My secret lover
"What do I... Oh my God, we’re going to die."
"No." I stayed serious. "The car just died, and that’s normal when you’re just starting out. So, take a deep breath and start again." Mia closed her eyes and breathed deeply once more. "Control the clutch. It’s the same procedure, Mia, relax, foot on the clutch, neutral, and turn the key. No rush."
And then she did it.
Once again, she smiled proudly, and I was absolutely satisfied.
"Now we’re going to drive uphill," I pointed ahead. "You need to shift to first or second gear."