Art to fall in love with /// Lando Norris

Chapter 15: Separated by Distance

After their time together in Monaco, reality set back in for Lando and Cassy. With the next race looming on the horizon, Lando had to return to the McLaren headquarters to prepare while Cassy flew back to Singapore for work. Despite the physical distance between them, their hearts remained connected, but the ache of separation weighed heavily on their minds.

As Lando boarded the plane back to England, he couldn't shake the feeling of emptiness that settled in his chest. He longed for the warmth of Cassy's presence, the sound of her laughter, and the easy comfort they found in each other's company. The thought of being apart from her for even a moment filled him with a sense of longing that bordered on desperation.

Throughout the flight, Lando found himself reaching for his phone, as if the simple act of checking for messages from Cassy could ease the ache in his heart. Each text or call they exchanged was a fleeting moment of connection in the vast expanse of distance that separated them. He treasured every word, every laugh, every shared moment, but it was never enough to fill the void left by her absence.

Meanwhile, Cassy settled back into her routine in Singapore, throwing herself into her work with renewed determination. She poured over sketches and designs, losing herself in the creative process as a way to distract herself from the ache of missing Lando. But no matter how busy she kept herself, his absence lingered like a shadow over her thoughts.

She found herself constantly checking her phone, hoping for a message or a call from Lando. Each notification sent a surge of excitement through her, only to be followed by a twinge of disappointment when she realized it was from someone else. She longed to hear his voice, to feel the warmth of his presence even from thousands of miles away.

Despite the distance between them, Lando and Cassy made a concerted effort to stay connected. They exchanged texts throughout the day, sharing small moments and snippets of their lives with each other. They called each other whenever they could steal a moment alone, their conversations filled with laughter and longing.

But as the days turned into weeks, the strain of separation began to take its toll. The physical distance between them felt insurmountable, stretching like an endless expanse of ocean separating two distant shores. No amount of texts or calls could bridge the gap, and the ache of missing each other grew more pronounced with each passing day.

One evening, as Cassy sat alone in her apartment, the weight of loneliness pressing down on her, she found herself reaching for her phone once again. She scrolled through her messages, longing for the familiar comfort of Lando's words. But as she stared at the screen, a sense of despair washed over her. No matter how many messages they exchanged, no matter how many calls they made, it would never be enough to ease the ache of missing him.

Across the world, Lando sat in his own apartment, feeling the same sense of loneliness gnawing at his heart. He stared at his phone, willing it to ring with a call from Cassy, but the silence stretched on, deafening in its emptiness. He knew they were both doing their best to stay connected, but it felt like they were fighting a losing battle against the vast expanse of distance that separated them.

With a heavy heart, Lando made a decision. He couldn't bear the thought of being apart from Cassy any longer. He had to find a way to bridge the gap between them, to close the distance that threatened to tear them apart. He picked up his phone and dialed her number, his heart pounding with anticipation as he waited for her to pick up.

Across the world, Cassy's phone rang, and her heart leaped with joy when she saw Lando's name on the caller ID. With trembling hands, she answered the call, her voice filled with relief and longing. As they talked, the distance between them melted away, replaced by the warmth of their connection and the promise of a love that transcended even the greatest of distances.