Lando & the PA- LANDO NORRIS

7- Breakfast

MARIA POV

I woke up to my alarm blaring. I had agreed to meet Lewis for breakfast downstair which my sleep deprived self dreaded. I quickly scrolled through instagram and noticed a load of the drivers had followed me. Thankfully I had archived all my posts of my brothers as well as filtered comments so no one could write about him. I didn't want to be known as the girl with the dead brother and I also didn't want comments asking about him or what happened. I had also changed my username to MariaRain Rain was actually my middle name but sounded like a second name so it worked. I had also asked Toto if I could have Maria Rain used on any name tags or pass which he allowed as he understood my reasoning. 

I noticed Lando had followed me which made me feel a pit in my stomach. I regretted kissing him as I didn't want either of us to catch feelings or get hurt, mainly me. I had fallen for people before and it destroyed me and I couldn't do that with Lando considering I would be spending the entire season seeing him. I told myself that if he asked questions or mentioned it I would just tell him I needed to stay professional and avoid dramas. I doubted he would care as I knew he was a bit of a slut which didn't bother me as I was the same really. 

I dragged myself out of bed and quickly did my skincare. I couldnt be bothered for makeup as it was just breakfast in the hotel with Lewis. I chucked on my flared lululemons and a small black crop top and headed to the restaurant. 

As I approached the returaunt I quickly spotted Lewis and Toto sat together with two empty seats at the table. I waved at Lewis as he clocked me and walked over to join them. 

Toto: 'Morning, I didnt think you would make it as Lewis mentioned you went out. Did you have fun?'

Maria: 'Yeah it was lovely to get to know everyone a bit more actually' I was slightly annoyed Lewis mentioned I went out incase it annoyed Toto but he did seem fine with it. 

I looked over at the empty seat trying to work out who was going to join us. I looked over to Lewis and gave him a puzzled face.

Lewis: 'George is running late, god knows when he got back' 

A waitress came over to take my breakfast order which made me nervous as I wasn't hungry, my appetite was very limited since I started consuming more coke. I asked for an oat iced latte and a croissant and made a comment that I wasn't a big breakfast person. I only said that to avoid Lewis or Toto questioning why I didn't eat much and I knew a lot of people don't feel hungry early in the morning so it was a good excuse, plus they knew I went out so maybe they'd also assume a hangover. 

George showed up for breakfast and looked dead inside. The three of them started to chat about race shit which I tried to keep up with but kept getting lost when they spoke to technical. I guess I would understand more with time but I still felt lost with many elements of it. I never realised how much data was involved. God I needed to change the topic before I fell asleep.

Maria: 'So whats our plan for today?' I stared at Lewis as I mainly needed his reponse considering I was his PA. 

Lewis: 'I have a training session with my PT in a bit, then an interview at 2, then will be on the simulator for a couple hours before the party tonight'

Maria: 'what party?'

Toto: 'wait hand me your work phone Maria' I noticed Toto had a look of confusion. I felt worried, I was his PA yet had no idea what he was doing for the day. I handed him my phone and noticed him shaking his head before tapping away. Had I done something wrong?

Maria: 'Have I done something wrong?' I think I sounded anxious as I noticed George look over to me with a worried look in his eyes. 

Toto: 'Oh sweetie no you haven't. Your calender shouldve been linked to Lewis' and to the Mercedes social calender so that you could see all events and activities for Lewis and yourself. I told them this phone was for his PA when they set it up so I am just annoyed at them' he handed my back my phone and I looked at my calender which was now filled with events colour coded to if they were Lewis or Mercedes related.