➶｡˚ part one of the RACING HEARTS series
Adeline Edwards is an ambitious law student. She is a practical woman prioritizing logic over feelings. Therefore it is no doubt that she has her life sorted out perfectly, except her love life. Sh...
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♪ i once believed love would be black and white but it's golden ♪
Adeline felt as if her racing heart could burst out of her chest. Her anxious fingers fidgeted with the string of her VIP pass while she shifted her weight from one foot to the other.
It was Sunday, and the very last race of the Formula One 2022 season arrived. The epic ending to an epic season full of ups and downs. While Max had already clinched the championship title, leaving no doubts about his triumph, there was still one unresolved matter—the second place in the championship.
Sergio Perez and Charles had the exact amount of points. Charles secured third place on the starting grid, with Checo positioned in second. Naturally, that granted Checo an advantage, but nothing was lost. Charles knew he had to give his everything to pass him.
Adeline and Charles' family were together in the garage to support him. While Lorenzo and Arthur were talking about conditions and Pascale was speaking to a friend of hers, Adeline focused her gaze on Charles as he prepared himself to leave the garage for the race start.
She discreetly cleared her throat, making her way towards Charles, who was adjusting his red racing suit. Trying her best to conceal her nerves, she graced him with a warm smile.
"Hey there," Charles' focused frown transformed into a wide smile accompanied by his beautiful dimples. "Did you catch up with Pierre?" He asked.
"Yes, I came here a while ago. I wanted to wish him luck," Adeline replied, trying to ignore her sweaty palms. She couldn't play with the pass string in front of Charles—he couldn't see her anxious. Instead, she occupied her thumb by toying with her grandmother's ring on her finger. "Be careful, okay?"
"I will," Charles nodded. "But you can bet I'll be driving like my life's on the line," he added with a playful smirk, adjusting the headphones.
Adeline couldn't imagine risking her life almost every single weekend for a living. However, the sport held an irresistible combination of adrenaline and beauty, and she knew how much passion Charles had for racing. In the world of motorsport, passion was an absolute necessity.
"I know you can do this. I have no doubts," Adeline affirmed, her hand tenderly resting on Charles' shoulder. "But just so you know, you'll always be a winner for me," she said with a soothing touch.
"I am a winner. Because I have you," Charles placed a kiss on Adeline's forehead, the touch of his lips sending shivers down her spine. "I need to go. I'll go get your birthday gift, ma chérie," he whispered, and Adeline couldn't help but grin.
As Charles left the garage, Adeline took a deep breath. She knew Charles could do this. She knew that he was hard-working and talented. The Red Bull looked quite strong though, and Perez had earned a reputation for his clever tire management. Adeline was hoping for the best strategy and some luck—that was all Charles needed to succeed.
