The Prancing Horse

XIX

I swung the door open to see the brothers in their black and white tuxedos. I quickly helped them attach everything to make their uniform and soon we were ready. 

"So, what did they do today?" Nico asked as we got into the car just 45 minutes after arriving at the hotel. 

"So they had practice one and two. Congratulate them on it, but if they don't want to talk about it don't. They are very critical of themselves and the more you ask the more they second guess." I informed them. "I am tired of always being up and about. I am only home for like a month then I'm out." I exclaimed breaking the silence.

 "We get that. When we are always traveling for different horse shows, it feels like we don't even have our roots down." Oliver exclaimed. 

"Well, your roots lie in Monaco forever and always, all you need to do is remember," I advised. 

"Scarlett! This isn't the way to the track!" Roman exclaimed and I smirked as we pulled up to the harbor filled with superyachts.

 "You don't really think I am pulling up to the last race of the season in a SUV?" I smirked as I led them out of the car. We got into a medium-sized one just to transport us to the circuit. 

"I can't wait to meet Lewis!" Nico exclaimed. "Nah, I want to meet Max!" Luka exclaimed. 

"Excuse me, but I am going to meet the future world champion, Charles!" Oliver butted in. 

"Who do you want to see, Roman?" Nico asked.

 "Sebastian and Kimi," he said quietly not really being into loud things. "You know, Kimi and Sebastian ask about you a lot," I said making him smile. The three met at one race and clicked quickly. "You're majesty we are here." the Captain said. 

"Thank you Captain Z." I called as we all loaded off the yacht. We were met by an official who took us to the Mercedes garage. 

"Congratulations Valtteri on an excellent practice!" I said quietly and he whipped around in surprise. 

"Thank you, Scarlett! I assume you are here to see the Champion," he replied and I nodded. 

"Lewis! You have some fans here!" He called. 

"Tell them that I'm busy." He Calle back. "He's all yours," Valtteri said and started to take with the twins as I made my way back to the garage. 

"Shame on you making a girl dressed all fancy come back to such a dirty place," I said and he screamed jumping up from looking at his car. 

"What the heck are you doing here?" he yelled at me. "Yes, nice to see you two!" I muttered and 

"No, not nice to see you. How could you have four me living with you? What are you now, Charles leaves you and you become a slut sleeping with four men." he yelled.

 "The hell are you talking about? Did you just call a Queen a slut." I exclaimed. 

"No! I called my best friend a slut who should learn to keep her legs closed and not sleep with four men after her husband stops a marriage. At least he has only one girlfriend!" he yelled and tears rolled down my face as I turned to walk away. 

I saw Roman, Toto, Valtteri, and some engineers trying to hold back my other cousins. "I–umm...let's go," I whispered dragging my cousins away from the garage. I looked to see the media in a frenzy trying to run away, but one came to me. 

"Your Majesty, I captured the argument, but I won't publish if you don't want me to," he said kindly.

 "What's your name and how old are you?" I asked. He smiled slightly, "I'm Blaise and 18 years old." He said not looking me in the eye. 

"You can look me in the eye," I said softly and he did. "I have seen your work and awards. I must say you are one of my favorite reporters on Monaco." I informed him and his face brightened. 

"Thank you, ma'am," he said. 

"Well, we need a Chief Press Office, so expect a call from Romeo soon," I exclaimed and turned to walk away. 

"Ma'am!" he called and I looked back. 

"I expect my Chief Press Officer to be able to publish the truth even if I am involved," I said and continued walking. 

A few minutes later my phone dinged and I saw the article was posted. "Good Boy," I whispered. We went to the Ferrari garage next, and I was wrapped in the familiar arms of Kimi who always seemed to be with Sebastian when I visited.

 "I'm so sorry," he whispered as I cried into the rough material of his racing suit. 

"Why does everything happen to me?" I cried.

 "Because you can take the heat," he whispered. I let go when I finished crying, "I'm ok." I said as Sebastian sent me a sad look. 

"Scarlett..." I heard Charles say and I turned as he walked to me. "Hi," I said softly and he opened his arms which I leaned into. "Charles...who is that." a girl's voice said and we broke away. 

"You know who this is Mon Amour," he said smiling.

 She looked at me over and I raised a brow, "You are from where?" I asked.

 "Italy," she said and I looked at Charles. 

"Umm, Mon Amour, remember what I taught you. ' he mumbled and she quickly curtsied. She seemed extremely nice and someone that Charles would date. Also the exact opposite of me. At least he didn't call her "his angel". 

"Thank you. I do hope I managed to teach Charles a few lessons, is he treating you alright?" I joked and she chuckled, "Yeah, except when he is so busy with either racing or all the paperwork and duties to monarchy gives him." she replied and I chuckled nervously. 

"Well, I will have to talk to some people to give him less of a workload," I replied while I sent Charles a look. 

The fact of the matter is that I haven't given Charles any work at all since our split. "Well, nice meeting you Charlotte!" I said and she smiled. "Good to see you guys!" I said to the drivers and left with my cousins. 

"He is still deeply in love with you," Roman said. 

"I know, but we had our chance," I said and they dropped the subject.

 I went into Redbull's garage to see Daniel, Max, and Alex messing around. "Why can't you just all stay in your garage!" I exclaimed, "Listen mini Badger, I miss my friends." Daniel said. 

"Well listen here big Badger, I shouldn't have to walk around searching for all of you in this state." I snapped back at him. 

"Aren't you just a little joy," Daniel mumbled.  

"Thank you for your support, Daniel." I snapped and he looked confused. 

"Dani?" Max said handing Daniel his phone. I watched as Daniel's face went from confused, to surprised to sad to enrage. "I'm going to kill him!" Daniel muttered and ran out of the garage. Everyone just stood, "Well let's go!" I exclaimed.