They were drivers, they were best friends. No one was expecting lockdown to happen in 2020, and Lilly and Charles certainly weren't expecting for their story to turn out like this.
I just stare at Lando's message for a few minutes before eventually replying, but not because I want to talk to him, I just really want some food and chicken quesadillas sound great. At least that's what I'm telling myself in my head right now to justify replying.
Lil: I got home fine thank you, what's the name of the place? do they deliver? I really want quesadillas now!
Lan: I don't think they deliver, but I could always just take you there?
I really shouldn't be engaging in this at all.
Lil: Haha wow, how direct. Things are going really well with Charles so I don't think that's a good idea - I do enjoy your company though, we could go for lunch as friends?
Lan: I didn't say it would have been a date, you're the one thinking about it like that 😏
Lil: Go away Lando 💀
Lan: Do you want to go for lunch or not?
Lil: Shouldn't you be training today anyway? the Austrian GP is coming up soon
Lan: Training starts tomorrow, send me your address and I'll pick you up 1.30pm
Lil: Training for everyone? Or you mean just your training?
Lan: I have no idea what you're asking but training for the season starts tomorrow, we have an early practice session in a few days but media things don't start for another week
What? So where is Charles if training doesn't begin until tomorrow, I'm so confused right now, or maybe I'm just assuming the worst out of guilt because here I am sat messaging Lando. He could just be physically training at the gym after having some time away.
I send him Charles address.
Lil: Pick me up at 2pm instead please, I'm not ready at all
Lan: Isn't that Charles' address? Are you two living together?
Lil: Its complicated but yes kind of, I need to decide what to do with my house, I can't stay in there alone and Im not sure if I'll ever be able to, but I've been staying here with Charles in the meantime
Lan: Ok understandable, I'll see you at 2pm
I jump up and get showered and dressed, put a little makeup on and throw my hair up in my usual high messy bun. A jumper and some cute jeans with some trainers as usual - it's just a casual lunch. I'm not one to dress up anyway this is about as good as it gets for me. I don't remember the last time I dressed up or wore a dress - besides the black silk one I had on for no more than 30 minutes last night.
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I ditch the idea of the bag, just putting some cash and my phone in my jeans pocket instead. I thought the bag was cute with the outfit but I don't think I can deal with actually carrying it around.
It's now 1.45pm - Lando should be here in 15 minutes and I'm finally ready to go.
Message to Charles: Hey I hope training is going well - what kind of training are you doing today? Anyway I thought I'd let you know I'm heading out for some lunch in the city I'll be back in a few hours. Let me know when you're finishing up xx
