Love Is My Drug (Sebastian Vettel)

Chapter 21: Trust

Clara didn't feel much change at the team's headquarters since she was getting together with Seb. Everything was still fine. They could keep their job professionally. And everyone in the team had known about their relationship. But they didn't ask much as they knew that he was very private when it came to his personal life. They just congratulated and supported them with the decision they took and the couple really appreciated it.

Three weeks had passed, Seb and Clara prepared themselves physically and mentally to face the next Grand Prix, which was the Hungarian GP. They flew together from England to Hungary on Wednesday afternoon. She was so curious to know about the country. She hadn't visited it before, but she was convinced that she would enjoy her days there.

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The track walk and pre-race press conference in the morning, some interviews and the autograph session in the afternoon, and briefing in the evening. All of them were on Seb's schedules on Thursday.

Clara gave the checklists as Seb had passed all morning activities. For about two hours in the afternoon, she accompanied him for the interviews and autograph session. She could feel that he seemed happier and more relaxed than usual. He gave the autograph cards to all of his fans with a joy on his face.

The next one was lunch time. Seb, Clara, Scott, and Nira walked together to the hospitality. The foods had been served by some chefs there. They took their plates and chose the foods alternately. After that, both drivers gathered with their respective mechanics.

While, Clara and Nira decided to join Rachel and Julia. Rachel was a weather and temperature predictor, while Julia was a tyre technician. They had been working with Red Bull Racing since the first year the team competed in F1.

"Clara, I still can't believe that you and Seb become a thing!" Rachel said.

"And you know that how lucky you are!" Julia added.

Clara who was holding spoon and fork on both of her hands immediately put them on the plate. She was surprised as they spoke about it loudly. She put her index finger on her lips, commanding them to speak more calmly.

"Please don't speak too loud. Seb is sitting there, not too far from us," Clara pointed at his table with her chin.

Rachel then closed her mouth. "Oops, I'm sorry."

Then, both of them giggled. Clara looked at Nira who sat beside her, and she bit her lip to hide her smile. After that, she continued to eat and responded them. "Hmm well, I also still can't believe it. This still feels like a dream to me."

Nira also joined the conversation. "I told you, Clara. He has always fancied you."

"This will be a big news. Hey! Seb has done the interviews, right? Did he tell them about this?" Rachel asked.

Clara shook her head. "No. He decides to keep it from the media for now. I don't know for how long. Maybe we need to talk about it."

"I understand. Rachel, don't you remember? Seb is a private guy," Julia said while nudging Rachel.

"Oh my God, I forgot about it. Thanks for reminding me, Julia."

Clara laughed. "It's fine. So, I want all of you to help me, if you know what I mean."

"Of course we will keep our lips sealed. We are your friends after all," Nira said.

"Thank you, Nira."

Julia also asked, "Have you told your parents? How did they react to that?"

Clara was silent for a few seconds to remember what her mother and father had said to her at home, when she told them that she was starting a relationship with Seb.