Dr. Julia Verstappen has spent seven years building a life far from the shadow of her domineering father and the high-octane world of Formula One. But when fate pulls her back to Racing, she's thrust into a collision course with Charles Leclerc, her...
Jules🌟 "So you're really not going to tell me where we're going?" I asked, glancing over at him. Charles was in the drivers seat, his focus on the road, a playful smile, tugging at his lips.
"Nope," he replied with a hint of mischief in his voice. "Just wait. I promise you'll love it."
His confidence was infectious.
We drove through the winding streets till we reached our destination; an old non-descript building that looked a little out of place. I shot him a curious look, but he just grind and led the way inside.
Charles put on a hoodie and a pair of bulky glasses so that he'd be a bit unrecognisable.
"What is this place?" I asked Charles who almost looked like he was ready to rob a bank with his glasses and his hood on his head.
"You ask an awful lot of questions do you know that?" He said smiling. "Maybe its a doctor thing."
"Oh shutup." I elbowing him. "No but seriously what is this place?"
"Just come on in; see for yourself" he said grabbing me inside by my hand.
As soon as he stepped through the doors, we were greeted by a vibrant bustling arcade. The place was filled with cheerful sounds of game machines, the smell of popcorn wafting through the air and colourful lights flashing everywhere. I felt a smile form on my face.
"How did you know about this place?" I asked, turning to him with wide eyes.
" I have my secrets," he said, with a chuckle, his eyes sparkling with amusement. " I thought you could use a little fun."
"So what do you want to do first?" he asked his eyes twinkling with anticipation as he looked at me.
I glance around taking the lively atmosphere. It was a Kaleidoscope of colours and sounds.
" How about we start with the claw machine," I suggested, pointing towards a particularly flashy one in the corner. " I've always wanted to win one of those giant stuffed animals."
Charles laughed his grin widening.
We made our way to the claw machine as Charles switch out some coins.
"You ready?" I said looking at him, he was at the booth right next to me.
"Born ready" he said confidently.
"3... 2.... 1... and go" i shot back.
I concentrated Mannering the claw with careful position, my tongue poking out slightly in concentration, the claw descendant grab the stuffed bear and began to lift. I held my breath, my heart pounding with excitement. But just as the claw reached the top, it wobbled slightly, dropping the bear back and there was nothing deposited into the prize shoot.
"Oh shoot!" I said banging my foot on the machine.
I look over at charles who had just pressed his claw button.
He'd done it. He'd won a lil stuffed doggo.
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