On my own-lewis Hamilton

Chapter 10

We flew back on the Monday and we got home at around 11am. I knew I had to go to school tomorrow but I really didn't want to.

I was dreading it...

I also knew that it meant I had to stay at my grandparents since dad's going to the USA for Austin Grand Prix. I love staying with them but I always miss dad so much.

I was so exhausted from travelling as I went straight to my room and laid down scrolling on my phone.

I realised I must of fell asleep as I woke up at realised it was nearly 4pm.

I walked downstairs and saw dad relaxing on the sofa. I went and sat next to him and gave him a hug and put my head on his chest.

I dunno why I did this I guess I just know I'm gonna miss it loads since I'm not gonna see him for weeks in person.

"You alright?"
"Mhm" I respond while still hugging him.

"Have you packed yet for nan and grandads? I need to drop your stuff there tomorrow on the way to the airport"

I shake my head in response "I don't wanna go" I sulk.
"Im gonna miss you" i say quietly not knowing what else to say.

"I'm gonna miss you too princess" he says kissing me on the top of my head and burying my head into his chest while holding me tight into a long hug.

I can feel my anxiety going up about the next couple weeks. He's gone away so many times for his racing but it never gets easier and it's always a difficult time for me when he does.

"Princess calm down" he says as he feels my breathing go up not wanting me to have a panic attack

"Sorry" I say stumbling across my words.

"Emma stop. He says firmly You will be fine I've gone away so many times before I don't know why you're getting worried now" he says softening his voice 

"Anyway let's go get you packed for tomorrow" he says while smiling and walking up the stairs towards my room"

I finally packed and just chilled for the evening making the most of not going to school.

"Time to get ready for bed princess" dad says while walking into my room.

"Please can I just stay up a little bit longer" I say begging knowing he will still say no.

"No you've got school tomorrow get your pyjamas on"

"Fine"  I say giving in.

I slowly get ready for bed and get out my school uniform ready for the morning.

"Night dad" I say shouting from my room while getting into bed.

I hear him walking up to my room as he quickly appears at my door.

"Night princess love you" he says while sitting at the edge of my bed and giving me a hug.

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I woke up by the sound of my alarm going off.
I put it on snooze straight away it's so early I don't get why school can't just start later.

"Emma you up?" I hear my dad ask from the other side of my door.
"Yep" I say while going back to sleep
"Ok well we need to leave in 30 minutes so hurry up"