Chapter 4

I jump onto my bed and the only thing I can think about is the afternoon I had with Lando. I pick up my phone and in between all of the Instagram and Twitter notifications that I still have to go through I see a WhatsApp message from someone named 'LandHOE'. I roll my eyes and smile as I open WhatsApp.

LandHOE Hey, I had a great afternoon. I hope we can meet up again soon.

WORLD CHAMP (f2) Yeah. I really had fun. Thanks for saving me from the paparazzi, I really appreciate it.

LandHOE you're welcome. I felt like a knight in shining armor coming to rescue you.

WORLD CHAMP (f2) You definitely were :)

We texted the whole evening and late into the night. Getting to know each other even better.

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"And here we are in Abu Dhabi for the final race of the formula 2 season. Van Staden and Schumacher are currently tied first in the drivers championship. And with Schumacher on pole and Van Staden starting second this is going to be one intresting race." I hear through the tv as I walk past it in the garage. I qualified p2 yesterday behind Mick, so I have some work to do if I want to win the drivers chamionship. I grab my headphones and start preparing for the race ahead.

As I climb into the car I feel all my worries and thoughts slip away. I focus only on the wheel in my hands and the track in front of me. I feel almost relaxed as the time till the race starts inches closer and closer.

"Ok final lap Hannah." I hear my lead engineer say. Mick is right in front of me and I put more pressure on him. He goes wide on turn 7 and I move past him on the inside down onto the straight. "Hell yeah." I say as I pick up speed down the straight.

I cross the finish line with Mick on my tail. "P1 Hannah. P1, congratulations." I hear. "Yes guys. Woohooo!" I yell with my mic on. I feel tears form in my eyes.  "I just want to thank you guys for an awesome season. It's been amazing and I will miss you all." I say. "It's been wonderful working with you Hannah. We will be watching you in formula one. Congrats on your win." My lead engineer says. I wave at the crowds as I drive past.

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I walk out the press conference room and walk straight into somebody. That somebody just happened to be Lando. "Hey Hannah. Congratulations!" He says with a huge smile and wraps me in a hug. "Thanks Lando. I honestly don't know how to feel right now." I say and he lets go. "I have five minutes. Walk?" He asks. "Yeah sure." I say and we walk out into the paddock.

"How did it feel crossing the line?" Lando asks. "It felt amazing. I don't think I smiled that much in a while. My face is slowly recovering." I say and he laughs. His laugh makes me smile, it's very contagious.

"Oi Hannah!" I hear someone yell. I look up to see a group of five guys from formula 2 walking up to me. "Uh-oh." I whisper to myself as I know what these boys are capable of. "What's the name of the guy that you fucked that got you into Red Bull for next season?" One yells at me. I stop, confused and disgusted that someone would think I did that. "Was it Max?" Two yell at the same time. "Or even Christian Horner himself!" Says another. "Hey tha-" lando tries to defend me but is interrupted. "I got this Lando, Thanks." Christian says walking up from behind us and pats Lando's shoulder.

The five boys in front of me look horrified. "I have all five of your names and so good luck keeping your seats in F2 next season. Don't even dream about Formula one because after what I just saw, that is never going to happen. Oh and as a matter of fact Hannah has more talent in a racing car than the five of you combined." He says and turns around to us. "I'm sorry that that happened Hannah." He says sincerely as I watch the boys slink away in the corner of my eye. "Thanks. Those five have done things like that so often I've almost gotten used to it." I say. "They are just jealous of your pure raw talent." Lando says from next to me with an encouraging smile. I smile back at him. "I originally came here to say congratulations on your win and I'm very excited for next season." Christian says with a smile and walks off.

I said goodbye to Lando as he has to go prepare for his race. I quickly changed into my normal clothes. I place my pass around my neck and walk out to the paddock exit.