Ladybugs Leave Spots (ML Fanfic)

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During the party Marinette walked making conversation with many Fashion Designers, Models, Investors, and other people that have crossed the Agrestes' paths.

She made her way to the newly announced couple. Natalie was by Chandler. If she didn't she Gabriel by Circe she would of easily mistook him for his brother.

"Marinette, I was wondering if you would like to design my dress. I've seen your designs and your quite skilled." Natalie asked.

"Are you sure you don't want Gabriel to design it? He's more qualified for something that big."

Marinette felt honored that Natalie wanted her to design it but between the baking of the sweets and juggling a superhero career not to mention she now had responsibilities as a girlfriend.

"Marinette, I've seen Gabriel's designs. And they are good don't get me wrong but I want something that no one else can buy. That Chandler won't take a pick of before the wedding."

Natalie said as she glared at her fiancée. She knew this was a large task for a high school girl but she trusted Marinette. Marinette wasn't a girl to disappoint.

"I'm going to design your dress."

Marinette repeated barely believing her own words.

"Yes, of course I'll have a bridal shop make it. Probably Le'Manné's. They're known for their customers satisfaction and high quality fabric. You'll also be paid and I'll be forever grateful."

"No... no... you don't have to pay me. Just having the thought of someone wanting me to design a wedding dress is enough."

Marinette would feel guilty if she accepted any price for such a offer.

"Your a sweet girl, Marinette."

Natalie said knowing that Marinette was stubborn and wasn't going to accept so she would just have to send a check in the mail. She wasn't as middle class as everyone thought she was. Natalie came from a family of Lawyers and business owners.

She only settled on being Gabriel's secretary after her heart was broken. She was content on being his secretary for the rest of her life. She felt responsible for Adrien and Gabriel. They were already her family with or without Chandler at her side.

"I do thank you. I know it's short notice."

Natalie apologized. Marinette was extremely nervous in designing her dress. What if she messed up? What if it had too much lace? Or if Natalie didn't like lace on her dress? Did she want sleeveless? Did she want a more sophisticated  or a more open approach?

She was completely bamboozled. She was to design the very dress Natalie Sancouer would become united with Chandler Agreste under marriage in. It was a stressful job.

"I hope it won't come out looking like your last wedding dress."

Chandler joked only listening to pieces of the girls' conversation.

"First wedding dress?"

Marinette questioned.

"I was married before. I was young and stupid. He was my first love."
Natalie added.

"I knew him. He knew how to make a room laugh. He adored Natalie."

Chandler said. He sounded as if Natalie's first husband was a fallen friend.

"May I ask what happen?"

Marinette knew she probably shouldn't pry but she had a feeling this was something she needed to hear.

"We argued one day. We had just been through a miscarriage and he blamed himself. He wanted to restore things back to normal. He then instead destroyed himself in the process."

Natalie shedded a few tears in remembering her first husband.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry."

Marinette didn't mean to bring up Natalie's old memories. She wanted to apologize for everything that Natalie had went through.

"You deserve a second chance."

Marinette added these comforting words as Chandler rubbed Natalie's back to calm her emotions.

"Promise me this Marinette.."

Natalie said as she held Marinette hands in her own.

"You'll take better care of your ChatNoir then I did mine."