that august night - c.l.

54. That august night

"Are you serious? Oh Dios mío, I am so happy for you guys!" - Carlos hugged both Elena and Charles as they privately announced that they were engaged in the back of the garage. Isa wasn't there for the grand prix but Elena promised to call her later in the night to announce it to her as well.

"I am a man of honor, right?" - He asked, getting all serious as Charles nodded. "Well, you were my second option. First one didn't want to be, but now here you are." - Charles explained as Carlos' eyebrows furrowed, making Elena smile.

"Hurts a little but I'll be alright on the wedding day." - He placed a hand on his heart, giving in to a dramatic scene. "Then you'll be hurt for a little while, we are planning a wedding in the summer." - Charles chuckled as Carlos turned, getting ready to walk away with his PR manager, same for Charles. "I drive for Ferrari. I think I am able to handle it." - He joked, making himself and people around who heard it laugh at the same time.

His PR manager slapped his hand slightly, signaling him to watch what he is saying, but he didn't hide a good laugh as well. Elena and Charles watched them walk away as they found themselves close, like they've never been before. "I can't wait for the summer." – He whispered out, placing a kiss on her forehead making her smile immediately.

She couldn't wait either. She was more than excited. Not just because it's her wedding but because her and Charles have worked everything out in the time. He is the one she is going to spend the rest of her life with. And she couldn't have imagined it better anyway. But the anxiety was present as well. What if they get bored of each other? What if he gets bored of her? She knew it would take God's force to push her away from him, even after they left their dream vacation not on good terms, she knew she'd go back to him the moment he asks her to be his.

The spell casted upon her wasn't always pleasing. Love is pain. But the medicine to it is the person who always rushes back to you when the times are hard, even though they are the one responsible. The love is in understanding, not affection or seduction.

4 years later

Charles' POV

That's it. The moment I know I have it all. Everything I've ever wanted right here beside me, breathing slow as their eyes stopped fighting the sleep they needed. I got home to find my wife sleeping on the couch, exhausted from the night behind her I assume. Home. The place I think I would feel warm in the roughest winter. Amelie, our seven month, sleeping in Elena's arms as her breathing was quicker than Elena's.

I wanted to move them to more comfortable bed but as I nudged my hand under Elena's body she shifted and was soon awake. I smiled at her, trying not to piss her off because I woke her up in rare occasions Amelie is peacefully sleeping. I've arrived from the Belgium GP and I have whole month just for me and my family ahead of me. Happy that I get to spend some time with them when Elena didn't let me take a year break to focus on our family. She always assured me she had everything under control. But I didn't.

I wanted to tell her that I have everything under control, and to send her somewhere on beach with peace on her mind knowing I am taking the best care of our daughter. But she wouldn't let her out of her sight even if she had to. After hard time during her pregnancy she is watching out for Amelie more than herself, and I guess that's why I am here right now. To take care of both of them.

Elena had gone through a lot during what was supposed to be the most exciting nine months of her life. Instead of excitement she was under constant stress of having risky birth. She tried to find doctors that would tell her otherwise and that the others were wrong but nobody met her expectations. I wanted her by my side more than ever at that time. And I did everything I could which she thanked me for many times. But I didn't see a reason for it. She gave me something I've dreamed of ever since I realized what a family is.

She made me a father and I feel like I will never be able to thank her enough for it.

"Hi." – I greeted through whisper, trying not to wake Amelie. "You're back? Oh my God I would jump on you right now but I don't want to wake her up." – She whispered making me smile even more that she isn't bothered that I woke her up. I pressed my lips on her forehead, sitting back in my place. "Why didn't you call? I would've made something to eat?" – She asked. I rolled my eyes at her words. "You can't possibly be thinking of making dinner when you've spent days taking care of Amelie on your own. I am taking you out on dinner tonight." – I offered as I saw a smile creep up on her lips.

"I would prefer we order something in. I don't feel like getting ready at all... I'm sorry if-" – She started but I stopped her right when I knew what she was about to apologize for. "Don't. I'll do everything as you please, it is my pleasure after all." – I answered as another smile spread across her face. This time, her eyes shined with it. And I never got tired of that sight. I feel like I never will.

"I love you so much." – She whispered as our lips were closer than before. Every time we found ourselves in the little private moments like these it made me think how lucky I was. The one thing I know is that I will never get bored of her. Because she makes every moment feel like the first time. Like right now. I feel like it is our first time being this close, first time feeling each other's breaths, first time falling in love.

"I love you more, and forever ma Chéri." - I whispered back, holding her face with one of my hands, kissing her lips making sure she believed what I said. Because I knew it was the truth. My heart skipped a beat when I said it. And I felt the butterflies, like the first time. Like that august night in Greece when she looked at me with stars in her eyes.

I'll love her until all the stars die and leave the sky dark.

The End

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