Character contest is still going (rules in previous chapter)
Question of the day- What is your favourite Akuma?
Mine is Animan because he can turn into any animal- my dream. Also, he became a T-Rex so I could theoretically become a unicorn
Anyway, on with the chapter.
The Agreste mansion was different during the day. It looked so much more magnificent, standing in all its glory with windows the graciously went from the ground to the roof. Every inch of the building was cleaned and prepped exquisitely, though they would probably class it as adequate.
Marinette walked up to the shining metal gates, sighing nervously. This was it, the day they were going to tell Gabriel about the baby. It was going to be a hard task, the girl was aware, considering how he dismissed her for having fun in the office. Adrien has already warned her but she said he needed to know before anyone else did. So the blonde agreed on the date and cleared a spot with his father to talk through things. Luckily Nathalie hadn't blabbed yet.
"What do I..." Mari thought aloud, her eyes landing on a metal machine on the wall near the gates, she pressed the button," Hi I'm Marinette Dupain Cheng. I am here to see Adrien and speak to Gabriel,"
It went silent on the other end," Come in, Adrien is waiting for you,"
The voice was a female's, thought it was bitter and emotionless. She assumed it was the assistant Nathalie that Adrien had informed her about. Just the sound of the woman's voice alone made Marinette want to run away- how could the blonde put up with her for over fifteen years?
During her thoughts, the gates opened. Slowly, but not at a tortoise like speed, Mari headed up the pebbled path towards the looming doors. Each step closer bought a new knot to her stomach, making the other ones already created tense more. It took every ounce of her strength not to fall onto her knees and cry her eyes out.
Eventually, she had to reach the door. It happened sooner than Mari anticipated. Her feet had gone as long as possible without having to actually enter. Surely any other human would do the thing she was doing, which was freezing in front of the doorway and trying to stop a panic attack.
No, she had to pull herself together. The stress wasn't good for the task or the situation.
A blonde was waiting for her on the inside, his smile obviously forced for the comforting effect. Adrien wrapped her in a tight hug, as if that if he did let go he would never see her again. Is this how scared a son was of his father? The pit in Marinette's stomach made her feel sick at the thought of such hardships.
"No matter what he does," Adrien mumbled into her ear;" He won't split us up. He won't-"
"Adrien if he is your father, he will allow this. If he doesn't let us be together then you can exit because we can make it on our own," Marinette promised, sealing the deal with a kiss on his cheek.
He looked at her with an adoring look," I wouldn't be able to survive this without you,"
"You wouldn't have to go through this all if it weren't for me," She whispered, but Adrien heard it as clear as the day.
"I'm thankful we're together," He assured, putting a strand of hair behind her ear," Baby or no baby- I'm happy. In all honesty I'm happier with a little Kitten on the way,"
They shared a kiss, making it passionate. All the feelings and tension lingered on their lips but they left it be, they needed to go into Gabriel's office as a united front. Confidence would help them in this task, better than facts and figures would. Strength, all they needed was strength.
"Your father will see you two now," Nathalie said, walking into the room," Just be... Careful,"
It seemed that Adrien was just as surprised Marinette by the woman's strange outburst. She quickly walked off, busying herself with something on the desk. Nathalie refused to look up but knew that she had installed a slight boost of confidence in the couple, and they needed it!
If Mari thought the Agreste mansion was daunting, nothing compared to the door that lead to Gabriel's office. There was no homey feeling around the whole house, just an empty cold atmosphere. How could Adrien of grown up in a place like this?
"Come in," A frozen voice ordered from inside the room.
Reluctantly, the two opened the door. They walked inside at a precise speed, Gabriel was not a man in which you slowed up on. His facial expression also told them that they needed to hurry this up as he was already feeling impatient. A raised eyebrow was sent Adrien's way, an even bigger frown Mari's.
"Father I have some news to share with you," Adrien spoke, breaking the icy tension between the three.
"Go ahead," The man responded, not even acknowledging his son.
With a deep breath, Adrien reached for Marinette's hand and gripped it lightly. She gazed at him with a reassuring look. The man stepped forward, his new stance causing his father to look him in the eye. A strange new determination filled inside of Adrien, it burned like fire- it was ready to burst out of him.
"Father Marinette and I would like to share something with you," He continued, never leaving his father's gaze," We are a couple father. But that's not all, a few weeks prior we had relations. This resulted in Mari becoming... pregnant. We will step up but of course you need to know. Also the press will not be made aware,"
Gabriel put his pen on the desk, sighing heavily. He massaged his temple with his fingers in annoyance. Frustration also crept onto his features as his shoulders tended. Marinette looked to Adrien, he was still staring his father down- the same smile he had started the conversation with was still present.
"I thought I raised you better- but obviously not! You associate yourself with some second-class trash," Gabriel exclaimed angrily," Is this some elaborate gold-digger project Miss Marinette? Yes I recognise you as the troublemaker I fired. Thought you could worm your way back into the Agreste? I'm sorry but we don't accept the prostitutes. That baby is the product of manipulation and should be aborted immediately,"
Marinette gasped, wrapping her arms around her stomach protectively. Adrien let go of her hand and held her close instead, trying to tame the blood that boiled within him. Whereas his princess was struggling not to cry at Gabriel's harsh words- about his son and grandchild! Damn the pregnancy hormones, on any other day she would of set him straight.
"Father I love Marinette, more than you will ever know," Adrien hissed," She didn't want to tell me about her pregnancy at the start because she didn't want to ruin my image! Her friends told me because she didn't want the press getting involved with me or our child. Now, she is the most kind hearted and hard-working person I know. So if you don't approve of this, I don't care- our love from her friends and her parents is enough for us,"
The old man at the desk was speechless. He stared off into space for a while, allowing the words his son had said sink in. Everything was correct but his heart was long turned to stone from years of locking himself away. After the shock wore off, he rose from his desk and looked out the window.
"Don't expect to get your job back from this Miss Marinette," Gabriel said, continuing his gaze out of the window.
"That's the best news I've heard all day," Mari responded, taking Adrien's hand and exiting the office.
Ooh baddass Marinette!
Question of the chapter: Do you think Gabriel will leave it there or take further action?
Until next time!
