Formula 1 - One Shots

Daniel Ricciardo- "A silly word doesn't matter"

You and Daniel had recently got engaged and you were both living in your little love bubble full of laughter and good times, you couldn't quite believe that this was the life you got to share with not only your lover but your best friend; it felt as though the two of you were perfectly in tune and although you had your disagreements like every couple the two of you genuinely believed in the mantra of communication is key and it always worked for you two, you couldn't think of a way in which you could be any more compatible.

You were both very busy people, Daniel was obviously a brilliant driver at the pinnacle of his career and you were a highly successful accountant  who had a totally independent lifestyle which you were keen to maintain even when you and Daniel became serious as you wanted to be your own women and not rely upon a man even though Daniel had suggested a million  times to let him take care of you as he had more than enough money.     

Due to the start of the European season and the many consecutive race weekends, it meant that you and Daniel would not get to see each other as much which caused some friction between the two of you because Daniel wanted you by his side all the time and you were busy with your job so couldn't come along which lead to another disagreement about your career and the fact that you did not need to work anymore.

Nevertheless, it was the British GP weekend and you decided to come along and support your better half as you were working in London and the travel time wasn't too bad. To say Daniel was happy that you were there to support him would be an understatement, the whole of Saturday he was smiling like a Cheshire cat lighting up that garage with that cheeky grin that you love so much. 

Soon Saturday evening came around and the two of you were laying in bed talking about everything and nothing, putting the world to rights as usual.

" You know I can't wait until you officially become Mrs Ricciardo and we have the same name, "   Daniel said looking lovingly into your eyes and pressing a kiss into your forehead.

" Well about that, I'm actually going to keep my own surname, it'll just be easier for work and stuff. You know it doesn't change how much I love you" you softly spoke, unsure of his reaction.

" Are you ashamed of me? , fucking hell nobody forced you to say yes, you may be this smart arse with an honours degree from Oxford but doesn't mean your ten levels above everyone else" Daniel retaliated and stormed out of the bedroom to the living area of the suite.

You quickly followed suit and followed him into the living area, becoming more angry with every step. 

" Everywhere else I go in the world I'm just Daniel Ricciardo's girlfriend and nobody cares about me as an individual but when I go to work I'm my own person with my own name and my own fucking personality, so yes I will be keeping my own name" you yelled back emotion lacing your voice.

" Well if you feel so strongly about it's not worth falling out over but just so you know people will assume we have the same surname and it's going to be ridiculously difficult when we have children" Daniel replied with a calmer tone however it is still evident in his voice he still wasn't completely on the same line as you. 

With no words spoken the both of you went back to bed and fell into an uncomfortable sleep knowing that this discussion was not over. 

You woke up to Daniel gently shaking you awake and as you opened your eyes you looked at his face and seen it was full of sorrow; you could tell he has something to say.

"Look, I love you and I'll love you until the day I die and I'm sorry that I overreacted but it's just that I want the whole world to know that we're married because you're the best thing that has ever happened to me, but on reflection I've realised that one of the reasons I love you is because you are so independent and that you work hard for what you want and never get anything handed to you on a plate, so not that you need it obviously but you have my full support in this whole name situation" Daniel smiled and placed a soft kiss on your lips.

"Dan, I love you too and I'm glad we've discussed this and resolved this issue" you replied and deepened this kiss.

" Annnd, I absolutely love being with a lady who knows what she wants and chooses to be independent because, in the end, a silly word doesn't matter, because I love you"