Enjoy The Butterflies - English version

13.

The weekend in Azerbaijan is not what we hoped for, Charles, Max and Lando crash around the seventh lap, fortunately, all three are fine and unharmed. Honestly, it was not a given, given how violent the crash was. They went off so quickly. And we were all scared for them. But when they got out of their cars and all three helped each other, I knew it was okay. Afterwards, I won't hide the fact that I was out of breath until Lando got out of his car, especially since he was the last one to get out and he needed Max's help for that.

When Lando comes back to the garage, I can't help but run to him and hug him. I'm so glad he's okay.

- You scared me, idiot!!

- Who are you calling an idiot, Darling? It wasn't my fault, it was Charles who wanted to overtake when Carlos started his!

- Honestly I don't care, I'm just glad you're okay!

He smiles at me and hugs me a little tighter. As if something had changed between us, as if our friendship had taken a turn that I can't explain. It's as if we were no longer at the friends stage, but it's still extremely vague. However, we stay in each other's arms for a while. Until a mechanic from the team clears his throat. Then we decide to let go.

At the same time, I receive a message from my colleague Ava.

from Ava:
Don't tell me you didn't get him there anyway!!

Oh no, that's what I didn't want to happen. The Grand Prix cameras filmed us and now, it's going to be the media bomb. And there, we're not out. People are going to imagine things that don't have to be. Ok I would like something to happen between Lando and me but for now, there's nothing and people don't have to imagine things.

to Ava:
Nothing happened, I was just scared for him!

from Ava:
Of course! First of all, it's obvious that you love him to death!!!!

to Ava:
But you know that I have a little thing for him, you're in the know so of course you can see it!!

from Ava:
HUH? WHAT?! But no, you never told me!!!!!!!!

to Ava:
Oh shit, I was convinced that I had done it, I'm sorry!!!! Please don't blame me!!!!

from Ava:
I don't blame you, on the contrary, I'm glad you finally admitted it! And now I understand your reaction better. Just watch out for Giordano, if he sees this, you're dead Addie!! He clearly told us "no ties with the client"

to Ava:
I know, don't worry, I'll handle it!

Damn, I forgot about Giordano. It's been so long since I've been back to Paris. I've forgotten what it's like to work in an office. And my boss never calls me. The only time I remember he exists is when I get paid. In other words, it's very rarely. And honestly, I didn't need to be reminded that he exists. Since the beginning of my mission, I've felt so much like I'm working freelance. In fact, what I should do is hand in my resignation and start my own business. But would I still work for Lando, that's less certain. I have to ask him.

Besides, I can't find the Englishman anymore. He's completely disappeared. I decide to take a look around the garage but there's no trace of him. And no one saw him leave. Maybe I'll find him in the hospitality of the stable. And bingo, the door to his room is locked. I knock but only sobs answer me. Understanding that he's not going to open the door if he doesn't know it's me, I announce my presence to him.

- Lando, it's Addie, open the door for me please!

No answer, well... I'll try again.

- Lando, I'm here for you, you can tell me anything, that's what friends are for! I'll never judge you, I promise!