Third Person POV
She had to be taken to the hospital. The doctors were checking her and we all stood outside. Lando was losing it. Alex looked so worried and George looked pale as ever. Everybody was worried if she was alright.
Theo was shaking restlessly while Bella was comforting him. "I should have been with her. I should be with her always" he said hurriedly.
"I asked her. She had something going on and when I asked her about it. She was usual with the denial. I should've tried hard" George said.
"Okay guys, stop. None of this is your fault or hers. It's that bastard" Bella said in an angry tone.
"Any idea who he is?" Max asked everybody around him. Everyone shook their head saying 'No'. Lando was breathing heavily.
Carlos sat beside him. "Hey, she'll be alright" he comforted his friend. Lando was shaking his legs fast worrying.
'I don't understand. Why would he do that to her? It's Ashley. What has she ever done to deserve this" he said. Everybody knew what he was saying was true. Ashley is someone who doesn't go against anyone. Lewis, Toto, and James entered.
"Where is she? Has she woken up?" Toto was furious. Max shook his head saying no. Lewis came beside George. He did nothing but wrap his hands around his teammate.
"Have they said anything?" James asked. "They are checking. She was being choked and when we got hold of him she just plummeted to the ground unconscious" Oliver explained to his team principal.
Matt entered in hurriedly with Sam and Chloe. All the drivers straightened out. Pierre was with them.
"What happened? How did this happen? How can a driver get attacked on a race weekend?" Matt was furious.
"We don't know. We found her at the back of the garages" Max said. "Why would she even go there?"
"She does that when she doesn't want anyone to recognize her. Always takes the back route so that she can avoid the cameras" Lando said. Matt gave out a large sigh.
James and Toto walked towards Matt. "Matt it was our responsibility. We are sorry. But I assure you we will get to the bottom of it" James assured. Sam placed a hand on the back of Matt. He calmed down a bit.
A police officer entered. "Did you find who he is?" Max asked him. "His name is Stevens. Freelance photographer. Has been convicted for rape before but was released without evidence." he explained.
"What does Ashley have to do with him?" Lewis asked. "Nothing. Actually," he said which made all of them confused.
"He stalked her. Has been for the past year" he pulled out the photos. "Oh my god. That's her in her room" Matt said looking at those.
"She wanted to talk to me about something. Called me saying we should meet before Jeddah" he explained.
"Do you have him?" George asked. "Yes. Yes, we do. But-"
"But what?"
"Unless she was severely injured. we cannot hold him with these photos. She is a public personality and we cannot draw a line there" He explained.
"What do you mean severely injured? She is in a hospital" Lando shouted when Carlos calmed him.
"I am sorry," the police officer said. Matt moved swiftly. "Let's just focus on her. I'll visit the station to lodge a complaint" he said. Sam gave her partner a helpless look.
"Shouldn't you all rest? You race in a day" She said to everybody.
"I am not moving until she wakes up," Lando said sternly. "We all want to be here. Trust me" Max said. Chloe till now was looking around. She ran towards George and got hold of his hand.
"Uncle G, where is Ash?" she asked innocently. George sat down with her. "Hey, sweetheart. Aunt Ash is hurt. But she will be back soon" he told her.
"Is she in pain?" she asked again worriedly. Lando covered his face with his hands. "She is. But she is strong and she will be back. You know Aunt Ash. She always comes back" George said. Chloe gave a nod.
"Come on Sweetie. Let's get something for you to eat" Charles said while Carlos took her in his arms. Sam gave a grateful nod to the Ferrari drivers. Matt looked at Pierre. "Thank you for bringing us"
"It's nothing. Charles called me and trust me anyone back would have done the same. Everyone is worried" he looked at his fellow drivers.
"The other drivers wanted an update if anything happened. They made me sure to tell you guys" he added.
A nurse came out and handed Ash's things to us. It was her clothes and a bunch of fan bracelets. There was one with the numbers 63 and 36. Our numbers. My fingers fiddled with the bracelet.
The doctor opened her room and got our attention. "She is alright. Sleeping, but should be back by now. She doesn't have any injuries physically but she could have a bit of pain" The doctor stopped and looked at all of us.
"You people found her at the right time. But mentally-" he stopped again.
"With her public life and attention, it could be difficult" He looked at James and Toto.
"She can still race. We've cleared her. But it should be her decision" he added.
"Can we see her?" Lando asked standing up. "Yeah, sure. Just do not stress her by asking what happened. Let her open up when she wants to" the doctor said. All of us gave a nod.
Matt entered in swiftly. Lando looked uneasily at Sam. She gave a nod and he walked in. Everybody else stood outside when Sam walked towards George.
"Go," she said softly. George shared a worried look with her. "She would want you there" She added. Lewis also gave a small nod. The Mercedes driver slowly made his way inside.
George POV
When I entered Lando sat beside her, Matt gently stroking her hair. She was still asleep. I reached her and took her hand in mine.
"Ash" I called her out softly and she opened her eyes slowly.
"Hey," Matt said softly. "Hey," she replied her voice coarse. Lando gave out a sign of relaxation putting his head on her bed. She placed her hand on his head through her hair.
"I am ok Lando," she said softly. Pretty much only air came from her mouth. She looked at me and I squeezed her hand.
"You guys look worried. I am fine" she said again. She slowly started to get up and Matt helped her. She was in pain and it was clear.
"We have a practice tomorrow. Shouldn't you guys-"
"Ash shut up please," Lando said which made a smile a bit. I sat beside her legs on her bed.
"Don't tell me everyone's here" she said with a small smile. "Full house," I said. "Oh God," she said putting her hands to her face.
"I am gonna inform the other" Lando said sprinting out and I took his place closer to her.
"When can we leave? Is Theo here? I think we had a meeting with one of our sponsors today" she rambled.
"Can we just stop about work and focus on you?" I said. "I am fine George. I.." she stopped. She looked at all of us with a sad face.
"What-What happened to him?" she asked slowly. "Ash, maybe we shouldn't talk-" Matt started.
"No- I wanna know-" she said and looked at me with sincere eyes which told me she did.
"We have him. But-" she listened closely.
"We cannot hold him. we don't have enough to prove that he-" A sense of fear washed over her face. The hand I was holding shivered a bit.
I tightened the grip. "Hey, Ash. We are here. He is not. Ok?" Matt said. She gave a single nod but it was evident how much this has affected her.
Me and Matt shared a worried look.
