Forever and always

Chapter fifty-six

Olivia's pov:
October 2022

Time flew by fast, I had just arrived in Mexico after a 16 hour trip from home. I traveled alone since everyone else flew in from the United States. I didn't attend the American Grand Prix because I had several things to do at home. Even though my job is very flexible and allows me to work from different places in the world, I still have to do some things that can only be done at home.
But the American Grand Prix went great, both Charles and Max got podiums on Sunday so I was really happy, and of course I watched every single thing from home.

I walked out to the departure hall where a smiling Daniel was waiting for me. "Welcome to Mexico Livia!" He smiled big and pulled me into a hug as I got closer to him. "Thanks Danny, I missed ya" I smiled. "I missed you too! I can't wait for you to be with us most of the weekend" he said and took my suitcase. "Oh me either, it'll be fun! You and Lando are really something else" I laughed, which he did as well.. we walked out to the car and drove towards the hotel where everyone else was staying at.

I said goodbye to Daniel for now, but we're meeting each other for dinner tonight. Then I checked in at the reception, they gave me a keycard to the room that Charles is already staying in. So I got to the fifth floor and unlocked the door. "Hello?" I said as I walked inside. "Wait what! Are you already here!!" I heard Charles voice saying and after a few seconds I could see him coming out of the bedroom in a hurry. "Yup, though I wanted to surprise you!" I smiled and he immediately went to give me the biggest hug. "I take this as a good surprise" I said and he nodded. "The best! God I have missed you over the past week" he said and kissed me. "I missed you too! It was quite lonely at the apartment to be honest" I laughed. "I could imagine, but you're finally here and that's the most important part" he smiled. "It is" I said and leaned in for another kiss.. We chilled for a while, I was really tired after the long flight, so I took a quick nap and Charles did the same.
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The next day was Friday and I was so excited for today. "It sucks that you're not by my side today" Charles said as we both had finished getting ready. "I know, but I'll be there every day in Brazil and also Abu Dhabi I think" I smiled, so did he. "I love the sound of that," he said and pulled me into a little kiss. "I better get going, Daniel asked if we should go to the track together" I said. "Of course, have fun love" he smiled. "Thanks, and good luck in practice" I said. "Thanks" he smiled before pulling me into a goodbye hug, and a kiss on my cheek.

I walked to the reception where Daniel was waiting with his Manager and performance coach who he usually arrives with. I greeted them all and then we drove towards the track together.

"Hey Olivia" Lando said and walked closer to Daniel and I, we just walked inside the McLaren hospitality. "Hey Lando, good to see you" I smiled and gave him a hug. "You too, will you be joining us here for the entire weekend?" he asked. "Mostly yeah, I'm here today and Sunday, I'm not sure where I will be tomorrow" I answered. "Okay then, but it's great having you here" Lando smiled, and so did I. "We love having you!" Daniel said. "You're too kind guys" I laughed. "Oh and don't you have something to do?" I asked. "We actually do, Daniel, we'd better get going," Lando said. "Alright, I'll see you later Livia" Daniel said and hugged me goodbye. "See ya" I said and waved goodbye to Lando as well.

Time went by, I talked a lot with Charlotte who works here at McLaren, she's the head of communications. And she's one of the sweetest humans here.

The practice went alright, Daniel and Lando both finished in top 12 which was great for McLaren. They returned to the hospitality after a little while, they both looked happy. "Hey boys, you did really great out there" I smiled as they sat down next to me. "Yeah thanks Olivia, I'm really satisfied as well" Lando smiled and so did Daniel, but I knew Daniel enough to see something was bothering him. "That's great," I smiled.. Daniel didn't say much while we all three talked. - Lando had to leave just ten minutes after, and then Daniel and I walked to another place to talk a bit.