Chapter 66

Ella

\-North Wilkesboro Speedway-

It’s 6:30 pm when Caleb and I move to enter the racetrack. Large groups of people all moving to enter the race way, while Caleb on the other hand moves to place me within the VIP section of the track. One designed for those of higher importance.

Glancing around, I notice it’s a special section for those attending the race with either others or racers. My heart pumping as I move to watch the racetrack. Unsure what to expect from a NASCAR race.

“Whatever you do Stellina, don’t leave this spot, do you understand me? Regardless of what happens to me out there” replies Caleb as he points to the track, his eyes never leaving mine as he does.

My own eyes now back on Caleb even as I move to take in his formal racing attire. His racing suit red while sporting his racing number. Lucky number 12. His car a fiery red like that of Lightening McQueen. A humors concept as I move to nod my head slowly.

“Of course. I promise to stay here. Just promise me that you’ll be careful while driving out there” I say, not wanting him to get hurt or worse killed. A part of me knowing just how dangerous racing can be if not careful.

“I will. Trust me”

Then, with that said does Caleb move to kiss me on the forehead before turning to leave. Excitement now bubbling as I move to watch Caleb head straight for his car. Caleb soon reaching his car before moving to give it one final inspection.

25 minutes later and with 5 minutes to spare, do all the drivers move to climb into their waiting cars. Caleb soon doing it as well, almost like he’s done it a million times, in which he probably has while my eyes continued to watch.

The stadium now filling up quickly as people continued to find their seats. Currently dressed in jean shorts, white sneakers, white shirt and denim jacket and baseball hat, courtesy of Caleb do I move to remain diligent in staying put. My phone now buzzing as it catches my attention.

Shifting my focus, I now move to inspect my phone. Now curious as to who texted me. A small smile rising when I move to see it’s Reece and Dylan.

Reece: Has Caleb started his race yet?

Me: No, not yet. He just entered his car. The race is packed and it’s about to begin.

Dylan: Exciting news Ella. Hope you enjoy it. For I know having you there was something that Caleb wanted to share with you personally.

Smiling at the comment do I move to think back towards our room. Caleb having used that time to take full advantage of our down time as he moved to shower me with heated kisses. His lips running along my skin as he moved to strip me of all my clothes.

My body naked within the room. Another blush rising as I move to clear my head. Unaware that I was now being watched by someone from a distance. The person in question watching me from a pair of binoculars.

“Target has been spotted sir” whispers a voice to another as he continued to watch his prey from a far.

“Roger that. The boss will be very pleased with this newfound information. Make sure you keep a close eye on her no matter what.”

“Roger that.”

Returning to his task at hand does the man in question move to continue his watch. Always making sure to keep close tabs on me at all cost. No matter what.

A few hours later….

By the time we hit 100 laps, I was already on the edge of my seat. Unable to hide the way I was feeling every time Caleb came close to crashing his fiery red car, or how he came close to blowing a tire or two, all while racing. My heart racing just from those two things alone. My heart wishing that the race would end just so Caleb could be done.

Caleb… I internally cringe. Now wishing that Dylan and Reece were both here to keep me busy. Having witnessed another car attempt to shove Caleb from the track and into a cement wall.

“Oh Dear God”

Frightened by the events all happening in quick recession do I move to cover my face. unable to watch as racers continue to race. Including Caleb. The announcer soon announcing that someone had just popped a tire while out on the field. My eyes now peaking from behind my fingers to see who it was. The need to make sure it wasn’t Caleb rising.

A relief sigh soon rising when I see that it wasn’t. A small piece of me still on edge until finally, we make it to the 200 lap mark. A sigh now rising at finally being done. The race long and with Caleb and only a handful of drivers left, it wouldn’t be long until reaching the wire. My pulse now racing as I continued to watch with bated breath.

“And there we have it. Winning by a land slide is none other than racer no. 12. CALEB KNIGHT!”

At hearing Caleb’s name do I move to jump from my seat. The crowd cheering in excitement while I continued to watch. My heart racing with anticipation the longer I stood, still waiting for Caleb.

Caleb quick to park his car before swiftly exiting the vehicle, his legs now carrying him as he moves to run towards me. Caleb now running past all the judges and the announcer, even as he continued to run. His eyes never leaving mine even as I stood there. Not wanting to disobey him by leaving.

A squeal soon rising when Caleb moves to pick me up. Caleb instantly spinning me around within his arms as I move to cling to him firmly. His hair a hot mess from being contained within his helmet.

A minor detail I could care less about as Caleb moves to kiss me. His kiss full of passion as he does. “I did it Stellina. I won. I fucking won. Now, baby.. I’m all yours” exclaims Caleb excitedly, happiness rising from deep within him.

Tiny bells of laughter now rising from within as I continued to hold onto him.

“Congratulations on winning Caleb” I move to say back, not wanting to tell him how scared I actually was. His win super important to him after spending countless hours practicing. Caleb now spinning me around yet again before finally setting me down.

Caleb’s hand now on mine as he moves to lead me quickly away. A part of me now realizing that Caleb never stopped to collect his prize before seeking me out. “Wait…. Caleb. What about your prize? Your trophy?”

“Forget all that for now. They know where I live if they want to present me with a gift. For right now, all I want is you and only you.”