Something Gained

Chapter Sixty-One

I spent the next two days working. I had Zoom meetings and other bits to do. I also needed to prepare for Ellen. They had sent over a list of questions which I had to gone through with Daniel on the phone to see what he wanted to answer and if he was happy with it. I hadn't seen Daniel for the two days though and it was really sad. But he was busy and I was to. Today was Saturday, I was going over to his house for a movie night and dinner, and then tomorrow we were going to Ellen to film it and then straight after that, Daniel, Michael and I were flying to Mexico to start the triple header as Daniel liked to call it. Three races in a row and it was going to be tiring. I had packed my suitcases for the next three weeks, and got all my work stuff together, I made sure everything was tidy and switched off in my apartment before I left. There was a car downstairs waiting for me to take me to Daniels with my stuff. I picked up the bag with his present in as well, I couldn't wait to give him them.

I pulled my 005 backpack on my back, and pulled my two suitcases out the door and downstairs. My driver was waiting outside, he helped with my things and then took me to Daniels house.

"Hey" I shouted from the front door as I let myself in
"Just in the kitchen" Daniel shouted back. It was already the evening and I was tired already. I left my stuff near the door as I would need it tomorrow anyway, and I walked through the house and into the kitchen where Daniel was. I gasped. The table was laid out for dinner and there was candles and flowers and everything. Daniel came over and kissed me before handing me a glass of wine and leading me to sit down.
"What is this?" I asked
"Just a little treat" he said, he kissed my forehead before getting his own drink and sitting with me at the table, "I didn't cook this, I'm not so good at the cooking I'll be honest" I smiled at him still in shock. It was so lovely
"Thank you" I said to him. We clinked our glasses and started eating together. He was so damn cute, never have I had any of this in my life. Someone who goes out their way to be so warming and loving and do special things. It just made me so happy. When we finished dinner I got up from the table.
"I've got something for you" I said to him
"Oooh what is it?" He asked, I went back towards the door and picked up the bag I had brought with me. I brought it back and handed them to Daniel
"Here you go" I said. I sat back down in my seat and he looked up at me "it's nothing special I just wanted to get you something" I said to him. He opened the box and saw the white trainers I had got him. They were very him
"I love them!" He said, he beckoned me over and I got back up and went over to him, he patted his lap so I sat down and put my arms round his neck "thank you!" He mumbled as he leaned towards my lips. I connected our lips and pulled him tight
"And thank you for this" I said as I pulled away and gestured towards the table.

The next day we were on our way to the studio where they filmed Ellen. Michael was with us and the three of us had loaded all of our gear into the car that was taking us to the studio and then to the airport. It was going to be a long day but I was so excited for Daniel.
I got out the car ahead of to a massive group of fans waiting for him. He got straight out and greeted everyone, doing his usual of signing things, snapping pictures with fans and all sorts of things. Michael and I stood off to the side and waited for him to do his thing.
We made our way to Daniels dressing room, Michael had his outfit he would be wearing on the show in like a suit bag, we all went in and Daniel settled into the chair to get touched up with a little makeup which I found hilarious.
"Here he is, the man himself" I heard as there was a knock at the door and it opened revealing Ellen DeGeneres herself, Daniel got up and hugged Ellen
"How are you doing?" He asked. The dived straight into a chat, like two friends catching up. I was in awe.
"This must be Michael, and Alex" she said turning to us who were sitting on the sofa
"Hello" I waved
"The two that keep him on track.. literally" Michael said. We all laughed.

It was nearly time for Daniel to go on. He was dressed in a black T shirt and black jeans, a blue denim shacket and the trainers I had got him.
"I'm starting to feel nervous" he said as he checked his hair for the 100th time
"Just be yourself, everyone loves you" Michael said, I nodded and then a man came in
"You're on in two minutes, let's go" he said. Michael and I followed Daniel out, we would be watching backstage. He took my hand and I walked with him, I gave his hand a squeeze as a microphone was attached to his jacket and he was put just off the stage

"From Perth, Australia please welcome, Daniel Ricciardo"

The cheers that rang out in the studio was amazing. He was so loved and I loved that. Michael and I sat down behind a screen to watch his interview. After the interview they did a couple of other bits and then he was finished. We went back to his dressing room
"Was it good?" He asked
"You we're good, you looked great" Michael said
"But now we have to go. We've got a flight soon, grab dinner on the way?" I said to them. They both nodded and Daniel got changed into his hoodie, shorts and vans to be more comfortable before we headed towards the airport.