PRINCESS [Charles Leclerc]

24. Party

S: You're in England. The British royal family noticed you're at the race. Prince and Princess of Wales are coming on Sunday.

E: No Simon. I wanted to enjoy my first proper race.

S: I know, sorry. But please make it work. Like always. And prepare Charles.

He hangs up and leaves me shocked. I never thought this is gonna happen.

C: What's wrong?

E: Well, your first royal engagement is coming up.

I tell Charles everything. I feel bad. I stress him even more now when he has to focus on the race. Now it's all about me again, not him. He has to win the championship and I feel like I'm ruining it for him. Lorenzo's words are stuck in my head.

C: William and Kate like the real William and Kate?

I see how stressed and nervous he already became as I nod. I feel sooo bad.

E: I know, I'm so sorry it's happening on your race day. But they're very nice. Don't worry.

Charles remains silent the rest of the car ride. I take his hand.

C: Okay, now I need this party.

He laughs and helps me out of the car as we arrive. Luckily there are no paparazzi or fans outside the club. For now at least. That's probably gonna change soon. We go into the club where we meet go to a group of guys.

C: Hi everyone, that's Elisabeth my girlfriend.

E: Hi.

Charles greets everyone and stay behind being a bit shy because at the end these are his friends. I take Charles hand and whisper.

E: Where is Isa?

C: The girls are at the restroom, Carlos told me. They'll be back any minute. You can wait here and I'll get us something to drink, okay?

I nod smiling and sit down. I look around the club to see how it is. It's so cool and excited. I have a big smile on my face. This night has to be a good one. Suddenly a guy comes over a neck bows while calling me highness. I saw him once already.

E: Please don't do this. I want to be normal here.

??: Well you're the princess of the country I live in. So..

I smile.

Max: I'm Max, hi.

He sits down next to me.

E: Nice to meet you. Hope you like Monaco.

Max: Well with a princess like you, how can you not love it there.

I raise my eyebrow and go a few inches away from him as he came closer. I look for Charles but see that he talks to a group. I swallow and try to deal with Max on my own.

E: Eh, yeah, thank you.

M: You wanna drink something?

He puts his hand on my knee and leans over. I can smell the alcohol in his breath. That changed quickly from showing respect to being touchy. I stand up as I saw Ryan wanted to walk over.

E: I'm good thanks Max.

I wanted to go over to Charles. He didn't see what Max was doing. But I get pulled back. Isa. Finally. She hugs me happy with three girls behind her.

I: Finally you're here! Please meet Kika, Lily and Carmen.

I hug them all and are happy we are more girls here. They seem very fun and nice. Also Charles and the other boys come back. Charles asks if everything is okay and I only nod. No need for drama now. He hands me a drink. We enjoy a great night. It's very interesting to see how a night like this goes. A few hours later, Isa takes my hand to pull me onto the dancefloor.

I: Time to show your dance moves.

She laughs, we're all a bit tipsy and drunk already. I follow her happy and we start to dance. The eyes of our boys on us.

E: Who is that Max?

I nod behind Charles and Carlos. She sees how he watches me.

I: What did he do?

E: Nothing, just a bit flirty. But all good.

I: He's in a bad mood because he had a fight with his girlfriend.

E: Oh, I see.

I: Don't tell Charles. He's in a battle with Max for the championship.

I nod and understand. No need for Charles to know. I enjoy the night with Isa on the dancefloor when suddenly someone touches my hips and stands close behind me. I smile.

E: Hey baby.

I turn around wanting to wrap my arms around him, when I noticed it's not Charles.

It's Max.