Forever and always

Chapter eighteen

"I'm sorry for coming between you guys" he said, I turned my head to look at him. "If he really loves me, he should grow up and accept the fact we are together! and if he doesn't that's his problem.." "As long as I have you by my side, I will be fine" I said. "I really love you, you know that right?" he said, giving me a passionate kiss. "I know that, and I love you very much too! I'm sorry that we couldn't go out to celebrate today, it would have been great celebrating with the others" I said after the kiss. "It doesn't matter, I have you, you're the only thing I need" he said whilst pulling me closer. I was wrapped up in his arms and my head was resting on his chest, I felt so safe and loved at this moment.

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Days went by since we got home on Sunday, it was now wednesday and I hadn't heard a word from Max, I texted and called him a few times, but he didn't answer. Kelly texted me Monday morning to let me know that Max was doing amazing after Sunday's crash. I asked if she could help me get Max to text me back, but she didn't reply.

Charles and I had spent all the days together in my apartment ever since, neither of us had made a comment to the media or anyone online. Both our dm's were booming with questions, there were already many tiktoks about us in almost every tiktok the clip of us kissing was in, it was weird to watch tbh. There were also made several fan pages on instagram of us..

"Charles" I said nervously, he was watching some football on the tv, as I approached him, I had just finished editing some pictures and also talked with my dad on the phone.

"What's up, beautiful, have you finished editing?" He asked and turned the volume down a bit. "My dad is coming to Monaco today, and he wants to meet you," I said. "Today!?" he asked surprised, i could see by the look on his face it made him nervous. "Yeah, he'll arrive here in about four hours" I said, giving him a little smile, which I hope helped a bit.

"I would like to meet him, yes, but he never really liked me. Last time I spoke with him was back in karting days and he was very pissed and angry at me for hitting Max on track!" He said. I let out a laugh. "Babe that was so many years ago! Yes, he's not the biggest fan of yours, but my dad is my world, and we share a very special bond so I know he would love to meet the man who makes me so happy, no matter who you are" I said. "Okay then, but we gotta get this place cleaned and I better get myself ready!!" he said, panicking and turning off the football game he was watching. "Relax, he won't be here until four hours. We have plenty of time. There isn't much to clean anyway" I laughed, it was very cute seeing him like this.

Charles's pov:

I was running around cleaning Olivia's apartment which felt like mine too as I was staying here all the time. It had to be perfect since I'm meeting her dad today, it's huge for me. I'm kinda freaking out inside! Ah, I better get ready!

I finished a good shower, took some clothes on which were very chilled but not too chilled that would make a soppy introduction. I fixed my hair, I was thinking of wearing a bandana as I loved to wear them, but then I thought nope, that would not make a good impression on him..

"Is this good enough to wear?" I asked Olivia as she was getting herself ready. "It's perfect Charles, don't be so nervous," she said, smiling big. I could see how much this meant to her, her dad is her rock along with Max, those are some of the most important people in her life. So I wanted for Jos to like me, since Max doesn't. I know it would mean the world to her. "Is it really that bad?" I laughed. "It is, my dad is nothing like he seems to be, I promise you" she said and gave me a kiss on the cheek before she started to iron her beautiful blonde hair. She looked beautiful as always.

A few hours later I heard a knock on the door, my heart was beating fast, why am I so nervous, chill Charles please, you're acting like it's god who's walking in the door.

Olivia went to open the door, as she opened it Jos appeared in the door. "My beautiful daughter, I have missed you so much!" he said, pulling her into a huge hug. "Dad! I missed you like crazy" she said, it was cute seeing their father-daughter bond. It made me miss my dad very much.. - "Dad, this is Charles as you know" she said smiling as she introduced me as he walked inside and the door got closed. He looked at me a bit and walked towards me. "Hi, it's good to meet you" I said, damn I was nervous. "It's good to meet you Charles" He said, pulling me into a hug, which made me surprised. Olivia looked surprised too, but couldn't stop smiling..

We were sitting in the kitchen and talked for a bit over some coffee. "Sorry, I have to take this call" Olivia interrupted as we all were talking. She answered the call and went to another room to talk. Now it was only Jos and I left, which made me nervous I was almost sweating.. "So Charles, I wanted to thank you deeply for taking such good care of my daughter" he said smiling. "It's me who's thanking, you have a wonderful daughter" I said.

"No really.. She hasn't been herself since the breakup with her ex, but I can see how she's turning into the old Olivia and I know you are the reason for that, she looks happy" he said. "She deserves the world after everything, and I will assure you I will give her that" I promised him. "Thank you Charles, but I promise if you ever break her heart I will come after you! she can't handle being hurt again" he said a bit more seriously. "I will never hurt her, over my dead body" I said looking at Jos who looked serious.

Olivia returned with a happy face. "what did I miss?" she asked, sitting down still smiling. "Nothing, more importantly what did we miss?" I asked, referring to her smile. "you know the magazine with me in it will come out tomorrow, and they apparently made me front cover!" She said. "That's huge, wasn't it just supposed to be a page about you?" Jos asked, smiling proudly at her daughter. "It was, but they liked my story so they gave me the front cover and two and a half pages!" she said. "Congrats, that's awesome!" I said getting up to give her a hug. I will personally be the first to purchase that magazine.

Not much happened that day, we ate dinner together the three of us and then we talked a lot. I told Jos about my childhood growing up, my family and my road to becoming an f1 driver, he seemed to be very interested in it, which made me happy. Jos and Olivia shared some interesting stories from over the years, it was also fun to hear about her childhood since she didn't wanna tell me about it, she sounded like such an annoying child. At least she admitted it herself, she was a nightmare in the age between 6 to 10..

Jos was actually such a kindhearted person, and nothing like he seems to be in the media.

They talked a bit about Max as well, and I could see on Olivia's face how much she missed him. She hasn't heard a single word from him in four days, which is very unusual since they talk everyday, can't believe he is that mad at her. I wish there was something I could do..

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A shorter chapter this time, but I hope you liked it anyway.

So Jos came to Monaco, thankfully he liked Charles. And what is going on with Max, ignoring his sister, not cool Max!:(