*Serious mode activated*

Guys you know I love you and I love that you love this story I love reading your comments and reactions.

But please understand that writing these chapters TAKE TIME I keep getting request to make my chapters longer and now that I'm uploading a story almost everyday it's a little difficult to write MORE.

I only plan these chapters out so far. I know you're all excited trust me I can't wait for you guys to see the end that's why I started the whole weekly schedule thing.

And as a reader myself I know how it feels to get a smackerel of something and then suffering for it. That's why I started the whole weekly schedule.

I'm not mad at any of you trust me! It makes me happy that you want more, but just remember there's only so much I can write.

I've increased the word limit to 2000 but if it gets too much for me I'm pushing it back down.

With that said I hope you all enjoy the chapter and I'm just as excited to see how this will end like you guys.

ONWARD!!!!

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After grabbing a bite to eat, Alya parked in front of her apartment complex and stepped out of the car with Marinette. Together they brought up their shopping bags and entered the apartment.

"Yo Nino are you here?" Alya shouted once she opened the door.

"Depends, who's asking?" A male voice shouted back.

"The only other person who has a key to this place you idiot!"

Nino came into view from around the corner. "Hey babe, Hi Marinette."

Marinette gave a small wave while Alya set the bags on the couch.

"Woah, I thought you said you guys were just going to grab a few outfits." Nino said once he saw the amount of bags they were carrying.

"We may have done a little more than we planned to, Adrien gave us HIS credit card after all." She turned around to Marinette. "You can take a seat you know? You're not exactly a stranger here."

"Oh...right." Marinette took a seat on the couch. "Um....is Adrien here?"

"Nah, he said he'll come over with the kids after he picks them up from school." Nino answered before turning to Alya with a smirk. "Do I get a kiss 'hello' from my fine lady?"

"Hmm.....I'll think about it." The Auburn woman said smiling.

Grabbing her from behind Nino pulled the woman closer against his chest. "Alyaaaaaa~"

"Nino stooop." She tried to push him off with little effort, but the brunette continued to attack her with kisses.

Marinette smiled at the couple, happy knowing what their relationship will blossom into she remembered Nino once had a crush on her until he spent a whole day with Alya locked in a cage at the zoo.

Finally releasing the woman Nino made his way over to the kitchen. "I'm going to get something to drink, you guys want anything?"

"Yeah, how about one of those beers you've been hiding from me? I saw you offer Adrien one yesterday!" Alya shouted at the brunette.

"Yeah, because I never get a chance to drink em whenever you get to them first." The DJ shot back. "You want a drink Marinette?" When he saw the face that the blunette made he changed his wording. "No I don't mean a beer, I meant like juice, soda, a water?"

Marinette's mouth formed an 'o' shape before nodding. "I'll take water thank you." While Nino made the drinks Marinette decided to ask Alya a question. "Are you two married?"

"Ha...I wish." Alya said sitting on the couch leaning back. "I'm still waiting on that man to pop the question...if he ever plans to that is..."

Alya looked at her left hand and that's when Marinette did noticed the absence of a ring on her finger. That's when Marinette finally looked at the ring that had been on her own finger, it still baffled her that she would marry Adrien.....well she WAS married to him.

Looking back at Alya she noticed a hint of sadness behind her eyes staring at her empty had, but she shook it away.

"It doesn't bother me too much though. I'm not exactly wifey material so I learn to live with it..."

Marinette wanted to say something anything to make her friend feel better offer some kind of advice, but couldn't find the words to do so.

Nino came over with their drinks, handing them each one. "Will that be all ladies?" He joked with a wink.

Marinette giggled while Alya just shook her head rolling her eyes.

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After hours of chatting and watching TV. There was a knock on the door. Nino got up to answer it, when he opened the door two little boys came running in excited.

Marinette stood up at the sight of the little boys recognizing them from the photos back at the house. When they saw her they shouted.

"Mama!"

"Mommy!"

Running towards her they grabbed a hold of her arms and legs squeezing tight.

Trying to keep her balance she looked up to see Adrien also entering the apartment, the back at the kids.

She blinked as she said the names. "Hugo? Louis?"

"Mama we heard that you weren't feeling well!" The blue haired one shouted.

"Yeah, we were really worried!" The brunette one cried with tears on her face.

Marinette's heart broke at the sight of the young boy crying. She sat on her knees so she was eye level with him. "Shhh it's okay I'm fine. Don't cry Louis." She said rubbing the smaller boys head.

"Mommy I'm Hugo, he's Louis."

"You didn't tell us that Mama lost her memory Daddy!" The one known as Louis shouted.

Marinette sweat dropped. "Oh boy..."

"How come your hair is longer Mommy?" Hugo said gesturing to her ponytail.

"Well...um...it grew?" She said. "Really fast."

"Okay you two calm down." Adrien spoke. "Momma's just had a long day yesterday."

Marinette nodded. "Yes, but I'm fine. In fact I'd really like to hear how school was for you today."

"I learned how to count all the way to 10." Hugo said.

"I took Michelle's crayons." Louis said.

Marinette blinked. "Why did you take her crayons?"

"Cause I think she's pretty."

"That doesn't mean you should've taken her crayons."

"But Aunt Alya said that you use to take Daddy's stuff because you thought he was pretty. She said you took his phone."

Marinette's face grew red at the second. She snapped her head at Alya who had fell over on the couch cracking up. Nino faced the other direction but by the shaking of his shoulders it wasn't hard to figure out that he was also laughing.

She then looked at Adrien who just had a smile on his face and simply said. "I've known for awhile now."

"Y..Yeah but.." Marinette struggled to find the words to say. "I...I gave it back!" She turned to Louis. "...a..and I expect you to give it back too when you see her next time at school."

"Okay Mama."

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Marinette spent the next few hours talking to Louis and Hugo. Luckily they were real talkers and they had things to talk about non-stop.

Marinette couldn't stop thinking how adorable these boys were, the smile on her face never went away. She noticed that Hugo carried around a Chat Noir doll and wondered if they knew her secret as well. She'd have to ask Adrien about it later.

Adrien who had been watching the whole time finally stood up and went over to Alya. "Hey, we're going to head out now are you sure you can handle the boys."

"Adrien I grew up with 4 sisters. I am more than capable." Alya said than her face morphed into one with concern. "I hope you know what you're doing..."

Adrien looked over at Marinette, she was holding Hugo in her arms who was asleep, and Louis was still talking up a storm.

He smiled. "Don't worry about it. I'll be back to get them later tonight and I'll have them dropped back off at their grandparents house tomorrow."

Alya raised an eyebrow at the blonde, but nodded. She went over to Marinette. "I'll take him and let him sleep in the guest room."

"Oh...okay..." Marinette hesitated for a moment, not really wanting to let go of Hugo, but obliged."

While Alya took Hugo to bed, Adrien walked over to Marinette. "Come on Mari, you and I are going to go out for a bit."

"What about them?" Marinette asked turning back to Louis.

"Don't you worry about them I got it." Alya said coming back into the living room. "Nino just left to bring back dinner. I'll make sure their fed and taken care of."

Marinette nodded before patting Louis on the head. "I'll see you later."

Louis frowned. "I don't want you to go Mama..."

"Hey there man, we don't allow frowny faces here." Alya said. "Now turn that frown around and I'll tell you about the time Mommy accidentally deleted a video I had of Ladybug."

Louis clapped his hands laughing. "Yay! Another silly Mama story!"

Marinette's face redden once again. "Alyaaaaaa..."

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Kids are adorable when they're not being annoying little brats.

Isn't that right lil brother?

Lil brother: *swinging chair into a wall.*

What a good boy 😊😒