dangerous curves -Lando Norris (English Version)

Part 47: upset

After the party, I went back to my old room, which immediately brought back memories. I pulled out my phone and called Adam. Silence follows.

''amalia?''

''hey Adam...I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to sleep over at my brother's tonight...is that okay?'' I ask tenderly.

''But of course. And how was the party? Did you have fun?' he responds calmly.

''Yes, the party was okay, I'll send you a message tomorrow when you can pick me up...''

''All right, Amalia. Good night,'' Adam replies in his calm voice.

''Good night, Adam,'' I hang up the call.

Darkness descends on my room, the moon shining brightly through my window. Voices from downstairs bring me back to reality. Following the voices, I stand in the hallway and listen to the conversation. Charles and Lando were talking to each other.

''Is it true that there's still something between you and Amalia? Lewis told me everything...'' Charles asks him.

''There's always been something between me and Amalia...and there always will be'' Lando responds.

A smile escaped my lips.

''But you know Lewis doesn't find that funny...why can't you just forget about her?'' Charles asks him with interest.

''because it's what I need..and Lewis has no right to take it away from me...'' he responds.

''lando..haven't you hurt her so many times? Why don't you just let her go and find happiness? says Charles.

''she deserves better, but I can't see her with anyone else..that's why I'll do anything to make myself better for her..she deserves the world and so much more, Charles.''replies Lando.

The corners of my mouth find their way up again. My body warms up.

''I wish you both nothing but the best..but as long as Lewis has a problem with this, it's going to be difficult for you.'' says Charles.

''I know..and I have to protect her from that, which is why I have to stay away from her for now until I figure out how to convince Lewis.''Lando responds.

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''Thanks, Adam for picking me up...'' I say as we enter his house again the next day.

''Sure thing, amalia...I have something to tell you.'' says Adam, visibly nervous.

''What is it?'' I ask, a little worried.

''I've met a new woman...'' he says, after taking a deep breath.

''That's wonderful, what's worrying you?

''I'm afraid of Lando's reaction...'' Adam confesses to me.

''Because of Lando?'' I ask in surprise.

''I also met a new lady a few months ago, but he didn't take it well...'' he explains.

''But why isn't he happy that you're happy again?'' I wonder as we stand opposite each other in the kitchen.

''Because it reminds him of his mother...and that really triggers him every time.''

''oh..I understand, Adam. I won't say anything, I promise,'' I assure him.

''Thank you, Amalia. She's coming for dinner tonight, is that okay with you? he asks me.

''Adam, this is your house...you can invite whoever you want here...''

''I just wanted to know if you're okay with it...'' Adam responds kindly.

''But of course...'' I respond with a smile.

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*doorbell rings*

Not wanting Adam and his date to be interrupted in the dining room, I complete the walk to the door. It was Lando.

Fuck.

''lan...'' I say with a smile, not opening the door wide so he doesn't see his dad and the lady.

''These are for you, amalia...'' he says sweetly, handing me a bouquet of flowers.

''they're beautiful..thank you...'' I say with a big smile.

''is everything okay? you seem so strange...'' he asks me in surprise.

''Why do you ask?'' I ask, visibly tense.

''because you're holding the door so tightly...is my dad here?'' he asks, trying to peek inside.

I push the door against me a little harder.

''No, he's having dinner with his old childhood friends...'' I lie.

''Can I come in then?'' Lando asks, his eyes resting on mine.

''Unfortunately not...''

''Why is that?'' he asks more and more skeptically.

Hesitantly, I don't respond. He pulls the door open sharply and storms in. Following the voices, he also storms into the dining room.

''Are you serious?'' he says sourly to his dad.

''I'm sorry, Adam...'' I say quietly.

''lando...come down. It's Cassie...'' Adam tries to calm him down.

''I don't give a shit who this woman is...'' Lando says sourly.

The hearty woman takes a step back.

''Why are you doing this to me again?'' he shouts through his tears.

''Lando...'' says his father.

Lando's fists clench, but he just runs out of the house, followed by me.

''Lando...'' I say quietly as he braces his hands against his car.

''You lied to me...'' he says, still angry.

''I didn't know for long...please...'' I try to touch him, but he turns around and pushes me away from him.

He tearfully throws the bouquet into the garbage can.

''Just leave me alone, Amalia...'' he says, exhausted.

He drives away before my eyes. Tears are now leaving my face too.

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''Maria, thank God you called back, has Lando arrived home?'' I ask, frantic and upset.

''Sweetie...you're not going to like this...'' she responds cautiously.

''What's the matter? Has something happened to him?'' I ask, even more worried.

''He's okay...he came home, but...''

''But? Tell me...'' I demand.

''Not alone...with the woman from the party...'' she says carefully.

I immediately feel a twinge in my chest.

''Do you think they have...?'' I don't want to say it.

''They just did...'' Maria says.

Covering my mouth with my palm, my eyes fill with water.

''Sweetie? Are you okay? she asks me.

''I'll call back later...'' I say and hang up the call.

Lying down on my bed, I curl up as my body shakes.

Me: ''I hope she's worth it and she makes you happy...'' I write to him, after which I turn off my phone.

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