All of Me (Sebastian Vettel)

49. Whispers

"It's going to be weird.  Everyone is going to be asking questions when they see me there with my leg in plaster.  What do I tell them? I don't want them knowing the truth.  They'll think I'm an idiot if I say I fell over drunk, and I don't want them knowing about Dean. Then they'll wonder why I'm there if I'm not working.  And when they find out about us they'll be gossiping."  Seb glanced over at his agitated girlfriend. 

"Aly, breathe.   Just make anything up.  Otmar knows the truth, as does Lawrence.   That's what's important.  Say you fell over whilst jogging," he said as they made their final approach to the airport. 

Most of the team had flown the day before, Alyssa would have too if she'd been working.  Instead she was flying over first class with Seb.  She had been panicking all the way down and Seb had tried his best to calm her down but she'd remained on edge.

"Aren't you worried about what people will say when they find out about us?"

"No," he confessed. "I can't wait to be honest with you.  At least I won't have to stand and watch guys flirting with you.  They'll know you're mine."

"I'm betting Tanya isn't going to be very happy."

"Forget her.  All that's important is you and me."

"And the press! Do they know I'm Sienna's sister? Shit. I'm going to be slated on social media."

"Stay off of it like I do. What you don't read can't hurt you."

Seb reached a hand and out and touched her knee reassuringly. "Everything will work out baby. Stop stressing!"

Alyssa laughed.  "I'll try but it's not you who will get all the criticism is it?  People will say I'm with you for your money and for your fame."

"Whereas the truth is you're with me for my monster cock."

Alyssa spluttered with laughter.  "Too right.  And because I love you."

Alyssa seemed to calm down as they neared the airport which pleased Seb.   However he knew she was right. People would accuse her of being after his money which couldn't be further from the truth.   She'd even set up a standing order paying him back monthly for the money he'd paid to cover her rent for Cherry until the new lodger had moved in.  He'd tried to tell her it didn't matter but she'd insisted. 

Finally he pulled into the car park and found a space. 

"Come on.  Let's get in there.  We have time for a drink before we check in," he said.  Alyssa smiled at him.  This was it.  Their first time travelling together to a race weekend as an official couple. 

As they crossed the car park Seb's phone rang.  He quickly pulled it out of his pocket and answered it without looking to see who it was. 

"Yes?" he barked in German.

"Sebastian, good. I caught you before you boarded."

"Britta.  What is it?"

"The press have caught on to you and Alyssa.  They know she's Sienna's sister and it's all over the internet."

"What the fuck?  How?"

"It seems that one of Sienna's friends gave an interview to the press."

"And I bet I know which one.  Fucking Natalia!"

"Her name wasn't mentioned.  Whoever it was though has said you and Sienna were on the verge of getting back together until Alyssa seduced you.  They have painted Alyssa as a home wrecker.  The team have seen the article and they're all talking about it."