RACE - Lando Norris

49

“Daniella…the golden girl of Red Bull racing,” Christian greeted as soon as he spotted the driver at the paddock.

“Hi Christian,” Daniella gave a polite smile.

“Can we talk in private?”

“Sure.”

Christian guided her to his office and both took a seat.

“So..”

“So?”

“Is Toto and Lewis trying to get you to Mercedes again?” He asked. For weeks he has been worried about the increased interaction between Daniella and Lewis.

“Umm…why do you think that?” Daniella looked confused.

“Because you and Lewis has been see together a lot…”

“So you think that because you are now favouring Max to win this season and I am now hanging out with Lewis means I will sign with Mercedes?” Daniella asked, catching Christian off guard.

“No..no..,” he stuttered. “I know you won’t do that…”

“Then why are you worried?”

“Because Toto can be very manipulative,” Christian defended himself.

“Relax,” Daniella smiled. “I won’t break our contract…unless I have good reason to.”

***

Daniella waved at the fans as she walked away after giving autographs and taking photos with them.

“How are you Daniella?” Kimi joined her.

“Not bad, how are you?” she looked suspiciously at Kimi. He never initiate a conversation.

“I am fine…” He replied as they walked with awkward silence for a few seconds.

“Do you have anything to say or ask Kimi? She asked.

“Umm..Seb said you and Lando arrived together at the paddock today…are you two dating?” he asked awkwardly.

Daniella chuckled, remembering about the bet.

“What if we are dating?” she asked.

“Then I would suggest that you don’t tell anyone before the season ends so that…”

“So that you can win the bet you have with Seb?”

Kimi looked shocked.

“He told you about that?”

Daniella smiled and nodded.

“He said we are not allowed to let you know…just don’t make me lose to Seb,” Kimi said, but got silent when he noticed Sebastian walking towards them.

Daniella gave the Aston Martin driver a quick hug.

“What is going on here?” Sebastian asked, a nervous smile on his face.

“Nothing,” Daniella shook her head as Kimi just walk away.

“I guess three is a crowd for him.”

***

Lando handed his phone to Daniella as br kneeled down to tie his shoelaces as Daniella explained what happened with Kimi and Sebastian.

“Yeah..half of the grid will come for our head when our relationship becomes public,” Lando said as he got up.

“Exactly,” Daniella nodded as she handed him his phone back. “And I don’t know what the other half will do…..oh also Christian thinks I will break contract and join Mercedes.”

“Have you noticed? He has lost a lot of hair,” Lando commented as they both turned to look at the team principal. “I think its because of you.”

“Shut up,” she hit his arm, making him flinch. He pushed her a little in retaliation.

“Ohh trouble in paradise?” Daniel joined.

“Noo..” Daniella replied. “He just think Christian is loosing hair because of me?”

“Huh!” Daniel also looked at the team principal. “I don’t know if its because of you or not but he does seem like he jas lost hair.”

Christian looked up to see the three drivers looking at him. He immediately got self conscious and checked himself to see if everything was okay with his appearance

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A/N: Once again Christian is worried that Mercedes is going to sign Dani.

Imagine Kimi's disappointment if Seb wins the bet.

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