That night in Monaco

Chapter 30

"She was living her dream."

Four weeks have passed since our engagement. It was now October 6th and in an one and a half week was Charles' birthday. Fortunately he did not have any races that weekend so we could celebrate his birthday together. I had the best gift for him although I was not planning about it but I thought he would like it. Tomorrow Charles would leave for the Russian Grand Prix but I could not go with him as I had to finish a lot of work. 

"Hello mon amour." "Hey Charles what are you doing?" "I am just packing my staff for tomorrow. I wish you could come with me love." "I wish that too." "I will come back as soon as I can" "I am counting on that. What time will you leave tomorrow morning?" "Since we are in Monaco I would have to leave at 8 a.m. unfortunately." "Why do you have to leave that early?" "I have interviews baby." "Ah I know but that doesn't make me feel better" I said and got back to work.

At 9 p.m. I cooked dinner for me and Charles. He had gone to his mother for a while to take care of some things. I have met his mother a couple of times and she was wonderful. She was like a second mother to me and I couldn't wait to have her in my wedding as my parents wouldn't be there. I decided not to invite them to the wedding after that incident back in Greece.

I had just settled the table when Charles arrived. "Food is ready." I said while sitting down on the table. "It smells amazing." Charles said and he started eating his soup. We didn't talk much we were just enjoying our dinner. After we ate I cleaned a little bit and went to sleep early tonight.

Charles' alarm woke me up at 6:45. I stayed in bed while Charles took a shower. He got ready and before he left he told me his goodbye. I continued my sleep but suddenly my stomach felt really weird. I ran to the toilet and vomited yesterday's dinner. I was feeling really sick and my head had just started to hurt. I knew that all these were happening because I was pregnant. I found out five days ago and I was planning to surprise Charles on his birthday.

The truth was that I was a little nervous about this whole thing and about how Charles was going to react. Although I knew he wanted children I didn't know if it was good timing. But now we were engaged and I couldn't keep it a secret. I laid on bed again trying to sleep again but my head and stomach were killing me. I thought about calling Charles but I couldn't do it. How was I going to explain why I was feeling like that? Instead I tried to relax as much as I could.

It has been an hour and I was in the same state. Suddenly my phone rang and it was Charles. I tried to sound as calm as possible but it was really difficult.

"Hey Mon amour." "Hey C-Charles." I said trying not to cry. "Are you ok? What's wrong? You sound weird." "Oh no nothing is going on. I decided to go for a run around Monaco and I am very tired." I lied. "Oh ok in that case just relax and take a bath to feel better. I have to go to the interviews soon but I will call you as soon as I finish." "Ok Charles. Have fun. Bye." "Bye love."

Thankfully he believed me. As I couldn't bear the pain anymore I took a painkiller. My doctor said to take them only when the pain was too much and now it was really that case. After I took them I decided to do some work because I just couldn't stay in bed for the whole day.

The hours passed and it was now evening. I had spoken with Charles twice and I had learnt that he was having a lot of fun. I was really happy for him even though I wish I was there with him. Later that evening I ate dinner and went to bed early as I wasn't feeling quite alright.

2 Days Later

2 days later and it was now Sunday. Charles would start unfortunately from the back of the grid due to an engine change. I was a little anxious about that but I tried not to think about it as it wouldn't be good for the baby. At 3 p.m. I sat on the sofa waiting for the Grand Prix to begin. "Daddy is going to do great, little one. Don't worry." I said rubbing my stomach. I knew it was too early but I loved my little bean even if I hadn't seen it.