Escaping

Chapter 11: Winner

Everyone is screaming around, celebrating Charles's win. Some mechanics carry me while running and i feel like i never laughed so hard. They carefully put me on the ground and Luna come to me.

-Do you wanna come in front of the podium with the drivers' relatives and the team? I'm sure Charles would love to see you there.

-You sure? I mean, i wouldn't want to disturb anyone.

-Yeah of course. Come with me.

As we walked toward the podium, i spot Kika who comes running to me. She takes me in her arms and whispers in my ear.

-Did you talk to him?

-I did, don't worry. I have to go. See you soon.

I wave at her while walking away with Luna. We quickly arrive in front of the podium, where George Russel, who got third, is doing his interview. After him and max, it's Charles's turn to come and he starts hugging the ferrari team. When his eyes spot me, he smiles widdely and runs to me. His arms wrap around me, and mine around his neck.

-Congrats! I'm so proud of you! You deserve it.

-First race you attend, and i'm already winning. You might be my lucky charm.

-Nonsense. You won because of your skills, not because of me.

He slowly let me go, before taking my face in his hand and putting a kiss on my forhead.

-Thank you for being here.

He doesn't let me time to respond, and goes answering some questions. I don't even listen to what they are talking about (i probably wouldn't understand anyway), and just stare at the happy Charles standing infront of me. He is shining.

On the podium, Charles receive his trophy, and him and the other two drivers start spraying champagne everywhere. As we are just below them, we are soon soaked in the expensive liquid. Soon after the podium ceremony is finished, a women comes tell me that Charles is waiting for me in his driver room. I walk to it and knock on the door. I hear him tell me to enter, so i make my way in. I close the door behind me, when i feel Charles hugging me from behind, his chin resting on my shoulder. I put my hands on his, and we just stay here quitely for a while. I wish that moment would never end, but he will probably have to go soon, and we need to have a conversation about my behavior from earlier. I still decide to stay like this for a few more minutes, the talking can wait. After a while, i slowly turn around without taking off his arms around me, and put my forehead on his as both of us close our eyes.

-Congratulations. I say quitely.

-Thank you Beth.

I open my eyes to see a serene expression on his face.

-Don't you have any event to attend?

-I do.

-What are you still doing here then? i ask laughing.

-Enjoying our alone time before it gets crowded. They probably are celebrating without me anyway, i'll just have to go later. When they need me, someone will come and get me.

He is very calm, but i have the feeling he is happier than ever. He just looks like he just released all the pressure. I take his hand and lead us to the couch. We sat close to each other, and he rest his head on my shoulder.

-There's a party at the club tonight to celebrate my win, will you come? He asks placing his hand on mine.

-Yeah, sure. Who will be there?