does he know?

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It's been 2 months since me and Carlos have resolved for good, that we wanted each other. I've only seen Lando a few times since. A simple nod and a smile from him. He's just being so respectful. It must be hard for him. I'm around the paddock today for the race. I'm so excited. Carlos qualified P2 which gives him the best chance for this race today. I just can't wait!

I see he's messaged me about a million times so smile looking down at my phone.

I giggle at his messages and rush down to the motorhome. As I swing open the door, I see Carlos stood with a bouquet of flowers. "Aw they are beautiful!" I say smiling and hugging him. He smiles and kisses my cheek, "For you Mi Amor" he whispers. I take them from him and sit down beside him. We cuddle up together watching cars 2. My favourite film. "I can't believe I haven't seen this before!" Carlos says chuckling and squeezing my arm.

We both hear the door swing open, Lando strolls in. With a girl. "You alright" he says nodding to Carlos. Carlos smiles and nods, "She's making me watch Cars 2" he says chuckling. I smile weakly looking up and down at the woman Lando's with. Who is that? "She used to make me watch that a million times. I practically have it memorised" Lando says chuckling. Carlos laughs. He turns back to face the TV. But my eyes fixate on Lando. He wraps his arms round the waist of this girl and kisses her cheek. I feel my blood boiling. Who is that girl. I turn back to watch the TV. Trying to distract myself. Has he got another girlfriend? He didn't even say hello to me. Why? Has he decided he doesn't even want to talk to me anymore. This is a joke.

Carlos feels me tensing up and squeezes my arm gently, "You ok mi amor?" He asks kissing my cheek. "What? Yeah. I'm fine." I say trying to divert my attention to the movie. I turn my head again to look at them. And he's practically shoving his tongue down her throat. I'm gonna be sick. "I need air." I say getting up and walking outside the motorhome. Sure I want Lando to be happy as well. But I thought he wanted me. Not. Some. Other. Girl. She's not even that pretty anyway.

I bump into Oscar down the paddock. I know him and Lando are good friends so I drag him to the side, "Woah. Liv. Slow down. What's going on?" He asks me. "Who's the new girl Lando is with?" I ask my face grimacing. "Why?" Oscar asks hiding his smile. "Fuck off. I don't like him anymore. I'm with Carlos. But surely I have the right to know, if he's dating someone else" I say squinting my eyes at him. "Ok fine. Calm down!" Oscar says in a panic. "I'm sorry I'm just stressed for Carlos' race today" I lie. "Stressed for Carlos race or stressed that Lando doesn't love you anymore?" Oscar asks sarcastically smiling. "Shut up. Who is she?" I say scanning his eyes. He sighs, "Fine. Her names Charlotte Minx. She's from Barcelona. And i think they met because she was waitressing at his table." Oscar says.

"Charlotte Minx. Thank you" I say walking back down the paddock. I stand to one side by the Williams garage, careful not to let anyone see what I'm doing. I swipe up onto Lando's instagram and then her page.

@charlotteminx

Brilliant. She looks angelic. She's probably the best girlfriend ever. Ugh. I'm gonna be sick. I walk back down to the Ferrari garage in a huff, conveniently bumping into someone on the way in. "Oh god I'm sorry" I say picking up her bag. I look up. It's Charlotte. "Hey my names Charlotte" she says holding out her hand. I shake it slowly grimacing slightly, "Olivia Suntril" I say breathing deeper. "Oh your Lando's ex girlfriend right! And now dating Carlos if I'm correct?" She asks smiling. I nod and force a smile, "Yes that would be me." I say bluntly. "Aw well we will have to catch up sometime" she says smiling. Now I'm dating Lando. I can get to know this Charlotte. So maybe it is a good idea we are friends. Show Lando he still loves me.

"Yes. That sounds like a plan" I say grinning. Charlotte walks off and Lando walks up to me, eyebrows raised. "What's just happened?" He asks staring to Charlotte. "Thanks for introducing me to your new girlfriend" I say patting his shoulder. "Liv. Stop" he says shaking his head and gently pushing my hand off his shoulder. I scowl slightly at him, "What have I done now." I ask confused. "Liv. If you can be happy with Carlos. Don't intervene with me and Charlotte" Lando says scanning my eyes. I put my hands up and sigh, "Fine. Whatever" I say walking past him. He grabs my arm and pulls me back to him, "Olivia. I mean it" he says scanning my eyes. I roll my eyes and walk off.