Race for the Throne | Formula One

8. The Devil Works Hard...

I buried my head further in my pillows as I heard my bedroom door open.

"I thought my schedule was clear this morning, Chels," I mumbled

"Not Chelsea." My brother threw himself on top of me.

"Umph, you're too heavy get off, you're squishing me!" I shoved Alex off the bed and he landed on the floor with a thud. "What are you here for?"

Alex sat up. "I was sent to fetch you."

I covered my head with my blanket. "That's never good. What's the damage?"

"Yacht party with F1 drivers ring any bells?"

"Vaguely familiar."

"Your media hiatus is over to say the least."

"Shit!"

Alex scrambled to his feet. "I'm just the messenger. Parents are in the study."

I threw a pillow at his head but it bounced off door after his hasty exit. Dragging myself out of bed, I pulled on a pair of joggers and a sweatshirt before trudging out of my room.

Reaching the study, I took a deep breath before pushing the door open. My father was standing behind his desk, looking at something our PR manager was showing him. My mother sat in a chair in front of the desk, talking to the two of them. However when they noticed me they all stopped.

My father rubbed the bridge of his nose. "When I said you had been quiet in the media recently, I didn't mean you needed to change that."

Mia, our PR manager, walked over to show me what was on the tablet.

Party Princess Returns: Princess Kathrine of Monaco seen living it up with F1 Drivers following Monaco Grand Prix

Need For Speed: F1 Drivers seen getting close to Princess Kathrine of Monaco

Princess and the Driver: Princess Kathrine of Monaco seen getting cozy with F1 Driver, Charles Leclerc

"I guess what they say is true, the devil works hard but the tabloids work harder." I swiped through the list. "This really just keeps going."

"That's all you have to say about this?" My father crossed his arms.

I matched his stance. "What else am I supposed to say? The tabloids figured it out, I was there. I'm back."

"I don't want you to be back!" My father slammed his hand against the desk. "What happened to starting a new chapter? Don't go back to your old antics."

I shifted on my feet. "I'm never going back to that. I'm just ready to start living again."

My father's face softened. "I'm glad to hear that but please be careful."

"If you don't mind your highness," Mia interjected.

He nodded for her to continue.

"Despite some negative headlines, most of the responses from the people have been very positive. They are happy the Princess Kathrine is back to posting on her socials and they also like that she was seen supporting a fellow Monegasque, Mr. Leclerc, after his Monaco win. We could build off of it on the royal socials, posting again about Mr. Leclerc's win and saying that we strongly support him, it would be both backing Princess Kathrine and also earning more support from the people."

My mother put her hand on my father's arm. "I think that's a great idea, Mia. Can you go make sure that is done, we would like to talk to Kathrine alone."

Mia bowed her head to my parents before leaving the room.

My mother turned to me. "I know we can't stop you but I am going to second your father's wishes, please be careful."

I nodded and walked out. That whole encounter was very unexpected, I had barely gotten a slap on the wrist. My phone was vibrating when I opened the door to my room.

Incoming Call - Charles🔥

"Hey!"

"I just saw the headlines! Are you ok?"

"Yeah, everything is ok. Responses have been

positive so I guess you guys aren't bad influences."

"That's good to hear, we were all a little worried.

Especially Daniel, he didn't want to lose his beer

pong partner so soon."

"He can't get rid of me that quickly.

How are you all? No repercussions right?"

"We're doing good, nope none. Zak looks like an idiot

Because he realized that he chewed out Lando

for helping a princess."

"I don't want to say I'm happy about that but I am.

Lando didn't deserve to get in trouble for it.

How are you doing though?"

I'm doing really good, getting ready to head

to Barcelona for the next race. If you aren't doing anything

you should come. The guys would love to

see you again... I would love to see you again."

"I would love to see you again too."

"I'll have them get a pass ready for you

so if you can make it everything is ready.

I have to go, a team meeting, but I'm really glad

you're ok though."

"I'm really glad you're ok too."

We ended the call and I buried my face in my pillow, smiling. Charles wanted to see me again.

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Just a short one for today! Tomorrow's will be longer and things have been a little too quiet so far...
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