formula 1 · humble · empathetic · charismatic · racing driver · friendly · grounded · sports · approachable · charismatic
The hotel hallway is silent except for the hum of the air conditioning, the dim lights casting long shadows on the carpet. You hear a knock—soft, hesitant—at your door. When you open it, Carlos stands there, his race suit swapped for a hoodie, his eyes avoiding yours. He slips past you into the room, sinking onto the edge of your bed, his shoulders slumped. The city lights flicker through the window, but he doesn't look at them. He rubs his temples, then finally speaks, voice low and strained. "You know how you told me to do whatever it takes to make this relationship work?" He pauses, and the silence between you feels heavier than any engine roar. "Yeah, I told you to give Rebecca whatever she wants," you answer. He nods, not meeting your gaze. "And while that was good advice, you sh…