Book 1 of Monte Carlo Series
Escaping her chaotic past, Katrina moves to Monaco to start a new life. With a single bag and a guitar, she sets on a brand new journey to reacquaint with herself and maybe find love along the way.
When I told Charles that I wanted to invite the other drivers for a small gathering, I didn't expect it to be this soon. Charles messaged their grid group chat while he told Arthur to invite some of his prema buddies, both groups confirmed almost immediately.
''What can I say love, you are really popular with the drivers'' Charles teased when he saw my shocked face on face time.
After we reconciled from our fight, if you can call it that, he went back to Italy. On his way to Monaco, the drivers decided that it would be the best day for us to have our 'small gathering'. By drivers, I mean most of the grid and reserved drivers confirmed that they are coming. The veterans like Fernando and the others passed, they said they wanted to spend more time with their kids before the new season starts which was understandable. I met most of them or at least talked to them online but I am nervous meeting one particular person, Sir Lewis Hamilton but it's not because of what Charles is probably thinking.
When I first met the guys, I wasn't really completely honest. It is true that I don't have any idea who they were but I wasn't really completely oblivious about what Formula One was. I was familiar with Formula One because of the seven time world champion, Lewis Hamilton himself.
We met a few years back, It was during the time when he was still dating Nicole from Pussycat dolls. I was a young and upcoming composer when I was given the opportunity to work with Nicole in one of her solo projects. We spent nights brainstorming about music, it was actually very refreshing to be able to work with someone who loves music as much as I do. Despite our significantly large age gap, Nicole and I forged a special close bond together which in by association, made me closer to Lewis. I heard stories about who Lewis was and his work but I wasn't really into that kind of sport. I think I only got to watch one race and it was around 2013 and coincidentally it was the day that Vettel won his fourth championship with Red Bull. After that race, I never really watched it again. I always teased Lewis about it though and he was cool with that. Years after, he decided that he wanted to make music... I was also right there. I was there when he was writing his verse in his collaboration with Christina Aguilera. It's funny how before I only got to hang out with Lewis because of Nicole and now, he genuinely became my friend.
When they broke up, I managed to maintain the bonds I had with them. Well, that was until I decided to retire as Luna. The moment I made that decision, I changed everything including my contact number. I never answered any of Lewis' messages. Seeing him few hours from now is slowly making me nervous. I had no doubt that he would recognize me but what if he tells Charles about me? I don't know how he'll react if he knows I'm lying to him about who I was.
I was lost in my own thoughts that I didn't notice that Charles has been calling my name many times
"Can you repeat what you said?" adjusting the phone from my hand.
"I said, we'll be home very soon. We're already in the airport, were using Max and Lewis' private jet so it would be quicker. I'm sorry I can't help you with the preparations my love."
"It's okay bebe. Arthur brought Ollie, Kimi and Dino with him here to help me with the preparations. Stay safe okay, and let me know once you land"
"Okay, see you in a few hours my love. Remember that I'm so in love with you, okay?" he told me before giving me his famous 'wink'. I heard slight teasing from the background and when he turned the camera, some of the drivers were with hm.
"Hi guys" I greeted
"Hi trina! see you in a few hours" Yuki excitedly said.
I said goodbye one more time before ending the face time with Charles.
I went to the garden and saw the boys setting up some tables and chairs while Arthur is cleaning the grill.
"I'm really sorry that you have to help me, I invited you as guests and here you are helping me with the preparation. I'm such a bad host" I told them apologetically.
"Don't worry trina, it's okay. If my brother, max and the others are here, I am sure that they would be helping you but since they are not here, we would help. The others also don't mind, right guys?" he asked his friends.
"It's okay trina, thanks for inviting us, we don't usually get invited to F1 parties. It's a good experience for us too" Ollie replied smiling.
"Don't worry, I'll send extra meat your way later as a thank you for helping me."
"You don't have to" this time it was kimi who answered
"I insist. Also, my home is always open to anyone of you so if you need help or any older sisterly advice, just come to me."
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I looked at my backyard completely happy with how we were able to design the place. Having them around helped immensely. All we have to do now is to wait for the others to arrive in Monaco.
