Homesick | Charles Leclerc

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Charles's laughter increased as he recognized the clever reference. "You're definitely making a statement with this."

They both admired the custom Ferrari, its vibrant yellow paint sparkling in the garage's lighting. Lexi's thoughtful surprise had caught Charles off guard in the best way possible. As they stood there, Charles couldn't help but feel a rush of affection for the woman who had brought so much joy and excitement into his life.

They both got inside the car, settling into the plush seats. The engine purred to life, and Lexi expertly maneuvered the Ferrari onto the streets of Monaco. Charles couldn't help but enjoy the feeling of being a passenger for once, and he watched the cityscape with a content smile.

As they drove, Lexi's joy was palpable. People turned their heads to catch a glimpse of the vibrant yellow Ferrari, snapping pictures and looking on in awe. Lexi's grin widened as she soaked in the attention. "Looks like my baby is already a hit with the crowd."

Charles chuckled, nodding in agreement. "Our friends are going to love it too, once they see it."

Lexi's smirk grew mischievous as she shared a little secret. "Well, I've already shown Valtteri, and he said my love for Bumblebee and Transformers is embarrassing."

Charles burst into laughter, imagining Valtteri's deadpan reaction. "I can definitely picture him saying that."

Lexi affectionately patted the steering wheel, her voice filled with playful admiration. "Well, he can say whatever he wants. Bee and I have a special bond."

Charles joined in her amusement, leaning back in his seat. "I see you've already given it a name."

Lexi nodded, her eyes twinkling. "Oh, absolutely. Bee here is my new partner in crime."

Charles couldn't help but chuckle at Lexi's playful admiration for her newly named car, Bee. He looked at her with an amused grin. "You really named your car, Lexi?"

Lexi's expression turned to shock, and she mockingly gasped. "Wait, you haven't named yours?"

Charles shook his head, his smile widening. "No, I've never been one to name my cars."

Lexi's mouth dropped open in exaggerated disbelief. "Charles, are you serious? It's practically car sacrilege not to name them!"

He chuckled, raising an eyebrow. "Car sacrilege, huh? I didn't realize it was such a big deal."

Lexi's eyes sparkled with playful seriousness. "Charles, bonding with and naming your car brings good luck. Trust me, it's a thing."

Curious, Charles couldn't help but ask, "Well then, what did you name your stunt car from earlier this year?"

Lexi's face lit up with a dreamy smile as she recalled the memory. "I called her Betty."

Charles couldn't help but chuckle at the endearing choice. "Betty, huh? That's quite the name."

Lexi nodded with pride. "Oh, she was a true gem, Charles. Betty and I had some epic adventures together."

Amid their shared laughter, Charles couldn't resist a challenge. "You know what, Lexi? I think I might just ask the rest of the F1 grid if they name their cars too."

Lexi burst into laughter, clearly amused. "Oh, Charles, you'll be in for a surprise. You'll find out that most of them do."

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