Strictly Professional ~ Onceler x fem reader fanfic

~CHPTR 34 preparations~

The next few months were a blur. Onceler had mostly repaired the damage the modified machines had done, demoting his mother to a lower role ( though she threw a fit about it). You had also visited the Lorax to explain to him what had happened, he was apprehensive at first, but saw the ring on your finger and lightened up at that.

Of course, the news got out to the press quicker than you would have preferred. But all you got were congratulations.

You were beginning to get stressed about the wedding planning, as you wanted it to be perfect. Onceler tried his best to help, but didn't take to planning like you did. The venue was booked, as well as wedding invites sent out. Now you and your mother would go and choose a dress out. You were both given a glass of champagne upon entry and you were taken to see the dresses as your mom sat down.

You chose a few that stood out to you, showing your mom them. She shook her head at all of them.

You saw a more simplistic option, it was gorgeous. The woman nodded, you felt like a princess. You walked out and your mother gasped. This was the one

"You look stunning Y/N! This is the one"

"I think it is" You squealed in excitement. You were so happy that you would be marrying the man that made your life so much better. He filled you with happiness every time you saw him. You couldn't imagine marrying anyone else.

You and your mom went for lunch after choosing the dress.

"So, marriage huh? Never thought you were the type" She joked, you laughed.

"Neither, but I found the one." You said, your mom awwed at you.

"He's a nice guy, he can stand up to you aswell"

"I think I needed someone like that. Someone that can tell me when I'm wrong." You admitted, she nodded.

"So you're happy?"

"Beyond happy, I finally feel at peace. Though this wedding planning has been exhausting" You sighed.

"He's not been much help huh? That's men for ya" She chuckled, you nodded.

"Please don't cause any drama with dad, he's going to be walking me down the aisle and I don't want to have you restrained to the seat mom"

"That man may of be an asshole to me, but he's your dad. And it's your day. I wouldn't want to ruin it for you." She said, you appreciated her being so calm about the situation.

"Thankyou. And you'll keep Izzy in check?" You asked.

"Don't worry, I won't let her ruin it for you" She said. You had been on the fence about inviting her, as she had a tendency to cause drama. You trusted that your mom would prevent her from doing so.

"How's the new job? Not too stressful I hope. I told them to go easy on you" You had also talked to Al about hiring your mom as a bartender. He was happy to accommodate.

"Oh it's been great! I've been talking to the bouncer, he's pretty handsome" She admitted, you grimaced.

"Ugh mom! Keep that to yourself! Glad it's going well though"

"I've also been looking at apartments to let around the city, theres not much available in my budget though" She sighed, you had an idea.

"I know a guy, he should be able to sort you out" You said, her eyes lit up with excitement.

"Oh thankyou Y/N!" She hugged you tightly, showing her appreciation.

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Onceler was out looking for a wedding suit, his mind absent. Ever since the Venice trip, he had been thinking about what he did to Leon. The anger he unleashed on him he had never felt it before. He tried to cast his mind to more positive thoughts. ' I'm getting married soon!' He thought, mustering a smile. He then chose out a green suit

He thought it was rather nice. He finished up at the tux shop and called you.

"Have you finished up at the dress shop?"

"Yeah, I'm heading home. How about you?"

"I want to cook you dinner, I'll come over"

"Okayy, see ya soon honey" You hung up. Onceler had been practicing the dish you had in Venice and perfected it. He was excited to make it for you. He stopped at the store on the way to yours, the sun setting on the horizon.

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You heard a knock at the door, practically sprinting to open it for Onceler. You jumped on him, knocking the air out of his lungs. You also made him drop the grocery bag he was holding.

"Nice to see you too honey" He chuckled, prying you off of him.

"Hello my love" You kissed him lovingly.

"I'm gonna start on dinner before it gets too late. Also I'm fucking starving" You smiled and walked over to the wine cabinet, grabbing a red wine.

"Noo. Get the chardonnay honey" He said, leaving you confused.

"Okayy." You got the white wine out the cabinet, getting the glasses out the cooler. Onceler smiled at you as he began cooking.
You put on some music to fit the vibe as you watched him cook. You started singing to the tune.

Diamond life, lover boy
We move in space with minimum waste and maximum joy
City lights and business nights

Onceler, looked over to you, turning his attention away from the stove. You started to dance, Onceler joined in on the chorus.

No need to ask
He's a smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator

He held your waist, you both danced to the tune.

"You are a smooth operator to be fair Once" You winked, earning a chuckle from him.

"Only for you darling" He kissed you on the cheek, walking back to the stove.

"It smells delish honey" You said, watching him work on the food was extremely attractive for some reason. He turned his head, seeing you observe him.

"Are you checking me out?" He asked, chuckling.

"Maybee" You took a sip of your wine, not taking your eyes off of him.

"Well check me out all you want, I'm your fiancé after all" He smirked, finishing up the dish he had made for you. You couldn't take your eyes off of him.

"Well, try it!" He urged, you had zoned out. You took a bite, practically moaning the taste.

"OhMyGod, Once! This is fucking delicious!" You took another bite.

"Remind you of something?" You thought back to your time in Venice and the food you ate the first night there.

"Venice! How did you find the recipe?"

"Well, the recipe I found was no where near as good as the one we had there so I refined it a lil bit" He said, tucking into his own plate of food.

"My little Gordon Ramsey" You giggled, Once rolled his eyes.

"Your wrong there, I am better than Gordan Ramsey, and I am most certainly not little" He smirked, you understood the double meaning almost immediately.

"Alright alright. This food is delicious though Once, thankyou" You gleamed, he smiled back.

You fell asleep after a long day of preparations, expecting more the next day. Now was the countdown to the big day. 23 days.