Authoress' note: Thanks for the review you three! I'm glad you like it. I hope the further I get along the more of you I can draw in. *Smiles*
Track Side CommunicationBella stood up as the race wound down to its final five laps. The announcer got louder, and more out breath the further along the broadcast went.
" And its Toretto in the lead, now its Linder, now Toretto *Breath* and at the fourth lap mark its veteran Roger Linder in the lead by just a hair *Breath* Coming into the second turn Toretto's making another move for the lead, but Linder's got the patience to wait this out. *Breath* And at lap three Toretto's making another run at the lead and he gets it. *Breath* But can he hold onto he lead? *Breath* And Linder's making a run under Toretto watch out folks he might give this pup a bump so he can win. *Breath* And Toretto hangs on for lap two, but can he hold Linder off? *Breath* It's the final lap folks! *Breath* Get on your feet, it's gonna be dash to the finish! *Breath* And Linder's got a run on Toretto. He's getting closer, but it looks like, it might. *Breath* TORETTO WINS! Toretto holds off the veteran for a fantastic win for the first race of this season."
Bella screamed and pushed her way down to the pits to meet up with the guys. Jake grabbed her hand and helped lead her to the winner's circle. Tony was jumping up and down on the car and yelling in victory. He saw his crew and Bella and jumped down to meet them. He hugged his crew and thanked them for the win, then he picked up Bella and kissed her soundly.
" I love you; my trophy, my queen, and my soul mate!"
Bella hugged him tightly and squealed when he put her on his shoulders. "Congratulations, love." She laughed as she looked down at him.
" Mr. Toretto, we need to take your picture." One of the reporters called out.
Tony nodded, " Donny, Jake, catch her."
" No, no. Tony. No!" Bella squealed as Tony flipped her backwards into the waiting arms of their friends.
" Thanks. Come on guys lets get our picture taken." Tony thumped Phil on the back and motioned for them to follow. They posed in front of the car and grinned for the cameras, especially when the trophy girl arrived with the check. Another round of professional pictures later and they were just celebrating in the winner's circle.
Roger Linder walked up with his son Kenny and shook Tony's hand. " Great race son."
" You too sir. Thanks for running so clean."
" You too. Congratulations on the win." Roger patted Tony on the back. Kenny nodded at Tony and walked away with Roger.
" You could've won." Kenny complained.
" Not without losing the real race." Roger rolled his eyes. " You've got to learn patience son."
Bella was waiting patiently with the crew, when Jake nudged her " Ask him."
" Are you sure?" She questioned.
" Yeah, ask him." Jake pushed her forward.
Bella stumbled a bit before catching herself. She glared at Jake, then walked up to Tony and tapped his shoulder.
" What is it, Bella?"
" Tony, Jake said you had a question for me." She looked up at him expectantly.
" Um…" Tony swallowed hard and shot an evil look at his crew. " Yeah, um…I do…um." He swallowed again.
Bella raised her eyebrows, " Do you want to ask me later?"
Tony looked hopeful for a moment before realizing they had drawn a crowd. He shook his head and held her hand with one hand and reached into his pocket with the other and grabbed the box. " Do you trust me?" He asked hoarsely.
" Of course." Bella looked nervously at him and prodded. " Tony, what is this all about?"
Tony dropped to one knee in the middle of the winner's circle in front of Bella. "Sofia Belladonna Vinina, will you marry me?" He requested as he pulled out the ring.
Bella didn't move for a moment. She stared at the ring in complete shock, than looked at Tony the blank expression still not gone from her face.
" Say something!" Jake prompted.
Bella's eyes flooded with tears and she dropped to her knees kissing him and whispering a string of 'yeses.'
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Next time: The Wedding, oh and where Vince came from....LOL...no seriously. Catch-ya later!