Marinette's POV

I wish i could take his advice, but I just don't think it's right. To either of them.

Adrian was nice and concerned for everyone. Max, on the other hand, was rude and was worried only about his company. He was Gabriel Agreste's biggest competition, and I was why.

I'm not trying to pat myself on the back. But i, being the only designer in his company, is defiantly why. This is what happens when you show some one your designs, without trusting them.

*la flashback*

This amazing person walked up to me. He was tall with dark hair, his eyes. Omg. His eyes. I felt like I could get lost in them.

"Hi Marinette." He said, I was blushing madly.

"H-hi M-m-max." I said nervously.

"I think your wickedly talented. I'm starting up a business. Fashion, of course. And I think you will be the perfect soul designer. And I want you to be my girlfriend. We will be more powerful than Agreste himself."

I was taken so aback at the moment. I had to excuse myself with Alya to think it over.

Once we were far away from Max, I screamed.

"Ok girl! Spill." Alya said.

"Max wants me to be his designer. And that's not all he wants me to be his... GIRLFRIEND!"

Then we started squealing and jumping up and down. I had one condition. That I could hire anyone that I wanted.
"Excuse me while I go accept." I said, trying to keep calm.

When I found him, he was leaned up against the lockers. He looked up at me and smiled. Damn I loved his smile. It warmed my insides and gave me butterflies.

I told him my conditions, he agreed and we started dating. About six months into the relationship, Max had to go on a business trip to New York City. He was gone for a while and I was like a zombie without him. When he came back I was over joyed.

Though his eyes weren't as expressive. And he changed beyond the point of ever changing. He forced my designs and all emotion was over ruled with greed. Yes we were rich. Yes I could have anything I wanted, but what I wanted most was freedom.

Freedom to choose. To be appreciated, for me. And seen as me not as a money maker. But I doubt anything would change that is how it was.

That's when I found Tikki in my room. Being Ladybug helped me to be a little less broken. A little less empty.

Then Adrien and Chat Noir showed up. Since i meet them both, I feel like I used to with Max. For that I will never let go of either of them.

Hey girl hey! (And boy if you happen to be) sorry if this chapter sucked. I've been busy with friends, fights, and homework. But anyway.... Till next time my little black and red kitties,
XoXo Loralei