heatwave | Charles Leclerc | re-writing

Chapter 16

Milan, November 2022 - Victoria Marino

- And we were at the coffee shop and he spilled his drink when I told him how I met Charles! - I tell my parents and they laugh.

My mom cooked some pasta alla carbonara. Devinal, as usual.

Jeremy wasn't even talking. He was devouring his food so fast that we were all looking at him, wondering if he ate any food in the last month.

- Ok, weird. - I side-eye him - So, what have you guys been up to?

- I'm still a teacher and your dad is still an engineer, everything is normal. Milan is great as always, people are still joyfull...

- Where's Francesco? - I ask, interrupting her.

- Your brother is nowhere to be seen.

- Amen! - My mom says - He always gets in trouble and we're the ones who pay for it.

- I think we should drink something to forget about that demon ir our lives! - Jeremy sugests.

- I'm gonna get some beers! - My dad gets up from his chair, going to the kitchen.

I get closer to Jeremy's ear and whisper:

- He knows I don't like beer, that's why he always drinks it.

He chuckles. My dad comes back with his bottles and serves my mom, Jeremy and himself. I get up from my chair and I get a soda.

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- Do you wanna come to Abu Dhabi?

Jeremy gets by my side on my bed, laying with is stomach down.

- Yeah. My holidays are over so I'm back to work. I need to accompany you.

- Ok, so I'm gonna book our flights. We're getting there on thursday.

- I'll book them, don't worry about it.

- Do you wanna help me packing?

- "Want" is a strong word, but yeah, I'll help you.

I get up and I grab my suitcase, opening it.

- Is it cold there? - I ask him.

- It's autumn there, but the temperature is pretty summer-ish. So I would take clothes for a hot climate on day time and cold climate for night time.

- Ok, let's do it.

We go through my closet, trying to do the best combinations we could.

After a good time choosing and excluding several options, we got to the final products.

- I don't know what I would do without your help.

- I know, you have always needed my help to choose outfits, today wouldn't be different. - He looks at his watch and glances at me - It's getting late, I'm gonna head home. And you, you should get some sleep.

- Ok, boss. Be safe, love you.

- Love you too.

He closes the door of my bedroom and I grab my pajamas and put them on.

I lay again on my bed, getting comfy.

I grab my phone and unlock it.

Lord P✌🏼

hey, babe!
how you doin? - Charles

doing great, how bout u? - Victoria