The encounter of a lifetime - Charles Lerclerc

Chapter 68

After this grand prix we go home with Charles. Tonight we have a meal at the restaurant with his family. There will be his mother, Arthur and Lorenzo as well as Laura, Lorenzo's girlfriend, whom I have rarely seen. But from the little that we have already spoken together, she is very nice.

We put down our suitcases and go to the shower. I decided to opt for a simple outfit tonight: black pants with a black top too, but very classy.

I decide to wave my hair, and do a fairly simple makeup. A simple line of liner will do.

Charles puts him in black pants and a white t-shirt where Ferrari is written in black. He is very attractive, even in the simplest outfits.

We take the car and go to the restaurant. When we arrive they are already there. I sit next to Charles's mother who has "lots of things to tell me" according to her. She is so cute. I'm happy because it seems like she really likes me and it's important that my boyfriend's family likes me.

We order our dishes, pasta with truffles for me, a pizza for Charles and Laura, and fish for his brothers and his mother. After the meal Lorenzo speaks.

Lorenzo: We have an announcement for you.
Pascale: We are listening to you, my dear. What do you have to tell us?
Lorenzo: Well Laura and I are engaged. We are getting married in August!
Arthur: Oh so cool!
Pascale: Congratulations! What a beautiful couple you are.

We hug all the bride and groom, and Charles orders a bottle of champagne to celebrate. The wedding will be held in a large house by the sea in France, very close to Monaco. It's in a month and a half, which leaves fear of time to find a dress! But Charles' mom suggested that we go one day this week to see dresses together. Laura has already bought her wedding dress,
which means that unfortunately we will not be able to accompany her.

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We go home with Charles and talk a bit about the announcement his brother made to us.

Charles: I'm happy for them. Lorenzo deserves to be happy.
Emma: Yes for sure. I can't wait for the wedding. It will surely be beautiful.
Charles: Yeah but  the place they chose it's a bit too much I think.
Emma: How so?
Charles: Well I preferred to do a wedding in nature, something simple and in small groups.
Emma: Really?
Charles: Yes why?
Emma: Because my dream wedding definitely doesn't look like that.
Charles: So what does your perfect marriage look like?
Emma: A princess wedding. A building resembling a castle, a large dress, even a carriage. A grand wedding that looks luxurious.
Charles: Mh mh. The opposite of mine.
Emma: A little yeah. I say, laughing but keeping in mind that if one day we get married it might cause trouble between us.
Charles: Well anyway it's not for now. Marriage no thank you, not for at least 5 years.
Emma: Why not before 5 years?
Charles: Because before that I have to focus on my career, I don't have time to think about getting married or to prepare a wedding. And worse, I'm still young.
Emma: Okay.

I don't continue the conversation, but feel a pressure in my chest. The man I love doesn't have the same life plans as me, at least not at the same time as me. I'm only 22, but I would like to have my first child before I turn 25. I have always dreamed of being a young mother. And to be able to have my big princess wedding before that. I know it's okay that we have disagreements, but it still bugs me.

We go to bed, and I try to focus only on the good news of the day.

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Today I'm going dress shopping with Charles and his mom. It's been a while since we've known that Lorenzo will be getting married in August, but Pascale wants to have time to find the perfect dress so we start researching early.

We enter a first store and I search a bit. I would like a dark blue dress that would go well with my eyes. I find one that I like and look at the price: 780€. I didn't expect to spend so much on a dress. I was thinking of putting a maximum of 200€. I roll my eyes and put the dress back on. I'll go and buy a cheaper one in Nice.

I join Charles' mom to see how things are going for her.

Emma: So Pascale, did you find a dress that you like?
Pascale: Not really. There are some nice ones but they are much more expensive than I expected. And you?
Emma: Same for me. I was thinking of going to Nice one day to find a cheaper one. We could go together if you want.
Pascale: Yes it's a good idea.

Charles, who was sitting on an armchair waiting for us, gets up and comes towards us.

Charles: So girls did you find what you're looking for?
Pascale: We're not going to buy anything here, it's too expensive. We will go another day to Nice instead.
Charles: But if you like a dress here, I'll pay for it. I make enough to buy you two a dress.
Pascale: But it's your money.
Charles: And it's for my brother's wedding and for my girlfriend and my mom. I want to give you a beautiful dress. If you like a dress, we take it.

We end up looking among the dresses, a bit forced by Charles, and end up finding some pretty ones. For Pascale it will be a long emerald green dress, and for me an equally long blue dress with lace.

We end the day with a coffee before returning to the apartment. I'm really looking forward to the wedding, it's been a long time since I've been invited to a wedding. I can't wait to see the decoration, Laura's dress, and also to see all the love that will be in the room. It will also be the ultimate test for me as a girlfriend, because all of Charles' family will be there, near and far. But that will be in a few months.

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