Right On Track

Chapter 67

Kiara cracked an eye open as sunlight poured through the window.She yawned,sniffling.
Both eyes soon opened as she looked around,seeing that she was in her hotel room again.She didn't know what time it was,but she knew that it was already late in the morning.By the looks of it,even the afternoon.And in terms of remembrance the night before,it didn't come to her at first.She only remembered small bits.
Kiara was about to move,but paused as she realized that there was an arm around her waist,her back against someone's chest.
She slowly glanced up and over her shoulder,seeing Carlos fast asleep as he held her from behind.
She sighed,shutting her eyes for a few moments.
"Cariño?"She heard him say,his morning voice deep."Are you okay?"
Kiara nodded,trying to ignore the embarrassment flooding through her as she started to remember last night...Aside from being rude to him and just storming off,she felt embarrassed about the state he had found her in.She normally didn't cry around people.Well,at least she tried not to.But yet it happened last night.
"How are you feeling?"He asked,his muscular arm still holding onto her.
"I don't know."She replied.
Which was true,actually.Aside from the guilt and embarrassment,she hadn't really gotten much of the hangover symptoms as yet.
"Tell me if you need anything,mi amor."He said.
She nodded,then turned around to face him,readjusting his arm as she completely turned.
He blinked a few times,obviously trying to keep his eyes open.It made her wonder how much sleep he had actually gotten after taking care of her.She noticed that she wasn't wearing the uncomfortable leggings and blouse from last night,rather shorts and what seemed to be his T-shirt.
"Just let me know-"
"Not now."She cut him off,putting a hand on his waist reassuringly."Don't worry about me."
He sighed,pulling her against him and pressing a kiss to her forehead.He stroked a hand up and down her back,silence passing by for some time.
Kiara suddenly remembered more of last night,recalling the amount of drinks she had.And along with the remembrance came the stabbing headache.
"Ugh."She groaned,shifting her position and moving a hand to pinch the bridge of her nose.
"Headache?"Carlos quickly asked.
"Yeah,but it's not-"
Before she could finish,he sat up and quickly reached over to the side-table next to the bed.He grabbed a glass of water and a painkiller,all which he seemed to have already kept aside in case.
"Carlos..."She slowly sat up too,leaning against the headboard.She felt even more guilty now.
"Here."He said,handing the painkiller.
She gave him a weak smile,then put the tablet in her mouth,taking the glass of water from him.
"What do you want for breakfast?"He asked,getting up from the bed.
Kiara sighed."Carlos,relax-"
"I can order room service or I can make something."He cut her off."Whatever you want."
"No."She shook her head,motioning for him to sit down again as she tried to ignore the pounding in her head."What I want is for you to relax and talk to me."
He pursed his lips,clearly wanting to do more things to make sure that she was alright.But he finally gave in as she gave him the puppy-dog eyes.
He sat down on the bed again,shifting to be right beside her as he put an arm around her shoulders.
"I think I should start off with apologizing."Kiara said,setting aside the glass of water.
"So should I."He nodded."Clearly,drinking only made things worse."
"Made me more dramatic,actually."She sighed,wanting to punch herself in the gut for crying like that.
"Hey,it wasn't just 'dramatic'."Carlos frowned."Alcohol just makes some of us more emotional sometimes."
"Well,it kind of escalated quickly with me."She shrugged."You literally found me crying on the bathroom floor."
"Which I can't blame you for."He said."You have a lot going on right now."
She pursed her lips,nervously fidgeting with her fingers as she thought about it all.He noticed it and put his other hand on hers,saying."I'm here for you.You know that,right?"
She nodded,looking up into his brown eyes.
"Speaking of which,"He added."I'm coming with you to Austria."
"What?"
"Don't try to convince me otherwise."He told her,making his intention clear."I'm coming.For you.And for Elijah."
Kiara gave him a weak smile,showing her gratitude."Thank you."
"De nada,mi niña."He said.Then,he added."And by the way,keep your high performances up,like always.And try to be confident.As scary as the whole contract negotiations can be,being confident in your bargaining can help."
"Thanks."She said again."You know,I think I should make you my new advisor."
"Wow,that would be a rollercoaster of events."He chuckled.
She smiled,leaning against him soon after.
A few minutes passed by.Then,Carlos asked her again if she needed anything.
"What I need is a shower."She sighed,feeling the need for it after last night.Honestly,she felt desperate for it.She even had the vague memories of the up a few times during the night.
She started to get out of the bed,shifting to get off the bed.
Though,as soon as her feet touched the ground and she stood up,she nearly fell over with a wave of dizziness.
"Hey,"Carlos said,soon moving over to help her."Take it easy."
"Next time I try to drink like that again,"She told him."Drag me back to the hotel.Even if you have to carry me."
He laughed and moved over to help her walk to the bathroom,which she was grateful for since she couldn't keep her balance at first,especially with the dizziness she felt.
In the bathroom,Kiara leaned against a wall and watched as Carlos went over to the cabinet and set aside a towel for her.As he did so,she didn't fail to notice that he was in the same clothes as last light.He must have been really tired to have just fallen asleep in that hoodie and pants.
After gathering her things for her,he turned around and arched a brow when he saw her."Need help getting-"
"I can do it."She snapped,referring to the clothes she wore.
"You know,it's not like I haven't seen-"
"This is different."She crossed her arms,hiding her blush.
He smiled,slowly walking over to her."How so?"
"Well...I am..."She clenched her jaw.
"In need of your beloved boyfriend's assistance."He winked,now standing right in front of her.
She leaned back against the wall,swallowing.Yes,he had seen her multiple times within anything on.Obviously.
But it just felt different,having to do it in right on front of him like that in a bright lit bathroom.She felt shy,in fact.As much as she should have been used to it.
"Out of the bathroom."She said,pointing to the door.
"Make me."He said,a sly grin on his face.
She narrowed her eyes.
"What?"He added."I mean,the only way you'll do it is by pushing me out.And a quick reminder,you can't even take a few steps without feeling completely lightheaded."
She swallowed,feeling her cheeks heat in the moment.She even forgot about her headache for a little bit,as well as her stomachs pains.
She sighed,then gave in.After all,it wasn't like he hadn't seen her in such a state before.
Carlos walked over to her and she bit the inside of her cheek as he helped her undress.His hand lingered on her waist as he pulled on the hem of her T-shirt.Well,his T-shirt.And honestly,she had to fight the thoughts that went through her mind as he knelt down to take off her pants,her hand braced on his shoulder to keep steady.
Once fully done,she said."Well..."
He chuckled at her confusion,then took off his hoodie.She playfully rolled her eyes and laughed a little it got caught on his head and she had to help him.
He soon kicked off his pants and she laughed as she had to lean against the wall without his support.
A minute later,he put an arm around her waist and they moved toward the shower.
He turned it on a second later,letting her brace an arm on the shower wall as he turned to get her the soap.
"You're lucky it didn't come out cold."Kiara said,letting the water fall over her.
Carlos smiled."Or what?You'd need to cuddle with me in the shower?"
"Idiot."She said,playfully hitting his arm.
He winked,grabbing her by the arms and pulling her against his chest.She held back her smile as she shook her head and saw the soap in his hands.
"What?I'm getting spa treatment today?"
He shrugged."I mean..."
Standing under the pouring water of the shower,Kiara rubbed at her eyes,wiping strands of her now wet hair out of her face as Carlos held her from behind,running his hands up and down her body smoothly with the water.
With his soapy hands,he smoothed it down from her neck,along parts of her body.Her breath hitched as he brought his hand up again.This time,though,from the front,trailing his hand up her throat and tilting her head back.
He grinned against the side of her neck as she swallowed,shutting her eyes while his other hand dipped between her legs.He played around a little there,fingering her entrance.
Kiara moaned softly,leaning back against him completely as his hands moved to each part of her body.
"Mi niña..."He breathed out through the sound of the running water,both of them drenched under it.
She soon turned around,meeting his gaze while his hands still smoothed over her waist.
She met his gaze,her breath catching as he looked down at her firmly,water dripping off the ends of his soaked dark hair.
He mumbled something in Spanish as she braced one hand on his shoulder,the other slipping down his torso.Her smile came up as she pulled him down,pressing her lips to his.
The kiss was slow,both not really in a rush for anything.But Kiara was the one to go further,smiling slyly as she moved a hand to his length,wrapping her hand around it.She pumped once and he broke the kiss with a groan,lifting his chin.
"Sly,niña."He let out a breath after she stopped,which sounded like a soft laugh.Thankfully,this all distracted her from the effects of her hangover.
After a few moments passed by,he wrapped his arms around her and just held her against him,the water falling on and around them while in each other's embrace.
"Te amo,mi niña."He quietly said,still holding onto her.
Kiara smiled at that,stroking a hand down his arm."Forgive me for last night."
"Forgive me for even starting it last night."
"Let's just...Try to leave it in the past."She said.
He gave a nod."Anything you want,cariño."

"Hey,you're here early."Max pointed out as Kiara walked into the garage for qualifying of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend.
Kiara shrugged,replying."I mean,it's not like I had anywhere else to be."
Max seemed to hold back a smile.Hell,even a laugh as he just nodded to her reply.
"What?"She arched a brow.
"Nothing."He shook his head.
"Max!"She frowned."What's so funny?Is there something on my face?!"
"No,no."He gave a dismissive wave."I just nearly said something."
"Tell me."Kiara crossed her arms."Or else I'll tell Christian what you did to the door of your drivers room."
Yes,he had literally broken the door while racing her to their drivers rooms,slamming into it and breaking the hinges.
"Fine."He raised his hands in defence."I was just going to comment on the fact that you're even coming early when you now share a hotel room with Mr.Ferrari."
Kiara's eyes widened at that."You little-"
She grabbed a wrench from one of the mechanics,then chased after him across the garage.
"Kiara?"Christian arched a brow when he saw them.
Max hid behind him and he sighed,shaking his head as Kiara ran over."You two are acting like children."
"It's Max!"Kiara said,trying to get around Christian.
"And you're the one with the weapon."He pointed a finger,pulling the wrench out of her hand.
"I was just being honest."Max mumbled.
Christian sighed,shaking his head."Now,without fighting,you two have to go get ready for qualifying."
"She's going to-"
"I won't do anything!"
"Oh,my god..."