The beautiful architect's life falls apart rapidly with her losing the one person she loved. As she moves back to Monaco she tries to reconnect with her childhood crush Charles, turns out he has some feelings too, but will they tell each other?
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I was a bit upset about Charles's acting but I get it, the whole team relies on him. "Lia! Hey!" "Hey Beth! We didn't see each other long time!" We said and started to laugh because we literally saw each other like 20 minutes ago. "So Lia, where were you?" "I was at Ferrari, wish my boyfriend good luck." "Oh really? Your boyfriend?" "Yeah, me and Charles are dating." "I had something with Charles as well." I didn't heard exactly what she said because she just whispered. "What?" "I said that you are lucky girl!" "Our relationship is a long story..." "I would love to hear it someday!" "Hey girls, Lia I was waiting for you downstairs and you are here?" Kika said. "I'm sorry Ki." "Don't worry."
It was 15 minutes until first part of qualification, drivers were getting ready to their cars. I saw Charles looking at his phone so i tried to text him. "Char, did I do something wrong? I'm sorry if I did." "No, you didn't." In that moment he looked up at the balcony and waved to me. Then his eyes met with Beth's. He looked at her with anger in his eyes. "Can we talk about it after the race please?" "I have plans already, I need to solve something." "Oh, okay." What happened? Since we came to the paddock he is like this.
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"Qualifying of 2023 Italian Grand Prix just started!" Commentators shouted. "Go love!" Kika shouted as well. "Lia are you okay?" Beth asked. "Yeah, you seem sad." Kika joined her. "Everything is fine, let's concentrate on the quali now." First part of qualification was almost done. Charles was P3 at Q1 so it was fine. Pierre was P6 so both boys were safe.
"I will go to the bar for something, do you want anything there?" I asked because I needed some drink. "No, thanks babe." Kika responded. "I don't want anything either but thank you." "Okay, I will be back in a while." I said and went to the bar. "Actually I'm a bit thirsty too haha." Kika fake laugh and went straight to the bar where I was at the moment. "Lia! I need to tell you something about her." Kika whispered to me. "Ki, you are my number 1 for ever! Don't be that rude to her." "No, you don't know her, she is..." "Stop it Ki and let's enjoy the race." "Lia, you don't understand." "I don't want to hear anything about her anymore." "Fine." Kika said and went back to the table." "Hello, one cold water and one latte please." "Ciao, un'acqua e un caffellatte, per favore." I told the bartender at the bar. "Certo, signorina Leclerc." The bartender responded. I was thinking if I should tell him that I'm not Leclerc but I liked so I didn't mind.
Second part of quali went perfect for Charles, P2, amazing! I decided to watch Q3 from paddock because the atmosphere at the balcony wasn't really good. "Hey Char! I'm so proud!" I hugged Charles and kissed him. "Thanks Lia." He said and got away from me. "Why are you so cold today? Why are you acting like this? Since we came to the circuit you are acting so weird." "I'm not, now I need to go, sorry." "But Charles!" "I don't have time for this now Lia." "Good luck..." I wished him but he didn't even look at me. Why is he like this? Is it about his ex? Or what is happening?
CHARLES'S POV
I'm so mad at myself. But I can't lie to her eyes, her the most beautiful eyes. "Charles, can we ask you some questions quickly please?" Some journalist asked. "Yeah sure." "So Charles, how are you feeling about this weekend? Your team did amazing job in first and second part of qualification." "We worked a lot with my team before this weekend so I hope it will be worth it. Both cars are in a good condition here and Italian circuits are for us like home so it's perfect to race here." "Monza, 4 years ago you won here Italian Grand Prix. Few weeks ago you won in Spa, will history repeat itself?" "Of course we would be all happy if this happened again, so I hope so!" "Let's hope that your new girlfriend is your lucky charm!" "Yeah, she is." "Thank you Charles, good luck." "Thanks."
I'm happy that they didn't ask about Lia. I need to concentrate now for the Q3, so we can have good starting positions tomorrow.
LIA'S POV
I decided to wait until the end of Q3, because I wanted to be here for him if he needed me. But he didn't. "Charles Leclerc P1, Max Verstappen P2, Lando Norris P3, Carlos Sainz P4 and P5 is here for George Russel!" Moderator said to the microphone. I was so proud, but I didn't want to bother him so I decided to go back to my apartment. "Girls I'm sorry but I don't feel well, I will catch a cab and go home." "Home?" Kika asked because she thought I'm going back to Monaco. "I mean back to my apartment." "Oh okay." "See you tomorrow Lia!" Beth said and hugged me. "See you both as well, bye!" I said and fake smiled.
People started posting pics of me and Charles talking and both of us looking mad so everyone started gossiping about our relationship. I decided to put some lovely story on my instagram for keeping people calm.
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I hope this is enough to calm people down. I don't have now thoughts for writing romance novels there.
It's really hard to catch a taxi on the circuit but after few minutes I found some. He took me to my apartment, I was so happy to be back home in peace. No people everywhere, no crowds.
"Hey Lia, where are you?" Charles called me. "Where would I be? I went home." "What? Why? Why did you left?" I didn't say anything, just stayed quiet. "Lia?" "Hm?" "I thought we are going home together." "Yes, I thought the same." "So why did u left?" "What? Are you even asking me? Charles I understand that you are under big stress but I'm here to support you in everything and I even accepted how you acted today but I felt so bad after." "I'm so sorry Lia, but I need to tell you something..." "Are you breaking up with me right now?" "Charles, do you have a while for interview?" Someone called at Charles in the paddock. "Sorry I need to go." "Charles? What the hell?" I said but he already ended the call. Fucki** hate you and love you at the same time Leclerc.
