It had been years since i actually tried to write like a short story in my blog. I had some in my phone which had been broken since awhile. I had a new phone but never actually filled it with any short story or any fantasy as i was so occupied last semester. So, today gonna be a short story PG16 i guess. It doesnt matter what PG as long as you are open minded. This story is inspired due to my recent obsession on f1. This is justtttttt a story means i didnt do any proper research about it. More of general shitss. Here we go.
The main characters will be Max Verstappen and a random girl.
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I had known racing since i was a little girl because my dad was one of the engineer in one of the top team. He used to bring me to some races whenever he got the opportunity. F1 racing is the only thing my dad and I have in common. Well, my mum was not much fan of it but she had her interest from time to time. I always fantasies about being one of the driver but as far as history went, female drivers dont really have any good luck in this sport. Until the day i actually got my licenses which felt like a suicide mission somehow, im not fan of driving so i am just going to skip that. I think being a female in this industry is already something so i want to be an aerodynamic engineer.
My dad decided to quit his job because he didnt enjoyed all the travelling so he probably make a deal with his company about it. Im not sure what is going on with him suddenly wanting to quit his job out of the blue. He used to tell me he loves his job a lot but i guess something change... I dont really want to ask more about it because it made him uneasy and very emotional. So he will be officially out from this team after grand prix 2015 ended. As i had finished my senior years so i got the opportunity to tag along most of the races in 2015.
Red bull introduced a young driver called Max Verstappen who is my age. He is very young and looks hot too. Yet, he is not in my dad's company driver, i dont really have the chances to go near him. Any racing weekend, especially before racing, we must not disturb their focus. Yet one day...
-Monaco Grand Prix 2015-
I was in Starbucks while waiting for my drink being prepared;
During this time i was looking at scholarships to apply to do my degree in aerospace. I probably thinking about joining any campus in UK because i love british GP and i want to travel any europe continents whenever i have the chance. (literally talking by myself and mumbling about my future)
* barista literally screaming my name SERENE and everything in France. His screams literally shook my heart to the core so i kinda had a self-response where i suddenly stood up and said YES! as loud as you can imagine. Which causes the whole store to laugh. Urgh..
So i took my drink and walked away with my head down. Just fyi, i was wearing red bull hat and black leather jacket with cut bottom skirt. I know i dont really have a good sense of fashion but we packed light for any GP.
"Hey serene! Wait up. I think you left this". Someone from behind tapped my shoulder.
O.M.G it is Max! Max Verstappen!!! I literally became frozen.
He cracked a smile and gave my notebook to me. All i could do was i reached for my notebook and stood there like dumbass without saying thank you.
He left and gave me a small wave before entered back Starbucks.
Of course i cursed myself along the way back to the cockpit where my dad was working his ass with all the data he had for the practice session. He asked me, "Wth happened to you? Do you saw a ghost of something" while typing in his computer.
"I saw Max and i couldnt even say thank you as he gave me my notebook back, urghhhh"
"Oh, that boy. You want me to introduce you guys?"
"NO OMG WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!"
" Hey, im just trying to help. *laugh* teenagers."
So i decided to walked back to the hotel as i dont want to entertain my dad's ridiculous jokes about it on me. I walked with my head down, just playing with my phone and only looking up as i crossed the street or to see the road. I was so ashamed of myself for being such a dork!
As i got onto the hotel, i saw the elevator about to close to i ran and scream for the person inside it to hold it for me!
I was too late. The door shuts.
Shit! Nevermind.. Can the day be much worst... (literally talking to myself)
"I dont think so. The day is about to end anyway."
I looked up, WTF it is MAX!
"Aren't you the girl i saw in the coffee shop?"
"Yeah... oh.. im soo sorry. Thanks for giving me my notebook *trying to talk* *blushing hard*
"Are you okay? Your face seems fluster."
"Im fine :)"
The elevator door opens.
"After you" *Max
A silence in the elevator. I saw that im reaching my floor.
"Good luck! Good luck Max for qualifying tomorrow and the race"
"Thanks :) Hope to see you anywhere"
*Elevator door opens
"This is me. Yeah, maybe."
Such a beautiful way to end my day :))
As i flipped my notebook i saw,
"You can do it! I trust you. :) - Max Verstappen"
Framed it.
Let me update my current life. I managed to secure my scholarship with Red bull and proceed my dreams as an aerodynamic engineer. 3 years later, i graduated from University of Bristol and got my intern in Red Bull designing team.
I had began my intern for a few days now and they said if i perform well, they might secure me a nice contract and maybe, just maybe, a nice position too. Yet today, i had a very rough day because everyone was unhappy of my report and kinda being very hard on me. So, during my break, i went somewhere behind the building and make sure no ones there and began to cry. I didnt know working in this team would be hard.. I think maybe thats why my dad quits.
"Hey, you okay?"
" Not really. *still sobbing and head down
" What's wrong? *hand me tissues
" Thanks.. nothing its just, its not easy being young and new around here. They expected too much from me and i cant really give good suggestions that pissed them off. I even heard some said that it was not a good decision to sponsor for my degree... *finally looked up* Max?! i ump..ump.. *speechless
" I know how u felt and i was there :) You looked familiar?"
" I dont think so. Thanks again for these *shows the tissue. I need to go, my break is almost over and i need to make sure they dont my face like this"
I walked away, suddenly he scream from a distance, "Hey! I still trust you, you know"
I kept walking because my face is too flustered and might explode any moment!
I came back into the office acting strong and putting a mask of dong bon soon. Mrs Jackson (the one responsible on me) came in and she said, the next thing for you is assisting this team talk to the drivers about what they think of our suggestions on improving the car. *ARE YOU KIDDING ME!*
I just smile and when along. During the session, Max was starring at me like A LOT and even smirked a few times i think because he saw how much my face became red. my face was very flustered up till suddenly he said, " Hey, i want to hear what the intern has to say about this plan."
" I er, me? Well, i think it is overall a very good plan but, we might consider about bla bla bla (note fr the author: i dont really know how to write about aerodynamic shits yet)
"Okay, thats a good one. Thanks. *he smiled"
CAN THIS GUY STOP MAKING MY HEART RACING.
So asked to be excused for awhile as i needed to go to the toilet but actually i cant pull myself together being in the same room with Max. I mean, he just witnessed me crying my shit out, urgh!
Let's just say it all when well. It is Friday so i could go out tonight from my dormitory. Here they provide like mini apartment rooms for all the stuff here if they wanted to be near at work. Mostly the one who is single will stay here. The company pays for it because most of the room are not occupied.
I googled the nearest coffee shop. I dont really have friends yet because i was the only one that they sponsored in my year. Kinda lonely but it was okay.
So i ordered my coffee and had it sent to my booth. I spend my time sketching a design that i think will be better. I was in the zone. Suddenly as i looked up, Max is there staring at me and smile!
Nice thing you have there.
OMG are you trying to give me heart attack? *heart racing
Im just trying to accompany you here. You look lonely and have no friends. Far from family. I totally get that.
Hey, there you are! Max, let's got to the bar, tonight might be the last night we could drink before the next weekend. (Alex Albon the 2nd driver)
yeah, lets go. Come one, you! Join us.
Its serene. No thanks, i dont really drink.
What you mean?
I just dont enjoy being hungover especially here, i dont really have people taking care of me here.
Lets just go. We will take care of you! (alex)
No thanks :) Thanks for the offer, you guys go enjoy!
Okay, its your waste~ *Max smile and they left
I walked around the city after the coffee shop closed. Just a little breath of air. Smile a little as i thought about how ridiculous it was to cry.
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