Crushing On My Boss

Third Love Letter

Marinette's alarm clock chimed loudly & she turned it off, waking up & yawning

She groaned & smiled at the sun that shined through her curtains

She checked the time on her phone & sighed

Marinette: I can get dressed, head over to the retirement home, go get coffee, and head over to the office.

She climbed out of bed & walked downstairs, seeing a bag of groceries on the counter

She took the small note off the bag & smiled

Marinette: Here are some groceries that you needed. I know you've been feeling stressed, so I decided to buy them for you. I haven't been that much of a helpful friend, but I'm gonna try hard. Hope you're having a good morning. Love, Alya.

She sighed & opened up the bag, as she suddenly stopped when she took out a bag of bacon

Marinette: Alya bought me meat..? But I told her I'm on a diet where I don't need meat.

She looked at the package in her hand, a memory returning to her head

She shook it away & placed the bacon the fridge

As she unloaded the groceries, Marinette could feel thoughts circling in her head

She went towards the mirror & looked at her body

Marinette: (mind) It seems like I've gotten skinner. At this point, it looks like I have no meat on my bones. I look like a toothpick.

She looked back at the fridge, but then stopped in her tracks

She closed her eyes, reminded of the memory of when Luka yelled at her before for eating too much meat

Marinette: (mind) No. I can't go back there. Meat is unhealthy for me & I don't need it.

She began to cook breakfast for herself & hummed softly

She flipped the omelet, but then heard her phone beginning to ring

She answered it & pulled the omelet off the skillet

Marinette: Good morning, Grandma.

Gina: Good morning, Marinette. You're coming to visit today, right?

Marinette: Yes. Of course I am.

Gina: Okay. Your grandpa & I can't wait to see you.