I was telling the whole family the good news at a dinner arranged by my nan, she was there when I was told the news, I had gone to visit her for her birthday that was a few days prior. At the dinner all of my family were so excited for the big move to F1. Standing in my nans kitchen I saw my mum in the doorway. I hadn't been able to speak with her much recently, she had been picking up extra shifts at the nursing home.
"How is my little pea doing?" she smiled as she pulled me in for a warm hug.
I could tell that she knew that I was secretly breaking on the inside from the next call I was needing to make.
"Im happy which is the main thing just a little overwhelmed" I lied through a smile looking at my phone that sat on the kitchen bench.
"Have you spoken with him yet?" she asked.
She knew about us and not many people did, shaking my head she gave me a look only a mother could, the look knowing I was going to be heartbroken and all she could do was be there for me.
"Thinking about the time difference it would be best for me to call now." I opened my phone as I left the room not wanting her or others to see me in an emotional mess. Looking into my recent calls, I hit the contact named 'Max ❤️'.
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The paddock buzzed with excitement as everyone waited for the most anticipated moment of the season on a Sunday afternoon. The first race of the season started once the sun had set in Bahrain. Taking a quick breather before getting into the Porsche I looked upon the busy track with everyone looking like a hundred ants racing to their spots. In this moment all I could do was smile , as I was ushered to my car there were a group in the grandstand cheering my name, I waved only to smite even wider. Once I was strapped into the car it was full race mode.
"Radio check" I heard over the radio.
"Let's make history"
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After 14 in Qualifying, P 11 was the most I could muster up, not in the points but I am still amazingly proud of myself.
"That was a great first race Marilyn " Harry my PT spoke, hugging me as I got out of the car.
"Thanks Harry, disappointed with no points" I said, frowning at him.
"Don't be too hard on yourself Ptl on your dabeau race is amazing nonetheless!"
After a quick change into our post race attire, Amanda met me at where the post race interviews were being held. The usual questions were answered and a lot of the interviews congratulated me on the finish. The day felt like forever so I was happy when Amanda told me it was finally time to leave. Entering my hotel room, I started placing my things near the door when something placed on my bed caught my eye. A small bouquet of flowers sat on the bed with no note and no sign of who they were from. Puzzled this cute gesture definitely put a smile on my face.
After a having a quick shower I had finally sat down on my comfortable hotel bed when I heard my phone buzz from my bag.
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You are coming out you tonight its the first weekend
ugh do I have to!
Yes you do! It's your first weekend! Get your ass to the lobby in 20
Fine Okay captain!
Rushing to get ready I truly just wanted to flop back onto the comfy bed, as I left the room my eyes caught a glimpse of the small bouquet now sat on the small desk. I wonder who the secret admirer was?
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Sorry short part for now, been on exam block so need some time to recharge but on break now so hopefully can post more often!
