The Race (3)

"HI Miss Sabrina, yes he is inside. I have to go as well. Have a good day" then he waved her goodbye.

She steps inside, closed the door, fixed her dress then smile as she moves towards Chris who is now in the kitchen. She then stops in front of him.

"Hi Honey, miss me?" she was about to give him hug but he suddenly moves towards the other side of the counter.

"What are you doing here?" he asked with apathetic tone.

"I'm here to show you my support." She walks closer to him. "Aren't you happy to see me?" then pouted her lips.

"Look Sabrina, I already made it clear with you that you don't need to show up every time I have an event. It's not your obligation." This time he looks at her with an annoyed expression on his face.

"Honey, of course it's my obligation as your future wife." She looks so optimistic.

Chris took a deep breath and calm himself as he speaks. "Sabrina, I told you already that I don't have any feelings for you. Don't make it hard for me. You're a very good friend of mine and I hope it will remain as it is." he added

She looks at him with her welling eyes "I also told you before I'm willing to wait for you until you come to your senses and realize that I am the only one deserving to be with you."

Chris is already used to this trick of Sabrina. If she wants something or wants to get away with the situation she will always use her pitiful face and teary eyes as a tool. It works for others but not to Chris. "You'll just waste your time. Stop following me. This is the last time we'll talk about this."

"I want to waste my time for you! I want to follow you! I want to be with you!" she stomps her feet on the floor and crossed her arms like a stubborn child.

He took another water bottle from the fridge "There is no point in talking about this. I'm quite busy. You can go now."

"Chris! I'm still not giving up on you. So whether you like it or not I will still be here to support you. You don't have any choice!" frustrated that she didn't get what she wants, she stomps her feet again as she walks out of the room.

Chris was left worried, annoyed and exasperated. He shook her head and started drinking the water. He then took out the food from the paper bag and started eating.

***

Sammie and her group where almost done talking picture at the Merlion park. They are now heading to a restaurant in the area for lunch.

As they walk towards the restaurant she saw several couples taking picture together. Their eyes were full of love, some are holding hands and she even saw a guy give the girl a quick peck on the lips. She felt envious.

"hmm. I'll be back here soon with my special someone" she murmured.

It was already past 2 pm when they finished their meal. After lunch their service picked them up and brought them to Gardens by the bay. They first went inside the Flower Dome and then the Cloud Forest since the place where air-conditioned and the humidity outside is high. It's already past 4 pm when they explored the garden area. They took some more pictures then decided to have their dinner in the area and skip the practice session. They're arrived at Empress Grandstand for the qualifying sessions pass 8 o' clock in the evening.

The practice session started at six o clock and last about an hour then the qualifying race will follow after two hours break. Saturday's qualifying session is designed to take about an hour but is split into three distinct segments - Q1, Q2 and Q3.

The qualifying sessions started with 20 drivers on the track. The First segment will last for 18 minutes. The five slowest drivers are eliminated from qualifying. Chris was on rank number six thus he will advance to Q2. After a short Break the Q2 will start with 15 drivers and will last for 15 minutes.

Sammie was elated that his Idol will go to the next round. When the Q2 starts she can't help but pray for his safety and good performance. This time he was place fourth and another five drivers were eliminated.

The Q3 started right after a short break and will last for 12 minutes. After a couple of lapse, Chris was able to secure the 2nd spot behind Hamilton. Therefore, on tomorrow's final race he will be placed second on the starting grid.

When the qualifying session concluded, Sammie was delighted to see the performance of his Idol. She was able to sleep well that night.

***

"Boss, congratulations!" Sonny is also pleased with tonight's result.

"Don't congratulate me yet until the race is over."

"OK Boss" Sonny then lowered her head and follows Chris as they went to his hotel room.

Once his boss is settled, he also so Chris can rest. "Boss, I'll go ahead now. Bye!" Chris just nodded

He sat on the sofa and closed his eyes to rest. After a couple of minutes, he took his phone out and started reading news about the qualifying session. He checked every news and watched video clips of the tonight's race. Honestly he was a bit disappointed but still happy with the result. He went to the bedroom, charged his phone then took a shower.

After drying his hair, he took the phone a made a call.

"How was it?"

"It did go well; I'll send you full report on Monday." the man's voice is calmer now that the previous call.

"Good" then he ended the call.

This night's activity is tiring and exhausting so as soon as he laid body on the bed he fell asleep immediately.