F1 One Shots

#92 Lewis - Gianna "Coco" Hamilton

NARRATOR POV: It's normal day in Monaco. All the people are following their daily routines, go to work or school. But 3 teenagers are exceptions from that... 18 years old F3 star, Nicholas Hamilton, instead of going to school, is actually packing to go to Woking, as he's part of McLaren junior programme, to work. His youngest sister Lorraine, on the other hand, since 7 AM is at her dance studio for rehearsal, just like every day during the week. And the middle child of F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton, and his wonderfull wife and motocross queen, Angelina, Gianna is in local agency to do a interview about her raising carrer in motorsport. This beautifull girl, who is only 16 years old, is following her mothers' footsteps and decided to dedicate her life to motocross racing.
-Good morning Gianna, I'm Agatha, I'll do this interview with you.
-Hello. Nice to meet you- she replied warmly and they shoke hands.
-Please, have a seat..- the woman gestured at the one of the armchairs, and Gia sat down immedetely, facing the older woman.
-So... Middle child of Lewis and Angelina Hamilton, and their first daughter...
-Yeah, that's me!- she giggled with smile.
-You really take after your mother, you know..?
-Many people tell me that...- Gianna agreed with a little nod. One of the differences between that young woman and her mother was the fact, that Gianna sported light purple hair instead of her natural black ones, or pink dye like her mother tends to do and is known for.
-Let me ask you, why motocross?!
-I think it's because my mum loves it so much. I mean, I always was and still am keen on motosports, and have special place in my heart for motorcycles... I basicly follow my mums' footsteps!
-That's sweet. But your dad is 9 times world champion in Formula One, and your older brother Nick is runner up to be F3 champion this year... Why not cars then?
-Nick is all about dad... I mean, we all love him to the moon and back, but... Nick was always a dads' boy, you know? Our mum had to play him sound of dads' current car engine to get him to sleep...
-What?! How come?! It's so loud noise isn't it!?- the journalist was visibly shocked.
-I know- Gia giggled -That's what I'm talking about! We all think that he was destinated to follow dads' carrer, and make it a living on his own... Unlike me and Lori, of course!
-So, Nicholas is...
-Hamilton Jr all the way, yeah...
-And your little sister?
-Lorraine went into very seperate direction, as she's right now dedicated to competitive dancing, acting and singing. I bet we'll see her on the big screen some time...
-You seem very proud of your siblings...
-Because I am! They are on their own ways to acomplish something. Something on their own, not labeled as "Hamiltons' kids", you know? We love our parents dearly, but because of their world wide fame, it's really difficult to grow up and not be judged at every given oportunity...
-I can only imagine...
-But let's leave that topic! We don't want this interview to be sappy and boring, don't we?
-Yeah, you're right, we don't!- Agatha agreed -Gia, another question... Why motocross and not something else, like Lorraine?
-It's simple. I always felt some kind of pulling inside me, when it came to racing like that. And I really admire what my mum has accomplished. I think I want something similar that she has...
-That's really mature answer.
-Well, thank you!- this way Gianna made them both laugh.
-Leaving the "work life" for a moment, can I ask you some more private questions?
-Shoot it. If I won't like to answer them, I'll not do it- she agreed, showing the side she clearly has after her mother, but with her dad's cheeky smile.
-Alright. You're teenager, many girls your age has first love interests, crushes, and how's it with you? Does your heart found someone to beat faster for...?
-Well...- she stopped for breef moment and thanked her mother for giving her the ability not to blush so much -I have a group of close friends and I think that's it!
-But people could spot you few days ago with Antonio Perez, going around Monaco, laughing. And you wore his jacket!? You sure there is nothing going on there?
-Tonio and I basicly are growing up on the track, same as his siblings, mine, the Leclerc's, or the others. I think we made a good friendships out of it. And no, me and Tonio are not together- she declined the suspition.
-Ok. I understand. Why Coco then?
-What is your question, because I got lost for a minute?
-On the last competition, you reffered to yourself as Coco Hamilton, why?
-You might know, or not, depends on how much and how long you follow my dads' life, that many years ago, long before Nick or I were born, my dad had a very cute dogs. Both of them were English bulldogs. The older one was Roscoe, and the cute little girl was named Coconut, "Coco".... Dad really adored them both...! Mum and others like to joke that these dogs were dads' first children before us!
-That's interesting...
-Yeah. Dad really loved them and cared about them. Coco was getting sick easly, but was also very strong, energetic and tough girl! She was also the first one to be called, Princess, by dad... She's still very special to him...
-That's sweet, but how it reffers to you?
-Mum a few times caught dad on "talking" to Coco. It started when I was born... He explained that, he wants Coco to keep an eye on me from heaven... Whenever I did something dangerous, or was going to do something like that, dad "talked" to Coconut... I really feel like she's my guardian angel up there... So, when I had the oportunity, I started to call myself Coco, as I thought that it's nice nickname... And I wanted to pay a tribute to her in some way too...
-That's really powerfull, what you have just said... You made me cry!- Agatha said and choke the tears.
-Don't cry! It's a good thing!- Gianna giggled, herself having tears in her eyes.
-I think you not only made Coco bark happily out there... Your dad loves the idea and meaning too...
-How do you know?- she asked, suprised. She actually never told anybody from her family about her "plans"....
Then, Agatha, without saying anything, gestured something. Doors to the room opened, and through them stepped in, none other than 9 time champion himself, with tears in his eyes, and flowing on his cheeks.
-Dad...- Gias' voice cracked when she saw him, stood up and ran this short distance, to him. Everybody could see how strong and tight that duo embraced each other.
-My Princess...- some of them heard, when Lewis lifted his daughter from the groud, hugging her close.
-I didn't want to make you cry..!
-It's from happines and pride my Sunshine!- Lewis assured his girl, looking into the smaller version of his own eyes, exactly glossy as his -You made me so happy right now...!
-So.. You like it?
-I love it!- he agreed and kissed her head.
-I love you Dad...
-I love you too Princess...- they whispered to each other, and then parted, stepping back, away from each other.
-What are you doing here?
-Came to support you- they shared a smile, wiped away the tears and then Gia gave her father another hug.
-Wait for me in the car? I think I won't take long...
-Whenever you're ready Coco- he agreed, kissed her forehead sweetly and disappeared.
After that Gia came back to her armchair and answered bunch of different questions, inwolving her carrer, family, friends, and that new nickname itself. She was very happy for that oportunity, and that her dad loves the nickname. After all, she wanted to make her parents proud....
It took around half an hour to wrap up the interview, then Gianna said goodbye to Agatha and her crew, and after that, she left the bulding to come back home. As she expected, her dad waited for her in the car, to drive both of them back to their house. Entire drive was in good atmosphere, featuring nice and honest conversation. Both Lewis and Gianna really enjoyed that "one on one" moment with each other...
THE END

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