After I Knew: The Agreste Short Stories

The Planning - Part 3

Nino smiled and looked at Alya.
"Alya, I love you. And that's all I can say right now because I mess up all the time, but you're there to fix it. I hated myself, but I hated myself even more when I let you go. I know you know you because ever since you came back into my life again, I knew I can't let you go again. So this time, to keep you for good..."
Marinette placed something in Nino's hand. He got down to one knee and finally said it.

"....will you marry me?"
Alya was already saying yes, as Nino slid the ring on to her finger. Everyone around them whooped and hollered and Nino and Alya lost themselves in each other's hands.

-x-x-x-

"Oh my God, I had no clue!" Alya said, sitting on the couch.
"You have no idea how hard that was," Nino said, arm around her, "We were planning on doing a little drama, you know, me being totally upset then making a scene here and finally surprising you."
"Oh my god, I thought you actually lost your gig or something."
"No no, I thought I lost the ring. I didn't know Marinette was involved until Adrien said stuff about his client and stuff."
"Good thing you did. Your nervous face won't sell anything."
Nino rolled his eyes as Marinette and Adrien chuckled. 
"But this beauty! God, I love it!" Alya said looking at the ring.
"Marinette helped in picking it out," Adrien said.
"Aw you guys, thank you so much for making today amazing...I-I don't know what else to say. It's the best thing ever," Alya said, resting on Nino's shoulder.
Marinette smiled at the newly engaged couple. She was so happy for her best friend, she couldn't wait for her to walk down the aisle.
She excused herself and went to the little balcony. Adrien joined her a few moments later, putting his arm around her.

"So, this was a great client," Marinette told Adrien.
Adrien chuckled. "He was so confused all the time. He couldn't decide when to do it, where to do it, who to ask. He asked me get you involved."
"So why didn't you?"
"You might've told Alya."
Marinette faked a gasp. "No I won't!" she said, hitting Adrien's shoulder.
"Okay okay, I mean, I just didn't wanna risk it. You're not very good at keeping things from Alya and Alya might probe you."
"Okay point. And ugh, what was all that code talk?"
"Right," Adrien chuckled., "Boss lady, client, project, deals...I mean, I had to cover it up right?"
"But you said you got two deals."
Adrien turned to Marinette and smiled, coming forward and keeping his hand on her stomach. 
"Ah," Marinette said, resting her hand on his.
"I actually got three in this deal. You're probably the best there is."

Marinette smiled and leaned in for his lips. She let herself get lost in them and pulled back, smiling at her husband.
"Aren't twins enough for you? You're gonna make it into triplets any moment now!" Kim shouted.
"No, it's Alya and Nino's turn now. We better see an ultrasound at the wedding!" Alix shouted.

Everyone laughed around them. Nino laid a soft peck on Alya cheek and looked at her. Adrien and Marinette smiled at the couple and then, at each other.