Spellbounded

Chapter two

"Georginaaaaaa," the curly haired boy's voice travelled to my ears, as soon as I stepped foot in my hotel room. As I walked further into my room and turned the corner, my eyes met the sight of Lando sprawled out on the bed.
"Lando you do know this is my room and my bed, what are you doing here," I said, making way for Pierre and Charlotte, who were still carrying on their bickering.
"Don't lie Gee you know you've always dreamt of getting into bed with me," Lando said, wiggling his eyebrows.
"What on earth has gotten into you two today, you're making me feel sick with all of the suggestive comments," I said, shaking my head with a laugh. I sat down on the bed and kicked off my shoes, Lando pulled me into a one armed hug.
"We've missed you, kid. What took you so long to get yourself to a race?" Lando said, ruffling my hair.
"You know, life, work, commitments," I said with a shrug.
"A controlling boyfriend who never has anything nice to say," added Charlotte.
"He's not controlling, he just worries about me being around you lot, you know how he is," I said, fiddling with my phone case. Charlotte has never kept it a secret in he dislike for Aaron, and through our rough patches, has often encouraged me to take the leap and end things.
"And you know how I feel about him, so let's change the subject," Charlotte said, rolling her eyes. I looked around the room, noticing both boys finding ways to distract themselves.
"What time are we going for dinner?" I asked, trying to break the tension in the room.
"6.30, so shall we leave you to get sorted?" Lando asked, standing up from the bed. I nodded in agreement and the three started walking towards the door.
"We really have missed you Georgie, thank you for coming," Pierre whispered as he passed by.
"Charlotte," I called, just as she was about to leave to room. She turned to look at me.
"Get ready with me?" I asked with a smile, hoping to resolve the disagreement which had just occurred.
Charlotte's face broke into a smile,
"Of course," she nodded, "I'll go and get my things while you get in the shower," she nodded.

I turned the shower on, then grabbed my phone to see a text message from Aaron.

Aaron - are you there safe? Sorry for being a dick earlier. I love you, A x

I smiled at the message, knowing that this was the Aaron I loved. Guilt then hit me, thinking about if I am doing the right thing by attending races, when I know it makes him uncomfortable. I shook my head and replied, before jumping in the shower.

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Charlotte and I had spent an hour and a half, laughing, catching up and drinking a few too many glasses of wine.

Charlotte wore a beautiful, long white dress, with a blue floral print covering it. The dress had a slit up the side and suited her curves beautifully. I put on a ankle length, strappy dress on, which was orange at the bottom and ombréd up to white at the top.

We had made our way down to reception, giggling at each other to find Charles, Lando and Pierre waiting for us.
"About time ladies! I'm starving," Lando shouted when we approached.
"Georgina, chéri, me and Charlotte have missed you so very much. It's so nice to see you," Charles said, whilst rubbing my back.
"I've missed you Charlie," I said smiling at him.

We walked out the the hotel and down the street for a short while, before we reached the restaurant where we would be eating. We sat down and began chatting, before ordering some drinks and food.
"So how's work Georgie?" Pierre asked, taking a sip of his beer.
"You know how it is, my hours have been docked so I've got more time on my hands but I still love it. My kids are still asking when one of you guys will come in to visit though," I said chuckling.
"Wait you're part time now, when did that happen?" Charles asked, his eyebrows furrowed.
"Char you didn't tell them? Yeah I've gone down to 3 days, how else do you think I've managed to come out on a Thursday and leave on Monday?" I said.
"I just thought it was another school holiday or something, I don't know you guys get enough of them," Lando shrugged.
"How are you guys anyway? What's new?" I said, taking a sip of my gin.
"My mum is desperate to see you again, please tell me you are coming to Silverstone because she's not stopped talking about you after we did that duet of baby it's cold outside at the Norris gala last year," Lando laughed, smirking at me,
"Oh my god, don't remind me. That video will haunt me for the rest of my life. Yes I will come to Silverstone, as long as someone can get me a paddock pass?" I said smiling around the table.
"I don't think Ferrari have any more to spare that weekend, I'll check tomorrow though don't worry," Charles said, picking his phone up.
"Don't stress Charlie boy, Alpine always have room for a little one, you can come with me," smiled Pierre, tapping my hand from next to me.