that august night - c.l.

17. You did it

The night after he told her about his father and Jules, they went to bed, Charles fell asleep and Elena watched him, memorizing every line in his face and trying to understand how such a man survives such hell and still remains the purest soul she has ever seen in her life. 

And today is the day he made them proud. There is no doubt he is making them proud every day, but today he could finally accept it. He never believed he made them proud enough but winning his home grand prix, their home grand prix. They raced and didn't get the opportunity to win here but this win is dedicated to them, and no one else.

Elena applauded as she saw them taking a picture together as everyone else did. Formula 1 better prepare because here comes its future with young Ferrari drivers with a desire to win and fulfill their inner child who wanted nothing more but to stand proudly on top of the world in front of a crowd that chanted their name and a full Ferrari garage who sang Italian anthem proudly from the top of their lungs.

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Elena could swear Charles didn't take off his smile the whole time he was out there doing quick interviews. Because once he stepped in his driver's room where she has been waiting for him, he still had it on his face. Charles proudly wore a smile on his face and he sure won't take it off any time soon.

Elena laughed once he launched himself on her while she was sitting on the couch, not getting an opportunity to stand up from how fast he rushed in her arms. He laid on top of her, watching so he doesn't crush her down, with his arms tightly wrapped around her. She felt his tight hug but it was so light at the same time. She didn't feel the pain of his arms wrapped so strongly around her, she felt comfort anyone could barely feel in their life.

"You did it." - She whispered in his ear as her face wore wide smile. "I did it." - He whispered back as she felt emotions in his voice. They looked deeply into each other's eyes. "Monegasque anthem is finally heard after the race through the country." - He said through a smile barely speaking because of it. "And you made every single one of them proud. And not just them, everyone around the globe who knows your name, Charles." - She added as he kissed her lips few times.

"I told you holding off from distractions will be good." - She commented as he laughed getting up from her and helping her as well. "I hope I get too distracted tonight so I forget about the torcher you put me through." - He answered as she smiled at his comment. Elena would lie if she told him she could contain herself easily. Watching him walking around, change from his clothes to a suit from time to time, see him with a towel around after his cold bath... it wasn't quite easy for her either.

"Aren't you going to celebrate tonight?" - She asked. "I am but I am cutting it as short as I can. Do you want to come with me?" - He asked as she thought about it. It wouldn't be so bad to get out in the club after so many years of keeping herself away from clubs and drinking because of her job. Yes, she is starting her work tomorrow but she is not starting it tonight. "Sure, I will go now to my home. I will start getting ready and you just text me when you finish." - She got up as he did as well, bringing her closer to him.

"I can't wait to see what you've picked to wear, even though you never disappoint. It's exciting trying to guess what you are going to wear." - He commented giving her kiss on the lips every now and then. "Don't think about it too much. It will be something you wouldn't expect."

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"I told him I would wear something he won't expect!" - Elena almost screamed at the phone with Amelia on the other side of the line, and world. "You know what he won't expect? Hannah Montana Halloween costume." - Amelia answered like she was serious about her answer as Elena gave her a serious look from other side of the room she was standing.

"What? I am not wrong. He is expecting a dress anyway." - She had right and Elena hated to admit it. "But he doesn't expect revealing dress, perhaps?" - Amelia added as Elena though about it. "Well, he saw me in a swimsuit and naked... so I don't really know what to do about that." - Elena complained for god knows what time on this already half an hour long video call.

"He may have seen you naked but he is definitely not expecting that one dark blue dress you wore on our night out when we celebrated once you got a job here in Miami." - Amelia talked as Elena watched through her closet. Then stopped at Amelia's words. She was amazed by her memory. "How do you remember? That was a little more than two years ago?" - Elena asked trying to find the dress.

"How could I not? That was the dress I did not expect and I know you longer than he does. That's the perfect one." - Amelia answered as Elena needed some time to finally find the dress she was looking for. Navy dark blue dress with two stripes over shoulder and deep v line around cleavage. The dress was a bit tight to the waist and then from the waist to little above knees, it was loose and it had a deep cut on each sides. Where, if fitted perfectly, her thigh could be exposed.

"Amelia, you are a life fucking saver!" - Elena yelled once she took a look at the dress.

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"Oh my..." - Charles managed to whisper out as he saw Elena get out of her house. She walked with already mentioned dress on, her hair straightened down, light make up and heels on. Elena smiled as Charles didn't move the entire time she was walking towards him, even when she stepped right in front of him he took his time observing the beauty he looked at.

"Elena you- oh my, you are a goddess. I cannot form out a word properly." - He said getting closer to her and wrapping his arms around her. He took in perfume she had on herself once he kissed her forehead after lips. The scent that would linger with him for the whole night. The scent he wanted to stay with forever.

"You look handsome as well." - She commented as he was in a nice white shirt, with few buttons released, exposing his chest that still had a little sunburn showing from that day on a yacht. He matched it with nice light colored pants on. 

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