Sparks - Daniel Ricciardo

Fifty Four

📍5th September 2022 - London, UK

The Dutch Grand Prix had ended with a thrilling climax, and as the cheers from the enthusiastic crowd reverberated around Zandvoort, Amber couldn't contain her excitement as Daniel had managed to get onto the podium, coming third.

After the race, she pestered Daniel, insisting that they head back to London instead of making the planned trip to Italy to unwind with her family before the upcoming weekend in Monza.

Amber kept a secret tucked away, an appointment she had scheduled in London that Daniel was still unaware of. It was a pivotal moment in their journey, and it marked the start of a new chapter in their lives, and she still hadn't thought of a way to tell him that she was finally pregnant.

Which leads to today, as they both get ready for the day ahead; Amber threading earrings into her ears and ensuring her outfit is carefully placed around her body, due to the excessive bloating symptom she had been experiencing.

The sickness hadn't faded either, just seemed to progress into a hideous monster, one in which Amber had become very good at hiding.

Amber stood before the mirror, brushing her hair, her mind racing with the upcoming revelation. Just as she was about to give her reflection a reassuring smile, Daniel's head poked around the door.

He asked inquisitively, "So, love, where are we headed today?" His warm brown eyes fixed on her, curiosity dancing in them, as he was blissfully unaware of the secret Amber was about to share.

Amber turned to face Daniel, a mix of emotions swirling within her. She took a deep breath and finally revealed, "Today is why I insisted on coming to London instead of heading straight for Italy."

Her words hung in the air, a pregnant pause before the revelation to come, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Daniel's expression shifted from curiosity to a blend of anticipation and uncertainty as he waited for her to continue.

Daniel couldn't contain his curiosity and became increasingly persistent, "Come on, love, you can't just leave me hanging. Give me some hints. What's going on today?"

Amber glanced at her watch and remarked, "It's time to go, and our Uber should be outside waiting for us."

As Daniel began to lock up their hotel room, he insisted, "How about I drive today, love? We've been using taxis a lot, and I thought it might be a nice change."

Amber, however, shook her head with a gentle smile, "I appreciate the offer, but today, it's better to let a taxi run us around. I want you to relax and save your energy. I'd rather not stress you out with driving in London traffic."

As they left their hotel room, Amber and Daniel walked down the hallway together. Each step they took seemed to echo with the anticipation of what lay ahead.

Their conversation was a mixture of excitement, support, and curiosity, creating an atmosphere of closeness that underscored the significance of the day. Hand in hand, they made their way to the elevator, ready to face the unknown together.

While waiting for the elevator, Daniel couldn't help but ask, "Should I be worried about this, love?"

Amber giggled, her eyes filled with warmth, and she reassured him, "Don't be silly, Daniel. I promise I'll fill you in on all the details as soon as we're done."