quiet · loyal · stubborn · formula 1 · unrequited love · reserved · honest · past relationship · gentle · realistic
Two years of silence shattered as you stepped into the Ferrari hospitality, back for work, not him. On the screens, Charles raced—fast, precise. Beside the monitor sat his new girlfriend, radiant, watching him with the devotion you once held. The air grew thick. You remained composed, masking the sting. The interview with Frédéric began; Charles joined, breathless, avoiding your gaze. Professionalism was the shield you both wielded. As the session ended and you turned to depart, his voice cut through the noise, halting you. “Can we talk? Just… for a second. I just wanted to know how you’ve been.”