the IT girl

A Friendly Encounter

The morning sun peeked through the clouds as Lily parked the car in the supermarket lot, a mental list of groceries running through her mind. With Gemma at school and Lando at work, this was her chance to restock the kitchen without distractions. Daniel was happily snoozing in his car seat, and Lily carefully unlatched him, settling him into a stroller before heading inside.

The supermarket was bustling with activity, families filling their carts and couples debating over which brand of cereal to buy. Lily weaved through the aisles, grabbing fresh produce, bread, and a few snacks for Gemma's lunchbox. As she reached for a box of pasta, she heard an excited gasp behind her.

"Oh my gosh, it's Lily Norris!"

She turned around to see a group of young women, their faces lighting up with recognition. They were holding shopping baskets and looking at her like they'd just spotted a celebrity.

"Hi!" Lily said, offering a friendly smile.

One of the girls stepped forward, clearly the boldest of the group. "Sorry to bother you, but are you really Lando Norris' wife?"

Lily laughed lightly, adjusting Daniel's stroller. "Yes, that's me."

The group erupted into hushed squeals and murmurs, and another girl chimed in, "We're such big fans of Lando! We watch all his races and follow him on social media. You two are such a cute couple!"

"Thank you," Lily replied warmly. "That means a lot to us. Lando loves his fans."

Their attention shifted to Daniel, who had woken up and was curiously looking at the group with his big, bright eyes.

"And this must be your little one!" one of the girls cooed. "He's adorable!"

Lily beamed. "This is Daniel. He just turned six months old."

"He looks just like Lando!" another girl said, snapping a quick photo of the baby (after asking for permission, of course).

After a few more questions about Lando, their family life, and even Gemma, one of the girls hesitated before asking, "Would you mind if we got a picture with you? It would mean so much."

Lily nodded graciously. "Of course, I don't mind."

They gathered around her, careful not to block the aisle, and took a few photos. The group thanked her profusely, expressing how excited they were to meet her.

As they walked away, still buzzing with excitement, Lily continued her shopping, her heart warm from the interaction. Being married to someone as beloved as Lando came with its challenges, but moments like this made her appreciate the connection fans had with her family.

By the time she reached the checkout counter, Daniel was cooing happily, and Lily couldn't wait to tell Lando about their encounter. Life as a Norris might be chaotic, but it was full of love, laughter, and the occasional supermarket surprise.