Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 15:

In the Mountain Racing tradition, winners could impose a condition on the losers. Historically, this often meant that the losers had to reveal their identity by removing their masks.

During a race two years ago, Norah won and chose not to reveal Nocturne’s mask, deciding instead to have another match with him some other time. Instead, she picked someone at random and revealed their identity.

After today’s race loss, Norah felt she had to reveal her own identity and quit Krusa Mountain Racing.

This standoff left the spectators buzzing with curiosity. “Is Nocturne asking Selene to show who she is? What’s causing the delay?”

“Maybe Nocturne is being kind and doesn’t want Selene to remove her mask?”

“This mask reveal is a tradition. With Mr. Scott watching, wouldn’t skipping it upset him?”

“Perhaps Nocturne wants someone else to remove their mask.”

“Selene wasn’t the only loser, after all.”

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The crowd was abuzz with their theories. Kathy couldn’t hide her disappointment and said, “Didn’t Selene win? I was hoping she’d be the one to uncover Nocturne!”

Madeline tried to offer some solace. “Selene’s just a girl, and it’s normal for girls to make mistakes in something like this. Aren’t you glad the racer you were cheering for won?”

Derek scrutinized the racer known as Selene, sensing something familiar about her.

Then, Madeline’s hands encircled Derek’s arm, pulling his attention away. “Derek, can we seek out Nocturne after this? Kathy admires him.”

brewing thoughts with a nod and

of water from a passing waiter, took a drink, and added, “After the official race

asked, “Derek, who is this Mr. Sean

having only taken an active role a few years ago. He made his mark through

throughout Glophia. Derek was quiet, his attention drifting back to the racecourse. As he mentally prepared to head backstage, something caught his eye, leaving him

a defiant grin, declared, and in a swift motion, she removed her mask, unveiling her striking features to all.

radiated a fierce beauty. She carried herself with

been among the spectators moments before. Cradling her helmet, Norah faced Nocturne and

to compete again?” she asked, her head tilted

her earnest demeanor, smiled and said, “Sure.” He gestured dismissively and added, “Norah,

surprise, he departed in

her,

Norah returned her helmet to its place and headed backstage to change. Emerging from the dressing area, she was

did Nocturne cheat? How did he manage to surpass

win. There’s no reason

Nocturne should have been easy, right? I

her

full of confidence and able to conquer anything. She clenched her fists, her voice determined as she uttered, “How can I be the same person I was two years ago? I’ve been out of touch with racing for too long. I’ve already told

frustration flared at the mention of the past. “This is all Derek’s fault! His obsession with his past love led him

continue scolding Derek, who had just

Norah radiant, Kathy said with envy, “Didn’t I see this side of you when you were with the Carter family? Did you pick up some new tricks after the divorce,

snapped, “Can you think before you speak? If you’ve lost your senses, maybe a hospital visit is in

you there?” Kathy

Joanna’s words, Kathy was ready to escalate the confrontation with a physical attack, but was

get into racing? And how did you climb to the top as Selene, the leading