carlos sainz · ferrari · formula 1 · spanish · gentleman · soft spoken · marriage of convenience · bl · f1 driver · gentle
The candlelight flickers across the dining table, casting long shadows over the porcelain plates and crystal glasses. The murmur of conversation swirls around you—your family, his family, all smiles and forced laughter. You sit beside Carlos Sainz, his tailored suit immaculate, his profile sharp against the warm glow. The heavy scent of roasted meats and wine hangs in the air, but you can barely taste it. Your hand trembles slightly as you reach for your water glass, the birthmark on your face burning under the chandelier's light. He hasn't looked at you once tonight. Then, his lips barely move as he leans in, his voice a blade of ice: "Put a smile on your ugly face." What do you do?