Mrs. Maximoff

Twenty-three

Wanda's POV

I really didn't want to come to this party, I knew she was going to be there, but I couldn't let Tony down.

He was a good friend of my dad's, but besides that, he really is a good person.

We've been talking about publishing an article about some of the new Stark industries products that are set to launch at the beginning of next year, so really just a couple of months away.

I didn't dress up, not because I had last all the fun in me, I just simply didn't feel like it.

And honestly, I knew she was going to be there, did I really want her to see me for the first time after the trip dressed up for a Halloween party? Exactly, no.

I tried my best not to look at her and Ari throughout the whole night, but it was more difficult than it actually had to be.

The fact that they were matching costumes, being cozy and all that...I couldn't process that she was doing okay.

She looked like she was on cloud nine, and still, I swear that something existed between us. The moment I gave her those flowers, I knew that I wasn't making it up.

I knew. I just knew it.

After what seemed like an eternity, I could finally leave the Stark mansion.

I was ready to get in my car when I heard footsteps behind me, which I was alerted by. I quickly turned around and was met with someone I was familiar with.

"Morgan, what are you doing out here?"

"Mrs. Maximoff..." They started, but I immediately cut them off.

"You can call me Wanda, dear."

"Okay then. I don't know if you remember, but I'm Y/N's best friend and she told me everything." They spoke, and there it was, my breath hitched in my throat.

"Morgan..."

"No, no, I don't mean to yell at you, you probably have your reasons as to why you told her those things. But listen..." They got a little closer a took a big breath before talking, playing with their hands. "My dad was my mom's boss before they got together, and look at them now. If that's what you're scared of, then you shouldn't. It really doesn't matter as long as you two are on the same page. I understand what both you and Y/N feel because I felt it too and I'm still feeling it with someone. Having a connection with a person you just met is amazing as weird as it sounds. If there is something else holding you back, I understand and see you, but please don't let it stop you. When Y/N talked to me about you she sounded different, probably because it was the first time she really was interested in someone, it was nice seeing her that way. Also, I don't really like Ari either. I mean, she's okay, but you know...it just doesn't feel right."

Their last words made me chuckle, but I took a bit of time to let in everything they said.

My eyes pointed at the flood, my mind was flooded with thoughts and my heart was beating fast. Gosh, I probably looked ridiculous.

"I just...didn't want to hurt her. I've never experienced something like this before too, so I don't wanna risk it. I'd rather see her being happy with someone else than have to put up with my shit." I confessed, and Morgan nodded in understanding.

"Okay, makes sense. But please, never stop thinking about it." Those were their last words before they left.

I started my car and stared at the windshield before actually starting to drive.

What Morgan said hit me all at once, and I wasn't expecting it to happen. I thought that I would be fine after a while, but after this, I clearly wasn't going to.

I didn't feel like going home yet, so I went to the one place where I still felt safe in.

The drive wasn't too long, in just a couple of minutes, I was walking toward the front door.

I knew they weren't asleep, that's just not who they were.

"Coming!" I heard her voice right after I knocked.

"Wands, come in!" Maria greeted me with a hug and let me get comfortable inside.

Maria and I were close, not as much as Nat and I were, but we got along well.

"What kind of trouble do you have to sort out now?" Nat so kindly asked going down the stairs.

"You know it..."

"Okay then, spill the beans." They sat down next to me and that was when I started rambling.

"I was invited to this Halloween party by Tony Stark and guess who was there? Of course, it had to be Y/N! But no, it wasn't just Y/N! It was Y/N and Ari, another of the new journalists! Oh and guess this too! They were wearing matching costumes being all clingy and shit!" I started rambling, probably faster than I should've, but Nat seemed to understand everything I said.

"I know I shouldn't feel like this, I was the one who put an end to all of this, I was the one who let her true self come out when I was around her and that only made me realize how I could just mess her up." I continued. The energy that was floating in my body made me get up from the couch and start pacing back and forth around the living room.

Thankfully Maria had gone upstairs, even if we were close she still had never seen me this vulnerable and I didn't want this to be the first time.

"You're allowed to feel, Wanda." Natasha spoke before I could keep going. "It's all new to you, and I know it can be tricky but you have to deal with this, otherwise you'll never get rid of it. I know you're used to having everything under your control but it doesn't have to be that way anymore. You can let it go and focus on other things. Look at you, Wands. You own Oleg Resources, you are powerful, it feels good, doesn't it?" I was confused when they didn't keep talking, but then I realized that it was a question.

"Yes, I guess it does."

"But do you know what else feels good? Living life how you want it. That is something that you have to try either if it's with someone or by yourself."

"I'm sure it does, but I can't..."

"But you can't what, Wanda? Why did you push her away?"

"I..." I took a breath, my legs were shaking and my palms were sweaty. "I already told you what I felt when I saw her for the first time. She doesn't deserve someone like me. Say hypothetically this worked out, what if people started thinking that she was with me just to get the job? She looks so...sensitive. I could see it in her eyes. Her heart broke before me. I can't let her go through this. And besides, she did look happy with Ari, so either they're together or not, I'm fine with knowing that she's doing okay."

Natasha looked at me softly, her lips curved into a smile.

"You have all the answers to your doubts, and yet you're still here complaining to me. You're really fucking stupid, Wanda Maximoff."

"Excuse me for trying to not mess this up any more than I already have!"

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