RACE - Lando Norris

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As soon as Lando woke up his mood turned sour. A new rumour started that Daniella and Pierre are dating and the fans are going crazy.

Of course Lando knows that it is not true but he can’t help feeling uneasy with the rumour. Some are even saying that Lando is trying to separate Daniella and Pierre.

His attention was shifted to Daniella sleeping beside him as she pulled herself closer to him. Putting the phone down her wrapped his arm around her and kissed her forehead.

“Good morning,” Daniella gave a gentle smile, her eyes barely opened.

“Did you have a good sleep?” he moved some strands of her hair.

Daniella nodded, as she completely opened her eyes but frowned as soon as she saw his face clearly.

“What happened?” she asked.

“What?...nothing,” Lando shook his head, trying to act normal.

“You look a little…distressed,” she sat up.

“Its nothing,” he lied. “Just had a bad dream.”

Daniella didn’t believe him for even a second, but knows she will find out the truth eventually so she let it go.

***

“I will see you at home,” Lando kissed Daniella before helping her with her luggage.

“We can take it from here lover boy,’ Nate interrupted as he took the suitcase from Lando's hand, making the couple a little shy. “Myra is already in the car, don’t be late.”

Nate gave a warning look before walking away.

“See you at home,” Daniella kissed her boyfriend one more time. “I love you.”

“I love you more,” Lando smiled.

Usually the couple flies back to home together, but this time Daniella has an event to attend in Italy with Myra and will be home after two days.

“Why you look so stressed out?” Daniella asked as she got in the car.

“Because I am,” Myra snapped as she handed Daniella her phone. “People thinks you and Pierre are dating.”

“What nonsense,..” Daniella laughed, but stopped when she saw the post. “Ohh…”

Daniella read the post, slowly realizing why Lando was acting a little weird this morning.

“Apparently Pierre liked a few photos of you last night and Charles also commented a long time back that Pierre has a crush on you…and then fans noticed the chemistry between you two in all the videos that RedBull posted…” Myra explained, feeling exhausted and stressed out.

“Well…just because people assume that we are dating doesn’t make it true,” Daniella replied.

“Correct…but if none of you clear up the assumption it will cause more harm than good…it might also effect your relationship with Lando too,” Myra explained as Daniella handed back the phone.

“What should I do then?”

“I say we go to Italy and see if the rumours escalates…if it does then release a statement that you are single or that you are dating Lando,” Myra suggested.

“No…we are not ready to go public yet,” Daniella shook her head. “It might effect both our careers and our relationship.”

***

“It will make a good story,” Christian explained to Pierre.

“Yeah, but you know she is never going to agree to that,” Pierre replied, feeling sceptical about the entire plan.

Christian wants to keep the dating rumours going and maybe confirm it in the future. He thinks its good publicity and will help both redbull and alphatauri.

“I know,” Christian nodded. “She is not going to agree in a million years…and I also think there is something going on between her and Lando…”

Pierre’s domineer changed as he heard the name of the McLaren driver and Christian was quick to pick up on that.

“But I feel like you can change her mind…and if you think its impossible then just don’t let her know about the plan.”

Pierre stayed silent as he thought the whole thing through.

“You are attending the charity event in Italy, Daniella will be there too…” Christian informed the driver.

“Okay, I am in,” Pierre agreed. “But if this plan goes south I will tell her the truth.”

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A/N: Evil Christian has arrived.

Pierre is not going to deny the rumours.

What will Daniella do when she finds out the plan? Any suggestions?

Why am I torturing myself with all these drama?
 

This book will end by the end of this season (hopefully it will be a happy ending) and then I will start a new book...maybe a Lewis or Max story, I have some good ideas for both.