Irreplaceable ║𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐂

p r o l o g u e

"Isabella, where are you? You should have been here 20 minutes ago" Charles' voice echoes through the phone

"I know, I'm sorry. I woke up on time but...I was helping some injured, uh...pigeons?" He laughs as I drive down the road, nearly breaking the speed limit

"That is you're worst excuse to date"

"Okay, fine. I slept in! Is that what you wanted to hear?"

"I'll see you in 10" Rolling my eyes, I round the next corner, the hectic traffic surrounding the track coming in to view. Thankfully, drivers have their own private entrance meaning I wouldn't be any later than I already was

"I'm so sorry I'm late but I have a very good reason" I run into the room, seeing Charles already changed into his race suit and our assistant, James

"Do tell, then"

"Well, if I told you it would make us all even more late than we already are" Charles covers his mouth, stifling a laugh and earning a glare from James

"Sorry" He mumbles, straightening in his seat

"Hurry up, Bella"

I run down the hallway, closing the door behind me and immediately stripping down to just my underwear. I pull on my fireproofs before sliding on my race suit. Letting it hang around my waste, I run down the hallway and back into the meeting room

"Now that you're here, we can discuss yesterdays practice sessions and todays qualifying" I nod, taking the seat beside Charles

"You both preformed well, Bella getting the fastest lap both times. Charles you also did well getting P2. Today, you should be aiming to get in the top 3" We nod along, listening to our strategies for qualifying

"Follow the plan and today should be child's play for both of you. Got it?"

"Loud and clear, sir" I joke

"And stop with the jokes, you're both going for that spot with Prema, you need to be serious about this"

After giving us another loud telling off, we're let free and into the paddock to get ready

"How are you feeling?" Charles asks

"Good, excited and very nervous. Especially with people watching so closely" I say, referencing to the Prema representative that would be watching today and tomorrow

"Well, I don't care which one us gets chosen this weekend, you'll still be one of my closest friends" I smile, patting him on the shoulder

"Same" His face goes flat, "What? You wanted me to be sappy as well?" I laugh

"It wasn't sappy, it was heartfelt!"

"Whatever you say. I'm going to get ready"

"And taking pole position for tomorrows race, for the 5th time this season. Bella Romero, making history every step of the way"

"Wooooh!" I cheer, running over to the team and throwing myself over the barrier. A pat on my back causes me to spin around and I immediately wrap my arms around their neck

"Well done today" He tells me, lifting me and spinning me around in a circle before placing me down

"You too. Seems James will be happy then?"