ᴊᴜsᴛ ᴅᴏɴᴛ ɢɪᴠᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴏɴ ᴍᴇ

seventy five

Maddy*

The next morning, the rest of the Charles's family landed in Abu Dhabi.
His mom, Arthur and Lorenzo were also here.

After less than 10 hours, everything will be over. It's either Max or Charles.

I didn't had the nerve to just think about how tense the race will be, it was all today, the winner will take all.

Charles was tense up to the last nerve, neither i or the kids wanted to disturb him right now. Even Lya is not trying to do things with him.

It's like she also understands everything.

Charles left for the paddock first, i went with Pascale, Arthur and Lorenzo.

"How's he dear?" Pascale asked me worriedly.
"He's nervous.." i sighed, i was also worried for him.
"He'll be fine maman, he can handle it." Lorenzo gently said and i smiled.

The last thing Charles wanted was us worrying for him, in fact he was handling it well, yes.

We entered Charles's garage, it was a big chaos there. Everyone were running around doing their stuff. Charles was staying with his headphones leaned against the wall with closed eyes.

I help Mateo and Lya in my arms, it was busy enough and he don't need to walk around also.

Charles noticed us and forced a smile to me, probably trying to convince me he's okay. But i can see the nervousness in his gaze.

He can't lie to me.

He made his way to us, gave everyone a hug and left again.

"You were right darling, he's nervous." Pascale said hugging me.
"It's fine, he got this." I smiled.

The whole day was busy, we barely seen Charles. He was around the paddock or mostly staying with his team.

Charles*

I hadn't been with my family for a brief moment today, i was busy with so much.

I wasn't happy, i wanted to just go to them, even for a minute. To see Maddy's smile, to hear her voice, telling me everything is going to be okay.

I just can't.

I was sitting on a chair, with my headphones on again. For a 20 minutes i was free. A moment to breath and solve my thoughts out.

I felt a gentle touch on my shoulder, i could reconize it everywhere. Maddy.

Her smile made my features relax, and i managed to put a smile on my face.

The kids weren't with her, but i didn't asked where are they, i was grateful i can see her for a bit.

I removed the headphones and sat her on my leg, wrapping my arm around her. Her fingers stroked my neck gently.

I had a terrible headache from all the chaotic day i have till now. She made it get away for a moment.

We didn't said eachother a word since she joined me, we didn't have to. She was just there for me.

She kissed my cheek before someone called me again for something.

I sighed knowing i probably won't see her for another few hours till i get in the car.

She gave me one last smile before i left, i saw her going back to my family taking Lya in her arms.

God i just wanted to be with them...

Maddy*

"He's fine, as fine as he can be." I said as i reached the others.
"Why daddy don't come to us?" Mateo asked me drinking some juice.
"He is busy and he needs to focus." I didn't realized i snapped a little bit as i felt Arthur's hand on my shoulder.

Mateo looked down, he hates when someone shouts around him or something. I was just nervous as hell also. I didn't wanted to snap or something.

"Baby..i'm sorry i didn't wanted to snap." I stroked his hair and he nod sadly.

Charles came to us before he got in the car. He hugged each of us. Everyone tried to give him the support he needed.

I kissed him again before he head to his car. We shared one last look before he got in and drove to the track.

Pascale held my hand tightly, as we watched the screens nervously.

Charles*

I got in the car and then on the track. I was trying to calm my head down. I really tried.

"Good luck Charles, we believe in you!" Xavi spoke and i remain silence.

AND IT'S LIGHTS OUT AND AWAY WE GO!

The race started well, i had a great start and i was leading. Max was really close to me but i managed to keep the position.

It was intense because he was pushing hard to overtake me.

He had almost turned into me in one of the corners.

"Is he crazy? We are racing! Not trying to kill eachother!"
"Calm down Charles."
"Fuck off!" I said frustrated.

Maddy*

"God, he's insane." I whispered with watery eyes.
"He's giving his all." Arthur added.
"Max is pushing so hard, he needs to be more careful!" I shouted seeing Max almost turning into Charles.
"It's okay love, Charles is careful." Pascale hugged me.

Even if Charles was leading i was so scared something may happen, Max is driving so aggressively..like he'll kill them both.

Charles had headed to the pit because the gap was big and he had the chance.

Unfortunately he came back at second position.

There was 20 laps to go. Max hadn't pitted yet which was giving me even more hope for Charles to overtake him.

"Box Max, box."

When i heard it i let out a deep breath which i was clearly holding waiting for the opportunity Charles will have.

He was now again leading, just 10 laps to go. It was so close, so fucking close.

I was feeling sick because of all the stress this day bought me.

All the efforts Charles putted into this season now are so close to be worth it.

God i just wanted to hear it finally.

It was so draining to watch him right now, physically and mentally. I can't imagine what is it in the car.

Last lap.

"Last lap Charles. The gap between you two is-"
"Yes yes shut up! I know." He said frustrated.

He was having it in his arms but Max was getting closer..

My heart was racing against my chest as i felt my knees getting weak on the sight.

Max being terribly close to Charles on the last corner..

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