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Wide Open Throttle

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Summary:

MotoGp is the royal class of motorcycling, where the world's best drivers compete against each other. Excitement, speed and adrenaline rise to their peak.

Fort Salem Racing's No. 1 driver Raelle Collar is fighting for the premier class championship together with her unit that includes teammate Abigail Bellweather and their chief mechanic Tally Craven.
An unexpected event brings the team a new owner, Scylla Ramshorn, who weighs the options of whether to sell the team or keep it.

Is it a doomed ride or a high octane love story in the danger zone?

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Chapter 1

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Hello lovely readers!

We just want to say: Throttle down and go!

Enjoyable reading time!

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Ladies and gentlemen, it’s been an intense battle between the top four racers today here in Valencia. Team Spree’s Swythe, is the points leader for the MotoGP season and currently sitting in third with teammate Tippet in fourth. Both are chasing down current race leader Collar and teammate Bellweather from Fort Salem Racing. If these two new comers can hold off Team Spree, they will capture the points lead and win the seasonal team championship for Fort Salem Racing.

With less than five laps to go it looks promising although Swythe and Tippet did pick up a second and a half on that last pass. It looks like they’re trying to make a move!

“Abs, Swythe is creeping up on your back right hold the line tight don’t let them through.” Tally called through the helmet coms. “Rae, Abs is hugging the inside right holding Swythe back stay focused and be careful out of turn nine. I think they may try to make a move at three to go.” Tally relayed to Raelle.

“Abby, watch your left Tippet!”

“Fuck!” Abigail yelled as Tippet’s tire hit her back tire slightly. She regained control but not soon enough as Swythe and Tippet dipped under making a sling shot pass. Passing her placed Libba in second hugging Raelle’s back tire with Porter right behind Libba landing Abigail in fourth.

“Tal!” Abigail yelled.

“I’m on it Abs.” Tally switched channels back to Raelle.

“Rae, you’ve got bad company coming in hot.” Tally relayed.

“Where’s Abs? Is she ok?” Raelle called back.

“In fourth holding her own. You four had a good lead on all the others she’s good but they’re playing dirty out there be careful Rae.”

“Copy.” Raelle signed back. She could now feel Swythe’s and Tippet’s presence coming down on her.

“Two to go Rae.” Tally called back.

“Copy.”

“Rae! Swythe just dipped down watch her on your inside. Tippet is on your back wheel.”

Raelle dipped down knee grazing the steaming asphalt around and into turn nine. Just then Swythe took her inside pushing her out as Tippet tried to box her in. Swythe shot out of the turn like a canon ball overtaking Raelle on the finale straight. Abigail had managed to climb back up into the pack now being blocked by Tippet. Raelle caught on to Libba’s draft staying with in a foot of her.

“Abs, do you think you can gain and over take Tippet?” Tally radioed out.

“He’s squirrely Tal, the son of a bitch is dangerous. I’ll do my best.” Abigail replied back.

“Hang in there Abs.” Tally tried to reassure her.

“Rae, down to one, you’ve gained half a second back.”

“Copy, she’s pushing out Tal.”

“Hang in there Rae, you’ve got a chance to pass coming up in turn seven.”

Raelle held her line gaining with her front tire even with Libba’s back tire with two turns and a straight away to go. She was running out of road. Abigail was nearly neck and neck with Tippet.

“Now Rae!” Tally came through the coms. Raelle punched it opening up the throttle moving even with Libba before she knew it they were into the last turn Libba pushed her line out causing Raelle to leave her line and throttle back or risk crashing into her. It was a risky move but legal.

Libba shot out of the turn ahead taking the straight to the finish, Raelle fell behind by half a tire length. Tippet and Abigail had a photo finish official call after checking put Tippet ahead by a few inches. Team Spree had won the season championship. Libba had captured the points total by five crowning her the series champion.

“Nice job out there you guys, see you in the paddock.” Tally called out to her sisters.

Tally connected Raelle’s and Abigail’s coms per her usual end of race actions.

“Abs, are you good?” Raelle radioed over as the two cooled down driving the bikes onto pit row.

“Rae, hold me back if Tippet crosses my path.” Abigail radioed back.

Raelle sighed. “I’ve got your back Abs, those two are dangerous out there.”

“Yeah, Nice moves out there though. I thought you had her until I saw her push you out off of your line.”

“Thanks. Coming up on your left.” Raelle warned.

Raelle and Abigail pulled their bikes to a stop in front of their pit stall where Tally was waiting for them along with Edwin and M.

Killing the engines, the pit team helped put both bikes into their stands. Raelle and Abigail took off their helmets and gave each other their routine hand shake and hug.

“Nice job Shitbird, second place overall for the season.” Abigail congratulated her.

“Hey you’ve got third wrapped up, not to bad yourself. I thought I lost you back there with Tippet.” Raelle responded.

“Rae, I want to do some very bad things to that asshole.”

“Hey just think he finished fourth overall even though he got you on this one. You still have a nice pay day coming your way.” Raelle laughed.

“You both do and we need to get over to the presentation circle stat.” Tally interrupted them hopping over the wall and giving them both a hug before leading them to the awards ceremony.

Raelle took her place on the podium next to Libba with Porter on the other side. She just grinned and tried to block the other two out. After the press took their photos the team awards were handed out. This was the last race of the season and it was now decided, Team Spree from Batan racing won the overall season points race, Fort Salem Racing took second and Camarilla Racing rounded out the top three. Once the trophies were handed out Raelle, Abigail and Tally headed back to the paddock to meet up with Anacostia, Edwin and M.



“There’s the Unit!” Raelle, Abigail and Tally turned hearing the sound of the team owner’s voice. David Ramshorn was a tall dark haired Swedish man that towered over the three of them. Maggie as she liked to be called was his wife who attended every race with him.

“Congratulations girls! What a thrilling way to end the season.” Maggie hugged Tally, before working her way to Abigail and Raelle.

“You three are the perfect unit, acquiring this team last year was the best choice I’ve made in a long time. I couldn’t ask for a better team.” David smiled.

“Well, it’s more than just us sir, there’s the pit crew as well.” Raelle said looking past David catching Edwin’s eye as he smiled and gave her a wink.

“Of course, Raelle but you three, this unit is my dream team.” He smiled wrapping his arms across Raelle and Abigail’s shoulders.

“Well, I for one am so proud of you girls and the rest of the team. Unfortunately David and I won't be able to attend the banquet tonight, we have to pack and catch a flight. We wanted to come down and congratulate all of you for a wonderful season before we headed back home.” Maggie said while hugging Anacostia.

“She’s right. We have to head out to catch our flight back to Sweden later tonight. I’m leaving the trophy here with you girls to take back to the practice facility in Fort Salem to enjoy. We will be in touch after the holidays. Anacostia, if you need anything, you have Izadora’s number in Sweden at the home office. She’s running the operations there while we spend some well needed family time with our daughter. That said we should get going.” David turned and gave each of the girls a hug before he and Maggie headed out.

“Alright everyone, great job today and this season. It was hard fought and the rewards well deserved. I want you all to enjoy the evening. I'm proud of you and you should take pride in your accomplishments this season. David has a crew packing us up to ship everything back to Fort Salem so you get to have fun and sleep in tomorrow. Alright, go back to the hotel and clean up, we’ll meet in the lobby and head to the banquet together as a team in two hours. Again, congratulations everyone!” Anacostia applauded the team before they all filed out and headed back to the hotel to get ready.

 

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There was a knock on the door. “Scylla, did you get the billing report I sent over?”

“I did Adil, thank you.” Scylla responded.

“Did you need anything else tonight?” Adil waited at the door of Scylla’s office.

“No, no thank you Adil. You should go home it’s been a long week.” Scylla looked up for a moment before burying her head back into her computer and paperwork.

“Yes, it has been and you’ve been burning the candle at both ends all month. Scylla, we’ve known each other since grade school, we’re almost thirty when’s the last time you actually relaxed?” Adil looked on leaning on the door frame.

“I appreciate your concern Adil but you know what this time of year is like. I don’t have time to relax.” Scylla returned never taking her eyes off of the computer screen.

“Scylla, it’s the end of the fiscal year you have all of the reports and they’ve been filed there’s nothing left to do.” Adil smiled shaking his head.

“I know, I’m looking at the predictions for next year.” Scylla answered biting her bottom lip.

“Scylla, when’s the last time you did anything fun or went on a date even?” Adil asked.

“Adil, I’m running a company, I don’t have time to have fun let alone date.” Scylla mumbled the last bit. She rolled her eyes thinking about how long it's been since she's been on a date.

“Fine, you’re my boss so I’m not going to argue with you but Scylla, you’re also my friend, and as my friend, I ask that you try and take some time for yourself. Don’t let this work, this business you’ve built be all that you are. It would be a crime if no one else got to know the wonderful person I grew up with.”

Scylla sighed before leaning back in her chair, she shut her laptop. “Fine, I’ll call it a night.” Scylla smirked at Adil.

“And?” Adil raised his eyebrows.

“And, I promise to not work this weekend and try to relax.” Scylla looked over at Adil.

“I’ll take it. See you on Monday.” Adil smiled leaving Scylla alone in her office.

Scylla looked around at her office thinking back on all the work she had put in over the past five years to build her own investment banking company. Her clients consisted of companies, government officials and wealthy individuals thanks to her. She was known as tough and ruthless in business. It always made her laugh thinking about how her quietness and intelligence were the factors behind her reputation. It seems a quiet woman intimidated those that came in contact with her. For those that knew her knew she was truly a kind and often funny individual. Scylla stood up and packed her belongs heading out for the weekend.

It took Scylla twenty minutes to get home to her luxury apartment. Walking down the short hall, her apartment opened to an open floor living space. The room transitioned to a center cooking island and a dinning space that was surrounded by three walls of windows. Off to the right of the dinning area, the wall of windows was actually a sliding door leading out to the patio that had cozy seating and a portable fire pit. The walls of the interior were a light gray accented by a white ceiling and trim. The furniture color consisted of whites and grays as well and the floor, a faux gray wood pattern. The fixtures through out the kitchen were silver and the lights recessed into the ceiling with the exception of a hanging light fixture over the center island. Scylla had multiple pops of green from all of her plants. She had a tall bright green fern in the corner of the dinning area with smaller ferns, a bonsai tree and some succulents spread throughout her apartment.

Scylla walked to her bedroom where the neutral colors continued. Scylla changed into a pair of pajama pants and a tee shirt. She donned a hoodie and walked back into the kitchen. “Ok Ramshorn, time to plan an evening of relaxation.” Scylla got out the small package of ground beef she picked up yesterday at the market as well as some tomatoes and the other ingredients she needed to make a bolognese. Once she got it started, she let the pot simmer and turned on some music. With Bon Iver playing in the background she boiled her pasta and poured herself a glass of red wine. Scylla lightly danced around as she stirred the pots. “Ok Adil, you were right I could use some relaxing time.” She mused taking a sip of wine. The aroma filled the air as the dish came together. Scylla plated up her dinner and moved to the sofa where she sat cross legged enjoying the evening view. The view from her apartment overlooked the lights along the waterfront and across to the city. After dinner she grabbed a book to read. It didn’t take her long to fall asleep.

Saturday came, Scylla awoke and opted for a morning run thinking some cool November air would do her some good. After her five mile run she got dressed and hit up the Christmas market. She popped into the shops finding little handcrafted items and gifts for her parents. Scylla made frequent stops to have a bite and drink of traditional Swedish fair along the way. Once home, she put away her finds and settled in with the book, she was reading the night before.

After an hour a call came in on her phone, it was her mom.

“Hi mom.” Scylla greeted her mom who had facetimed her.

“Hi honey, how are you?” Maggie responded.

“I’m good, how are you and papa?”

“Hi honey!” Scylla’s father waved while walking in the background behind her mom.

“Hi papa. Mom, why is he running around?” Scylla laughed.

“Oh, he’s packing up. We’re coming home tonight.” Her mother explained.

“Really? Isn’t there a race happening this weekend?” Scylla asked.

“Yes dear, it was today we got second and fourth. The team finished second overall for the season." Her mother explained.

“That’s great but why are you coming home so soon?” Scylla asked.

“Well honey, your father and I thought we’d come home early and spend the holidays with you. I was thinking we could go skiing, what do you think?”

“Oh, ok actually I would love that. Adil was just hounding me today to take some time for myself and relax. It sounds perfect.” Scylla smiled.

“Maggie, we need to get moving we leave in just over an hour.” Scylla’s father called out.

Scylla tilted her head to the side with a slight grin. “Duty calls.” She laughed at her mother’s expression.

“You know your father dear, he loves to keep going.” Maggie laughed. “David come say goodbye to your daughter.”

“Hey honey! Can’t wait to hit the slopes with you, we’ll see you in the morning.” Scylla’s father said leaning on the back of the sofa looking over her mother’s shoulder.

“Wait, tomorrow? I thought you were heading out tonight? I can come get you at the airport.” Scylla offered.

“Honey, your father has a car scheduled to pick us up. He didn’t want you to have to come out in the snow.” Her mother laughed.

Scylla laughed. “Ok, well I guess I’ll see you two, for brunch?” Scylla asked.

“You bet dear, come over when you get up and I’ll make us a nice spread.”

“Sounds great, I’ll see you tomorrow then.” Scylla smiled.

“We will see you tomorrow, love you honey.” Her mother blew her a kiss.

“Love you sweetheart, see you for brunch!” Her father waved walking behind the sofa again.

“Love you both.” Scylla waved blowing her mom a kiss back. “Congrats on your win papa!” She waved as her father walked back by.

“Thanks honey! You know, you're always welcome to come with us. I really think if you gave it a try you'd love it!” He yelled back.

“Maybe some day papa, maybe some day. Bye mom.” Scylla laughed.

“Bye honey, see you soon.”

The two hung up. Scylla settled into the corner of her sofa and continued to read. Over time Scylla eventually fell asleep.

 

Izadora was silent still holding the phone standing in her kitchen. A million thoughts ran through her head as she tried to grasp the enormity of it all. She grabbed her keys and a coat when she walked out the door, this had to be done in person. She made her way across town, pulling up in front of the home. Izadora sat there for a few minutes before dialing a number. "Hello, Adil I need you to meet me at Scylla's as fast as you can, it's urgent." She went silent for a moment. "I'm sitting outside, I'll wait for you."

"I'm on my way." Adil hung up grabbed his things and raced over meeting Izadora just where she said she was.

Izadora got out of her car the moment she saw Adil. She began pacing back and forth.

Adil could tell something was wrong as he approached.

Izadora filled him in on why they were there. They both hugged and shed a few tears before collecting themselves. Once they regained their composure the two headed up the small set of steps to Scylla's front door and knocked.

Scylla was awakened by a nock at her door. She looked at her phone which showed eleven forty-two in the evening. She grabbed the throw blanket wrapping it around her shoulders walking over to the door. She looked through the peep hole.

Opening the door, she greeted Izadora and Adil. “Izadora? Adil? Why are you here? What's going on?”

“Scylla, may we come in?” Izadora asked solemnly.

“Um, sure. What’s going on?” Scylla asked holding the blanket around her tighter.

Izadora took a deep breath, looked at Scylla and released it. “It’s about your parents.”

Notes:

We hope you enjoyed the start of the ride!

Stay tuned for some high octane spills, thrills and romance.

J&RS