Neighbours, Friends, Lovers

44. Sixteen

꧁ Charlotte's Pov ꧂

It's so good to be back especially after the madness that happened during race week.
The sleeping together, the kiss and then the roses. My head is in a war with my heart.

Thankfully Thomas didn't ask me anything about the kiss or Charles.

The class it's over and now I'm about to go to see the apartment with Riccardo.
He sent me the address and I put the navigator and drive myself to the place.

I giggle at the number written on the door. Sixteen.

"Holy shit..." I say seeing the building where the apartment is located.
It's so modern and it's so tall that I can already tell that I'll have an amazing view from the apartment.

My heart starts to beat louder when Riccardo's opens the main door with a click.
My sweaty hands pressed the button number 6 and then I admire the elevator walls covered by mirrors that are so clean.

When the doors opens there's Ricky with the white door with the number 16 on it opened waiting for me to walk in.

"There is no way that an apartment like this exists." I say speechless.
"I know... if my apartment wasn't directly on the straight of the circuit I would take an apartment this building too."he says sighing.
"how much does it cost per month?" I ask and he frozes.
I furrow my forehead immediately.
"Charles specifically asked me to not tell you, I'm sorry." he says wrapping my shoulders with one arm and give it a little squeeze.
"Alright alright not going to get you in trouble." I say looking up at him and he smiles at me.

We stay in silence and look at the busy Monaco while everyone is trying to get back home after class or work.
The sun is setting and my life is finally taking a right path.

"So are you going to take it?" Riccardo asks interrupting my thoughts.
"I don't know. This apartment is such a dream but I really don't know if I should." I say uncertain and with a lot of fear in my chest.
"Did you thought of what I've said to you?" he asks while we both keep looking at the sunset.
"Yes a lot." I say followed by a sigh.
"And?" he asks impatiently.
I look aup at him and I see him worried.

He is a good friend to both of us and I know he is still rooting for us to get back together.

"You're right, he could have walked away with another girl or even other 10 girls..." I say getting chills even at the thought of it.
"Just give him one more chance to make things right and if he fucks up or you realise that he isn't the one then you can walk away without regrets." he says and my chest get lighter.

Maybe he's right.

"Thank you Ric." I say huggin his torso.
"This is what friends are for." he says hugging me with both arms and laying his head on mine.
"Then when I can move in?" I ask and I feel his chest vibrating by a silent giggle.
"Even tonight if you're ready." he says and by the sound of it I can tell he's smiling.
"What? The paperwork?" I ask stepping out of the hug and look at his grin on his lips.
"Charles already did it." he says sounding like a proud dad.

He already did it?
Am I this predictable?

"He was this confident that I was going to move in?"I ask weirded out by the fact that he already settled everything.
"To be honest no but he wanted a fully furnished apartment so you could move as soon as possible without thinking about the furniture or other extra expenses." he confessed and my heart drop: into my stomach.

He is so thoughtful.
I just wish he didn't do what he did.
"Then I should go take my stuff." I say showing him a smile. A fake one.

I just hope I'm a good actress.