The Empty Passenger Seat

Summary

For five years, I was the secret girlfriend of Jace, a top-tier rally racing champion. He had just secured his third consecutive championship title.

By tradition, the champion would draw a random fan from the audience to experience the thrill of the passenger seat—the exclusive co-driver’s spot.

Every year, I prayed he would draw my name. But his "luck" was always terrible, and he would somehow always draw his navigator, Chloe.

Until this year. The organizers changed the rules, allowing the champion to actively invite a guest. I finally couldn't hold back.