You Belong With Me

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When children are little they go to the park with their father or they play football or basketball together. But me and my dad no , we didn't do regular things. We used to spend a whole weekend in front of the TV to watch formula 1.
My dad always dreamt to be a f1 driver but he never got the chance. I had the same dream as him I want to be an f1 driver and race for Ferrari.
When I shared my dream people laughed at me thinking how a little girl will ever be a high speed racing driver. Well I loved the adrenaline rushing through my body every time I watched a race and how my heart beaten so fast.
And who said racing is for men?
My dad supported me with my choices and I was competing with karts from a very young age. I started with the W series, then formula 4, formula 3. I love everything about it and when I turned 20 I started racing in formula 2.
I had a very hard time to get accepted from
the other drivers and to actually be a driver in a team.But I managed it.
This year is a bit different I finally got the chance to compete in formula 1 after three years of trying to prove that I worth to try I finally succeeded. I know that I will probably face problems and comments from others but look where I have gone so far. All my hard work is finally worth it.
Next week I will start racing as an f1 driver for McLaren. I still can't believe it that I was actually picked to be a driver for them this year.
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In a few minutes I have a meeting with the team principal and the ceo to discuss and I will meet my teammate.
I was walking through the offices of McLaren when I found the room the meeting was supposed to happen a man approached me.
"Um, I am sorry this is the wrong office. Who are you searching for?" great start
"You are getting in the way actually I have meeting with the CEO" I said a little bossy but if I had to get taken seriously I had to be.
The man stood still taking a step to the right so I can walk in. I knocked on the door and I take a step in and close the door behind me.
"Hello sorry for being late"
"No no it's okey Elena come in. Please sit"
I walk in and take a sit on a black leather chair .
"So Elena how are you? How are you feeling for the race next week?" Andreas asked me
"Well if I am being honest I am a little nervous but overall excited"
"That's good to hear and you don't have to be nervous everything is going to be fine"
When Andreas said that a knock was heard on the door. A tall man with curly brown hair and brown eyes walks in. Based on my knowledge that is Daniel Ricciardo.He looks at me with a confused look.
"Hey guys sorry for being a little late. Okey so when is my teammate coming?"
Well that hurt. "I am right here" I said trying to be nice. He turn and looked at me a little shocked and laughed a little when he realized.
"Oh okey nice joke" the tall man said
"Uhm Daniel it isn't a joke this is your new teammate Elena" Zak said.
Daniel was shocked but he tried to fix his stupid mistake. "Oh sorry. I am Daniel Ricciardo" says and offers me his hand.
I shake his hand " Nice to meet you I am Elena Grey". After that awkward introduction
Zak continued talking " Well guys we hope that this is a good season for all of us. The first race is in Bahrain I think you both know the process. Well tomorrow as you know we are going to take the jet to go so we can organize everything and is a long hour flight. So prepare for tomorrow no need to stress and we are going to talk more about everything the next few days before the race weekend. Any questions?"
I shake my head and Daniel does the same.
"Alright so you can leave now I will see you tomorrow at the airport"
"Yes we'll see you tomorrow" I said and stood up to leave. As I walked through the door and walked down the hallway Daniel came beside me.
"Well, Elena how come a girl like you races for f1"
"What like it's hard? I have been racing for formula 2 for three years and with karts since I was little and I have prove myself who I actually am and I don't think it really matters that I am a girl." I said and he stared at me in disbelief "Very impressive" he said maybe ironically I didn't understand.
Without saying anything else I walk out of the building without saying anything else and walk towards my car.
"Hey don't get angry I was just saying" he said trying to reach me
"I know and I just didn't reply. Bye Daniel" I said and got into my car.
I drove away and when I got into my apartment I layer on my bed not wanting to do anything else. When my best friend Margot called. I roll my eyes and get up to answer.
"Hey what's up?"
"You tell me you had the meeting"
"Yeah well it went okey"I said with a sad tone
"You don't sound really happy what actually happened?"
"Can you believe that me teammate laughed when he saw me? And I had to be nice and not mean but that didn't work really well"
"Damnn sorry girl but what do you mean by saying didn't work really well what did you do?"
"He just tried to talk to me but I was furious so I got into my car leaving him with his mouth opened"
"You didn't. Oh my god first time talking with your teammate and you drove away"
"Hey! What was I supposed to do? Apologize for him laughing"
"No I think you handled it well for Elena and her anger issues"
I roll my eyes hearing her say that "Yeah yeah.
But this isn't the worst part. From your little knowledge who do you think my teammate is I will give you a hint I am very unlucky"
"No.... He isn't who I think it is"
"Yes he is. Daniel fucking Ricciardo"
"Girl, that's your childhood crush!"
"I know! When I saw him walking through that door my stomach dropped I didn't know how to act"
"Well good luck with that. And don't be mean to him after all he is your teammate"
"I know I am screwed"
"No... you can fix it just tomorrow that you are leaving try to be nicer"
"Fine I will"
"Great I have to go now bye. Call me tomorrow and tell me everything"
"Yes I will.Bye!"
I hang down the phone and relax on my bed again and close my eyes. After a little I open my eyes I look at my phone and I see that it's freaking 12pm. Fuck I shouldn't have left everything for the last minute. I am bored to do that now.
But anyway I quickly take my suitcase and I open it on my bed I put some clothes in. Should I get a dress or something nice? Whatever I will take you never know. I packed some shirts some tops two pair of jeans and some sneakers. My Jordans of course my converses and some basic Nike airs and a pair of heels cause why not? I put them in my suitcase carefully I don't want my suitcase to be messy. I then walk into the bathroom to take some things. A lipstick, a mascara some spray for my hair some boby pins of course and some elastic bans. Oh I almost forgot my toothpaste and my toothbrush. I put them all in a small bag and put it in my suitcase. I try to fit them all and after a lot of tries my suitcase finally closed. Okey now I need to pack my backpack. First of all I need my ID where's is my wallet damn it I search all the house to find it on the bedside table. I have my ID here great I have the money I need in cash and my credit cards. Now I need my sunglasses for tomorrow and protein bar I might get hungry and my phone. I think that will be it. I relax checking the time that is 1:07am and I have four more hours so I will get some sleep.
After a good nap I woke up hearing my alarm ringing in my ear. I press stop, after a few minutes I get up,brush my teeth,get dressed take my luggages lock the door. I called an Uber to get me to the airport. After a little I arrived at the airport to see members of the team. I walked towards them.
"Good morning"I said "Morning Elena how are you?" "I am good thanks" "Oh there is Daniel"
"G'day everyone" the Australian said, something about his accent make him look so damn fine. Stop Elena pull it together. " You good?" He said to me breaking me from my thoughts " Oh um yeah I'm okey" he nodded unsure that what I said was true.
After we checked in and got into the plane I closed my eyes and put on my headphones that will calm me from me fear of heights I hope. But before I put on some music Daniel comes and sits opposite of me.
"You don't look good" rude. "Why thanks but if you want to know I have an extremely fear of heights so please can you leave me alone?" "Wait. You drive high speed cars in weird circles and you are afraid of heights?" He laughed. I rolled my eyes to his statement. "Yeah now go" I said and put my headphones back in my ears and pressed a song on my phone to play.
I listened to some music and slept a little. I wake up and check the time we are only three hours away from Bahrain. I see opposite of me Daniel waking up. I take my headphones off and adjust myself to my seat. "Ugh what time is it" Daniel asked me "We still need three hours to land" I said and he sits up he groans touching his back "Ouch my back hurts"
"Well obviously" he rolled his eyes in my response "Is there a time where you are not grumpy?" I roll my eyes annoyed " You know I am a woman nobody has ever taken me seriously in this sport all my life I had to fight to achieve my goals and being constantly "bullied" by others about my gender so if I didn't talk back or stand up for myself I wouldn't be here" he stares at me with no expression "but to answer your question I am not grumpy to the people I trust" He looks kinda shocked with my answer "I understand what-" I cut him off " No you couldn't understand what I- never mind just leave it"
Daniel looked at me with sympathy "I am sorry I didn't mean to offend you" I sigh "You didn't offend me Daniel I am sorry I took it out on you it's just that I am so bored of people treat me differently because I am a woman" he nodded "It's okey though you made it to formula one you proved them wrong" I smile "Was that a smile from the great Elena or am I dreaming?" he said I rolled my eyes playfully "Keep dreaming Ricciardo". I said and put my headphones on again to avoid another conversation, not good with those.

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Chapter number uno 🤌🏻
I am sorry this is so bad written bc I started a year ago and finished now I promise the rest are better. <3

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