Late night drives

XVII : Mission

That voice startled me, Ash was following me. I wasn't playing paying enough attention to notice him. He sat next to me, after offering me a cigarette which he lit using his own.

" Congrats. You're in series A now."

" Did you have something to do with that?"

" Oh no. This organization is far too big for a simple racer to influence its judgment. They surely saw you during your last game. but it's nothing yet to debate what I saw yesterday. A real feat I wouldn't say but it was quite...impressive I must admit."

I was dumbfounded at a compliment coming from him. Either I am dreaming or I must be under the effect of a powerful hallucinogen. He hands me a cup to toast again.

" Why did you want to join the Serie A?"

I hesitate before answering him.

" Let's say I have my motivation, " I replied while taking back in hand the emblem of the wolf hanging from the chain.

" And why are you that obsessed to bring Kim down?"

" Let's say I have my motivation as well."

He offered to join the others. We shouldn't stay too much, they better not that they get the wrong ideas. I was worrying for nothing. As soon as I arrive I see Joshua completely invested in an exciting conversation with Alex. I approach a little but I understand nothing in what they are saying. I feel like I'm being too intrusive so I leave to get another drink.

I wasn't standing in front of the igloo for twenty seconds when I feel a hot breath on my neck for the second time in the evening, it could only be him.

"What do you want?" I whisper.

" I am sorry but I just can't resist you."
He was already kissing my neck biting me lightly in passing stroking the bottom of my stomach then going up towards my chest. I gradually let myself go to his caresses, they were much more gentle and caring. He picked me up easily before slamming me against the nearest wall, now attacking my lips. I responded almost instantly to his kiss which became more and more languorous

" I wanted to do this so badly."

" We have to go back, the others..." I tried to dissuade him but my body betrays me. While a part of me is praying for someone to interrupt us another part is praying for it to be longer. I knew this man would not have brought anything good.

" Matthew ?! We're going home..."

That's Joshua's voice. Should I be happy or sad?

" MATTHEW!!"

I was about to answer when Ash approached to bite my neck. I uttered a cry of pain which was quickly camouflaged by his hand.

"MATTH-"

" YES!!!" He finally stopped yelling my name. Before I joined him Ash reminded me of our deal then he kissed my cheek as if nothing had happened. he walked Joshua and me to the car. I have to avoid being alone with him. But it's almost impossible. I need him...to achieve my goal. I turn around and see Joshua staring at me, I run my hand over my face.

" There's nothing wrong with your face..." I sighed out of relief.

"It's just mad red." He winks at me.
"Don't worry I won't ask."

Next weekend.

Here we go again. Tonight we have another race night. I couldn't sleep at all this week. I trained like crazy every day with Ash. I hate to admit it but as a coach, he is not bad. he is patient and concise in his explanations. I sometimes think I see Ricky sitting next to me. I am confident, I will not give up now so close to my goal. I quickly scan the track with my eyes, everything seems normal. as usual the racers are preparing to give their best performance to evolve in the league. everyone is ready to give the best of themselves. Well almost everyone. Some don't mind getting their hands dirty instead of training hard. I hate them. My gaze lingers on Kim and his acolytes. Him first.

" Could you lend me a spare wheel please?"

Am I dreaming? Silver The Silver is now standing in front of me and asks me...what was it again? I ask him to repeat...a spare tire...We have the same brand of the car so that could do the trick. the same brand certainly but its model was much more recent. it even made adjusted and improved some features. himself according to rumors. I turn towards my car and open the trunk to look for the famous spare wheel. Eventually, I managed to find it and handed it to him. He thanked me warmly before returning to his car on the other side of the track. This night promises to be full of surprises.

A quarter of an hour later I am getting ready for my rounds. It's my first match as a series racer. The pressure is not the same. Neither does the atmosphere. but I have my reasons for being here so I don't want to chicken out just yet. The signal is launched, and I fully press the accelerator. The car skids with a head start on a few slower ones, but for a short time. I am quickly caught up and find myself between two cars. I'm not going to get stuck before the first curve. I rush to my left because it has a wall. the one on the left crashes into the wall and is forced to slow down. The one on the right starts rushing at me as well. I manage to keep control of the car, which fortunately does not spin. I have to wait for the right moment to get rid of the hold of this heavyweight. Suddenly I hear a crashing noise beside me. Oh no, not that.

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Thank you for reading !!!

YESSS!!! Matthew has finally been promoted to Serie A. One step closer to his goal. He can now help Ash challenge the undefeated Kim.

Also Ash FINNALLLYY made a move and made his intentions clearer if I dare to say. However Matthew didn't expect it to be so direct. Do you think he is just as interested as Ash?

What about his goal? Could Ash be a distraction for him?

And fast forward to next week's race. Kim's first race as a serie A racer. He didn't think it would be that competitive . His opponents went bananas just for the sick of wining putting everyone else in danger.

Wishing Matthew can maintain the control of this situation.
What would happen next?
Could this race end despite all those turbulence?

Ps: There's two chapters this weekend. Make sure you check out both.

I am looking forward to reading your comments.

See you next week.

Vicky❤️