Fragile Heart

94

"Okay, bye. Have a good day, baby," I mumble to Lando as I lean in and plant a soft kiss on his lips.

It's media day, but I've told him I'm not feeling too well, so I'm planning to stay back at the hotel. However, that's not entirely true.

"Message me, okay? I love you," he says, and I nod in response. With that, he leaves. I wait a few minutes before pulling out my phone to message Alex.

Alex

Stella: did you get it?

Alex: Yes I did, Charles
just left so I'll come now

Stella: thank you

Alex, who had also decided to skip media day, because I needed her to help me out. I waited anxiously, pacing around the room and checking my phone repeatedly. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and I rushed to open it. There stood Alex, with a warm smile on her face, holding a plastic bag which she handed to me.

I let her in, and as I close the door behind us, I feel a surge of nerves. Placing the bag on the counter, I carefully take out the pregnancy test.

"Are you sure you want to do this? I mean, what I said yesterday was just a joke, Stella," Alex says, her tone tinged with concern, as she leans her arms on the counter.

I look at her and shrug as I open the box up. "I've been nauseous, I keep throwing up, and yesterday you saying that, it's just now stuck in my head. So, it's better to just get it out of my head by doing this," I say, my voice tinged with uncertainty. Holding the test in my hand, I feel a mix of nerves.

"And what if you really are..." she whispers, her concern palpable. I bite the inside of my cheek as I consider her question. "I honestly don't know..." I whisper, feeling the weight of the moment settle in as I push myself off the counter and walk to the bathroom.

I remove the plastic cap covering the test strip and conduct the necessary steps, ensuring everything is done correctly before placing it back inside the box.

"Can I come in?"Alex gentle knock resonates through the door, I bite my lip and shake my head, my heart pounding with uncertainty. "Not yet, Alex, I just need a moment," I whisper softly, my voice barely audible even to myself. Standing in front of the mirror, I hesitate, my hands hovering over my stomach as I grapple with the weight of the situation.

The anticipation is unbearable as I wait for the results, my mind swirling with thoughts of how to tell Lando if the test comes back positive. I try to reassure myself that it's unlikely, considering we've always been careful with protection. Yet, each passing minute feels like an eternity, amplifying my anxiety and uncertainty.

My heart races as Alex's voice breaks the silence, signaling the end of the three-minute wait. With a shaky exhale, I nod to acknowledge her message.

With closed eyes and a deep breath, I steel myself for the moment of truth. My hands tremble as I carefully extract the test from its box, each movement deliberate yet fraught with uncertainty.

With trembling hands, I flip it over, my eyes scanning the lines with a mix of fear and anticipation. As the truth reveals itself, I feel my breath catch in my throat, my hand involuntarily releasing its grip on the test as it slips from my fingers, clattering softly to the floor below. With a heavy heart, I meet my own gaze in the mirror, searching for answers in the reflection staring back at me.

As the weight of the situation sinks in, I find myself retreating, my back pressing against the cool wall. "No, no, no," I whisper to myself, the words escaping my lips in a desperate plea for this nightmare to be anything but real. With trembling hands, I bring my knees to my chest, wrapping my arms around them in a feeble attempt to contain the flood of emotions threatening to engulf me. The tears well up in my eyes, blurring my vision.

"Stella?" Alex's voice penetrates the haze of my thoughts, but I remain unresponsive, my focus fixed on the pregnancy test lying discarded on the floor. Another knock follows, more insistent this time, but I can't bring myself to answer, the weight of the test result bearing down on me like a crushing weight.

As the door swings open, Alex rushes in, her eyes widening as they fall upon the test lying discarded on the floor. She swiftly picks it up, her breath catching as she observes the two lines. Placing it on the counter, she hurries to my side, joining me on the floor and enveloping me in a tight embrace.

"Stella... oh my..." Alex murmurs, her voice choked with emotion, as she gently brushes my hair away from my tear-streaked face.

"No, Alex, I can't do this," I whisper, meeting her gaze. She wipes away my tears with her thumb, her touch soothing yet firm. "You can, you can do this, Stella," she says softly, but I shake my head in disbelief. "No, I can't. I'll be a horrible mother. I'm young, and Lando's about to win a championship. This just can't be happening," I sob, burying my face in her shoulder. She continues to caress my back in slow, comforting strokes, and the weight of the moment hangs heavy in the air.

"Trust me, you will be an amazing mother," Alex whispers, pressing a gentle kiss to my head as she pulls me closer to her.

"How can I even tell Lando..." I whisper, my voice trembling with uncertainty and fear.

I can't believe this is happening.

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A.N- OOP!

anyways Charles p1! I'm so excited for the race tbh! Especially since max is p6 I have a feeling this will be a very intense race!

Love yall!