How Did It End? - Lando Norris

Part 20 - It feels like you're second-guessing everything

"But I still don't know

How did it end?"

Lily Lawton's POV:

As Audrey's due date approached, the sense of dread in my chest grew heavier. Every time I looked at the calendar, I couldn't shake the fear that Lando might be halfway across the world, racing, when our little girl decided to make her entrance. And even though I tried to keep my worries to myself, they spilled out in the worst ways—snappy remarks, teary eyes, sleepless nights.

One evening, I found myself pacing around the living room, the weight of my belly making it harder with every step. Lando was in the kitchen, scrolling through messages from his team, and I took a deep breath, knowing this conversation needed to happen again, even if it ended the way it always did.

"Lando, I really think we should consider going to London for the birth," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "Our families are there, and if you're away for a race... I'll have support. I won't be alone."

He looked up from his phone, a hint of frustration crossing his face. I could already see the argument forming in his eyes, the same one we'd had a dozen times by now. We started to have arguments a lot lately. Everything started to change all of a sudden. "Lily, we built a home here in Monaco. We've prepared everything for her arrival. Why would we just pack up and leave now?"

I tried to hold back the tears that were always too close these days. "I know we did, but it's not like I want to stay in London forever. Just until Audrey's born, until we're settled. I just... I need to know I won't be alone if you're at a race."

His expression softened for a moment, but then he shook his head, as if dismissing the thought. "You won't be alone, Lil. We'll plan it out, and I'll be here as much as I can. But this is your home now too. It doesn't make sense to go back to London just for a few weeks."

I bit my lip, trying to keep my emotions in check, but the words came tumbling out. "It's not just about a few weeks, Lando. It's about being where I feel safe. I'm scared... I'm scared she'll come early, and I'll be here, alone, without you or our families."

He sighed, rubbing his face with his hands. "I get it, Lily. I really do. But I can't just leave the team whenever I want. And I thought we were building this life together here. It feels like you're second-guessing everything."

I turned away, pressing my hand to my belly, feeling Audrey's little kicks. Maybe I was second-guessing, but it was only because I wanted what was best for her, for us. And I wished he could understand that.

Lando Norris' POV:

I knew Lily was anxious about the birth. I could see it in the way she'd lie awake at night, her hand resting on her belly, her eyes far away. And I tried to reassure her, to tell her that I'd be there, that we'd figure it out. But every time she brought up the idea of going back to London, it felt like she was tearing apart everything we'd built here in Monaco.

We'd poured so much into making this place our home, into preparing a nursery for Audrey, into creating a life that I thought we both wanted. And now she wanted to leave it behind just because she was afraid I wouldn't be there when it mattered most.

She was pacing again tonight, her voice strained with emotion as she told me how she feared being alone. And I tried to keep my voice even, to show her that I was listening, but I could feel my frustration boiling over.

She looked at me, her eyes glistening with unshed tears, and I hated myself for making her feel like this. But I also couldn't shake the pressure of my own world—my team, my career, the expectations that came with being a driver. I couldn't just drop everything and go to London whenever there was a risk.