Marie is coming Chapter 13

"Are you sure about that? I can always stay home you know." Phineas asked

For about ten minutes since Candace left, Phineas and Isabella had been debating on the same topic.

"Phiny, I'm fine, now go on, you'll have a booked day today." Isabella replied

"I can cancel all of them, or have Ferb attend them." Phineas replied

"You should go to work, I'll be surely fine." Isabella said, "Don't you trust me anymore?"

"Well, of course I do, but, I'm just so nervous that something bad will happen." Phineas replied

"Phin, you're being overprotective again." Isabella said

"No I'm not. Wait, what do you mean again?" Phineas asked

"Oh, so that wasn't overprotective huh?" Isabella asked

"I was never overprotective." Phineas argued

"Okay, enough with that, you're gonna be late, here's the keys to the car, your wallet, lunch, and your spare clothes." Isabella said as she gave the things to Phineas then push him out the door

"Yeah, but wait, I just need to-." Phineas said then the door slammed against his face

"Bye Phineas!" Isabella said

"Hmm." Phineas thought, "Guess I better get going."

When Phineas reached their workplace, he saw Ferb starting off with the day's project.

"Good morning bro." Phineas greeted then Ferb gave him a thumb up

"What's our project for today?" he asked

"We have ten houses to build and a building." Ferb replied

"That's all?" Phineas asked

"Yeah," Ferb replied

"When will we ever build a real project again?"Phineas mumbled then got down to work

Meanwhile, Xavier and Fred had just woken up and went downstairs only to see their aunt preparing their milk.

"Good morning Xavier, Fred." Isabella greeted, "Would you sit down at the couch for a while?"

Xavier and Fred then did what their aunt instructed.

"So this is what it feels like?" Isabella thought then smiled

"I am so worried about her." Phineas thought

"Uh, Ferb, after our projects could you go to a meeting and an auction for me?" Phineas asked

"Well, I could go to the meeting, but I don't know how to handle an auction, might as well ask father to do that." Ferb replied

"Okay, thanks bro." Phineas said

"It's no problem." Ferb replied, "By the way, why aren't you going to those events?"

"Uh, I'm so worried about Isabella…" Phineas replied

"So, what you're saying is, you're nervous? When did that ever happen?" Ferb asked

"I don't know why though." Phineas replied

"Okay, let's just get these houses and building done so you could go home." Ferb said then they continued to build

After a few hours, Phineas and Ferb finished building all of their projects for the day.

"Well, goodbye now, see you tomorrow. Oh, say hi for Vanessa and Tom for me." Phineas said

"Okay, bye bro." Ferb waved goodbye until his brother was out of his sight.

"Oh, I almost forgot." Phineas thought then drove off to his parent's antique shop.

"Hi mom." Phineas said as he saw his mother and got out of the car

"Oh hi Phineas, it's been a long time since you last visited." Linda said, "By the way, did your sister mean what she said earlier this morning?"

"Oh, yeah, it was fun." Phineas replied

"Well, good because you had fun and bad because your sister called for another busting." Linda replied

"I want to relive the old days." Phineas replied, "By the way mom, where's dad?"

"He delivering some antiques to the customers, he should be back soon." Linda replied

"Oh, could you ask him to do the auction for me?" Phineas asked

"Will do." Linda replied then Phineas gave her the address of the auction

"Bye now mom." Phineas said

"Good bye Phineas; be sure to visit again sometime." Linda replied

Phineas then walked out the shop, entered his car, ignited the engine and drove away.

About halfway his trip, Phineas received a call from his brother.

"What's up Ferb?" he asked

"Uh, the manager said that she wants you to attend the meeting." Ferb replied

"Oh, okay then. Tell them I'm on my way." Phineas said then rerouted his way

When he reached the office, he quickly ran to the room the meeting was being held. The meeting was about 2 hours and it ended at the afternoon. He went back to his car and was about to start the engine when his mother called.

"Mom?" Phineas asked through the phone

"Yes, your father can't make it to the auction, a huge order was filed when you left." Linda replied

"Well, okay, just tell him good luck with the order." Phineas replied then hung the phone up and drove off to the auction.

The auction was held for a few hours more than expected because some of the inventions were not working for some reason. It was night when he arrived home.

"I'll just hope here that she'll not be angry." Phineas thought as he parked his car in the garage then slowly enter the house

He then noticed that Isabella was sleeping on the couch, the remote on her hands, and the TV was on.

He turned the TV off then Isabella woke up.

"Oh, you're here." Isabella said then continued to sleep

"You're not angry?" Phineas asked

"Why would I be?" Isabella asked

"Well, I got home late." Phineas replied

"It's a good thing you know then!" Isabella snapped then turned around

"Of course she is." Phineas thought

"I'm sorry." Phineas apologized as he played with his hands

"What will your sorry do if it's already done?" Isabella asked

"Oh please Isabella, could you just forgive me?" Phineas asked

"No." Isabella replied

"What will I do to make it up to you?" Phineas asked

"You'll sleep here at the couch tonight." Isabella replied then stood up

"Okay, if it'll make you happy." Phineas replied

A few hours later, Phineas was asleep at the couch and Isabella went down silently. She brought a blanket with her and a sleeping bag. She set the sleeping bag at the floor then put the blanket on Phineas then kissed his forehead.

"Goodnight Phineas." She whispered then slept on the sleeping bag prepared next to the couch.