Something Gained

Chapter Five

"Have you ever been here before?" Daniel asked as we walked the streets
"I mean I was here last year when I first got the job, but otherwise no, I never travelled before, never stepped foot out of England until last year" I replied
"This must be amazing for you then"
"Sort of, i love my job and I'm so grateful every single day for what I have, and Lando looked after me so well last year in my first year, we went for dinners and things while I settled in, he really helped me out, but we didn't walk or explore, that's not his thing, he likes live streaming" I laughed "where are we going?"
"I'll show you when we get there, and what if everywhere we go, every country, city, place we visit, I show you something cool, I take you to explore?" He asked nudging my arm
"I would like that, I love exploring" I looked up at him
"You can be my best buddy" he said
"Ooh that hurt, buddy" I laughed, he grabbed my hand and pulled me in front of him and put his hands on top of my shoulders
"Wow" the view was beautiful. The skyline was beautiful and the sun was setting across from the buildings "beautiful views"
"I know" I looked up at Daniel who was still standing behind me and he was looking at me it was so intense and something came over me and I was just stuck staring into his eyes not being able to move. I'm a professional, this is my job, I could lose everything I can't do this, I can't ruin it with someone I'm meant to work with. He's a driver, I'm his PR manager. I could feel him getting closer and closer to me if that was even possible.
"Anyway, it's race day tomorrow and we should probably head back so you can get some rest" I said pulling away from him. He cleared his throat and nodded.
"Yeah erm yeah you're right let's go" he adjusted his hat and we began walking back to our hotel. What is happening to me! I was so close to, I don't even know I don't even want to say the words. It's hot out here. The walk back was near silence, it was uncomfortable. What was he thinking?

I was at my door, scanning my key card.
"Right I'll see you in the morning then?" I said as I turned to Daniel, my hand on my open door.
"Yeah I'll see you in the morning" he came towards me and my heart skipped a beat, oh my god. His lips connected with my forehead and stayed there for a few seconds before pulling away. He then turned and walked to his door and disappeared. Shock I was in pure shock. I backed into my room and went out to my balcony that oversaw the track. My personal phone made a noise and I picked it up and saw a message from Lando, "I'll give you a knock about 8am, for breakfast, sleep well" I locked my phone and put them both on charge and got my stuff ready for the early morning start we had. Got ready and got into bed. My mind still reeling from what had happened. My forehead still burning from the kiss Daniel gave me.

At 8:00 on the dot there was a knock on the door. I was already showered up and ready to go, my bag was ready, I was ready. It was Sunday, it was Race day! I swung open the door to see both Lando and Daniel standing there.
"Good morning, breakfast?" Lando asked linking arms with me
"Let's" I said, I glanced at Daniel who didn't even make eye contact with me, I shrugged it off and walked downstairs to the hotel restaurant to have breakfast. Michael and Jon met us there. Everyday was an important day for training, but today was the most important. They had to get the drivers in the zone, keep them mentally in it, do stretches to get them prepped. Race day was the best day, but it was also the longest and most mentally draining but that was all part of the fun.

Me, Michael and Jon discussed the timings of the day around the race and confirmed our schedule.
"You have it easy you know" I shot at him as Lando sat down next to me
"Oh yeah because driving round a track at 200 miles an hour for two hours is the easiest thing in the world"
"Yeah while everyone else plans your day for you" I replied laughing
"I mean it is tough being this talented and handsome" Daniel piped up. The boys all laughed and I looked up across the table at him to find him staring at me, his brown eyes felt like they were looking into my soul.
"Anyway, we better get going it's 9am" Michael said getting up and drinking the last of his drink. We all rose from the table, gathered our things and made our way to the cars.
Lando sat down in the back of the minivan. I sat opposite and Daniel sat next to me while Michael sat next to him and Jon next to Lando. The whole journey Daniels leg grazed mine. I could feel his body heat radiating. My mind was spinning but I knew I had to get my head right. I had a job to do. And I couldn't mess someone around either, he's doing the most dangerous job you could, his head has to be 110% in that car.