Reunited

-Chapter - 40 - Permission -

-Agreste Mansion-
-Atelier-

It's been two days since Nathalie chose to be Gabriel's assistant again. Even while Gabriel ensures that the amount of work Nathalie does is kept to a minimum, she is beginning to revert to her workaholic self. Although Gabriel is the boss, he couldn't seem to win against her very frequently.

When Gabriel observed that Nathalie was still sitting on her chair, typing on the computer, he placed his stylus down and walked towards her, saying, "Nathalie, I told you just one more email. What are you still doing?"

"Yes, I know. I'm just finishing this one and I'll be done, promise," Nathalie responded, keeping her eyes on the computer.

He leaned on her desk while he stood. He grabbed her chin, forcing her to look at him, "Get some rest, darling. You've been up since 6 a.m., and it's not good for you or the baby." he reminds her. "All those hours without having a single sip of coffee," he adds.

"You don't need to be concerned, dear. I know when I need to take a break." She gives him a smile while she lays a finger on the mouse. "Sent," she says lowly as soon as she clicks it.

Gabriel lowered his head down, and connected their lips together in a kiss.

"Thank you, my darling. I love you," he says as he presses their lips together once again.

They pulled away from the kiss as soon as they heard a car pull over in the driveway. "Adrien and Marinette are here," Nathalie said, then they exited the office.

Marinette walked over to Gabriel and Nathalie and while she gives them a hug she tells them, "It's nice to see you guys again." As soon as she let go of them, Nathalie gave her a smile and she said, "Nice to see you too, Marinette."

"Oh Ms. Nathalie I heard the news, and I have something for you!" Marinette tells her and reached for the basket from her fiancé. She handed Gabriel the basket and she said to Nathalie, "I crocheted a few things for the baby, I hope you like them."

Nathalie inspected the basket and saw a crochet baby blanket with the colors white, black, and beige alternating, socks, a little beanie perfect for a new born, and, finally, a bear. She glanced up at Marinette, tears welling up in her eyes, and brought her in for an embrace.

"Oh, goodness, thank you so much Marinette. You are so thoughtful, my dear," Nathalie says.

"Of course, Ms. Nathalie," Marinette responded.

"Marinette couldn't wait to make these for the baby," Adrien added.

Gabriel gave her a smile and thanked her as well, Marinette responded to him with, "You're welcome, dad."

Nathalie released go of her and giggled, "Well, let's get you in your wedding dress."

-Walk-in closet room-

Nathalie faced Marinette in front of the huge mirror, and while she was putting her veil on her head, she thought she looked very beautiful, and that the sleeveless wedding gown, with the gloves that went up her arm, and the poof of the dress that was beautiful without being too extra was the perfect wedding dress for Marinette.

"You look very beautiful, Marinette," Nathalie says then gave her a big smile.

Marinette turned to her and held her hand, "Thank you, Ms. Nathalie."

"Marinette, does everything appear as you intended it to? Is there anything else you'd like me to change? Is it also too tight? too lose?" Gabriel inquires, pulling out his notes.

She shook her head, "It looks and fits perfectly, dad, thank you so so much. I hope Adrien likes it."

Gabriel walked near Nathalie and placed his hand on her shoulder, and he said, "I'm sure he will," he says to her, the he turned to Nathalie, " Marinette designed the dress, and I made the dress."