Is this a love story?

No going back

Charles

She storms off with Daniel and I know I can't get her to talk to me with him around, Max must have got him to come and walk her to the garage. He has been in my way of talking to my wife since she left our home. He has been blocking my calls and told me I wouldn't  be welcome at his. I know I've royally fucked up but she is my wife and I want her back, I've missed her. I was an idiot for being with Charlotte, I don't even know how it all started really. I always knew it was wrong but I couldn't say no to her but I can now. I need to fight for my marriage. She is my boss, we have to work this out, I want my wife. i walk into the garage a spot her talking with Carlos' engineer, she is going to be a really hands on team principle, she loves engineering. I can't help but watch her run her fingers along the bodywork. She is truly mesmerising, I have been distracted and couldn't see that she was there all along.

3 years ago

I couldn't get her out of my head, since the party a few nights ago. She is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. "Andi!" I shout as I see my trainer enter the sim room. "Ciao Charles!" He greets me and I know he is good friends with Mia. "Enjoy the party last night?" He asks passing me a protein shake "It was good fun!" He smirks at me "Are you sure that it isn't because of a certain race engineer?" He asks and I can feel my cheeks going red "She is single you know" he nudges my arm and I see his playful expression "Well that is good to know" just as these words leave my mouth she enters the room with Seb "A few laps would be great, just so we can have some data to take with us to Melbourne" she tells him and he nods "That I can do" she walks over to the computer setting up for Seb's laps. My eyes follow her across the room. "She will tell you off for staring" Andi tells me from my side. She turns her head and sees us, her smile lights up her face and I don't think I've ever seen a girl look more beautiful than she does. "It's rude to stare you know" she shouts.

Mia

I can't help looking over Carlos' car, engineering is my passion and I'm determined not to lose that though being in charge. My finger run across the bodywork and I can sense Charles' eyes on me. I turn my head and my eyes meet his across the garage and I can't help but think of that day in the sim room when he was staring at me "It's rude to stare Charles" I find myself saying before directing my attention back to Philip who is talking me through the data we are applying on the cars set up this weekend. I sense Charles next to me before I see him "Can I help?" I ask him bluntly "Can we talk?" I let out a sigh "I can meet you at 6?" He immediately nods "Sure" I can't stop the comment that comes next "Hopefully you will be alone this time" he frowns and that's when I spot my rings on a chain around his neck, I thought he didn't give two shits about me. I walk past him to head into my office, I have a video call with Maranello scheduled.

I pull my jacket on, my feet aching in my heels, tomorrow I can be in team kit, comfy trainers have never been more necessary. Max messaged me earlier to see if I was finished and I told him about meeting with Charles, he wasn't happy but he understood. I step out of my office and see him lounging on the wall "Hey! You ready?" He asks me and I nod. I'm not entirely sure where we are headed but he seems to have a plan. We arrive at the car park "Meet me at Petit Fleur" he tells me and I know he talking about the cafe that we went to on our first weekend together in Melbourne. I nod climbing into the drivers seat, I let out a sigh. How can you still be in love with someone who has completely destroyed your heart.

I park up and see him sat at a table, I walk over and take a seat. "What do you want to talk about?" I ask and he looks at me "The other day, you have been avoiding me" I nod "Of course, why would I want to see you?" His face falls, clearly expecting a better conversation than the one I'm willing to give him. "I need to explain, I need to tell you everything" I keep my face neutral as a waitress comes over "Do you know what you would like?" She asks us and my stomach rumbles "Uhm a latte with Soya milk and the Cesar salad dairy free please" she nods and Charles orders his. Once the focus is back he takes a deep breath "I've made a massive mistake and I realised that the moment you walked out of the house" I roll my eyes and he looks offended "If this was a one time thing then I might believe you, but six months Charles! Why did you even marry me?" I ask and I can see the emotions on his face "Because I was and still am completely in love with you" I shake my head "You must want her more than me" He frowns "I fucked up Mia, please give us a chance to fix this" His words do nothing to change my thoughts that I've had since Monday "Charles, I meant it when I gave you my rings, this is over" I say bluntly as the waitress places my salad on the table. My appetite has completely gone, sitting across the table from the man who has my heart but broke it has put me off. He frowns "so you are just throwing our marriage away?" He asks and the anger at his statement washes over me "I'm throwing our marriage away? How is that possible when you did that the second you let her touch you" He scowls "I'm admitting my mistake but you wont even try to fix this" I push my chair away from the table ready to leave, I'm done with this conversation "Charles, this has been over since before our wedding, you promised to be faithful but you already weren't. There is nothing to fix, I will get divorce papers to you by next week and I expect you to sign them" He looks shocked at my statement "I'm not giving you up" I shake my head as I stand "You don't have me to keep" I walk out of the cafe as tears stream down my cheeks.

Max

The knock I've been waiting for finally came, I jumped off of the sofa and swing the door open seeing my girl in tears. I knew speaking to him was only going to hurt her more, she can only be so strong. Daniel is sat on the sofa and I see his confusion as I carry an inconsolable Mia into the room. She snuggles into my side and I feel her start to calm down. Daniel gives me a questioning look, she did tell him earlier that her marriage is over. I filled him in when he arrived here and he seemed genuinely concerned, also really annoyed with Charles. I cant help but be curious about what they spoke about "Mimi, you okay? What happened?" I ask trying to get her to talk this out. She pulls her head out of my shoulder and she spots Daniel "I can go if you like?" She shakes her head "We are getting divorced, I told him I would send the papers next week" She tells us both and I cant help noticing Daniels eyes light up slightly, does he like Mia? She settles into my side "He told me that I was throwing our marriage away and I said he had already done that" They both agree "I couldn't go back, I wouldn't get past it, especially after Jonny" She says and I know exactly what she means "neither of them ever deserved you Mimi" I tell her and Daniel comments too "I only know you through what Max tells me but that has given me the opinion that you are phenomenal woman, not all guys are jerks" she manages a slight laugh "Thanks! Can I stay tonight Max?" She asks and I nod "Of course, you are always welcome! Shall we pop on a movie?"

"I'm gonna head off" Daniel tells me and I look down at sleeping Mia "Thanks for tonight, I know she really appreciated it too" I tell him and he grins "She is a great person! Hopefully we can cheer her up a bit" He tells me and I just know that he likes her "I'm sure she would appreciate that! See you later mate!" He walks over to the door "See ya! Let Mia know I'm always about if she needs anything" I confirm that I will and he heads out. Now Daniel is the guy that is good enough for Mia, he is a great guy, I know she wont be looking for anything for a while but they would be cute together.

Daniel

I step out of Max's door and I cant quite believe that she opened up with me there too, she has already been through a lot! She caught my attention earlier when she told me Charles wasn't her husband anymore. Ive always thought she was stunning but she has been with Charles for as long as ive known of her. I know she is a decent person or Max wouldn't be her best friend but tonight I gained a lot of respect for the girl and I also lost all of my respect for Charles. Who does that? Why would he even be looking somewhere else when he had her. She is beautiful but not in the typical way, she looks soft and powerful all at the same time, she is small, she must be just over 5" at a push! She is captivating. I shake my head, she wont be looking for anything for a long while I dont reckon. I can't allow myself to get caught up in this girl, she isn't my girl to get caught up with anyway!