love to hate you.

"I never doubted you"

20th November 2022, Abu Dhabi

I still haven't heard anything from Red Bull and I'm slowly loosing my hope. I'm in my room and get ready for a night out with everyone, after the P2 from Charles and the end to an amazing season.

I put my hair in a sleek bun and fresh up my make up. Just as i apply some fresh lip gloss i hear my phone ringing. I sprint to my night stand and pick up.
"Emilia speaking"

"Hello Emilia sorry for calling this late Victoria here."

"As i Said you can call me any time!" I say laughing and she laughs too.

"Well I have some good news! Welcome to our family!"

"You're joking??"

She laughs "no I'm not. We would love to hire you."

"Omg.."

"I assume that's a yes?"

"Yes.. yes!! When can I start?"

She laughs again "we would love to meet again next week during the tire tests, then we can talk about all the details"

"Absolutely perfect! Let me know the details and I'll be there!"

"Perfect! Can't wait to work with you, see you next week and enjoy your evening!"

"See you!" We end the call and I dance around my room. It was kinda sad to be alone right now but Charlotte was here this weekend and since she and Charles haven't seen each other that much lately i didn't wanted to disturb them.

I pack all my shit together and run as fast as I could to Arthur's room. I enter the elevator and wait for it to stop at the right floor. I run out of the elevator as i bump Into someone, but before I could fall he catches me and holds me tight.

Pierre.

This second my brain switches off and i wrap my hands around his neck and pull him tight. "I fucking did it!! I did it P!!" I say full of excitement.

He laughs and seems to enjoy our hug because he doesn't let go of me "what are you talking about mon amour?" He asks giggling.

"I got the job!! FINALLY!!" I say now looking him in the eyes.

Our eyes lock and we both are unable to look away from each other "I never doubted you." he says with a smile on his lips.

Fuck.

Every time I think I might be over him he enters my life and reminds me of all my feelings towards him.

He now takes a step away but keeps his smile "I'm proud of you Lia..".

lia...

Fuck i haven't heard that in a long time.. i never liked it but now I realised how much i actually miss it..

"Thank you.." I say with a slight smile.

He gives me a kiss on my forehead then he leaves into the elevator. I was able to move again as i hear the elevator doors closing. I try to shake the feelings and the sadness off.

Not tonight.

I shake everything off and make my way to Arthur's room. I knock enthusiastic and wait for him to open. He just got out of the shower because he only wears his towel around his waist.

I laugh and shake my head "we wanted to leave in five minutes!"

"I'm always late stop complaining!" He steps aside so I can enter. As soon as he closes the door he asks why I'm here.

"I got the job!!!" I scream in excitement.

"OMG WHAT?!" He lifts me up "i knew it!!" He smiles like a child on Christmas.

"Now hurry up and get ready we have to partyyyyy!!" He laughs and gets in the bathroom. Once again I'm helping him picking out an outfit then we head downstairs and wait for the others.

I see charles and charlotte coming towards us and just scream "i got the job Charles!!".

His face lights up immediately and he runs towards me. He lifts me up and spins me around before he places me back on my own feet. "Even tho it's for red bull I'm so proud of you!"

I giggle "thank you!" Now Charlotte also hugs me and congratulates me. As Lorenzo joined us he had exactly the same reaction as Charles.

We all head to the club together ready to get this party started!!

We walk to the club since it's not that far away. Arthur and I walk in front of everyone and he has his arm around my shoulders "so you'll be working with the enemy?" He says laughing.

"Yeah but deep down I'll always be a ferrari girl, just can't show it" I say looking up to him.

"That's everything I wanted to hear."

"I'll support you two no matter what you know that right?"

"I know.. but still good to hear ;)"

After a short walk we all arrive to the Club and enter the vip area. Carlos, Pierre, Daniel, Scotty, Chloe, Max, Checo and Lando are already in the area having some drinks.

"Hello beautiful people!" I scream so they can hear me.

Daniel laughs and smiles bright at me "Mil you look absolutely stunning!" He hugs me tight and spins me around afterwards. I greet everyone I know even Pierre with a short smile from a safe distance. Being close to him would be the worst to do today.

I sit down next to daniel with his arm around my shoulder and me leaning slightly against him. I can't help it but my eyes keep drifting off to pierre the whole time. He looks so fucking handsome tonight. Urgh who am I kidding he always looks handsome.

NO Emilia stop this bullshit!!!

I get up and walk over to Chloe. She's talking to someone I don't know yet but I also didn't pay much attention as I grab her by her wrist and pull her with me to the dance floor.

Chloe and I get along great ever since we met. We always stay in contact and have the best time whenever we see each other. We enjoy the music, sing along the lyrics and dance with no cares in the world. After some time Scotty and Daniel join us.

I get back to the area to pull Charles with me too but he refuses. "C'mon don't be like that!! I just got a new job you have to come!!" I say without scanning my surroundings.

"Little one I really don't want to dance"

I give him puppy dog eyes but he still doesn't want to come. Without thinking I grab Pierre's hand who stands next to him and pull him with me. To my surprise he follows me without hesitation. Some others found their way to the dance floor as we arrived too.

Jesus what am I doing here??

We wanted to stay away from each other and now I'm here dancing with him. We both sing along the lyrics to each other and actually have a real good time.

Thanks to my high heels I don't last longer then an half hour so I head back to the vip area to sit down for a bit. I talk to Charlotte for a bit as I see pierre approaching us.

He hands me over a cocktail "here, for you."

I take it and smile "thank you". He joins us as Charles also makes his way to us. We talk about everything and nothing, just enjoying the company of one another.

Maybe we could be friends..?

Who am I kidding... that would never work..

The majority of us walks back to the hotel where most of them are staying. My feet absolutely hurt and walking feels like torture.

Suddenly I feel someone lifting me up.