dangerous curves -Lando Norris (English Version)

Part 44: new beginning

''Let the whole thing go for now, love...and you know if anything happens, you can call me, right?'' he assures me, still busy wiping the tears from my face.

''Thank you, norris...'' I respond, sobbing.

''dear..you can stay at my father's house for now, so I know you're safe..and that you're well taken care of...'' he spoke to me again, his eyes landing on mine once more.

''I can't assume that...''

''that wasn't a question, dear..I spoke to my father and he would love to take you in...'' he argues against this.

Still wet eyes stare into his.

''Okay...'' I say quietly.

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''Thank you for taking me in, Mr. Norris...'' I say quietly, loathing new surroundings.

''Please call me Adam...'' he says kindly and carries my clothes upstairs.

We end up in Lando's old nursery.

''Lando wanted you to sleep here, he thought you would feel more comfortable here than in the guest room...'' Adam explains himself.

''that's nice, thank you...'' I say, still intimidated.

''amalia..please make yourself at home here..I just want you to feel comfortable and who knows, maybe we can keep each other company...''responds Adam.

''Thank you very much, Adam. I really appreciate it..it's just that I find new environments scary.'' I confess to him.

''I'll give you as much time as you need...I'll go shopping first, in the meantime you can settle in...any requests for dinner?''

''No, actually I'll eat anything.'' I respond kindly.

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After I've put all my things away, I go to my phone. Not a single message from my brother.

Me: ''hey...'' I write to Lando.

*silence*

Lando: ''are you okay? Do you like it with my dad?''

Me: ''it's all so unfamiliar...I feel terrible...''

Lando: ''I know, dear...just hang in there, okay? You're strong''

Me: ''What should I fight for? I'm starting to see no reason anymore...''

Lando: ''do it for me, because I need you to keep fighting...even if nothing can come of us...''

Me: ''you're going to leave me alone for a long time, right?

Lando: ''I'm sorry dear..I love you''

Single tears drip down my face.

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A few weeks went by and I didn't feel any better. The whole thing was very hard for me, but I stayed strong. In the evenings, I talked a lot with Adam in front of the fireplace, being honest with him. Adam is a very good listener, as is his son - he hasn't written to me for a few weeks. I saw on his social media how he was often out enjoying his life while I was suffering. I wonder if he's become a fuckboy again? I hoped so much that it wasn't the case. On a few days I met up with Maria, who was just as supportive. One evening, I was lying in bed watching a series when my cell phone vibrated.

Maria: ''Hey sweetie, we're having a house party today, maybe you'd like to come...''

Me: ''I don't think Lewis would approve...I don't want any more conflict''

Maria: ''He even suggested it, sweetie. Just think about it''

Putting it away, I tell Adam. Then I get ready for the party. A tight-fitting crop top covers my chest. From my hips down, a long, black evening skirt covers the rest of my body. Adam drove me to the party. My heart was pounding as I recognized the house from afar.

''Thank you for driving me...'' I thanked Adam as the car came to a stop.

''Sure, call me if you want me to pick you up again,'' he says back kindly.

With a smile, I get out of the car, just as a blue McLaren pulls into the driveway. I recognize it immediately - it's his car. Unexpectedly, he gets out of the car with a young lady with beautiful blonde hair. When he turns around, he sees me standing on the other side of the road. He whispers something to her as he comes walking to me afterwards.

''Hey...'' he says quietly, his hands disappearing into his jacket pockets.

''I guess it didn't take you long...'' I respond disappointedly, not being able to look into his eyes.

''Dear...''

But I don't react. Walking past him, I enter the house after the lady.

''amalia...'' Maria's voice rises when she saw me enter the living room.

The house is overwhelmingly full and I am immediately overcome by a feeling of unease. I greet Maria and Charles with a hug. Then Lewis also gets up from the couch.

''Hey, sister...'' he says gently.

''Lewis...'' I say sincerely.

Charles took my coat from me.

''remember when I told you about Alexandra?'' Charles asks me with a big smile.

''Of course, Charlie...''

''She's here...let me introduce her to you...'' Charles said frantically, pulling me along with him.

A beautiful lady with an angelic face and gorgeous hair turned around when Charles called her name.

''Nice to finally meet you, Alexandra...I've heard a lot about you...'' I smile back.

''Very much mine, Amalia...'' she responds in her angelic voice.

With a smile, I withdrew from the whole thing. Leaning against a post on the wall, I survey the party a little while a glass holds steady between my fingers.

''Sister?'' his voice rings out now.

My eyes wander to the person next to me.

''I know what an idiot I was and still am...I'm sorry for all the things I threw at you...I should have treated you better...'' he explains to himself.

''It's okay, lewis...'' I respond, not wanting to fight it anymore.

''It's not...are you okay so far? Where have you been staying for the last few weeks?''

''I'm struggling, lewis...I was able to stay with a friend...'' I lied, trying to avoid the next argument.

''I'm really sorry..you know, I can't even explain to you why I got so mad when I knew there was something between you and Lando..it's just that I know how Lando can be..I was just trying to protect you..but I know by now that my behavior towards you was totally inappropriate. I'm sorry, Amalia.'' Lewis spoke again.