Saving L

Chapter 11

Narrator:
Before she even realised it, her time off was over. Lando and her had spent the rest of wednesday together and then the next day as well. You could say they were addicted to each other's company. Unfortunately he was required back in Woking and wanted to return to Monaco before singapore. Lottie was also in need of a day with Karis, which was spent shopping and gossiping. At the back of both of their minds however was how much they missed one another, meaning that each grand prix had a bit more excitement, with each one having a new level of anticipation since whatever they have is growing into something more.

Lottie was flown to singapore early on wednesday morning giving her a day to get over any jet lag she may feel, so it was a day in bed for her, but much to her delight that meant a day of texting her 'special someone' and ample time to finish a book. Wednesday couldn't last forever though and it was time to get back to work.

The big agenda for media day was an interview with alpine, a team which had been doing better in previous years. The team wasn't being helped by being put through a rearrangement of management halfway through the season, so Sky felt it extremely important to hear from their driver pairing. The two drivers were also causing issues for the team with tensions between them high, but you couldn't argue with the fact it's not nice for your less experienced team mate to be beating you.

Lottie pov:
While all of us are sitting here waiting for Ted to finish up his current section it's clear to see Ocon isn't excited for this interview. I feel bad for the guy, he's already not had a seat for a year and now he's being beaten by Oscar, who's way less experienced. Somehow, I feel this need to make it better for him, if this is going to be entertaining, both drivers need to have fun as well. I'm pulled out of my thoughts by a camera crew member.
"Coming live to you in 5,4,3" they always count 2 and 1 using their hands so the people at home don't accidentally hear it.
"Hello and welcome to the two alpine drivers who are here with us," Rachel starts off the interview.
"Thank you for having us today," Oscar replies smiling.
"Are you looking forward to this weekend, what's your thoughts on the track?" I start the questions, not wanting someone to ask about their brewing rivalry.
"I quite enjoy this track, I've raced here for a few years now and there certainly isn't any like it, especially how it challenges you physically," Ocon smiles as he speaks, I'm glad he seems happy so far.
"Yeah it's definitely a more physically demanding track, that I'm still learning about" Oscar adds, his words aiding Ocon's image.
"Do you think the car is suited to this track, are you gonna be fighting for points this weekend?" Simons asks a question this time.
"As a more low speed track I think we could be up there this weekend but practice will tell us" Oscar replies again.
"As drivers do you prefer the low speed tracks?" Rachel asks
"I like a track more by its corners than speed however the adrenaline is certainly different with the various speeds" You can hear Ocon's experience as he speaks.
"I have to agree with Ocon on that one, but there is a special feeling of nailing those high speed tracks" Oscar adds.

I manage to keep the rivalry questions to a minimum for Ocon's sake, which makes me feel quite good about myself if I'm being honest. I also had to pinch myself so that I didn't blush when Lando walked past and made eye contact with me, I feel like a giddy child around him. The rest of the day I was on analysing assumptions for the upcoming weekend which was just not what I wanted, but my day was made up by my call with Lando.

"Hey, how was ur day?" he asked, I love how much he cares about how my days been and all the little things.
"Well this is certainly making it better, I made sure to keep the questions that would upset ocon to a minimum and was just doing analysis work"
"You know it's so cute how much you care about other people's feelings" I could just imagine to smile on his face as he spoke.
"And it's so cute how you love to make people laugh" I love his jokes so much.
"Stop it, I was supposed to be complementing you not the other way round silly"
"Don't call me silly now mr"
"Or what, you gonna beat me up?"
"Maybe, you don't know my true strength, I mean have you seen my muscles, they are giants"
"I'm the one who works out more here, I think my gains are bigger"
"How do you know my work out schedule, I'm still settling into my new life"
"We shall see, but then again i'm normally right"
"Seems you have abit of a big ego there mr"
"You know what else is big?"
"Don't finish that sentence, you'll be in trouble"
"Ok,ok, one day I will though"
"I don't think so"
"Now I hate to be the once to say this, but imma get killed if I'm late again tommorow so I need to get some sleep,
ok?"
"If you must" I'm gonna miss his voice the moment the call ends, I just know it.
"Goodnight L"
"Goodnight Lan"
"Sleep well"
"sleep better"
"Can't wait to see you tomorrow" He hung up after that and just as I said, I already miss it.
You know, I might be falling for him.

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Just a cute little short chapter to keep yous going before the next one, which is big, so watch out. Love yous xxx