To Heal a Broken Heart

Chapter 7

Saturday - Valentine's Day

She didn't expect anything outside her window today, but there it was - a white envelope with "Sorry" written on it. Marinette hold it in her hands not knowing if she wanted to open it or not.

"I think you should. If he has something to say, shouldn't you be able to listen?"

"You are right, Tikki. Let see."

"Marinette,

I don't have enough words to express my apologies for my behaviour yesterday. I overstepped all of the boundaries and I will completely understand if you won't want to see me again. I promise not to bother you with my Ladybug's issues anymore and I want to wish you to have a wonderful time with Adrien today. He loves you and, I believe, that he is the one that can make you happy. And that is what I want for you - to be happy.

Goodbye,

C. N."

Marinette put the note back in the envelope and turned to Tikki with the saddest expression the kwami had ever seen on her face.

"He wants me to go out with Adrien and I know that Chat is expecting Ladybug to go out with him today. How did I get in this mess, Tikki? I don't want to hurt either Adrien or Chat but I am not sure if I can handle two dates at the same time. Tikki what do I do?"

Tikki slowly floated to Marinette's eye level and said with wisdom only a 5000-year-old kwami could have. "Marinette, only you can answer this question. Do what your heart tells you to do, what feels right, even if it is sometimes hard and even if someone will be hurt in a process. Find the answer in your heart, Marinette. First of all, be honest with yourself because the truth is always the best choice. Remember when Adrien rejected you? Would you ever have found a place for Chat in your heart if that haven't happened? Sometimes, we need to let something go to move on and hopefully find something or someone better. But what or who in this case to let go I can't tell you. You are the one who must decide. Only know that whatever you do I'll support your decision."

Tikki smiled softly at the girl who tried to keep her tears in check and miserably was failing.

"I love you, Tikki! I hope you know that."

"I know, Marinette. I love you too."

She hugged and cuddled a small creature in her palms when suddenly she heard her father's voice from downstairs. "Marinette! Can you come here, please?"

The girl jumped on the spot from a surprise. The father sounded urgent and a little angry. She couldn't imagine what was so important. Her parents were extremely busy today and shouldn't have any free time to deal with Marinette unless they wanted her to help them out.

However, when she stepped into a living room, Marinette realized that that wasn't the reason she was called downstairs. Her parents were standing beside a delivery guy who was holding a huge flower arrangement. It was magnificent! White, three shades of pink and red roses - all arranged into a beautiful and tasteful piece that took her breath away. She almost couldn't see the man who was holding flowers and the smell in the living room was terrific!

"Marinette, this nice, young man told us that these flowers are for you. Do you know anything about it? We didn't know you have a boyfriend. Please, explain."

Her father was a little bit (or a lot) concerned from what Marinette could understand. It was not a fact that she couldn't have a boyfriend; it was rather a fact that she was supposed to let her parents know that she has one. Marinette smiled nervously.

"That's because I don't have one, Papa. It must be a mistake, sir. I am not expecting any flowers today."

The man frowned and stretched out his hand revealing a small white envelope with golden writing on it.