Lando's POV
I obviously lied to Rae, there wasn't an event. Or not the way she thought I meant it at least.
I had to see Violet. Had to tell her that it was a one off. I couldn't do this anymore.
And she definitely couldn't tell Rae. It would mess everything up.
I love Rae, I love Jace, they were my family. That night was just a mistake. A big one.
So when she opened the door and smiled, I just walked straight in her room. Didn't want to look at her too much.
Because unfortunately, I was quite attracted to her.
She was everything Rae wasn't lately. She was fun, carefree, flirted with me all the time.
For some reason, she made me feel wanted again.
So it was better to go straight to business, tell her as quick as possible and get out.
"Violet, we have to stop this" I waved a little. Don't know what I meant by it exactly, didn't matter either.
She would get what I mean.
"Okay" she said.
Didn't expect that.
"Okay?" I asked. I thought she would try and convince me not to stop, that she was better than Rae.
But she just shrugged. "As I said Lando, I won't tell Rae so I don't really know why you want to stop this but fine"
She got up, walked to me and grabbed my hand. "But since you're here already, we can at least have some fun"
"Violet-"
"One last time" she shrugged, pulled me to her bed and pushed me on it.
She was right. One last time wouldn't hurt, right?
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I went back to Rae after I had sex with Violet. Felt bad about that because she seemed excited to cuddle and kiss me.
And I couldn't tell her. I didn't want to break her heart.
Don't even know why I felt the need to cheat on her. She was absolutely perfect.
I promised myself this would be the last time. I had to quit this thing with Violet.
Went to the paddock with Rae and Jace the next day. I stayed by their side the entire time, felt as if I owed that to them.
I only left when it was time for the driver's parade.
Leaned against the barrier as I walked on the truck. Didn't feel like talking to anyone, and it seemed like everyone got the hint.
Except for Max Verstappen because he just didn't care at all.
"You okay mate?" He asked as he walked up to me. I just shrugged.
He frowned. "What's wrong? Did Rae cheat on you or something?" He chuckled.
"No, I cheated on her" I said softly. Didn't want anyone else to hear. Didn't even know if I should tell Max but for some reason, I had a feeling I could trust him.
He said nothing for a while.
"You're not serious, right?" He asked.
"I am serious"
"For fuck sake, idiot" he said a little too loud for my liking. "Does Rae know?"
"No obviously she doesn't know, otherwise she wouldn't still be here" I rolled my eyes.
"Well, she should know, you should tell her" he said. "It was only once right?"
No mate it wasn't.
Fortunately, he got called away for an interview and when he came back, I was already standing with other drivers.
Not because I wanted to talk to him, but because I didn't want to talk to him anymore.
I knew he was right, I should tell Rae. I should be honest with her.
But I couldn't.
It was selfish but I couldn't lose her. She would obviously break up with me, take Jace with her.
I would lose them both.
