Rise Up

Chapter 8: Surprise?

Saying goodbye to each other the next morning was the most difficult thing I've ever done.

He offered me breakfast but I didn't have the time to, as we spent more time than necessary cuddled in bed. He also walked me back to my room and didn't care about my grumpy friends' comments.

I didn't want to leave him, moreover because I was scared of what will happen now. After this vacation in heaven, where we met each others and chose to be together as much as possible... what will happen? We'll be back to colleagues, maybe acquaintances?

No, we could never, not after everything. At least, I couldn't be able to do it.

I wanted to talk to him about it all during the morning we shared but every time he looked at me with his sleepy face or gently brushed his warm hands on my body, my brain messed up and it was impossible to break the peace.

As predicted, on our flight back home, the girls kept bombarding me with questions about last night but as we were on a normal line flight with many other people, I couldn't spill the tea about my intimate time with a Formula 1 driver.

So they came home with me. We ordered a pizza and talked almost all night in my living room, as we usually do every time we have some gossips to share. We had fun as always but I felt like my mind was stuck to him.

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I spent the next few days at home in Florence, mostly alone, busy with many laundries, to get another luggage ready, and hard training, as I needed to be more than prepared for the Belgian Grand Prix.

I didn't hear neither a word from Lando and this made my heart broke a little. I thought that he would send at least a little text or maybe a short call but nothing came.

I also doubted my phone wasn't working well, but the many calls with the team and my family made me realise that it was just a stupid attempt of illuding myself.

While I was preparing the gym bag, to head once again this week to my trainer, I heard a ping from my phone. I ran up to it to find a big surprise.

Lando Norris: hey, I'm so so so sorry. I didn't want to disappear like this. As soon as I came back home, I was called at the MTC for work and my personal trainer forced me to the gym all day. Now I was about to relax a bit at my parents and I had a free moment to text you

Lando Norris: I wanted to call you but I don't know what time is it where you live and I didn't want it to be even more embarrassing. Actually I was scared to look like too clingy

Lando Norris: I forgot to say that even if I was busy, I kept thinking about you, our talks, your laughs, your kisses and of course the night we spent

I propped my self on my couch, reading and reading his texts with a huge smile on my face and shaking hands for the shock.

What do I text him back?

Me: hey, I'm so happy to hear you! I've been busy a lot too so don't worry. Anyway, you know I live in Italy, right? Exactly in Florence so it's just an hour of difference LOL

My message was so stupid, I know, but I didn't want to seem too clingy, as he said, or worse, a psycho.

Lando Norris: I love Florence even if I have no idea where it is and actually I've never been there. Do you mind be my touristic guide?

What does it mean? Is he suggesting to come here?

Me: Are you serious? Do you want to come?

Lando Norris: Is that an invite? :)

Me: Yes, Mr Norris. You're officially invited to my modest home, or better to the beautiful city of Florence. I'll be the best touristic guide you've ever seen and I'm sure you'll love it!

Lando Norris: Then I'll be more than happy to join you in two days. I'd like to come earlier but Zak will kill me if I don't finish my sim hours, and actually I also have to find a good excuse to come. Speaking of that any suggestion?

Lando Norris: and Kiara, I don't want to force you- once again-I'll come just if you're okay with this.

Me: I will be more than okay when I will be able to see you in person.

Lando Norris: than it's a plan! As soon as I book the flight, I'll send you the details

Me: I honestly can't wait Lan :)

Lando Norris: me neither, I've missed you

I didn't except it.