𝓕ate | Charles Leclerc (CL16)

Chapter twelve - Raspberry lips

*ElleCee's view*

The race flew past. Dad had finished P5, which the garage was proud of, yet he didn't seem thrilled. He wanted P1; it was more or else the only thing he had ever known.

Carlos had invited me out with some of the other drivers. I think we were going to a club? I wasn't really paying any attention whilst he was speaking. My mind kept going back to a formula1 gossip page that I had seen earlier that day.

There was a post that caught my eye. It was about Charles. Apparently, he was wearing a ring around his necklace. I can't help but think that it's my ring. I'll try to find him and see. I hope it isn't though. That would be so awkward to ask for it back.

I was back at the hotel. I had decided to wear a deep crimson dress. It was short, but comfortable. It was thin strapped, so I could take it off easily once I was back at the hotel. I thought if I was drunk I might as well wear something easier to take off. 

My makeup was natural apart from my eyeliner, which stood out. I curled my hair at the ends, before declaring I was ready. I messaged Carlos to come get me, as I grabbed my small purse.

I opened the door to be met with Carlos.

"Carlos! I was just about to come find you!" I clapped gleefully. I hadn't been to the club in a while and I was excited. I can't lie.

"Angél! Here you are. May I add you look absolutely stunning." He spun me around whilst I laughed. We began towards the elevator. I was slightly hesitant to get back into the same elevator that had broken down not even a day before, yet soon enough I found myself inside it.

I felt Carlos' eyes on me, as I slipped my phone into my purse. Quickly, the elevator dinged, before opening to reveal the hotel lobby. We approached the exit peacefully, as the fresh evening air sprung against my warm skin.

I felt my skin prickle at the sudden sensation of the coldness dancing away against my skin. Suddenly, I felt a jacked fall onto my shoulders. I looked up in surprise to meet Carlos' chocolate coloured eyes. I wrapped the jacket around my arms shielding myself from the intense breeze.

"Thank you" I smiled up towards him, as I felt his hand sit against my lower back guiding me towards our car. He nodded at me. We reached the car quickly. He opened my door for me, so I could sit down. I smiled once again. Once we had both gotten into his Ferrari, we set off towards the not so far away club.

It took about five minutes of listening to the peaceful hum of the engine for us to reach our destination.

Once more, Carlos opened the door for me, as he held his hand out for me to take. Which I did. We walked towards the club's entrance and the music gradually grew louder the closer we became. Carlos and I made conversation as we went inside. After we had skipped the queue.

We headed towards the vip area.

We were greeted by most of the grid. My dad wasn't here because he wanted to have an early night, so that he could go on a hike tomorrow.

Lando beckoned for me to sit next to him, as I glanced at Carlos who was entering a conversation with Max and Daniel. I gladly took a seat next to Lando, as we started chatting about Australia. Suddenly, a drunken Pierre toppled towards us giving us both a shot of some unknown liquid. Lando and I laughed, as Pierre swayed before dropping onto a couch near us.

We both counted down from three then took the shot. I felt an instant burn in my throat as I coughed on impact. I felt my eyes get runny. Whatever was in that shot was definitely powerful. I saw Lando make a similar, yet more mild version of my reaction whilst a few guys around us laughed looking in our direction.