Unexpected Love - Max Verstappen

Chapter five / Sofia's POV

I wake up early ,I freshen up and drive to the paddock with George. I can tell he's nervous but motivated. I go through a lot of warm ups with George and also try to relax him mentally... The race starts and George can make up 2 places right at the start.

It's mid-race when I see a Redbull standing to the side on the screens. It seems to be Max.

„Do we know what's wrong with his car?" I ask faster than I can think about it. I'm wondering why I'm even interested in this.

„The Teamradio said it's the fuel supply...sad for Red Bull good for us" my uncle grins. I nod and look back at the screens.

Race Results:

P1 Charles

P2 Carlos

P3. Lewis

P4. George

P6. Lando

Max DNF

Everyone at Mercedes is celebrating the podium with Lewis. George is happy too with his result.„from 9th place to 4th place I'm proud of you. I told you you can do it... my little Georgiiieee"       I smile at him and give him a High Five. Of course we've had a special High Five since we were young.

„Thank you for your support and yesterday's Training served its purpose. I have to go to the Media Pen now... Party this evening ?" He winks at me and looks at me again with his big eyes.

„Yes of course hahaha what else should we do after this day" I really don't feel like partying, but I haven't been for a long time... After all, we have nothing to lose.

While Lewis and George are in the Media Pen I walk through the paddock. It's a bit hectic, to avoid mechanics and not to disturb them I go through the paths between the Motorhomes.

Suddenly I hear some Voices..

„How many times have I told you? I've explained to you several times over the last few days how to do it perfectly.."i don't know the voice so I turn and look around the corner.

„I did everything I could...It was not my fault. it was a fuel return error" I hear Max say quietly.

„Enough with your excuses... now go give the interviews and then go straight back to the simulator. You still have to learn a lot. I'm glad that Kelly left you, now you can fully concentrate on our goal again... To become World Champion. Nothing else matters!"

I see a man standing in front of Max, I see him from behind. is that his father or maybe his manager? No matter who it is, I haven't heard so much bullshit for a long time that he can do something about a technical defect himself..

„Yes dad"Max looks down sadly and sets off for the interviews.

I just think.. WOW.. what an asshole...

Then I make my way to the hotel.

What do you wear to a party these days?

I decide on a tight high waist and a light top. I'm wearing my hair loose again, but since I didn't straighten it this morning, I got waves in my hair. Others might like waves like that, but I just wish my hair was straight.

Carmen also arrived before the race and we two are a little later than the drivers to the party.    Me and Carmen are good friends too.

Me, Carmen, George, Lando, Alex & Lily went straight to the dance floor.

I enjoy the music and the moment. After a while my beer is empty and I get a new one at the bar. As I've just ordered I hear his voice behind me. "Make two beers out of it straight away"I turn around and Max is standing right behind me. You smell his perfume, at least for that he has good taste.

„I never would have thought that someone like you would drink beer instead of cocktails" he says provocatively. I'm already too annoyed not to respond to the provocation.

„Why not?" I ask..."it's not girly"He said..Does he really think that simply? It infuriates me how he can act so macho..

I'm just considering leaving but I can't stop myself „ I'm sorry, I don't know if your brain can't think that far, but the drink doesn't says a lot about the nature of a person. I haven't heard such superficial shit in a long time" I want to walk away angry but Max holds my arm lightly.

„I'm sorry that was stupid... sorry i had a bad day" that even sounded honest of him. Kind of even sad.

„it's okay Max... I'm sorry that things went so badly for you but please don't bother me with such shit, deal? I give him a slight smile...Why am I smiling at him? he did not deserve that..

His eyes light up..."Deal. Wish you a fun Night"

I go back to the dance floor and Max back to Charles and the others in the lounge.

I don't let Max out of my sight. Somehow I feel sorry for him and I seem to have misjudged him maybe al little bit. I see how Daniel trying to cheer Max up. At some point, even Max laughs.

I turn around and enjoy the night.