They arrived at one of Monaco's most prestigious clubs. Max and Saffron walked in hand in hand upstairs to the VIP booths where the other drivers and wags were. Max got himself a drink and Saffron a coke to keep her sugar levels up.
Saffron took a seat next to Lewis after saying hi to everyone else and engaged him in conversation 'congratulations' she said giving him a hug and kiss on the cheek.
'Thank you' he said squeezing her tight and smiling.
'Have you celebrated yet?' She asked looking at him intently.
'Not yet but I guess I might consider this a celebration in some regard' He said smiling clinking glasses with Saf 'I'm still annoyed that you moved so far away from me' he said pretending to act hurt.
'You know I had to' She said looking over at Max smiling over at him.
'I know' he said nudging her arm 'I'm just happy you found someone who loves you as much as I do' he said smiling.
'Stop it Lew you're going to make me cry' She said tearing up.
'I forgot how emotional you get during pregnancy' he said laughing passing her a napkin to wipe her tears.
'Shut up' She said laughing and patting her tears away.
She scrunched up the paper before excusing herself to use the bathroom. She wandered down the dark hallway and went into the ladies room. Upon leaving she bumped into a familiar Spaniard.
'Carlos' She said almost caught off guard.
'Saff' He said, surprised to see her. 'I didn't think you were going to come tonight' He said smiling.
'I took a power nap beforehand' She said smiling.
'Smart. I wish I had done the same' He said chuckling.
The air was silent and the conversation came to a halt. They awkwardly exchanged smiles.
'Um can I buy you a drink?' He asked 'non-alcoholic of course' he said looking down at her belly.
She weighed it up in her mind 'yeah sure why not?' She said and followed him to the bar.
She ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail and he ordered a G&T. Same as Max. Interesting. Once the drinks were made they wandered over near the VIP section chatting away.
'So how are you feeling after the race?' She asked.
'Disappointed. But it is what it is' he said shrugging taking a sip from his drink.
'Hey at least you didn't come last' I said chuckling.
'I do actually tell myself that a lot. I remember you said it to me when we first got together and I've been telling myself ever since' he smiled.
She smiled looking away.
'How are you going? You're glowing' he said staring in awe of her.
'Thank you' She blushed 'I'm doing good. First trimester was rough but second and third and have been really good so far' She said nodding 'I've had some really weird cravings as well. As in like foods that I never really eat. My favourite so far has been jalapeños - the really spicy kind - with cream cheese on a Jatz. Literally so stinking good' She said closing her eyes remembering the taste 'I'm going to eat some when I get home' She said looking forward to it.
Carlos laughed 'I'll have to give a try sometime' he said smiling.
'You should they're delicious' she said smiling and laughing.
'So' Carlos said scooting closer to Saffron 'I have to ask' he said looking at his cup.
She raised an eyebrow.
