Is this a love story?

3 months later

Mia

After 3 months of finding any excuse to be in the factory this week is my first race weekend back since Australia and it's Monaco. I couldn't come up with an excuse not to be at my home race, my family are attending and I couldn't not be here. Mine and Charles' divorce was finalised last week and it actually feels like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. We agreed that I could sell the house in Maranello to buy a new one and he could keep the apartment in Monaco. Max and Daniel have both been there for me every step of the way and I'm not sure I would be here this weekend as strong as I feel without them. I tap my pass on the paddock gate and walk into the hustle and bustle. It's always the most glamorous weekend on the calendar and celebrities will be milling about all weekend. This isn't my focus though, Ferrari have been happy with me focusing on Maranello for the past few months, bringing important upgrades to the new cars. But now they want full focus on the race team and keeping our current constructors P1 position.

I walk into the garage immediately greeted by Ally "morning Mia! It's good to have you back!" She tells me and I grin. It feels good to be back and be in charge. I have tried to leave my feelings for Charles in the past but they still sit there under the surface but everyday is easier. He wasn't the nicest during the divorce that he made very clear he didn't want but now I'm back to being Mia Moretti - Ferrari team principle. "You are due in a meeting, all the team principles" I nod, I knew there would be one as I'm back in the paddock. Red Bull's claims that we had an illegal bargeboard were proven to be false and I can't wait to wipe the smug look from Christian's face. I follow Ally out into the paddock on the way to the media centre, I'm in another suit, this one is silver and it certainly attracts some attention. People have been able to read all about my divorce but I'm hoping everything will start to settle now that it's completed.

"Hello Mia, thank you for joining us this weekend" Massi tells me when I enter the room and I feel 9 sets of eyes on me "good to be here Micheal" I take a seat next to Toto who shoots me a small smile. Massi starts talking about issues with the pit stops, they are going to be given a minimum time for safety reason, immediately Christian starts kicking off causing Toto to chuckle which sets me off too "Are you both laughing?" Christian asks us and I try to stop the giggles from escaping my lips "What if we are?" Toto asks him with a smirk on his features. I have never seen Horner go that red before, it was absolutely hilarious "Ok, that is enough, we can vote now" Everyone accept Horner votes to bring in the slower pit stops, I've witnessed too many botched pit stops to vote the other way. I sit and listen to the rest of the meeting which isn't particularly interesting. Once Massi thanks us I jump up knowing I have a lot of work waiting for me in the garage "Mia" Toto stops me before I exit the room "Yeah?" I ask him stupidly "I just want to make sure that you are doing okay, I know a public break up like that isn't pleasant" He tells me sympathetically, and I remember is split from Suzie, which was amicable. "Thank you Toto, I'm doing okay, just had a lot of stuff at the factory to be present for" He nods but I know he can see straight through my excuse "well if you ever need someone to talk too I'm here" he tells me giving my shoulder a small squeeze before exiting the room

Max

Mia is back in the paddock this weekend, I haven't really seen my best friend for the last few months she has been hiding out in Maranello. I overheard Charles say that Callum Ilott is their test and reserve driver and he has been doing all of the hours in the sim. She has been avoiding him, I know that is part of the reason that she hasn't been in Monaco as much as she used to be, her brother called me last week just to check that she was still alive. It's media day which means I will get questions about Mia and also my seat for next year. At the moment I'm a free agent, Red Bull haven't provided me with a championship winning car and it looks like Ferrari are the front runners this year. I'm free to leave Red Bull for next year but I haven't had any offers to consider yet. "MAX!" I turn and see Mia, she looks stunning, she is in a silver suit and she looks like the boss. Perhaps these 3 months of healing have actually really helped her. I jog over and she immediately wraps her arms around me "Ive missed you" she tells me and I cant help but feel relieved "Me too Mimi" she pulls back and gives me a grin "Actually I need to speak with you, can you meet me at my garage later? Say 5pm?" I nod and she grins "Perfect, have a good day!" She kisses my cheek softly before walking into the Ferrari garage.