DNF - A Formula 1 Story (Lando Norris)

Chapter 36

"I'm having his baby." - Taylor Swift

Bianca

"I don't understand why you're doing this." Lando grumbles when we make it back to our hotel after I got discharged from the hospital. I sigh heavily as I stop packing my bag and look at him. He's hovering and has been since he came to my hospital room last night.

"Because you have things to handle before you head to Baku, and I start school again next week, so I need to be in London." I explain.

"I think you should defer this term and travel with me instead." He replies softly and I furrow my brows.

"Why?" I demand and he sighs as he steps towards me and wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me towards him.

"I'm worried about your safety. Social media hasn't died down yet, and people are acting crazy." He confesses and I frown. I'm fully aware of what is happening on social media because I've been checking up on things on my secret accounts since I didn't delete those. Lando also ended up deleting his main accounts as well after making a statement about how some of his fans were the reason for the departure. The McLaren social media team isn't too happy but once he sat down with them and explained everything, they understood why he wanted to take a step back. He still has his hidden accounts too though so he's aware of the hate still spreading.

"And you really think it's safer for me to travel with you? That's arguably the worst idea because I'd be surrounded by your fans who hate me!" I argue and he groans in frustration which pisses me off. He has no right to be upset with me about this. He's not the one getting beaten down on social media.

"It would be safer, Bianca. I have security that can protect you and since you won't let me hire any for you while you're in London then you will be far safer with me!" he argues, and I am so frustrated that I push away from him.

"I don't need security and I'm not going to stop living my normal life just because you're worried about the paparazzi and crazy fans of yours! Things will die down, especially since I don't want our relationship public anymore. Hopefully everyone will just assume we ended things, and we can live peacefully without any more drama."

Lando looks like I've punched him, he's so hurt by my words but what does he expect? I'm not willing to put our relationship out there for the world to see anymore. Some of his fans ruined any chance I had ever being comfortable in our relationship and made it to where I no longer want to show that part of my life. They don't deserve it after the shit they've been talking about me.

"What? Why?" He demands and I sigh as my eyes squeeze shut in frustration.

"I think it would be better if we kept our relationship private. I've realized through all of this that I can't handle the negative opinions of your fans and I'd rather not risk my mental health while I'm trying to heal from all of this drama with Sophie." I also don't want to deal with fans finding out about my pregnancy and stressing me out, but I can't say that because I haven't told him about the baby yet.

"So, what does that mean for our relationship though? Will you still come to my races?" He asks angrily.

"I don't know. Maybe I'll travel with you but avoid the race? I haven't thought that far ahead." I reply and he scoffs but what does he expect from me? This whole situation is far different for me to handle than him. He's still a God to his fans, while I'm the evil girlfriend who is trying to ruin his life. And no matter what happens with Sophie, if she even gets arrested, I'll still be the evil girlfriend. It's best that I stay away from the limelight and avoid it completely even if Lando is pissed about it.