That night in Monaco

Chapter 37

"I'm Charles, Charles Leclerc."

I woke up in Charles' arms like any other day. However, today was Saturday the 28th of May which meant that today was the qualifying of the Monaco Grand Prix. One year had passed since I met Charles for the first time. I still remember that day. Me walking around the paddock, seeing Charles sitting on a bench alone and him turning to see me. These beautiful green eyes  had captivated me and made me fall in love with him instantly. Tomorrow was our one year anniversary and I could not wait.

"Good morning, mon amour." "Good morning. How did you sleep?" "With you in my arms amazing." "I missed sleeping in your arms." "I missed that too. Going to the GPs without you were lonely." "But you got every pole position, won every race Charles and you are leading the championship." "That's true but I wish you were there with me." "You know I had work to do otherwise I would have been there for you." "I know. At least we are going to be together this very special weekend." "Yes it's your home Grand Prix." "And our anniversary tomorrow mon amour." "You remembered!" "Of course I remembered! You think I forgot the day I saw the most beautiful woman in the world so easily?" "Aww Charles. I love you so much" "I love you more" 

After we got ready we went to the paddock area and talked a little with Carlos. I didn't see them much as they had to go to the free practice while I was watching it from the TV in the Ferrari house. The boys did amazing as always. First was Charles followed by Carlos who finished second. Charles was working a lot and he always made sure he had a chance to fight for the win. I had realised that he had changed a little bit compared to last year. He was far more concentrated and he was very careful so that he wouldn't make any mistakes. He was fighting for his second championship but he put a lot of pressure on himself and he also blamed himself for every mistake or bad position he had. I knew very well that he kept everything inside him and that he didn't want to be seen as weak. I wanted to be there for him in every race supporting him and helping him but I had a lot of work to do here in Monaco. At least I got the chance to see him race tomorrow.

Two hours later it was time for the qualifying. "Boys good luck. Show them how strong you are!" "Good luck love. Get the pole please." "I will get it only for you mon amour." he said and left with Carlos. During qualifying the two Ferraris were incredibly fast. Charles got the pole pretty easily  with Carlos only 0.100s behind. Tomorrow was going to be a very exciting day. When the boys finished with the interviews we decided to go for dinner to our favourite restaurant in Monaco, the one that had taken me on our first date. 

We first went back home, changed into the lilac dress I had bought in Italy whereas Charles wore a pair of black jeans and a white Ferrari T-shirt that I absolutely loved. At about 9p.m. we met Carlos at the restaurant and ordered our food. Both Charles and Carlos had pasta as it was on their diet. However, I prefered chicken along with vegetables with sweet and sour sauce. We all drank red wine but I finished my plate with a glass of champagne.

"So, Carlos how is working with Ferrari?" "It's honestly incredible and I feel so happy that I have the opportunity to fight for wins, even though your fiance here hasn't stopped winning." I laughed and said "Well I may tell him to let you win sometime." "You all know that I am still here, right?" Charles said playfully. "Do you see anyone Carlos around here?" I joked. "Nope only you" "You are very funny" Charles commented. Our time there passed like this. Talking about Formula 1, joking around and talking about tomorrow's race.

At midnight, we said goodbye to Carlos and returned home as we all had to wake up early tomorrow. "Did you have fun today mon amour?" "Yes a lot. I can wait to see you win tomorrow." "It's not the only thing you'll see tomorrow." "What do you mean Charles?" "Oh nothing, you'll see tomorrow. It's a surprise." "NO tell me don't leave me like that!" "No no you have to wait and find out." "Ahh ok. Goodnight!" "Goodnight mon amour" he said and I fell asleep in his arms as always.