Adrenalin- Carlos Sainz Jr

Chapter 3: Dinner

When Aurora heard Carlos' proposal she felt her heart racing and the nerves in her stomach.

-Aurora? Is that a no?- he asked and Aurora could sense a hint of sadness and disappointment in his voice.

-No, I would love to have some company tonight.- she said trying to not sound so clingy.

-Are you ready to go or should I meet you somewhere else?- he asked, not wanting to pressure her.

-If you don't mind being seen with me wearing a Ferrari uniform, we can go now.- she joked and he pointed towards his outfit with a grin, he was wearing his Ferrari uniform too.

They walked towards the paddock parking, and Aurora followed Carlos towards a beautiful black Ferrari. He stood next to the passenger door and opened it for her. She could feel the butterflies in her stomach, as soon as she was seated Carlos closed the door and walked towards his seat.

-Where are we going?- she asked when they exit the parking lot

-It's a surprise, but I'm sure you'll love it.- he grinned

A couple of minutes later they were outside a beautiful restaurant, she recognized the type of place this was, an Italian restaurant.

-I know you are Italian and you may have big standards but this is supposed to be the best Italian food outside Italy.- he explained before stepping out of the car to go and open the car door for her.

-I've heard about this place, my dad is always looking for things I can do to be reminded of home, and this was on the list.- she laughed at the thought of her dad.

-You miss them?-

-I mean, it's not easy being all alone.-

-As long as I'm here, you aren't alone Aurora.- he said with a huge smile

-Rory.- she said and he looked confused

-You can call me Rory, all my friends do.-

-Oh, Rory, I don't want to be just your friend.- he said with a smirk on his face.

-What, what do you mean?- she nervously laughed

-Are you ready to order?- the waiter asked, pulling them out of their bubble. They both ordered and the waiter walked away. When Aurora was about to ask what he meant, he asked her something else.

-Are both of your parents Italian?-

-Um, no. My mom's mexican.-

-Do you speak Spanish?-

-Porque preguntas? Eso te atrae?- she smirked

-In fact, it does turn me on when women speak more than one language.- he smirked back

-Good to know, I'll find a way to show you the many languages I speak.

For the next hour, the both of them enjoyed an amazing dinner, the food was good but the company was what made the night even better. When the waiter arrived with the check, Aurora started looking for her wallet, but Carlos kindly rejected her money.

-Hey, at least let me pay my part.- she said but he declined

-No, yo te invite, yo pago.-

-I know you invited me, but that doesn't mean you get to pay for everything.-

-I was never a guy who let his date pay.-

-Is this a date?- she smirked and suddenly Carlos got nervous

-I'm sorry Carlos, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. I know this is just a friend's dinner.- she said before standing up and grabbing her purse.

-My hotel is just around the corner. See you tomorrow at the paddock.- she smiled and waved goodbye.