𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒 | 𝐋𝐍𝟒

𝐗𝐕

12th april 2024
Monaco

The sun was setting over Milaine's mansion in Monaco, casting a warm glow over her huge backyard. On the clay court, Milaine was practicing with Carlos Alcaraz. They were both sweaty but laughing, having a good time as they trained for their charity match on April 16th. They were going to play mixed doubles together against Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, and they wanted to get their teamwork just right.

Carlos came to Monaco for the Monte carlo open , but unfortunately for him he lost in the early rounds, so he just decided to stay until the charity match .. He was staying in an Hotel , but he spent most of his time training with Milaine in her mansion , his bubbly energetic personality matched her reserved one perfectly, and it made her truly let go and just have fun with the spaniard ..

Carlos hit the ball across the net and said with his precious spanish accent «You know, Milaine, I don't understand how you can be so good at everything. It's kind of unfair.»

Milaine grinned, hitting the ball back easily. «It's a talent.» she teased.

Carlos rolled his eyes, but he laughed. «Yeah, yeah, keep bragging. Let's see how you do in the actual match.»

Before Milaine could reply, the maid came onto the court. The tennis professional travels a lot so she needed a maid to always stay in the mansion and take care of the pets .. She spoke politely but loud enough to be heard over the sound of tennis balls. «Ms Vanboven, your guests have arrived.»

Milaine looked confused, lowering her racket. «Guests? What guests?»

The maid gave a small smile. «Mr Verstappen and Ms Piquet.»

Milaine's eyes widened as she remembered. «Oh no! I completely forgot I invited them for dinner after Max won the Japanese Grand Prix!»

Carlos stopped and stared at her. «Wait. Max Verstappen? Like, the world champion Max Verstappen? He just shows up to your house like it's nothing?»

Milaine laughed as she grabbed her towel. «Relax, Carlitos. Max and Kelly are family. It's no big deal.»

Carlos shook his head, still surprised. «I don't know how you act so calm about this. I mean, it's Max Verstappen!»

Milaine rolled her eyes, smiling. «And you're the Carlos Alcaraz? C'mon ,Do you want to stay for dinner?»

Carlos hesitated. «I don't know... It feels weird.»

Milaine gave him a look. «Come on, You're staying. End of discussion.»

Carlos sighed but smiled. «Okay, fine. But it better not be awkward »

«Deal.» Milaine laughed. «Now, let's go clean up. We can't let them think we've been out here all day.»

Carlos nodded, following her toward the villa. «You know, Milaine, most people don't forget they invited the world champion over for dinner.»

Milaine shrugged, smirking. «Well, he is just Max to me»

Carlos just laughed, shaking his head as they walked inside talking and laughing about their training. Inside, they found Max and Kelly sitting on the living room floor, surrounded by Milaine's pets. Kelly was scratching the ears of Milaine's fluffy puppy, while Max played with her three cats, who seemed completely relaxed around them.

«Well, well, what do we have here?» Milaine said, smiling as she wiped her face with her towel.

Max looked up and grinned. «Milly !» He stood up, ready to give her a big hug.