heatwave | Charles Leclerc | re-writing

Chapter 36

Maranello, February 2023 - Victoria Marino

That's it. I'm on the lands of Maranello for the first time and, incredibly, not because of Charles Leclerc.

Actually, Valentino. After their brunch that I attended in Los Angeles, the team called Jeremy and told him they would love to have me as their new face to model for one of their perfumes.

I feel trully honoured to be given this amazing oportunity. It's crazy to dream big, but 99% of the time it's worth it to be delulu about a lot of things when it comes to the modeling world. I've always dreamt of working with Valentino and now I'm here.

I'm staying over with Charles at his little appartment here in the city, because he actually lives between Monaco and Maranello, which I think that is the fanciest, yet smartest, thing to do.

- It's crazy to be in Italy and don't stop by in Milan. - I state, resting my feet on his lap.

- We can try to visit your parents before going to Monaco again, what do you think? - Charles says, his hands massaging my feet and my legs.

- I really miss them... I haven't seen them since the Francesco incident. I really hope we can be together soon.

I lean my head back on the sofa and I sigh, closing my eyes.

- When do you have to leave to the studio? - He asks, picking up his phone with his right hand, but keeping his left on my leg.

- At 11 am.

- I'm gonna take you there, ok?

- Ok. You have got to work, don't you? - I ask, sitting straight and hugging him.

My face touches his chest and he runs his fingers through my hair.

- Yes. But I'll be done before you, I can pick you up. I only have a meeting, so it'll be fine.

- Are you sure? - I look up - I don't want to make you lose important stuff on work because of me.

- Shut up, girl. You won't do anything, ok? And, for the record, I would gladly lose my contract for Ferrari just to be with you.

- That's crazy. That's fucked up, Charles. You love formula 1 and Ferrari.

- I know. That's why I would rather be with you, 'cause I love you much more. - He lifts my chin, making me kiss his lips.

- I love you too. - I smile and a grinn shows up on his lips, making his dimples appear - I love your dimples.

His cheeks become red and he smiles even wider.

- Really? - I nod my head - I used to hate them.

- Why? They're so cute... - I lift my hand to make my finger touch his left dimple - I love them.

He kisses my forehead and snuggles me on his lap.

- I need to take a shower... - I say, leaving a small kiss on his neck - Do you wanna join me?

- Oh - he whispers, making me shiver - I would love to.

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- Victoria!

Joseph says as I open the door of the studio. I look around and I see a little display of the perfumes that I will be making the shoot for.

- I am so excited to work with you! You know, after the brunch I put some pressure on the team to pick you to do this job. - He says, crossing his arms over his chest.

- Really? That's good! I've always wanted to work for Valentino... And these perfumes, they smell so good.

- I knew you would love them. How's life? You look impecable, as always...