Find Me ~ Lando Norris

XXXIII

We arrived in Monaco and Charles offered to drive me home, throughout the flight he told me about how his relationship with Charlotte was hanging by a thread. Things weren't going well because they didn't have time for each other; while she tried to accompany him to as many races as possible, she also had obligations to fulfil and their long-distance relationship was affecting them both, 'a relationship over the phone', were the words he used. In that sense I couldn't advise him because Lando and I are together practically most of the time because we work together, we live together and if there's one thing we don't lack it's companionship. Charles looked really hurt by this whole situation, the only advice I could give him is to try to fight for his feelings as much as he can, that no matter the obstacles or the distance, his love for her was bigger than all that.

"Thank you so much for listening to me, I really appreciate it" he said leaving the suitcases at the entrance of my house.

"Hey, we're friends. If you need me I'll be a phone call away, ok?" I said giving him a little punch on the arm. He smiled and hugged me before getting back in his car to leave.

I closed the door behind me and plopped down on the couch to rest. This was the most exhausting trip by far and I really needed some time alone to relax and get the tension out of my body.

I picked up my phone to let Lando know I had arrived and then went to my room to rest but first I had to write on my laptop, it's been a long time since I've done that and it really helps me to focus on myself and clear my mind.

Lea: I'm home. Love you ❤️
Lando: Miss you already. Love you ❤️

The hours went by and all I did was lay in bed, writing, eating and watching DTS, that show seems more like a drama than a F1 show. I turned off the TV when that show started to bore me, most of the things they were saying were not true.

I got out of bed to take a shower and do my nightly routine before going back to bed and sleep. I put on some music so I wouldn't feel so lonely in the empty house and I could sing songs at the top of my lungs.

"That kinda loving
Makes me wanna pull down the shade, yeah!
That kinda loving, yeah
Now I'm never, never, never gonna be the same"

When I got out of the shower, I turned on the hairdryer to get my hair out because I hate sleeping with wet hair. When I was done, I did my new hair mask. Since my article in GQ magazine a lot of brands have contacted me for collaborations and sent me loads of new products to try and then review. It's crazy how my image changed completely, I wasn't prepared for this and even less expected so much recognition. Being a public figure is difficult because you have to set an example to other people, watch what you say, speak in appropriate terms and of course image is everything. Since I am officially Lando Norris' girlfriend, people have become more demanding of me because I have to live up to him, Lando is an icon for young people and I have to help to be on the same level and be a compatible couple. My thoughts faded away when the music on my phone went off because of the incoming call, it was Carmen on video call.

"Hello little witch" I said, putting my phone down on the sink counter.

"Hello little birdie" a chorus of women spoke on the other end.

"Oh god, I thought it was just Carmen" I laughed and looked at the screen. There was literally everyone but Charlotte.

"Lea, there's a problem and we need your help" Kelly spoke.

"What? What happened? Where's Char?" I said worried.

"That's the problem, she's been crying every day since the problem with Charles" Carmen explained. I remembered my talk with him and felt sad for both of them.