𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 | 𝐜. 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐳

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[ MONTE CARLO, MONACO ]
MAY 2021

THE MONACO AFTERPARTY was nothing short of all-out luxury. Since Reina entered the world of Formula One, she became accustomed to seeing cars having the price tags of houses, copious amounts of designer clothing, and luxury boats. But everything paled in comparison to Monaco—Monaco looked as if money itself threw up over a city.

Reina got ready in her hotel room, opting for a shimmering, pink mini-dress. Such a color would normally be out of her comfort zone, but if there was one place to wear any such clothes, Monte Carlo would be the place.

As Reina was putting in her earrings, Carlos knocked on her door.

"Rey, are you ready?" he asked.

"Hold on," Reina called, quickly adjusting her dress before opening the door. She stood in the doorway, flicking her hand up. "What do you think?" she asked, jokingly striking a pose.

But Carlos did not seem to get the joke. His eyes widened. "I think..." he muttered, "you look so beautiful."

Reina laughed, shaking her head. "Thank you, but I was kidding."

"But I wasn't," said Carlos, with a low growl. He swept Reina off her feet, holding her in her arms. She gasped. He kicked the door shut behind him, leading her to the bed.

The two passionately kissed, and soon, the outfit that Reina worked so hard to put together was on the floor, in a pile, next to Carlos's own clothes.

Needless to say, the two were late to arrive at the party. After passing the bouncer and heading into the dark club, Carlos grasped Reina's hand, to which she returned a squeeze.

"There's the happy couple!" called a voice. It was Lando.

"Hey, man," Carlos smiled, patting Lando's back.

"Hello, Lando, it's great to see you again," chimed Reina. "Congratulations to you for podium today."

"Thanks," he nodded. "Couldn't beat this one, though," he jokingly whispered to Reina, jerking his head in Carlos's direction.

"Don't worry, I'll puncture his tyres next time," Reina whispered back.

"That's what I'm talking about," laughed Lando.

Then, a squeal sounded. "Reina!"

It was Katerina. "Come over here! I want you to meet some people."

Reina looked at Carlos, who winked. "Go on, I'll catch up later," he said.

So, she headed over to Katerina, who was with Charlotte, Luisinha, and two other women.

"Reina, this is Kelly and Carmen. Kelly and Carmen, meet Reina," said Katerina. "Kelly is with Max, and Carmen is with George."

"Lovely to meet you two," greeted Reina, giving both ladies kisses on their cheeks.

"We saw your kiss earlier from the balcony, " giggled Carmen. "I'm just sad we didn't get the opportunity to meet sooner."

Reina blushed. "I think the entire planet saw the kiss..." she muttered, laughing too. "There were about a hundred press workers."