RACE 2 - Max Verstappen

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Daniella can't help but chuckle and she can relate to what Max is feeling since she also hates media works and remembering lines. She took the script to have a look since she was already done with her breakfast.

"Wow! That's a lot of lines," she commented. "Honestly, how do they expect an F1 driver to remember so many lines? There is a reason why most of us never finished school."

"At least someone gets me," Max let out a deep breath. "It's going to be a long day for me."

Daniella nodded in agreement and put down the script.

"What about you?" Max asked. "What are your plans today?"

"I am going to get my hair done, cut it a bit short I think since it's getting too long," Daniella replied. "And then me and Sophie are going to go for the charity football match." Daniella was also invited to take part in the football game but she had no intention of making a fool out of herself since she is not very good at football, so instead she just donated money for the cause.

"But I like your long hair," Max whined a little as he got up from the table and took the empty plates with help of Daniella. "Please don't cut it short."

"And I like you with your beard but you shave after every two days," Daniella fired back. "I guess we can't always have what we want," she smirked as Max touched his cheek, regretting shaving just the previous day. "Besides, my hair will grow fast so.."

Max gave her a small smile and kissed the top of her head as he ran his fingers through her hair.

"Oh, by the way, my mom wants to know if you would like to join her for dinner Friday night," Max said, suddenly remembering.

"Friday?"

"Mhhmhh," Max nodded.

"I don't think I can," Daniella replied. "Collins and Jenna are arriving on Friday and both are expecting me to spend time with them. And I haven't told anyone in my family about you."

Max gave her a mischievous and challenging look.

"Max no," Daniella warned him. "We can't tell them this weekend, at least not until your contract is officially sorted out."

"Why not?"

"Because my little sister loves to gossip and within hours we will make headlines... also there is a good chance my dad will come over here after finding out, kidnap you, and then torture and interrogate you."

Max thought for a second and nervously gulped. He is a bit scared of Daniella's father.

"Yeah, you have a point," he nodded.

***

Daniella and Sophie took their seats in the first row, ready for the charity football game to start. The bleachers were not the occupied where they were sitting so it provided them the privacy they needed.

They cheered and clapped as the players came to the field, some seem confident and motivated whereas some others seem like they already know they are going to make a fool of themselves, like Charles.

"Thousand dollars says Charles will fall at least three times while kicking the ball," Daniella said to Sophie.

"Oh please Dani," Sophie playfully rolled her eyes. "It's Charles we are talking about. He will fall at least five times."

Both shared a look and burst out laughing, shaking their hands to make the bet official.

Mick looked at them and smiled and waved.

Sophie slightly blushed and waved back while Daniella suspiciously observed the two. Mick noticed the look on Daniella and immediately looked away. He knows the Mercedes driver is more than smart enough to figure out what's going on if she becomes suspicious enough and he doesn't want that to happen.

"Someone is staring at you," Sophie whispered in Daniella's ear since she was too busy thinking about Mick and Sophie.

"Who?" Daniella immediately looked around the belchers.

"A Ferrari driver," Sophie smiled and gently turned Daniella's face towards the field. "And it's definitely not my dumb brother."

Carlos shot Daniella a polite yet sweet smile once her eyes fell on him, thanks to the Haas driver. She was a bit taken aback but gave him a gentle smile and waved, making him smile brighter.

Daniella looked away and turned her attention back to Sophie who was observing them.

"You know, Charles told me that Carlos really..."

"Oh look the game is starting," Daniella interrupted Sophie to stop her from further talking about the Ferrari driver.

***

Daniella laughed more times than she can count at the drivers on the field. Most of them were barely surviving, especially Charles who fell multiple times just like she predicted and even end up kicking the air instead of the ball. Sophie was too busy filming her brother's embarrassing moments.

The only drivers who actually were playing and knew what they were doing are Carlos and Pierre.

"This is so much fun," Sophie laughed as Charles kicked the air again. "I wish Arthur was here too."

"I wish Lando was on the field," Daniella laughed. "He would have ended up injuring himself and someone around him."

Charles gave Sophie a warning look, fully aware that his sister is filming but there is no escape for him.

"Oh I think it's going to be a goal," Sophie said as Carlos had the ball in his control.

And soon enough the Ferrari driver made his first goal, feeling proud and happy. He looked at Daniella and pointed at her, dedicating the goal to her.

A few drivers cheered including Sophie but Daniella just froze there with her eyes slightly wide, not sure how to react.

Carlos jogged away from the goal post while sending her a wink and a smirk was plastered on his face.

"What just happened?" Daniella mumbled.

"Carlos dedicated his goal to you," Sophie excitedly explained. "Its very sweet and romantic, don't you think?"

"Umm yeah...I don't know," Daniella sounded confused.

Unknown to her some fans captured the moment and already posted it on social media.

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A/N: We got some Max x Dani and Carlos x Dani moments in the same chapter. 

Thoughts on Carlos dedicating the goal to Dani? 

 What do you think Max will do once he finds out?