Author's Words: Dear Guest:Well, yes, it is a difficult decision, but perhaps Francesco follow the advice of one of his team members and can be solving this slowly. :)

As always, thank you very much for reading.

26.- Between a rock and a hard place.

So Francesco had to tell the whole story to Fausto, he and Salvatore were left with their mouths open, apparently Evan was also surprised, but not to the level of demonstrating a facial gesture.

- That cannot be true. - Fausto said.

- Why not? You said yourself that the child looked like him. - Giuseppe reminded him a previous comment.

- Yes, but I never imagined something like that, my superstar driver with a simple woman from a suburb of Osaka, that does not sell. I think that there's something weird and she just wanted that you giving her money or something, maybe she slept with any man in your absence and now says that these children are yours to tie you here. Now who can be deceiving another with much preparation, maybe she gave them a good role memorized to these poor creatures. Any girl crazy for her idol, dangerous things have happened so many important people. - Bugatti talked non-stop and without taking his words filters.

- Hey, I will not let you to speak in that way about Kaori, neither of the twins, they can be a life very simple, all right, but, I love them, and I know they're mine. And I can assure you with my life that she is not like you preach. – Francesco defended, was about to get up from the couch to face the boss, no matter what.

- Tell her to do a DNA test to these children. Listen well, not only are you endangering your career as a professional driver, are also at work all your teammates. I can finish this as I can snap my fingers right now. You're still on top as the best in Europe, do not screw it up for something that could be false. - He paused and saw that everyone was a little scared. - Look, excuse the rudeness, but what I say is true, I just want to take care of you, do not kill years of professionalism for a couple of weeks with a stranger. - Fausto stood up when finished speaking.

-She's not a stranger! I love her! - Francesco also stood up from his seat as fast as he could, shouting Bugatti, face to face. - Want a DNA Test? Then you'll have and if I can close your mouth after that, you'll have to apologize personally to Kaori and the children.

Fausto sighed, not intimidated with that words, he knew he could have Francesco Bernoulli in the palm of his hand playing his cards.

- I give you a week to support that you said. Good night. - Quickly gray suit man went to the door, as a good businessman would not let any of that affect him, and what a woman like Kaori could do to someone like him with such financial power? Although if he had to apologize to her about the results came out positive, he would, anyway take Francesco back with them.

- Are you going, Fausto? - Giuseppe asked, very quiet.

- I will take a taxi back to the hotel, I hate staying in places so small, see you there. - Bugatti put on his shoes and left the place.

The racer sat back, felt depressed, he could not with this was to stay with his family or with his team again, he could risked all members.

-It's the first time that I feel between a rock and a hard place, but now I think I have the rock directly smashing me in the heart. - Francesco ran a hand through his hair, afflicted by the words of Fausto. Why he had to discriminate Kaori and her environment? It was not necessary. Looked at Giuseppe, trying to find solace. - Giuseppe... These days have been hell, if it were not for this woman and her children; I think it would have fallen even more in battle. I do not think my children are a lie and it is not my intention to drag them, or to you all, with me.

- I would not worry too much about debating, do what he says about the DNA test, will not take long. – Motorosi answered.

- You do not think they are my children? - Francesco looked a little puzzled.

-I did not say that. – The old racer crossed his arms and sighed. - If it were not because it is difficult to get a good agent we had kicked Bugatti, but we risk too much and well, we cannot miss more races. This is where we share with Evan. -

- What has Evan Maserati here? I thought he was just a couple of days accompanying Carlo. – The student questioned his couch and looked at the Maserati cousins.

-The truth, I was called to replace you in the race this weekend in England, and perhaps two more countries, until next month. - Evan intervened.

-But you do not about Formula cars, you're a prototypes drives. - Francesco spoke a little irritable tone. How intended Evan learn about Monoplaza cars in a week or less?

- I am a professional racer like you, for me it is not difficult to learn, I have driven on different tracks, including Monza, also in the dangerous crowded streets. I'm not a newbie and you know that, I do not come to take your place, only to give you a little help. Now that I know all the history you have with this family, I am more than determined to help, I do not know why, but I firmly believe that these children need you as much as you need them. Am I wrong? - The amber eyed man was very serious. - In any case only be those few times, because after I return to my own tracks. -

- Ciccio, we're giving you more time to do what you think is right, we will not impact as Fausto about it, because we knew everything, and know to keep composure, and do not care if you're in love, not bad, although it will be difficult to show to the world. We outsmarted the sports media for now, but when the press knows all this, Kaori could be invaded and the children, also when they taking a bath, I do not think that they enjoy that. – Carlo said. - Now, let us all on Fausto, who thinks that he has controlled and that stay him quiet for a while. -

- Sorry for intruding... - Salvatore spoke timidly. - Mr. Bernoulli... why not when all this is over, confirming its DNA test and that, you take to the lady and children to Porto Corsa? Insurance will be good for you to breathe the air in your own place of origin to rest and think better. I mean, while we're with Mr. Maserati this month on the track, calming waters about Mr. Bugatti, in my humble opinion it will be good, even know what think your wise mother. - Breathed a little the big man and licked his lips before continuing. - So I guess she would be happy to know her grandchildren. - He smiled big and laughed softly.

Francesco nodded and smiled a bit to Salvatore also to Evan said.

-Thank you, Sal... - He looked at the others. - Thank you all, I think this will clarify much better my mind, you know what I've been stressed.

- We want that, than you clarify yourself, make you relax, you talk to that girl and find good solutions suitable for everyone. – Giuseppe spoke. - Always yes, we must take you back to Italy.

- Yes, I understand. - Francesco said.

Meanwhile, Kaori did sleep children, leaving the door of their room as always half closed, now descended the stairs quietly, almost on the first floor, sat at one half the steps where the guests could not see her, all she heard clearly, was the last sentence of Motorosi. "We must take you back to Italy." That made her gives a gasp and covers her mouth quickly.

- No, no... I knew it... I knew it. - The redhead began to whisper to herself, felt her heart was racing wanting to pieces in the process. Like a speeding car about to crash into a wall. - He will leave me alone again... And the kids... I knew not to get my hopes up with this. - She did not cry, because they would notice the marks of her tears around her face when she takes it away. Better wait a couple of seconds and finally made some noise by each step on stairs down for them noticing it. - Hello... Pardon the interruption, I heard the door and thought you had left. - Approaching slowly, she stood nearby, between the sofa and the chair where Francesco was and tried to smile, she failed. -I was going to... drink a cup of tea... You would like one? -

- Many thanks Kaori; sorry because we need rejecting that, we must go back to the hotel, have much to do before the next race. - Giuseppe got up from his seat and smiled.

- Yeah, okay ... - She walked into the kitchen, put water in the kettle and lit it, all done quietly; her brown eyes looked very dull.

- She seems to be very tired. - Carlo whispered to others. - So, better we retired... what about you, Ciccio? Will you stay here? - He asked to Francesco, although his answer was obvious.

The racer nodded once.

- This environment relaxes me, I feel like home with Mom. I'll talk with Kaori and call you by phone for anything. -

- As you wish... Oh, I'll take this. – Carlo took the magazine that Fausto down on the café table, better if the redhead did not see this kind of thing if they wanted to have a quiet talk.

-See you, try getting a good night. - Motorosi wished to his student, taking him two small taps on one of his shoulders. - Then spoke to Kaori who was in the American kitchen. – Miss, see you soon, thank you very much for everything. - He went to the door.

Evan went after him, while Kaori came to say good bye to them.

- Thank you for the visit. - She bowed.

- Thank you for the good service. - Giuseppe said as he put his shoes, then opened the door to leave. -

- Take care of yourself; I guess we will see soon. - Evan leaves and went after the boss.

-It was a pleasure. - The third outside was Sal, who followed the actions of others.

-See you. - Carlo smiled, that was the last that was coming out, but before he watched Francesco and then Kaori. – Hey, what you saw about this fool? Besides, all other girls can see about him. - Whispered and the redhead only listen.

- Huh? - She looked up at Carlo.

-You know, many boys are more sensitive here in Japan, say that men here are not extremely unfaithful, do not say that he is with you because he is really in love with you, I have only curiosity. - He kept his smile in those seconds and sighed. - Do not worry, forget what I just asked.

-He is real with me. - Kaori answered. Before Carlo left.

- How? - Questioned the mechanic, erasing a bit his quizzically, turning it into something a little more serious and curious.

-I do not expect you to understand, but in these few days Francesco has been like no one before with me and the children. Maybe he was not who I imagined to have a relationship and all this must be amazing to you, however Francesco has behaved like a man taking this responsibility, even better than any man in this country. -

The redhead said as she could in short, even she knew a certain how to respond correctly to that, but she was sincere.

The ideal man was Japanese girls someone like Shu Todoroki, a man attached to his rules and traditions but at the same time modern thought, respectful and of few words in everyday life rather than on the track, also agree to certain things available with his wife.

Maybe once Kaori, for that and other reasons why much envied her friend Chuki, hating her own luck, but now, everything began to be different.

-I never thought he was coming back, I never said anything about the children because I felt I could do it alone and that he continues his life of winning. - She swallowed, and end of speaking, because she knew she kept going to cry. She took a deep breath to say the last thing. –I'm so sorry.

-All right, thank you very much for caring him. - Carlo put a hand on the shoulder of Kaori, showing a softer smile than the last, it was like a small consolation.

Finally the clear-eyed man walked out the door, with a good gesture in the face.

They walked a few feet away from the house, the entire group and stopped at a corner to call the taxi driver who spoke English and said he would take them back to their hotel. They saw not Fausto around surmised that he was gone definitely.

- Giuseppe. – Carlo began. – I do not think that woman is plotting a dramatic show to stay with Ciccio. - He looked a little accomplice.

-True. – The old racer said. - I guess this whole process will be difficult... But what is love without obstacles and suffering along the way? Here they will show their strength, see how things are before we go to England on Friday. - Then he took out his cell phone from his pants pocket to call the taxi.

- I still think that these children are very cute; they remind me of my own children. - Salvatore was with very positive mood about the whole thing, plus he had his own family which was huge. A wife who he loved and five children living in Carsoli town, near Porto Corsa in Italy. During the seasons could not see them often and Sal missed them a lot, but he phoned every day his family and sent them gifts from around the world.

The others laughed softly, understanding what Sal said, several of them came from a large family. Evan was an only child, but the Maserati were many and looked only at family gatherings, meanwhile Carlo had five older siblings, all boys, each with their own life form, but working in the same area.

Anyway, they hoped that the solution to this issue was good and as soon as possible.

To be continued ...

Disclaimer:

-Kaori, Evan and Fausto are characters that belong to me, as this story. (c) Shadoru.
-The other characters belong to (c) Disney. PIXAR.

-Sorry my bad English.