PR to Mrs Norris - Edited version

Missing a piece of me

Charles

I sprint into the medical centre "someone help!" I shout attracting a lot of attention "Mr Leclerc can you calm down" Ian says "she has been attacked" I say clutching onto Molly like my life depends on it "bring her through" he tells me and I place her reluctantly on the bed "what happened?" He asks immediately inspecting her head, she winces as he touches the back of her head but still doesn't wake up. I explain everything and he looks horrified "okay, well we will do a full work up, that way there is proof of what happened" he tells me and I feel sick.

After a few moment Lando bursts through the door "where is she?" He asks and his eyes fall on her "Mols?" He walks over and takes her hand gently. I sit back slightly "she asked for you" I say and he glared at me "do you think this was him?" He asks and I nod "I can't imagine anyone else would do this to her" I tell him and he starts shaking "I'm going to kill him" Ian looks over alarmed "okay, let's calm down and focus on helping Molly now" he says and that's when I notice the bruise forming over her mouth, like she said happened before. "He raped her Lando, she is going to need us" I say and tears start falling down his cheeks "I know, but I know she will need you more than I want her too"

George

I sit outside waiting for news, I wanted to go in but I didn't think she should be overwhelmed if she wakes up. How did this happen? She should be safe here, I didn't even think that girl might not be legit. I can't help the guilt that washes over me. I sit just staring at the door when i feel someone sit down next to me "how is she?" Max asks and I shrug "she didn't look okay when Charles scooped her up, Max he raped her" I look over at him and his jaw is tense "I will kill him" he says "join the line" I say. She has so many people that really care about her but here she is hurt and assaulted anyway.

Molly

My head is killing me. What happened? I slowly open my eyes as the light stings and I immediately see Charles? What's going on? I then see Lando sat by my feet and I can feel his hand resting on my ankle. "Guys" I manage to get out and both of them jump up "your awake!" Lando says taking my hand "what happened?" I ask aware that I'm clearly in a hospital. They both look at each and other "you don't remember?" I try to think back and it suddenly washes over me, I feel his hands on my skin. I feel sick, I pull my hand out of Lando's, he won't want me now. I reach to touch the back of my head and it hurts. I thought it was just a nightmare, well it is but it's actually my life.

Both of them are looking at me as I haven't said a word since I knew what happened. "Miss Lanes?" A nurse questions and I look over at her "I know this isn't ideal timing and I wish this wasn't necessary but we need you to help us collect evidence so that you can get this man put away" she says and I nod my body aching as I attempt to stand up, Charles helps me stand and I attempt to send him a smile. I follow the nurse into the adjoining bathroom. "So we will need to take a sample using this swab" I knew exactly what she meant so I follow the instructions. "We also need to take pictures" she tells me and I nod mutely accepting that this is a means to an actual end. I catch my reflection in the mirror and notice the hand shaped bruise over my mouth just like before, I did try to stop him.

Once I return to the room both of them watch my every movement "Max went and got you some clothes" Lando tells me "okay" I comment and pull on the leggings and Lando's sweatshirt, Max knows me well. I slide on my trainers "can I go?" I ask the room "we can go, you have concussion so we need to wake you up all night" seriously, all I want to do is curl up and sleep. A car is parked directly outside the hospital and I see Charles climb in the drivers seat and Lando opens the door for me to sit in the back with him. I know I should want his comfort now but I don't want anyone to touch me.

Charles pulls up outside our hotel "call if you need anything" he tells Lando and I climb out of the car. I walk over to the lift and press the button. We stand waiting and I feel people's eyes on me. How do they know? Is it like having a flashing neon sign above my head? I wrap my arms tightly around myself as the life dings and we walk inside. It's complete silence between us till we get inside the room. "I need you to talk to Me" Lando says and I grimace "I need to be alone but I suppose I don't get to make my own choices" I comment bitterly and I see him flinch, I don't want to upset him but currently I can't do anything else. I walk into the bathroom and strip off noticing bruises on my thighs and chest. I set the shower at a boiling temperature and step under it. It feels like my skin is burning but that is what I need right now. I scrub at my skin till it turns red but I can still feel his hands on me. I gave a statement at the hospital as they don't like to send police to your home after this. I know he will get out of it, I know this isn't the end.

Lando

What do I do? She won't talk to me, she won't let me touch her. I just want to help her. I sit down on the sofa in our little lounge area wanting to give her privacy. This is beyond fucked up! Why does he keep hurting her? Why can't he just let her go? I'm pulled out of my thoughts when I hear the bathroom door open and I see Mols, in one of my jumpers just standing in the doorway "Mols?" I ask her getting her attention "I'm going to bed" she tells me and I nod "can you come?" She asks and I get up quickly off of the sofa. I follow her into the room and she curls up under the duvet and I decided to lay on top of it "I'm here, always" I tell her and she rolls over to face me "I only thought of you, how much this would hurt you" she tells me and my heart breaks "oh Mols! This isn't your fault! Nothing will ever change how I feel about you" she starts crying and I finally feel like she is letting me in.

The alarm goes off and I roll over to wake Mols up. But the bed is cold. I immediately jump up and rush out of the room. I see her holding a mug of what I assume is coffee, she is fully dressed in her Mercedes kit and I am beyond confused. "Morning" I say and she jumps slightly "Morning! Sorry I couldn't sleep so I just got on with my day!" She is acting like she is going to work today "you're dressed?" She nods "yeah thought I would be ready to go, the bathroom is all yours" she tells me "you are working today?" I ask and she looks at me confused "of course it's Friday!" She tells me matter of fact "I know, but after yesterday" she shakes her head "he is not ruining my life" and now I understand she doesn't want this to define her.

Once I'm ready we head out of the hotel into my McLaren and we drive to the track. I feel uncomfortable as James is still around. "Don't go anywhere without one of us today!" I warn her and she nods "I won't, I promise" she agrees and that helps my racing heart calm down "okay" I say parking the car. We both climb out and walk towards the paddock gates. "Squirt?" George calls from behind us "Morning" she greets him and he looks at me completely confused "right, you aren't leaving my sight today" he warns her "even when you are in the car?" He shakes his head "no, then josh is my eyes" he says firmly and I'm glad he didn't ask too many questions about why she is here.

Once we are in the paddock I feel more anxious as I have to leave her. "Mon Ange?" Charles asks confused like George "Morning" she says "what are you doing here?" He asks "working?" She replies sounding confused at his question "oh okay, well if you need me just call" he says and she wraps her arms around him "Thank you" she says and pulls away. I can't help but feel hurt, every time I've tried to touch her she has flinched away and she chose to hug Charles. I know he helped her yesterday but I don't understand.

Molly

I can tell none of the boys think I should be here today. But I need this, I need my normal life, I won't live in fear of him. I woke up in the night after tossing and turning and decided that he won't control my life, he has taken pieces of me I know I won't get back but I am going to learn to function without them, I am going to be stronger. I walk into Mercedes with George and I know that coming in today was the right decision. "I'm gonna work on some schedules in the back office" I tell George and he nods "please don't leave the garage without me or Josh" he tells me and I nod. I walk through to the press office and I load up my laptop. I sit organising George's schedule for next week "oh Molly! I wasn't expecting to see you today, you didn't need to come in" Toto says and I turn to him "I need to be here as long as it is okay" he nods "as long as you will go if it becomes too much for you! I'm so sorry about yesterday" I assumed George told him as he didn't expect me here either "thanks, I just want to focus on my life" he nods "you are an incredibly strong woman" he says leaving the room.

Authors note

I just wanted to say a couple of things, firstly I'm sorry if this was triggering for anyone, this is written based off of my own experience and I wanted to share where you can get help if you ever need it (UK based)

Rape crisis - online, they are amazing

The survivors trust - another amazing organisation

I also wanted to say that you aren't alone and your trauma doesn't define you! Also this was difficult for me and I couldn't be more grateful for the readers I have that made this sequel possible, I am incredibly grateful for you all!