Hello, I am the absolute worst writer please forgive for the super late update but good news, it's summer so I should be able to get out chapters quicker. Anyway enjoy!
"Thank you for the ride Mr…" Marinette paused.
"Damocles," the taxi driver replied. "And anytime,miss."
Marinette tipped him a couple of euros and walked up to the door of the Buttered Baguette Cafe'. As she stepped through the door, she was hit with the arousing aroma of baked breads and pastries. It reminded her so much of her parents' bakery. She skimmed through the small cafe and found her friend sitting near a window sill, nibbling on a chocolate chip cookie.
Bridgette, a garment technologist for a fashion label,is the sweetest person in the world. They met at a fashion convention near the Palais Galliera became close friends. She has been her mentor in the fashion world and always knew how to cheer her hair is a beautiful bright burgundy,her eyes a deep indigo blue,a stark contrast to Mari's cerulean blue irises. She wears a long red flowy ankle skirt with a white blouse and red flats. On top of the blouse, she wore a black jacket with emerald earrings, they didn't really go with her outfit but somehow, she made it look good.
As Marinette walked over to her friend, she noticed that she looked exhausted. Her eyes were was sadly gazing out the window.
"Hey, Bridgette.",Marinette said. Bridgette looked up and smiled wearily at the girl.
"Bonsoir, Mari. I'm glad you could make it." she said.
"Are you alright Bri? You seem tired." She asked.
The redhead sighed. "I'm fine." Bridgette picked up her things,ordered a to-go box of cookies, and headed towards the door. "Come on, we better get going."
Mari looked at her confounded,"Wait,your leaving?!"
Bridgette turned back to her, "Yes,are you coming? I'll explain on the way."
With that, Bridgette turned on her heels and walked through the door. Marinette sighed and followed her out the cafe. Right when she steps outside, a nice pearl white car pulls up. The window rolls down to reveal the redhead behind the wheel.
"Hop in", Bridgette said. Marinette still very confused, got in on the passenger side as the car drove off.
"So, where are we going? I thought we were going to talk?" she asked.
Bri smirked. "Oh, we're going to talk just in a more... private place. "
Marinette looked at her mentor with suspicion. "What kind of private place?"
Bridgette smirked, "It's a surprise."
Mari raised her brow. "Ok," she said. She turned to the window looking out wistfully as the houses and streets flew by, the sun set behind them shining a beautiful hue of pink, purple, and orange.
"Bridgette?", she said absently.
"Hmm?",Bridgette asked,her eyes still on the road.
"Are you still volunteering at Musée d'Orsay museum?" Marinette asked.
Bri's eyes darkened. "They released me,"she said.
Marinette gaped. "Why, you told me they wanted you to become a full time employee."
"The musuem got robbed" she said.
"What," she gaped.
Bri's eyes widened. "You haven't heard," she turned on the radio, switching the channel to the news where Trina Lockhart was reporting the latest news.
'...Chat Noir has struck again! Stealing nearly 406,685 euros worth of artifacts and pictures from Musée d'Orsay museum,the attraction had no choice but to close down until the stolen items have been recovered. Mayor Frussel has vowed to capture the notorious thief, but has failed utterly with three of Paris' best officers injured during the theft. For our panel tonight, we have former Mayor Andre Bourgeois, retired Lieutenant Roger Raincomprix,and here representing the National Security Association,General Walter Cache….'
Marinette growled in frustration, "I wished they would just catch him already. There has to be someone in this city that can beat him."
Bridgette looked out at the road silently with a blank look on her face. "I bet there is…,"she said softly.
"Well, what are they waiting for?!" she yelled.
Bridgette jumped nearly hitting another car. Driver yelled, honking his horn at them.
"Next time give a little heads up before you do something like that," Bridgette said.
Mari cringed. "Sorry, it's just...everyone's been complaining about this thief no one's doing anything about it. If I could do anything about that criminal I would."
Bridgette looks back to the road,her face placid as she turns into a nice secluded community.
After passing few houses Bridgette pulled into the driveway of a two floor red brick house. The front of the house was covered with lush green grass with a colorful flower garden. The house was simple, but full of elegance.
"We're here."
Marinette gaped at the house. "Bri,this is your house?"
The redhead smirked as she put the car in park and got out. "Well, yes. I don't live under a rock you know."
"How did you get this place?" She walked up the marble steps where Bridgette was unlocking the maghony wood door.
Bri shrugged, "My boss paid for it,"she said simply. She opened the door and walked in.
Marinette's eyes bulged "Your boss paid for all of th-" she gawked at the interior of the house. It was beautiful.
The chandelier glimmered with a the light of a thousands stars. Marinette looked around the room in absolute admiration. The walls were painted royal blue and floors made of the same wood as the door. All the furniture was a cream color giving the place a cozy atmosphere. To your left a fireplace blazed fierce hues of red, orange,and yellow in front of the couch. To your right, a round table with four chairs was in the corner.
"Bridgette,it's…"Marinette looked around the room.
"Absolutely amazing?" Bridgette suggested. She smiled softly as she leaned against the door frame.
"Yes,"she breathed. Bridgette pushed off the wall and headed down some steps. She poked her head up over the rail.
"Come on,you haven't even seen the best part." Bridgette ducked back down.
Marinette followed the designer down the steps. When she made it down, she found Bridgette fiddling with a key to a dull looking door.
"Ah ha!" Bridgette said in triumph. She pushed opened the door,which creaked loudly in protest and walked into the black interior. Marinette waited for Bri at the entrance hearing her muttering something about installing a better light switch. Click
The lights turned on giving Marinette a better look at the place. Marinette frowned.
"Bridgette?"Marinette asked.
"Yes?"Bridgette said .
"Why are we in your garage?" Marinette said. The only things in there were gardening tools,a cardboard box, another door,an old mannequin,and some spare fabrics.
Bridgette shook her head and smirked, "Marinette just because someone or something looks normal doesn't mean it is. Remember that," she looked away and sighed. "Look, what I'm about to show you is...dangerous to say the least. I brought here to try on more than just an outfit. But before we go any further, you have to promise me you will never tell anyone about this. Not even your parents can know,not even Alya.,Bridgette stared Marinette straight in eye with a grim look on face.
Marinette stared at Bri,suddenly scared. "Bri,what is going on?"
Not answering the young woman's question,she walked to the center room with Marinette hot on her tail. "What do mean a simple outfit can be dangerous? Have you had coffee today because,no offense, your sounding a little cra-"
Bridgette yelled, "Taches Sur!"
Suddenly,Marinette was surrounded in a mesmerizing storm of red and pink. Marinette gazed through the storm and saw little red bug like creature with big blue eyes floated up to her and for some strange reason she wasn't afraid of it. When the creature was right in from of her, it kissed her right under her bangs. The creature , as quickly as it appeared, it faded away and with it the storm, leaving Marinette in a place that was definitely not the garage.
"Where are we?"she asked.
Mhwa ha ha! cliffhangers! I'm so bad! (not really)
Oh,that reminds me I will start suggesting stories for you to read that I really like. You don't have to read just a suggestion.
So, here's the first one! (any author I mention or story is not mine unless I say so I just really like these stories and I'm talking about them. I own NOTHING! except the story I'm writing .)
Cat's Eye by ghostgirl19 (I love her work!)
Summary:
A ball is held in Princess Marinette and Prince Theo's honor for their engagement. But with one half of the couple missing and with no best friend to converse with, Marinette is utterly bored and wishes that something would happen. But when that 'something' happens and the notorious bandit Chat Noir strolls in, she wishes she could take it back.
And why does he want to dance with her? Stupid cat...
