Sitting In Traffic | Formula 1

Chapter 136- Something always happens in Austin

Riley was hurrying outside the paddocks with Ava and Nathan roughly 10 minutes before Sprint Qualifying started. Ava was holding Riley's hand, asking her a million questions, waving to everyone she heard say Riley's name. Nathan was trying to get Ava to stop and not draw attention to them, especially due to their family not wanting photos of Ava getting plastered everywhere. There was the Pre-show going on with Will Buxton as Riley was getting ready to walk past them. She slowed slightly when her name was being said.

"And here we have Riley Stowan, who has just gotten recently engaged to the reigning world champion Max Verstappen" Laura Winter said to everyone and the camera with a smile.

"I'm rushing to the garage right now" Riley said, holding Ava's hand tightly while Nathan put his hands over the little ones eyes playfully to keep her face from the camera.

"Well we won't hold you" She said, "Congratulations to the both of you"

"Thank you so much" Riley smiled, continuing her walk past them.

"And I'll be expecting a wedding invitation" Laura said as Riley was long gone, heading inside the building. "Look at the rock on her hand"

"None of us are getting an invitation who are we kidding" Lawrence laughed, holding onto his microphone.

"I do admire the way she can keep a smile on her face in times like these" Will had brought up, "Especially with what's taken the internet by storm this morning"

"Yes the ex boyfriend does not seem too happy" Danica Patrick said.

"To leak private court records though?" Will Buxton said, looking at the four people next to him, "I'm sure that had to of been illegal"

"Well it sure is eye opening" Danica added, "Everyone's known her to be a bit problematic"

"Do you know her?" Laura asked with a smile, "No," She looked back to the camera, "I don't think we should form an opinion or spread misinformation without knowing the facts. It's not our place"

"Moving on" Will interfered, trying to keep the conversation clean.

The world knew things now, things Riley had done her best to keep secret the past 5 years. The worst part was, she didn't know they knew yet.

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Riley rushed into the garage while Max was just about to put his balaclava on, standing by his car waiting patiently for Riley to turn up. She said hi to her family first, trying to help Ava get situated before even attempting to talk to Max. Samantha tried reeling Riley into conversation although she looked very eager to move away from it. It was almost impossible until Riley cut her off.

"I know, I know, I'll talk to you in two seconds" Riley said, backing away, just to be faced with mechanic upon mechanic until she could reach Max. She tried her best not to get in anyone's way, squeezing past people and tapping Max's shoulder.

"You're cutting it close" He said, leaning down a centimeter to make the hug more comfortable for Riley.

"I know, I'm sorry" She said, squeezing him tightly, "I'll be on time tomorrow"

"Okay" He nodded, grabbing a kiss before Riley pulled away. She put a hand on his jaw lightly, starting to walk away but Max kept leaning in.

"Ok" She said between the last few pecks. "Drive smart"

"I already knew you'd say something like that" He sighed, kissing her one last time.

"Keep in mind pole is my favorite position" She whispered, removing her hand from his jaw.