ℝ𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕝𝕤 [ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕝𝕖𝕤 𝕃𝕖𝕔𝕝𝕖𝕣𝕔] ✔

Part 65

Y/n noticed that Lando had been watching her like a hawk the entire Saturday from when she arrived at the track to when she took a taxi back to the hotel with Lando, Alex and George. Every time she was not in her garage, it was like Lando was always nearby to keep an eye on her. 

He didn't take the news about her not wanting to tell anyone about her arm and stuff very good, and he definitely whished that she would tell someone, at least Charles. But she just couldn't do that, and to be fair, she just wanted to forgot what happened and let her arm heal as quickly as possible. 

It was already healing and a lot less sore than Friday, and it meant that she was more than ready for the race that would start in a few hours. She had qualified P6 yesterday, and the car and the track had felt good and she was ready. 

Y/n was sat in her driver's room just relaxing for a few moments before her race, and her heart jumped a little, when her phone rung. 

Hi, Charles

Hey, love. Am I interrupting anything?

No, not at all. I'm getting warmed up in a few minutes, but I'm just relaxing now

Are you excited for the race?

Yeah I am, P6 is a good start, and I'm hoping for maybe another podium today. That would be amazing. 

I'm sure you can do it, love. How are you anyway? I feel like I haven't seen you in ages. 

I know, I miss you so much. But uh yeah I'm okay, nothing major is really happening...

Are you sure? You sound a little off. 

It's probably just racing thoughts, I promise, I'm okay, babe

Okay, I trust you. And you know, you can talk to me, if anything's wrong. 

Yeah I know, but for now I just wanna get out there and finish the race and then go back to Monaco. 

I can't wait!

I'll see you soon, my love

See you soon, and drive safely

I will. Love you

Love you too 

The guilt was eating Y/n up. Charles could tell by her voice that something was wrong, and then he said that he trusted her, and she still didn't tell him about the park episode. She felt horrible about it. Maybe she would tell him after all, but that would have to be after the race, because she would have to do her warm up drills now and then get in the car. 

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"30 laps to go, Y/n. Currently P5. Gab to Verstappen in front 7.6 and Perez 11.2 behind. You are clear to push" Riccardo informed her and Y/n kept her head cool and focused on catching Max. A job that would require a lot of skills and patience. 

The car felt good, and she pushed it further and further to try and close the gab to Max more and more. After around 10 more laps, the gab was now 5.8. But just as Y/n was starting another lap, it was reported that a safety car was needed. 

"What happened?" Y/n asked while everyone was slowing down and keeping behind the safety car. "Russell crashed at turn 3" Riccardo said. "Shit, is he okay?" she asked not wanting to watch another driver getting hurt, especially one of her best friends. "Yeah he's okay and out of the car. Safety car for another 2 or 3 laps" 

The good thing though was that Y/n now had a second change of getting higher up, since the race would have a restart when the safety car would be leaving. This was her change to earn more positions. 

After 3 more laps of safety car, everyone pulled up to the start/finish line, where they race would be starting for a second time. She sat in her car watching the lights closely, and when they turned green, she drove as fast as possible down the first corner on the inside braking as late as possible. "Yes! P4, Y/n. Keep this position" 

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It may not have been a podium, but P4 was a great drive, and Y/n was proud of herself. And what was even better was that she would be on her way to Monaco tonight. She had just finished her interviews and was on her way to her driver's room to pick up a few things, but before she could enter the motor home, someone called for her. 

"Great drive" Lando commented and looked at her with a little smile. "Are you here to spy on me again?" she asked and crossed her arms. By the look on his face, he knew what she was talking about. He let out a sigh, "No I'm not, and I wasn't spying, I was just making sure that you're alright" he replied. 

"Well as I had already told you, I'm fine. And you don't have to spy on me to figure it out" she said. "I know, I'm sorry" he finally said with a tiny smile. "It's okay, Lando. I know, you mean well, and you mean the world to me, but I promise you that I'm fine. So you don't have to spy on me anymore" she said in a soft voice. 

"I won't" he smiled and she embraced him in a tight hug snuggling her head into his shoulder. They continued to hug for a few more seconds just enjoying this relaxing moment before pulling apart again. "So, I'm guessing you're going back to Monaco now?" Lando smirked and Y/n felt herself blush. 

"Yeah I am." She smiled, "And then he's gonna travel with me to Abu Dhabi" she continued. "Really? But I thought you were keeping it a secret" Lando whispered, referring to their relationship. "We are... for now. It's a long story, I'll tell you next weekend, yeah?" she asked and he nodded. "Okay, just be careful and say hello to Charles for me" Lando said and they said their goodbyes.