No Love Greater

CHAPTER TWELVE

The Mercedes team had returned to London and had some days off to rest and recoup for the next race in Portugal taking place in approximately two weeks.

Lewis had gotten over his loss at the last race and was geared up for the next meet. He had visited his mother on the first day back and returned to his home in central London later that evening. He remembered Selena's 22nd birthday was a week away and thought of what he could get her as a gift.

He had gotten Selena's name tattooed in addition to the numerous designs on his body just below his left nipple but planned to show her on her birthday. It was going to be a surprise and he couldn't wait to see her reaction.

A fellow driver and close friend of his, Daniel Ricciardo was coming over to his place today. He was around to see his younger sister who was married to a Brit and had just given birth. It was a good opportunity for the two friends to hang out hence the visit.

Lewis looked at his watch and Daniel was due to arrive soon.

The two friends were happy to see each other and got talking as Daniel was fully seated.

"How are your faring", he asked Lewis.

"Well, I've decided to let go of whatever negative emotions that came out from the last race", I replied. "I'm at peace with it now and I feel much better", I added.

"Thanks to Selena, you should add", Daniel said chuckling.

"You can say that again", I said laughing.

"That reminds me, her birthday is in a week, been thinking of what to do for her, but you know, I can't even make plans I would have loved to because we don't want the media to be aware, she's not yet ready for that stage", I said.

"You guys still plan on keeping it away from the press?", Daniel asked. "I thought you guys would had gone past that by now, it's almost four months I mean", he added.

"Yea", I nodded.

"Seems like you are not completely comfortable with it right?", Daniel asked with a stern face.

I sucked in my breath.

"Kinda, I want to be able to walk hand in hand with her in public and tell everyone she's my girl", I said.

"But she models doesn't she? she shouldn't have a problem with it Lewis, I don't see the difference in walking the runway and being publicly known as your girlfriend", Daniel chimed.

"You are LEWIS HAMILTON, always know that", Daniel added.

I ran my right arm through my hair and shook my head.

"Chill Dan, eventually we will, I just wish it could be sooner", I explained.

"It's obvious you love her, but I hope you don't get hurt in the process", Daniel said looking worried.

'I won't mate, I'll be fine", I said.

"I'll take your word Lewis and I pray everything goes well", Daniel said.

We opened a bottle of red wine, filled our glasses and drank for a while. "So what do you have planned for her birthday?", Daniel asked on a lighter note. "Nothing yet but I plan on going to check Tiffany's for some jewelry", I said.

"Lover Boy", Daniel said hitting me with a throw pillow.

"Whatever", I said chuckling.

Daniel left after two hours to the airport and I was alone with my thoughts about what to do for my girls' birthday. I wanted to make it special and memorable for her. She would always appreciate whatever I did no matter how little it was.