Sorry for the long delay. :)

When Lucy was young, she loved the attention given to her by everyone, as the only daughter of the Heartphilias, she was showered with praise and love. But she realized everything was just because of her brand, the Heartphilia brand, one of the most progressive families in their city. She learned that not everyone loves her for who she is but of 'who' she is. Still, she loved the spotlight, she craved for belongingness towards other people. As a Heartphilia, she was blessed as the center of attention.

Mira and Levy were two of the people she trusted with. When they came to visit her, she was ecstatic, seeing them on the flesh gave her the boost for a new day. Everything, every last detail of her marriage was NOT the issue she wanted to talk about, but her trip to Paris of much as she loved telling them her stories, they had to butt in and interrogate her with the least likable topic she wanted to ignore.

"Is he a good kisser?"

"He's quite handsome up close, I thought he was just a plain, boring man"

"With Pink Hair"

"Yeah, with pink hair"

"Did you do it?"

"How did you bear living with such a gorgeous man and refrain from temptations?"

"I'd be a sinner everyday if I get to do bad things with him hehe"

"Levy-chan! You rascal, he's Lucy's husband!"

"Sorry I mean he's just so hunky!"

'And they do not plan on stopping. I wish they'd ask me about my Paris trip..'

"oh yeah! How's Paris?"

"FINALLY! Something I can relate on!"

With an exasperated sigh and the raise of both hands, Lucy glared at her two friends.

"Sorry Lu-chan, we just wanna ask more about your new guy"

" Levy-san we'll ask Lucy-san everything about Natsu-san AFTER we let her spit everything about her Paris tour, okay?"

"fine, Mira."

"sheesh thanks for that Mira. She needed to stop her squealing you know, we're being stared at half an hour ago. So? My trip to Paris.."

Pause for effect..

"I-"

"I wonder if they did it-"

"LEVY!"

"sorry! Please continue!"

"okay, so I was having my early walk on the city of Love, on my first day! I met a boy..-"

"a boy? Or a man?"

"a hot man?"

"well.. He's kinda hot"

"what? You're cheating on Natsu!?"

"wha- No! I'm just telling you my kind of cute story in Paris before I even met the pink haired groom!"

"Fine, but we're team Natsu okay? Just so you know"

"suit yourself. You might even like this guy. So, while I was getting inside a famous coffee shop, I forgot the name. I bumped into this good looking guy, just when I was about to enter the store, he just had to be walking out of it! Then I accidentally squished my hotdog on his white coat!"

"wow, so cliche Lucy, very nice story."

"hey it's true! Now listen! As we collided in each other's arms, I got the slow motion effect on him, he has those dark blue eyes, with his dark blue hair, and pale white skin, and his tempting lips, he was like oh my god! An Angel! A french Angel.."

"Cool, soo Lucy, what did you do next? Aside from oggling at him?"

"I did not so ogle at him, I just, had to..stop that's all"

"riight.. Go on"

" he said something about careful in french and I didn't get quite most of his words and his accent, it's like one of the hot accents couple levels next to british, then I said sorry aand that's all"

"wow it's interesting alright? So what happened to chapter 4?"

"HEY! I did not made it up! He's real alright! And his name is Gray!"

"uhuh. And he has an ice magic, like that model on Sorcerer's magazine."

"alright! I give up! But that was the truth I tell you."

"sorry Lucy, but we are now solid Natsu fans. And this Gray of yours is just a passing fancy in your eyes.'was'"

"you're married now, you're forever bound with that piece of hunk pink"

"But I kinda like this Mr. Gray of yours, with just my imagination I think he's really hot, oh how I wish I could've witnessed it with my own eyes!"

Mira dramatically covered her forehead with the back of her palm and positioned herself like a dying damsel in distress.

"True, If only we can see this guy so we can critique on his appeal." Levy pondered to herself.

Mira winked. I rolled my eyes. Levy sipped her drink. Whatever I tell these two, now that I'm married, they wouldn't just get much excited. Unlike when I was still single. They'd make me spill out the details.*sigh*

The sun sets in the horizon, signaling for children to go indoors or as we are now, signaling for us to part ways. I bid farewell to my dear friends. After the talk, we window shopped on anything we laid our eyes on. From shoes to shirts, jeans and make up. We had the typical girls day out. And maybe that could be my last trip with them for this month. With Levy's and Mira's work, I can't insist on taking them out again. Somehow, that idea of work popped in my mind working might not be such a bad idea for someone who's just stuck inside a devil's lair. I'll talk to Natsu in regards to that topic.

I went home bringing some groceries with me. By 8 pm I already parked the car and sorted the groceries in the kitchen.

I glanced around the place. It was dead silent. I was alone on a chilly evening. Suddenly I felt the hair on my arms stood, I was really alone, I wonder if someone died here before?

I dismissed the idea through music, turning the volume on the stereo and walked outside the garden. I'd rather be outside than staying inside a stranger's place, which is now quite horrific and like someone just died in there. Somehow I regretted giving Supetto-san the day off.

It was 9 pm when I saw a car which is probably Natsu's. He's already back?

It parked next to mine.

Somehow relieved that I wouldn't be sleeping alone tonight, though I didn't quite expect for a girl to get out of the driver's side. Startled with that, I walked towards her. She was gorgeous apparently, somehow a pang of hurt seeped through my chest, I know we just met, and never really dated, but the pride of being 'his wife' just cracked upon seeing a girl drove his car. He's already cheating this early? With controlled rage I stepped next to her side. She glanced around and saw my furious gaze. She sighed.

"You're Natsu's wife"

I stood silent. She knew yet she had the guts to get here. I crossed my arms.

"Don't worry, I'm his secretary. Erza Scarlet." she reached out her hand for formality, I did so also. Slightly relieved that she's just his sceretary, hoping nothing has gone between them. With her pretty face and seductive color of hair, she'll really be the envy of most girls.

"Will you help me lift him up? He's pretty wasted, and your damn husband is heavy."

"drunk? Why the hell would he drink from work?"

"Ask him"

Erza opened the door to the back seat and pulled Natsu's arms around her shoulders, I instantly took the other side so she wouldn't carry most of his weight. We carried him in the living room and laid him on the sofa. Erza swung her arms, I sighed. I took a glass of water from the kitchen and gave it to Erza. She must be getting a hard time with this kind of boss. I felt sorry for her.

"So, how long have you been his secretary?"

"Probably 3 years?" I took a seat on the dining chair, I gestured for her also. And she took one on the left.

"That's long, Is he a bad Boss"

"No not really, he's good for a boss. But his immaturity prevails sometimes, I'm actually his tamer, as his father would constantly remind him." I smiled.

"So, how's the life after marrying this idiot?" I was surprised as how this secretary would insult his knocked out boss in front of his wife, but I got the feeling she's already used to this names she calls him. And somehow, I felt like I was a nobody in his life, I don't even have the guts like she has. I pity myself.

"so far, it's tolerable. I find it acceptable rather than marrying a real jerk. But, just like you said, his immaturity is outstanding." Erza snickered.

"I tell you, on our first night, after our wedding, we had to play rock paper scissors just to find out who'll occupy his bed!.." And just like that, I told her some of the immaturity I have witnessed so far from this idiotic man, Erza didn't just remain snickering, she actually laughed, we both laughed. She'a actually a nice person, Erza that is. She also told me how he misunderstood a word and purposely blamed her for his mistake at the meeting. Unfortunate for him though, she beat him up after it. Natsu apologized frantically saying he'll give her a raise and so on. I laughed hard imagining this unconscious man groveling at Erza's feet.

It was passed 11 when I noticed the wall clock. Erza glanced at her watch also. She stood up and excused herself that she have to go home or else her boyfriend might go berserk. I offered her a ride home but she politely declined, saying that no one has ever bothered her once since she was known as a monster in the alleys. I smiled warmly at her.

And with that I took her phone number in case she's in an emergency or if we want to meet up for coffee or something. She bowed and took a step outside.

"Thanks for the chitchat Ms. Erza, it's really nice talking to you."

"Please, you're my boss's wife you can just call me Erza."

"Really? W-well then, thank you Erza!" I swiftly bowed in front of her as she smiled at me. I walked her through our gate and see her walk out of our premises and locked it safely. I bid her farewell when she started walking towards the bus stop which is further up ahead. Her home's location is one ride from here, buses still run before midnight, so she can still catch 2 left trips.

I locked the double doors and met Natsu's sleeping figure on the sofa. I already gave him his blanket and pillows, thankfully this L- shaped sofa of his is quite spacious for a standard size.

"sleep tight idiot."