F1 One Shots

#138 Pierre - Interupted wedding

KATELYNN POV.: It's been almost 5 years since Pierre and I decided to break up. It's been hard for both of us, but that was for the better... or so I thought...
After the break up, we saw one another very rarely, mostly with Charles and Charlotte around, as Sine is like a sister to me, and Leclerc is Pierre's best mate. During those encounters, we just were civil with one another, but kept the distance. He needed to focus on his career and problems within the team, and I decided to go my own way, and started teaching art at school in Monte Carlo. Away from Milan, and away from Pierre...

But that changed, as 5 months ago, I got a letter from him. More like an invitation really, to his wedding with his girlfriend of 2 years, Summer. They met during the GP in COTA, as she's huge fan of the sport, and hitted of almost straight away. And I know that via his socials and what Cha tells me, because I'm unable to look him straight in the eye...

That was 5 months ago, and now it's THE BIG DAY. As expected, Charles is Pierre's best man, so I'm seated next to Charlotte, along some other friends of P from the grid, with their significant others. It's been good to catch up with them, as I haven't been to single race ever since the break up, but I still felt anxious.. Summer's family was constantly looking at me with judgement and I felt like they don't want me here at all... And I don't blame them to be honest, after all, I'm Pierre's last and the most "fresh" ex, the one he used to vow forever to every day...
-How are you holding up?- Charlotte brough me back from my deep thoughts.
-I'm fine Char. No need to worry..-I flashed her week smile.
-Bullcrap. I see that something is wrong!- Maddie Carter said, sitting on my other side, with Mick to her right.
-It's nothing girls. really! I'm fine, and happy for them- I insisted, but they didn't seem to get that.
-But Kat..!
-No but's! And now, shush! It's starting!- I shushed both of them nervously. The last thing I really wanted, was to make a scene here, and ruin that important day for Pierre. Even though my heart still ached and longed to stand next to him at that altar...

Fourtunately, girls listened to me, and switched their attention to the real star of the night - Summer. Her dress was stunning, crisp white and just perfect, with thin weil and neat, but still unique hairstyle holding it up, and bouquet of white roses in hands... Her dark brown locks, and perfectly smooth skin, having that perfect healthy tan, and piercing, clever green eyes and full lips... She's just perfect for P, and I see clearly why he fell for her...

The ceremony went rather smoothly, apart from all the grown women, for most Pascale's (Charles's mom is like second mom for Pierre since I know him) crying for all of the emotions. I'd shreed a tear too, if I had it in me. Instead, I felt just empty...
I wasn't really paying attention to what is going on around me, playing with the hem of my dress, until I heard those words: "If somebody is against this marrige, may speak now, or fall silent forever". Before I could react, seeing Charlotte's determinded gaze, she stood up, and confidently spoke up:
-I do!
-You object, yes?- the priest had to be sure, while the attention of all the guests and Pierre, and Summer, and Charles's turned in our direction. Gasly and his soon-to-be wife frowned in confusion, while Leclerc remained calm and collected, but I saw in his eyes, that he knew exactly what his girlfriend was doing right now. And that didn't calmed me down AT ALL!
-Please Cha, there's no need! Sit down! Sil vou'plait Charlotte!- I begged her, holding her hand in mine, trying to tug her down.
-Yes, we object!- Maddie picked up, standing as well, and after her, most of the "grid friends" stood up to, while my companions dragged me up, to my feet.
-Is that so? You want to interrupt this special moment for them?- the priest was confused, and I understood him. I was confused too...
-Precisely father, she does- Charlotte clearyfied, while Maddie and Mick "pushed" me out, on the aisle. I, myself, casted my gaze downwards, feeling red like beetroot. It was really bad...
-Go to him!- Kenzie whispered-shouted to me, while Lando and Ava made fitting hand gestures. I declined, but they still pushed me. I closed my eyes for a second and swallowed thickly, but then, made my way slowly to the altar, looking everywhere, but not on Summer or her family. By gasps of the others, I noticed that Pierre moved too, and met me halfway there, with sad eyes. I think Charles made him do it, just like Charlotte made that mess in my name.
-Kat...- Pierre said softly, searching for my gaze, which I avoided.
-Don't marry her...- I replied, my voice barerly a whisper.
-Why?
-Because...- I stopped myself, and forced to lock my gaze with his -I still love you P... I love you and I can't live with the thought that you won't be there with me... I couldn't forget about you all those years, no matter how hard I tried, I...- I haven't realised that I'm crying, until I felt his gentle touch on my cheek, to wipe all the tears off. 
-Don't cry, sil vou'plait...- he whispered back, with gentle smile on his face, and so much love and adoration in his eyes, that it knocked all the air out of my lungs -Je'atame asuss... Always did...- he added, and pressed his forehead to mine.
-Pierre! Come on my love!- Summer came to us, and touched his arm, but Pierre made no move to look at her, leave alone let me go, as he snuck his arms around my waist, "trapping" my hands between us.
-Pierre!- she tried again, which made me close my eyes in pain. Bigger part of me knew, that he'll let go of me, and marry Summer, but that tiny part still hoped..
-I'm sorry Mer... I can't...- he looked at her with weak smile and then engulfed me in tight hug.
-You'll regret forever what you just did Gasly!- she shouted, and stormed out of the church, with her friends and family right behind her.
But my focus was directed somehere else, as Pierre kissed my lips softly, holding me in place. I returned the kiss and smiled into it. After that hard 5 years, I finally felt at peace and free... Beacuse my heart was complete again...
-Marry me...
-What?! What are you saying P?- he caught me by surprise.
-I cannot risk more time to lose you again Kat.. I love you, and I want us to be together forever... Marry me!
-Here?! Now?!- I looked at him puzzled.
-I still need your answer mon Ange..- he chuckled softly, with that little smirk of his, playing on his lips.
-Of course I will!- I said back and placed my arms around his neck, while Pierre lifted me off the ground, and twirled us around, in chaos of applouse and wolf-whistles of our friends.
-My babes...! I'm so happy for you!- Pascale said, and hugged both of us tightly, crying in joy, just like Charles's mom. JJ even shared some tears, just like all of the "Gasly bro's" like I like to call them.
-Don't need to thank us!- Charles joked, holding Charlotte against him by her waist.
-Thank you!- we said back in unision, making everyone laugh. The atmospehere was light and lifted again, and I couldn't be more happy about that...
-Let's maybe leave... We don't want to make a bigger scene..- Phil said, and we agreed with him, doing just that. On the street we got weird looks, especially from women, but we did not care. It only mattered that I have my Pierre back, and we're happy.. I didn't need anything else... I just knew, that from now on, everything will be alright...
THE END

As you can see, true love always wins...
I hope that you like this little piece..
Take care and stay happy and positive!
Have a nice day! / Goodnight!
F.