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“So, the Full Throttle ‘F1 & Families’ special went over well! Fans are just loving you and Luca,” she mused.
“Yeah, I feel like it put the final nail in the coffin of that Daily Report article. We haven’t had a single bad article about our relationship written in over a month.” The TV special, along with a second magazine article, had been a lifesaver for Luca and I’s relationship.
After I admitted I loved him over the radio in Austria, there were some renewed suspicions about us, but fortunately, the FIA investigation was cleared in Austin, and by Singapore, the news was basically dead, with everyone having moved on to the F1 silly season.
“Well, after you win the championship this weekend, there won’t be a single bad thing the press can say. They’ll have to accept our us with a female World Drivers Champion.”
“Cheers to that,” I replied, holding up my coffee cup and clinking it with hers.
* * *
Luca
I felt a little bad pranking Edward, but after told Henri that Georgia and I were secretly engaged, I let Georgia talk me into this silly prank of hers. Pretty sure I would have been sporting a black eye for a week if Oliver hadn’t caught wind of Edward and Henri’s conversation. He immediately ran back to the Hermes garage to calm Henri down.
Henri was less than impressed about the prank, although I knew Georgia reveled in the challenge of one-upping Edward. It was one of the many reasons I loved her – she never backed down from a challenge, and Edward had just opened Pandora’s box of pranks.
As soon as I walked into the paddock, I saw Edward waiting for me outside of the Hermes F1 hospitality suite. We had agreed to do a track walk together, get some time to catch up just the two of us.
“Morning, Luca!” I smiled at Edward, gladly taking the cup of coffee he held out for me, my second one of the morning.Best part about dating Georgia Dubois? The incredible coffee.
“Morning, Edward. How are things?”
“Oh, you know, can’t complain. My podcast is really taking off. It’s taking a lot of my time, but I don’t mind. How are things with you and the misses?” I froze up a bit at his question, trying to think through all of the coaching Georgia had given me. Her dedication to her craft – of being a prankster – was nothing short of impressive. After this weekend, Georgia might be F1’s first female World Drivers Champion, but I’m pretty sure Georgia would consider herself the World Champion of Pranks, too – and she might be prouder of that title than the former.
“Yeah… umm, sort of the reason I wanted to ask you to get coffee with me…” I knew that had piqued Edward’s interest. He immediately stopped in his tracks, and I could see concern in his eyes.
God, Edward, what a good friend.
“Georgia and I… we decided to take some time apart during the winter break.” I knew the words were as fake as Georgia and I’s relationship had started, but damn, they hurt me to even say them out loud. I said a silent prayer to the universe, begging her not to let this ever be true.
“What!” Edward screamed, spilling some of his coffee onto his Wilmington team polo. “Absolutely not. I forbid it.” Edward’s reaction took everything within me not to laugh. He looked as if he would make a deal with the devil on my behalf.
“What did you do?”
“What do you mean ‘what did I do?’” I was slightly offended that Edward had gone straight to accusing me, assuming that I was the one who fucked up. It was logical, but still hurtful from my best friend.
“Look, mate, I’m just trying to get to the bottom of this so we can fix this.”
“She just needs a little space. It’s been an overwhelming season.” As we came to the end of our track walk, Edward walked me back to the Hermes garage.
“Never fear, Luca – I’m going to fix this.” His voice was full of conviction, and I let out a small smile.
“Edward, I told you NOT to get involved. Promise me you won’t say anything.”
“Fine, fine…” Edward put his hands up in the air, admitting defeat, which was good because I didn’t need this prank spreading around the paddock. We’d finally gotten out of the dog house with the press, and I didn’t need a fake prank circulating around the paddock like wildfire.
* * *
Edward
As soon as I watched Luca walk into the Hermes garage, I immediately texted Lily and Oliver, demanding that they both meet me in my driver’s room. I couldn’t believe what Luca had told me – those two were made for each other, but I knew if anyone would have insight into their relationship, it would be Oliver and Lily.
Edward: Lil, Oliver – meet me in 15, my driver’s room, super urgent
Lily: Edward, some of us have actual meetings and strategies to go over…
Edward: No time for that, Lil. Our friends are in trouble
