The gamble of love

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Jo's POV

The next morning I woke up quite early as I slept alot the previous day. I gently got out of bed without waking Lando, and went over to the bathroom. I took a shower and got dressed and did my make up. I wrapped my wet hair in a towel and went into the kitchen to make coffee. I put our coffee on the bedside table and gently touched Lando's face. This is the most beautiful boy and I don't think I will ever get used to being with someone like him. "Hey Lan, time to wake up baby." I say softly and he just groans making me laugh. He opens his eyes and tries to adapt to the sun that is shining in from the window.
"Good morning handsome." I say and leave a kiss on his lips. "Good morning baby." He smiles at me. "I'm gonna go finish my hair, here's your coffee." I said pointing to the mug next to him. "Thank you, and you look really pretty today." He says. "Thanks baby." I tell him as I got up and went back to the bathroom to do my hair. Lando soon after came in and stood behind me, "How did I get so lucky." He says wrapping his arms around me. "I'm the lucky one." I say. I took my phone and snapped a mirror selfie of me and Lando, my hair was still messy and he was bare chest, clinging to my body. I posted it on my Instagram story and then he went to take a shower.

Lando's POV

Once me and Jo were finished we called a car to drive us to the paddock. Today is media day as well as FP 1 and 2. I have a huge lump in my throat and a nervous feeling. I try to shake it away as we arrive. "You are going to be great baby. Let's go." Jo tells me, I smile softly at her. I wish I had the same confidence that she has in me, she deserves better.
The thought of her with someone else then slowly made it's way into my mind, I get angry just thinking about it. "Lando, what's wrong?" She asked interrupting my thoughts. "Nothing babe." I tell her. She raises an eyebrow at me and looks down at our interlocked hands, I was squeezing her hand really tightly, it was almost turning purple. I pull my hand away, "Shit baby, I'm so sorry, I was just in thought about today." I tell her. "It's fine, Lan. Please calm down, you won't do a good job if you put yourself under so much pressure. You got this." She says and gives me a quick hug, saying goodbye before she disappeared into the Red Bull garage. I watch as Max walks over to her and gives her a hug, making my blood boil. My mood soon changed from feeling nervous to feeling pure anger. I put my head down and keep walking towards our garage. I have no idea why I am in such a shitty mood. "Hey Osc" I greet him and the team, and everyone greets me back. "You okay mate? Your face is extremely red." Oscar says. "It's anger." I bluntly reply. "Oeff, I wouldn't want to be the guy that made you this angry." He says and I just roll my eyes.

Jo's POV

Pre- and Post interviews were finished, and Lando looked spaced out the entire time. I don't know what's going on with him. FP 1 & 2 were also finished and me and Max were now walking together over to the McLaren garage to meet up with Lando. Lando met eyes with me and grabbed his things walking over to me, his face dropped when he saw Max standing behind me. I gave Lando a kiss and Max then walked closer to us, he greeted Lando before throwing his arm around my shoulder, "Hey, do you guys want to grab some drinks?" He asked like an excited little boy making me laugh. I see Lando's jaw clench so I clear my throat thinking of an excuse. "Absolutely not, tomorrow is quali and you guys need to be focused." I state, keeping a straight face. "Ahhh come on, just one?" He says with a pouty face, before I could react I heard Lando's deep voice, "Mate, get off. She said no." He says a bit loud, making my eyes go wide. Max put his arms up in surrender and we all said an awkward goodbye. Me and Lando walked over to the car and got in. He sat on his phone the entire way over to the hotel, which is weird, because we are never on our phones when we are together, unless it's for taking photos or something important.

I shake the thought out of my mind when we arrive at the hotel. We got to our room and put our things down. I went out to the balcony and lit a cigarette, which I don't do that often anymore, but Lando is making me feel anxious.
"Back to old habits?" I hear his voice behind me, and I just sigh. "Lando, I'm not in the mood for a fight." I tell him. He scoffs, "Are you cheating on me?" He asks and my heart drops. What the fuck? I turn around to face him, "Excuse me?" I ask him angrily. "You heard me." Is all he says. "No, I'm not cheating on you." I say expressionless. I cannot believe he just asked me that. "You and Max seem awfully close, so I'm just asking." He says and I roll my eyes once I heard the reason for his insecurities. "We are friends, Lando." I tell him. "Yeah you used to say that about Charles as well, but yet you still fucked him." He says making me gasp. I could see the regret on his face as soon as he said that to me.
"Fuck you, Lando. I don't know what your deal is, but you have no right making these accusations when I have done absolutely nothing wrong!" I yell at him, before going inside to the bathroom and slamming the door behind me.
I felt numb as I was standing under the hot shower. I got out and got dressed and saw Lando on the bed on his phone. I roll my eyes and grab a blanket and laid down on the couch. The tears were burning my eyes, forcing them shut, and I fell asleep.