Art to fall in love with /// Lando Norris

Chapter 28: A Swing in the Right Direction

Cassy was settling into her temporary routine in England, diving deep into her work at McLaren headquarters. It had been a few weeks since Lando left for Greece, and though they texted and called occasionally, the distance was beginning to feel more palpable. She was engrossed in sketching new design ideas when her phone buzzed. It was a call from Lily.

"Hey, Cassy! How's it going?" Lily's cheerful voice came through.

"Hey, Lily! It's going well, just working on some new designs," Cassy replied, putting down her pencil.

"That's great to hear! Listen, Alex and I are planning to play a round of golf this afternoon. We'd love for you to join us. What do you say?"

Cassy hesitated, unsure. "Golf? I've never played before. I wouldn't know where to start."

"Oh, come on, it'll be fun! We'll teach you. It's all about enjoying yourself," Lily coaxed.

After a moment of thought, Cassy agreed. "Alright, I'll give it a try. What time should I meet you?"

"Meet us at the golf course in an hour," Lily said, her excitement palpable. "See you there!"

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An hour later, Cassy arrived at the golf course. She spotted Alex and Lily waiting for her, both dressed in casual golf attire, with their clubs ready.

"Hey, Cassy!" Alex greeted with a big smile. "Ready to learn some golf?"

"I think so," Cassy laughed nervously. "Just promise not to laugh at me too much."

"Promise," Lily said, linking her arm with Cassy's. "Let's get you set up."

They made their way to the driving range, where Lily handed Cassy a club and demonstrated the basics of grip and stance. Cassy watched carefully, mimicking her movements.

"Okay, your turn," Lily encouraged.

Cassy took a deep breath and swung the club. To her surprise, the ball flew through the air, albeit not very far.

"Not bad for a first try!" Alex cheered. "You've got potential."

Cassy beamed, feeling more confident. As she practiced, Alex took out his phone and decided to give Lando a quick call.

"Hey, mate," Alex said when Lando answered. "Guess who's learning to play golf with us?"

Lando chuckled. "No way. Is Cassy really playing golf?"

"Yep, and she's pretty good for a beginner," Alex replied, turning the camera to show Cassy taking another swing.

Lando watched with a mix of amusement and longing. "I wish I could be there. Looks like you're all having a great time."

"We are. Just thought I'd share the moment. Enjoy Greece!" Alex said before hanging up.

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Meanwhile, on the Greek islands, Lando, Max, and their friends were making the most of their vacation. They spent their days playing beach volleyball, exploring the picturesque towns, and soaking up the sun. It was a perfect getaway.

One afternoon, they were challenged to a game of beach volleyball by a group of locals. Lando and his friends, including Max and a few others, eagerly accepted.

As they played, a few girls on the beach watched them intently, clearly interested. After the game, one of them approached Lando.

"Hey, you guys were amazing out there! Want to join us for a drink later?" she asked, batting her eyelashes.

Lando smiled politely. "Thanks, but we've already got plans for tonight. Maybe some other time."

The girl looked disappointed but didn't push further. As she walked away, a friend nudged Lando. "Still loyal to Cassy, huh?"

"Of course," Lando said firmly. "She's worth it."

They headed back to their beachside villa, where they spent the rest of the day playing games and enjoying each other's company. The thought of Cassy learning golf with Alex and Lily made Lando smile. He couldn't wait to see her again.

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Back in England, Cassy was wrapping up her golf lesson with Alex and Lily. They had a blast, and Cassy was starting to get the hang of it. As they finished their round, Alex pulled out his phone again.

"Mind if I take a quick video for Lando?" he asked Cassy.

"Sure," Cassy said, a bit shy but happy to share the moment.

Alex recorded a short clip of Cassy taking a swing and sent it to Lando with a message: "Look who's becoming a golf pro!"

Lando received the video while sitting on the beach with Max. He watched it with a smile, showing it to Max.

"She's a natural," Max commented. "You're a lucky guy."

"I know," Lando said, feeling a warm sense of pride.

As the sun set over the Greek islands, Lando thought about Cassy. Though they were miles apart, the connection between them felt as strong as ever.

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Cassy returned to her apartment, feeling accomplished and happy from the day's activities. She sat down at her desk to review some design sketches, but her mind kept drifting to Lando. She missed him more than she expected.

Her phone buzzed with a message from him: "Just saw the video Alex sent me. You're amazing! Miss you."

Cassy smiled, typing back: "Miss you too. Can't wait to see you again."

As she got ready for bed, she reflected on how much her life had changed in such a short time. From a shy girl in Singapore to someone who was now a part of the thrilling world of Formula 1, all thanks to Lando. She drifted off to sleep with thoughts of their next reunion.

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The following days flew by with both Lando and Cassy immersed in their respective worlds. Lando continued to enjoy his vacation, while Cassy threw herself into her work at McLaren, creating designs that she hoped would impress her team.

Despite the distance, they found time to connect through video calls and texts, keeping their bond strong. Cassy found solace in knowing that soon they would be together again, ready to face whatever came next in their journey.