MARISOL POV.: It's usuall racing day. This time the guys will race around Redbull Ring, so it means Austria. It's basicly Redbulls' home, so I know how much a good result mean for Checo...

Today is Saturday, so it means Qualifying... I'm a little nervous how the car will perform this weekend... It looked strong last week in France, we even had first double podium, Max winning and Sergio being 3rd, but everything can happen this week... We only can prepere the best and have our fingers crossed for the best outcome.... Right now we're after breakfast and are meant to do some interviews pre-Quali...
-Are you ready?- I asked Checo, when I stepped into his room, in motorhome. He's already dressed up in his suit and wrapped the sleeves around his middle, with cap on his head.
-Yeah, I'm- he shot me a look above some papers he was reading.
-Going over that data again?- I asked again, coming close and placing comforting hand on his arm -Everything will be just fine! You need to focus and drive your heart out there, and everything will be alright!- I assured him and gave his arm a gentle squezze.
-Thanks Sol. I really needed that- he replied and tilted his head a little to the back, to look me in the eye -Te quiero...
-Yo tambien Amore- I said and kissed his lips shortly -Now, come on! We need to go!- I told him and added -You have quite a lot of interviews to attend...
-I know, I know!- Checo agreed with me and stood up -Let's go...
We left his room and motorhome, and strolled through the paddok, to get over with those interviews, hand in hand, with safe masks on our faces. I felt like it's going to be a good day...

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We've done almost all the interviews, when one of the journalists, stepped a little out of topic, and camera man followed, getting us both on the picture.
-We're here to speek about racing, but I can't help to ask that question..
-Which question?- he got us both by suprise.
-I wonder if you know, what fans are calling you two....?!
-What? How?- Sergio voiced our concernes for us both, visibly confused, just like I was.
-They call you two, racing's biggest power couple. After the world found out, that you two are close not only profesionally, fans loved it! It's all around the internet, social media also! They love the image you two have in this sport, supporting each other unconditionally on and off track...
-Well... What can I say? Thank you- Checo chuckled, just like I did inside. 'That was unexpected....'- I noted to myself, suprised, but also happy. Maybe I didn't care about our "image" online, but it was still nice to hear such a compliment...
-You're more than welcome. But how do you do that?
-Do what?
-Work so profesional on track, and behind close doors... Work doesn't affect your relationship?
-No, it doesn't.
-How is that possible?
-We knew each other longer than that, working together since days in Force India, so...- Sergio said honestly and added -But let's not get into details, please...
-Of course! Of course!- he agreed and then the interview went smoothly...

After that one, we had two more interviews, and then it was time to Quali... We thanked last journalist and made our way to the garage.
-So...
-So what?- I said with smile, a little confused.
-What do you think about that interview..?- he clearyfide and wrapped his left arm around my shoulders, to keep me close, and I finally understood. He meant that private questions about us...
-What can I say...? It wasn't anythink harmfull?
-Yeah- he agreed with me and added -Racing's biggest power couple! I love the sound of that!- Sergio said with cheeky grin on his face, and tightened his arm around my shoulders. I couldn't see his face fully, because of the safe mask, but I knew that it was there... His eyes sparkled that way...
-Me too Checo, me too...- I said, mirroring his expresion. I even let myself slip light and short giggle, but neither of us minded. That moment we we're more than happy... Any of us doesn't care about social media and what people think about us, but I think we're more than happy, seeing the support we get. I mean, Checo is driving for Red bull only few months, and bad reputation because of our relationship is something we don't really want and need right now....
-Ready for Quali?- I changed the subject a little and looked at him.
-Yeah. I feel ready.
-Any sore muscle? We can't have a repeat of Portimao...- I refered to his shoulder pain a few races back.
-No. Don't worry- he assured me and placed short but loving kiss on the crown of my head.
In no time we reached the garage, where we detached our arms from one another. Sergio needed to focus now on his job, and I could be only a distraction at that moment.. So I hid myself at the back of the garage and let the boys do their magic...
At one particular moment, Christian came to me with smile behind his mask.
-How is he?
-I think he's fine. Just needs to focus...- I replied to our boss truthfully with light smile hidded behind my mask.
-I hope. Max needs him at the front, just like last week...
-I know- I agreed and added -I'm sure he'll do everything he can to achieve that...- I assured Horner calmly.
-Let's hope that- he agreed, we shared a fistbump and then he left. Insteed, Sergio came to me, with his helmet and balaclava in hand.
-What Christian wanted?
-Just check on you. Don't worry- I assured him and stood up -So... Ready to go?
-More than ready!- he agreed, and then we shared quick but loving kiss.
-Have fun!
-Will do!- he replied and then got inside his car. Before I knew it, it was time for Quali and Checo left the garage with smoke from his tires... I really hoped for good result for tomorrow... And the team did that too...
THE END

Slightly different picture for "Power couple" quote, than the one before...
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F.