Add her striking personality and fun spirit, and all the guys in the paddock would fall at her feet.
It irks me, knowing how effortlessly she draws people in, especially guys like Peter.
She has an effortlessness about her that she doesn’t even realize herself, which makes her even more intriguing. It’s not just jealousy; it’s the fear that I might be losing her to someone like him.
Chapter 14
JESSICA
The last few days have left me feeling overwhelmed with sadness and an unsettling numbness that I can’t quite shake off.
This whole thing between me and Luke seemed like it was over before it even really began. Even though it was brief, it evoked a range of emotions in me.
We ran hot and cold, and ultimately, that was why we could never work.
We may have chemistry that could set anything on fire, but trust and compromise are necessary.
Even if I may have jumped to my own conclusions, he also didn’t want to compromise or truly explain the situation.
He gave up, and I suppose I should be happy.
This is what I wanted from the start, right? That he would get tired of me and leave me alone.
Going on that date was a mistake.
A weak moment in judgment.
Letting him kiss me was an even bigger mistake. Getting a taste of him was enough to make me addicted, so I tell myself I should be grateful that it’s over before I really get hurt.
My main way of coping, besidesworking out, has been to throw myself into work, which is where I am right now.
Molly and I were supposed to help Audi with a story about Peter Centimo, but when we arrived at their garage, we were told that, unfortunately, he couldn’t make it. They didn’t explain his absence, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that he often leaves his team waiting like this.
They seem to anticipate him showing up and handling his responsibilities while he remains absent, which must be exhausting for everyone involved.
Peter is so different from Luke, where Luke is punctual, responsible, and respects his commitments, Peter is the opposite.
I could never imagine Luke making his team wait or making excuses for his absence when he has an important appointment. His dependability and integrity stand in stark contrast to Peter’s apparent disregard.
It’s not the first time in the last week I’ve compared someone or something to Luke.
It happens unexpectedly every day.
I’ll see a pastry in a café, wondering if it’ssomething he could bake.
Going for a run, wondering if he’s working out like me.
And don’t even get me started on seeing anything in the colour green, knowing it’s his favourite colour, well, after black that is.
Luke Hastings made a big impression on my life, and something tells me the feelings he evokes in me will stay with me for quite some time.
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When Friday arrives, the paddock is full of excitement for the second round of the championship.
I’m called to the editor’s office to learn a bit about what happens behind the scenes.
During my internship, I will learn about all the different parts of making television and reporting on F1.
