A change of heart

Decisions

Nathalie got out of the shower and got dressed, she wore what she usually wore to work, then put the peakoc broach on her sweater.

D- Hello Mrs.Nathalie, oh you look lovely with your hair down!

N- Thanks Duusu, but I can't possibly leave it down, I don't think Gabriel will like it.

D- He seems to be warming up to you, you look beautiful!

N- He could just be feeling bad for me, all I want to do is make him happy.

D- And you can do that by singing with him, I'm sure it will make him very happy.

N- That does sound like it would make him happy, but I'm not sure how good I am anymore..

D- Sing a few notes for me, and I'll be the judge of that.

N- I never took singing lessons, I don't know why he wants me to sing with him.

D- Come on, you obviously can't be the worst singer ever! By the sound of it, you seem to be pretty talented.

N- Alright, I'll do it! But first I have to put my hair up.

D- Can I braid it?

N- You know how to braid?

D- Pleeeeeeease Mrs. Nathalie!

N- Alright.

D- Yay! Thank you!

Duusu went and got the brush and hair elastic, Nathalie sat on the edge of the tub as Duusu tied her hair up into a braid. Then they went downstairs to the kitchen, Gabriel was still sitting at the table and sketching, he had turned off the lamp and opened the blinds, Nathalie stood at the door and crossed her arms. She inhaled then flinched and moved her arms to her sides.

G- Are you alright?

N- Yes I'm fine, but...

She paused, he stood up and put his hands on her shoulders. Looking her in the eyes.

G- But...

N- I've decided to sing the duet with you.

G- Really?

N- Yes, I will.

G- Thank you so much Nat, you mean so much to me.

He hugged her and she almost cried, she hugged him too and realized he was still in his robe.

G- Do you want to practice today?

N- You have to work don't you?

G- I can take the day off, do you want to?

N- Sure..

G- You aren't comfortable with this. Are you?

She could hear the saddnes come and the happiness disappear, she quickly disagread.

N- No, I do want to do this, but only with you.

G- Okay, I will go get dressed and then we'll start to practice. Thank you so much.

He held either side of her face and kissed her forehead before running off to his room, Duusu flew out from behind her, Nathalie was blushing a bright shade of crimson.

D- I think he's really warming up to you!

N- I wonder what song he wants me to sing. I'm so glad he's happy. I haven't seen him smile since Adrien was born.

D- Your face is pink.

N- I'm blushing, Duusu.

D- Oh, then is that why Gabriel looked like paparika?