F1 One Shots

#98 Lewis - Jet crash

It's very horrible what is currently happening in Ukraine. My prayers and thoughts are with those people and their families... War is never an answer, and Vladimir Putin should know better than that...
I just hope that this nightmare with end quickly and everyone would be able to live better life after that, and Covid Pandemic...
It's really surreal to me, that it all is actually happening in modern world... Just a bit after 100 years after WWI... My pain is immerse and I just can't verbalise enough, how much I wish for all of it to be just a horrible nightmare...

And as for the One Shot, it was written during 2021 season.

ANGELINA POV.: It's two days after Monza, the last race of tripple header. I'm very happy, because me and Roscoe miss Lewis a lot, and he's finally coming home for a week or so. We didn't see him much, because I stayed back in our shared apartment in Monaco because of my own work and training, while he went away, to race. And the other good thing is, that Anthony and Nicholas are visiting me today, so they'll also see him. 
Currently, we're sitting in the living room with glassess of wine and talking about everything and nothing basically. It's nice to see them, as we don't really get to meet them that often, because of our demanding sedules...
-... And that's the whole story!- Nick finished his, rather long, but funny story and we laughed about it. But it didn't last long, as we saw the headlines flashed in the news on TV.
-Put it louder...- I asked Nick with pouding heart in my chest, terrified.
-A private jet crashed on it's way home, to Monte Carlo, Monaco. We're sure that it belongs to very famous, 7 times World Champion and Formula One driver, Lewis Hamilton!- the journalist said and then we saw horrific images of more than familiar jet, burning, just outside the city. I forced myself to look away, and looked at Anthony instead:
-Dad...- my voice cracked, but before he replied anything, we heard the reporter:
-We have no idea about the passengers. When fire department got to the scene, nobody was around... Only information we have, is that on board were 3 people, our Champion, his psycho Angela Cullen and the pilot...
-He needs to be ok! He still has goals to fullfill...!- I said with trembling voice and tears in my eyes. I got along with the thought that he might crash the car one day on the track long ago, as I can similarly crash my bike during races, but plane crash!? It never crossed my mind before!
-Lewis and Angela are fine! I'm sure of it! My brother is a fighter and he loves you more than anything else in this world!- Nick assured me and hugged me tightly, exactly when I crumbled down, not able to hold back the tears.
-I love him too!
-We know that Angie. You're his greatest strenght to fight my dear. Out of all people, he'll get back to you, no matter what!- Anthony backed up his son with small smile and tears in his eyes. I felt like everything gets to me a lot slower, as if I'm drowning...
I knew that Nick is talking to me, and that their mother and step sisters called Anthony, for any answers, but the only thing I could focus on, was if Lewis is ok...
My scared rant, Nick trying to calm me down, as we sat down on the couch and Roscoe's barking was interrupted by loud bang of the door. We all looked there, and saw dirty and immersly tired Lewis.
-Lew!- I breathed out a relief.
-My boy!- Anthony was first to hug him.
-Nice to see you Dad- he replied weakly.
-Good to see you in one piece bro- Nick was next, as he left my side and stood up. They hugged and Nick patted his back -How is Angela?
-We're all good. She's on her way back to her family and we'll meet again in USA- Lewis said and added -Now, let me go to my girl...- he flashed them sheepish smile and then went straight to me.
-Lew!- I almost cried again, as I stood up and flung my arms around his neck, to hug him close -You have no idea how...- mid-sentence my voice gave up, as I started to cry again. This time, out of relief.
-Shhh! I'm here! Everything is fine!- he whispered against the top of my head, where he placed a few loving kisses.
-I was SO scared that I lost you! I'm at peace with you crash the race car, but this..!?- I said shakingly, pulling back just a little, to look him in the eye. Lewis cupped my cheeks gently and began to swipe the tears away with his thumbs.
-I know, and I'm terribly sorry that I scared you...- he said, looking me in the eye, and then added -But I'm here now, so stop worring! You feel it?- Lewis took one of my shaky hands and placed it just above his heart, for me to feel his pumeling pulse and steady heartbeat. Unable to reply, I just nodded -It beats for you, and only for you. And that means that I'll always get back to you, no matter where and when I am!- he said truthfully, as he placed his forehead against mine and then passionately kissed my lips. It made me smile for the first time since we heard the news and fully calm down, as I leaned more to him, for support and to be extra sure that he's alright...
-Never scare me like that again!
-I promise Sunshine- he answered and placed loving kiss on my forehead.
-I trust you...- I agreed and added -Do you want something? Have a shower, eat something or drink?
-A glass of wine will do for now, thanks- he replied and looked at his smiling brother and father.
-Give me a second and I'll be right back- I smiled at them, kissed his cheek and quickly went to the kitchen, while I heard them already talking about that fatal crash. Quite easly I fetched the glass from one of the cabinets and poured him a little more than a half of the lamp. Then, with it in hand, I re-joined them.
-Here you go...
-Thank you- Lewis thanked me, and holding the glass in one hand, he pulled me down onto his lap with the other, to hold me close. He didn't say that out loud, but I know that he was as scared as I was, when all of that happened...
We talked a long minutes to very late evening, many times getting back to the topic of this fatal accident, which could've ended very badly, but fortunately hadn't. Sitting back, so close to Lewis, feeling each and every one of his steady breaths against my side, as I cuddled closer to him, made me realise fully, that he's ok, and back with me, so I finally fully relaxed.
-Sleep tight kiddos- Anthony said, as we walked them to the door, when they were leaving -I'm glad you're ok son...
-Me too Dad..- Lewis said and we hugged them both "goodbye".
-Take care- Nicholas added, with wide smile.
-We will. / Thanks Nick- we said at the same time, and then they left, leaving us alone, in our home.
-Finally alone...!- Lewis exclaimed and hugged me close -What you say about hot shower and some sleep?
-Hm..- I only hummed in responce, agreeing to everything. Then we did just that, enjoying the closure we had together. And after that, Lewis proved to me that he's all fine and here, with me, and it took almost whole night, but I never complain to have him close to me...

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The next day, Lewis made posts on all of his social media, that he, Ange and pilot are alright, and nobody needs to worry anymore. Even Mercedes themselves made official statement about it, backing us up. But at that point, the events of the evening before, were a memory...
THE END

I'll just leave it here...
Have a nice day! / Goodnight!
F.