Monza - {Lando Norris}

Chapter 18

We decide to go to a small cafe close to the airport, when we walk inside it reminds me that I never said goodbye to Lorenzo and it hurts me to think I did that, he's basically took me under his wing once I moved back here, I tell Lando that I'll just take a water and a scone as I wasn't feeling too much in the mood for coffee, after a night shift all I want to do is sleep on the plane. I take a seat before taking my phone out and dialling Lorenzo, straight away the phone picks up "Ah sweet Sofia, how are you? Is everything ok?" I look up towards Lando who is now telling his order to the waiter "Yeah Lorenzo, just need to talk you" There's silence on the other end of the phone "I apologise for leaving it so last minute, it's just been hectic for me lately but I quit my job in the hotel and I got offered a job with a model agency" Once again silence... "So, this is you saying goodbye yes?" I nod my head as if he's standing in front of me "Yeah it is Lorenzo and I feel awful for doing it over the phone but I lost track of time, these last couple days have just flown in for me" I hear the clatter of dishes in the background to indicate that he's in work "No no, don't stress about it my dear, I'm happy to hear you're doing something exciting with your life! I will still be able to talk to you" He laughs "I need to go Sofia, work is busy but I will hopefully see you soon, I'll keep an eye on the tv for you! If you're still talking to that f1 boy you be careful yes?" I smile as Lando is now in front of me and sits down the drinks and scones, him copying exactly what I got "Yes Lorenzo, I'll be careful. Talk soon" The phone cuts off as Lando finally plops himself down into the seat "Who was that?" He bites into his scone "Lorenzo, he owned the cafe opposite the hotel, I forgot to say bye to him" Lando nods him head as he bites once more into the scone "So what are you doing once you get to London Sofia?" He tilts his head as he waits for my answer "I'm not too sure, I have to go see my parents but I was thinking of doing that after I go to the model agency, I'm far too tired to get a lecture of my mama, what about you" He quickly sips his water "Think I'm just going to stay at my parent's tonight, I'll come with you to the model agency, I know where it is and that will save you the bother of having to get a train or bus. I know it's weird but if you don't want to stay at your parents tonight you're more than welcome to stay at mine, we have a spare room you can stay in, and before I forget my friend Max has invited me out tomorrow night and I wanted to know if you wanted to come..." I finally begin to nibble at my scone as Lando talks on "I'll think about staying at yours on the plane, I don't mind staying at a hotel but I'll see and I thought you didn't like going out?" He smirks "Yeah, I don't like going out and drinking when there's multiple important members of the team around me, god knows what I would say to them, but when I'm with my friends I don't have to worry about that" He finally finishes his scones as he dusts out the crumbs from his t-shirt "Ah yes, makes perfect sense Lando. I could do with a night out, can't remember the last time I had fun" Without saying anything Lando whips out his phone and begins frantically typing on it "Sorted then, texted Max to get you vip access as well, you'll like Max, he's chill and before you think it's the one and only Max Verstappen, sorry to break your heart but it's only old regular Max Fewtrell" He laughs as if it was the best ever joke but I'm sat there incredibly confused "Hurry up and eat your scone, I wanna relax in the airport" I quickly finish off my scone before dusting myself off too "Come on then, let's go" Lando basically sprints off the chair before saying thank you to the staff and jogging out of the cafe, you would think our flight is in 5 minutes but nope, just around 3 hours until we can board the plane.

When we arrive at the airport, it's too early for us to check in even though I told Lando that but nope I was apparently wrong, god it feels so good rubbing it in his face that I was right "You would think since you travel a lot that you should know this Lando" We walk towards the seats "Yeah well, I actually take the McLaren private jet but since you were flying out as well I decided to join you, I could have went on and left you to be a lonely loser so shut up" I gasp sarcastically "Damn Lando, you really got me there" He sits down and sets his bag on the seat beside him whilst pulling his suitcase in close to him, he takes out his phone as I stand up, I feel that if I sit down I'll fall asleep and plus I have to use the toilet "Do a pose!" Lando basically screams through the airport and I'm glad that there's only a couple other people around us "No, I'm not posing you weirdo" He holds his phone out "I wanna post on my story, c'mon" I look around "Fine, but hurry, I have to use the toilet" He smiles and I can't help but wonder why he wants to post an instagram story of me but sure, I just need him to hurry up before I pee my pants "There, perfect, you can go now" I follow the signs to the toilet and basically barge through the door. Once I'm finished, I wash my hands and dry them before checking my phone to see a new notification on my lockscreen.

landonorris tagged you in a story!

I double tap the story before leaving the toilet and walking back to Lando who is in indulged in his phone, he looks up once he sees me and pats the seat beside me "So, let's talk about where we should go first then" Before he talks any further I quickly remove the bracelets on my arm and hand them to him "Oh I actually forgot all about these, thanks" He slips them on him wrist and then turns to face me "So, any ideas?" I stare hard at him "I've always wanted to go to Bali but the money..." Lando blurts in "Ok, consider it done, I'll book it once we arrive in London" My eyes widen as I see he's being serious "No way Lando, I'm not letting you pay for that. It would be far too expensive" He laughs as he takes off his hat, ruffles his hair and then places the hat perfectly on his head again "Sofia, you heard what I said earlier about the McLaren private jet?" I don't say anything as I wait for him to continue "Ok, so you were meant to like nod your head there so I know you're listening but anyway, not important. I can use that at any time to do what I want, and I know a gorgeous somewhat cheap stay there. I'll pay for this one and once your money starts flowing in from the model agency then you can get the next one and we're even, sound good?" He stares at me once more "Ok took too long to answer, I'm saying yes for you" For the next couple hours we just talk about our plan to travel before we can finally check in and board our flight.