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Last night I came back from Paris with my mom, Isa, and Lando. 

It's been 8 days since I texted Alex and Charles back and I think it did me good to have a break from them. I still don't know what I feel but I'm happy I had days to not think about it. But I know I will see them soon. And soon I mean tonight. 

Everyone had agreed to meet up tonight at Max his home. It would be our last time before the F1 season begins again. 

Speaking of  F1, last night Charles had send me an e-mail about the PowerPoint he promised and I had so much fun reading it. I kind of wanted to send him a thank you but I was scared. I looked at my phone and just open our chat. I just want to be friendly, nothing more.

Emily: Just read the amazing PowerPoint you made. I understand it much better now :D. I love it, thanks x

Before I could put my phone away Charles had seen my chat and is already typing.

Charles: Glad you liked it, I hope you will love the sport like I love it. (:

Emily: I'm definitely going to watch it when there is a GP.

I put my phone away and start to unpack my suitcase.

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It was not that dark in Monaco and not so cold so I decided to walk to Max his home. It was like a 15-minute walk but I didn't mind. It felt good to have some fresh air. 

I arrived at Max his home and pressed the doorbell. Kelly opens the door and welcomes me warmly. I immediately enter the living room and I see I was the only person who had to arrive. 

I saw Arthur, Lando, Carlos, Isa, Charles, Max, and Alex. 'Do you want a drink? I have just bought a delicious red wine.' I didn't really like wine but I want to be nice. 'Sounds good, thanks.' Kelly disappears into the kitchen and Lando slams on the floor next to him. 

'Come, we're almost done. You can join us then.' I just sit on the place Lando told me to sit and I watched the game of uno there playing. When I look at Charles he gives me a small smile and I just look away. I don't dare to do the same with Alex so I focus on Lando and his cards to help him win. It's funny most of them are so rich but like a little game of uno. 

After 5 minutes Max won the game and I saw annoyance on the driver's faces. 'You guys are way too much competitive, it's just a game.' Isa says in irritation to the drivers. I nod in agreement and take a sip of the wine. 

The wine was actually very good. Alex looks at me and gives me a smile. 'Well another game, I need to win 1 game.' Carlos says when he puts all the cards together and he had his super competitive face on. Carlos is an amazing guy but when it comes to winning he would kill you if you made a mistake in his team. 'Wish you luck with that Sainz. I'm going to destroy you all.' I say confidently. 

In the next 4 games I win. 'HOW.' Arthur screams when I say I don't have any cards left. 'Your cheating, admit it, Diamond.' Carlos says in annoyance. 'I'm not and I'm not going to tell you my secret. That's between me and my brother.' I laugh. After that game, I don't play anymore to give Carlos a chance and he finally won a game.

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When it is late and the sun is already gone for hours we all sit on the balcony of Max his house. I was talking to Kelly and Isa when Alex interrupted me. 'So Emily, where were you? We like didn't see you for like 8 days.' Alex asks and suddenly everybody is quiet and looks at me. 

Alex was sitting right in front of me and next to Charles. I knew on Alex his face that he knew where I was but I think he just want the real reason why I didn't text him or called him back. 'I spent the time with my mom, Lando, and Isa.' I look at everyone. I feel comfortable with them but I don't know if I want to tell yet. 

I look at Charles and he knows what I'm thinking. Do what is best for you he says with no sound. I nod and look at everyone. It's silent because they all feel I'm going to say something. It's like everyone is holding their breath and I hate it so I just say it. 

'She has dementia.' Lando takes my right hand for comfort and I smile to him and look to the others. 'It's been for a while, 3 years ago they told my family she has it. 1 year ago they told us that is going faster than expected. That's why I moved to Monaco.' 'Where here for you if you need our support.' Arthur says. 

I smile at him and everybody nods in agreement. 'You're our friend now, you are welcome to say anything if something bothers you.' Max says and the word friend did something to my heart. It feels so amazing that they all support me even my friends in Belgium did not make me feel that way. 

'Thank you all, thanks for letting me into your amazing friend group the moment I moved to Monaco. It means the world to me.' 'I want to race a toast to our friendship and that Emily's mom will still have a long time on this earth.' Lando says and holds up his glass of cola. Everybody does too and we all say cheers. I feel at home and I'm happy.

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Arthur, Carlos, Lando, and Isa left and I also took my stuff and thanked Max and Kelly I could come. Charles and Alex also left the time I did and we all went outside. 'Do you need a ride?' Alex asks. 'No thanks, I'm just going to walk.' 'Don't be silly, we will give you a ride.' I'm not in the mood to have a discussion about it so I just agree. 

They drive me home and we enter the elevator. 'Goodnight boys.' I say when the door opens on my floor and walk out. I go to my door and open it, I want to walk into my apartment but I hear Alex call me. 'Emily wait.' I look confused and did not expect him there. 

I look behind him when he walks toward me but I don't see Charles anywhere. I felt a little disappointed but didn't let that show. 'Did I forget something?' I ask when he stands still before me. 'No, you didn't, I just want to say. You really scared me you know, didn't text me or anything for more than a week and I constantly thought I said something wrong on our date.' 

He thought it was a date- I blush and look down to the floor and back to him. This makes it so much more complicated. 

'I'm so sorry I scared you, I just want to spend as much time as I can with my mom.' Alex nods in understanding. 'I really liked it and I just kind of hoped. We could do another date. Tomorrow?' 'Tomorrow.' I say surprised and did not expect him to want another date so soon. 

'If you want to of course and if you can. I understand if you want to spend time with your mom. If you don't have other plans.' He says nervously. I look at him and I blush more. I never have a guy seen as shy because he wants to ask me on a date. I didn't see Alex also as the type for that but it's cute. 'Yeah, tomorrow at 6 pm. sounds good to you?' He nods and gives me a kiss on my right cheek. 'I will see you tomorrow then. Goodnight Emily.' He says to me and goes to the elevator. 

I don't look back at him and just enter my apartment and close the door behind me. I feel that I'm still blushing and go to my bedroom.

A/N: Hey, I'm so sorry it took so long to post a chapter but I was on vacation and had no time to make one. I'm going to try to post more often again! I hope you guys liked it. ♥