Back Together ~ pt 4

❤︎︎ Three ❤︎︎

I woke up the next morning on the couch with my shirt lifted up. Lexi was playing dot to dot with my moles and freckles. It was honestly so cute. I pulled her onto my lap and gave her a small kiss

"Did you sleep well?" I asked

"Yeah..." she said while still being completely distracted by me. "I thought your abs would disappear after you finished F1 but yet they're still here... you're still looking hotter than ever even though we're gonna be 40 soon..."

"Well, I try to keep myself in shape for you. And don't worry about the ageing thing; it only makes us more attractive. Besides, 40 is just a number"

"still obsessed with me then?"

"Always, my love. You're the one who makes my heart race and my world spin. So yes, I'm still obsessed with you. Now how about we get some breakfast? I'm starving"

"yeah... I'm gonna go wake up the child in hopes that she's not suffocated on her own vomit in the night"

"Or you could just let me handle it. I'm pretty sure I've seen my fair share of vomit in my time. Go ahead and start breakfast"

"You sure?"

"Absolutely. I've got this covered" I said as I pushed her towards the kitchen before I went upstairs to Liliana's room. It was so cute how she still cuddled Ellie the Elephant at night... the sick bucket next to the bed was half full and she definitely had a hangover.

"hey, dad..."

"Morning, sweetheart. Did you have a rough night?"

"yeah... this hangover is a bitch..."

"I'm not surprised, given the amount you drank last night. But listen, I need you to promise me something"

"What...?"

"No more alcohol for you. Not until you're at least eighteen, understand?"

"But, dad!!!"

"I will not have you harm yourself with dangerous substances. Do you want to live to see eighteen, sweetheart? Because I sure as hell do"

"you're so annoying!!!"

"And you're my daughter. It comes with the territory. Now, how about some breakfast?"

"I don't care. whatever mum is making"

"That's my girl. Go help your mom in the kitchen while I clean up here, okay?"

"mhm..." she said. We came downstairs and had some eggs and toast before Liliana went on the couch while groaning. I actually felt bad for how big of a headache she had...

"I'm gonna go out and get some meds for Lils. As much as we're pissed off with her drinking so much last night... I'm not gonna make her deal with a raging headache all day" Lexi said as she gave me a little peck on my lips

"Be careful out there, okay?"

"I'll be fine. I'll be back soon, okay?" Lexi said. I went over to the couch and I could see how ill Liliana looked. I grabbed the sick bucket and put it next to the couch and held her in my arms.

"it hurts... dad, it hurts..." she said while gripping onto her hair with her head on my chest.

"Shh... I know it hurts. But you're gonna feel better soon. Just try to rest for now, okay?" I said while stroking her hair. She looked so so so ill...

"I love you, dad... I'm sorry for drinking so much... please don't ground me..."

"I love you too, sweetheart. And don't worry, I won't ground you for a whole week. Maybe just a couple of days to teach you a lesson"

"Okay...?"

"dad... what was it like actually racing in F1...?"

"It was intense, baby girl"

"did you ever get into crashes...?"

"Yes, unfortunately, there were a few times when I was involved in crashes"

"that must have been scary..."

"It was, Liliana. But I always made sure to walk away from those accidents unharmed. Safety was always my top priority."

"mum must have had like 500 heart attacks from the crashes..."

"Yeah... your mum did worry about me, but she also knew how much I loved racing"

"I wish I could remember the races you took me to... I only remember the last one you ever did when you won world champion..."

"Yes, that was a special moment, wasn't it? Winning the World Championship after all those years of dedication and hard work. And of course, you were there with me, cheering me on"

"even though I was only like 5..."

"Even at 5 years old, you were the most important person in my life, besides your mum" I said. I held her close until Lexi came back with the painkillers. Liliana was out like a light after that. She had learnt her lesson. At least I thought she did...