I need to ask you something." 

Mollie felt nervous. She didn't know why. The look on Seb's face probably had something to did with it.  He looked serious.

" Elena told me something. I don't want to believe it but I need to know the truth. She said that you told Sophia before you came to Formula W that you were coming to take Elena's title and her man.  Elena said you're only with me to get to her."

Mollie felt sick.  Yeah, she'd said that she was going to take Elena's man but not to get to Elena. It had been a throwaway, drunken comment made because yes, she'd been pissed off with Elena, but also because she'd always wanted Seb.

"Mollie?"

Mollie sighed and put her head in her hands.

"Did you say that Mols?" Seb asked, staring at her intently.

Mollie wanted to deny it but she couldn't. She knew Seb didn't deserve to be lied to.

"Yes. I said it."

Seb stood up, his face twisting in anger. "Gee thanks Mols. What a kick in the teeth! I thought we had something real. "

"Seb we do! Please let me explain."

"What can you say Mollie? What can you say that can make this any better?" Seb shouted at her.   He felt like his heart was tearing in two. 

"You asked me a question.  I answered. Am I allowed to defend myself before you condemn me?"  He gritted his teeth.  He didn't know if he wanted to hear this but he nodded.

"Ok, so yes, I said that.  It was on the night I got offered the TBR drive.  I wasn't going to accept it at first. I was happy in the States. I was avoiding coming back to Europe because of you.  I fled because of you and I never got over you.    Then Sophia talked me into it. She showed me the video of Elena challenging me.  I'd been drinking a lot.  I was wasted and I made a stupid comment.  I never ever wanted to take you from Elena to get one up on her.  I wanted to win you fair and square because I wanted you and I always had. No, shut up Seb.  You'll get your chance, let me finish.  At the end of the day I had a change of heart because I'm not that type of person but you began persuing me.  And then it just happened. No games. For fuck's sake Seb I gave you my virginity.  Doesn't that tell you something?"  She wiped angry tears off of her face. "How could you think so little of me?"