Team Scarlett || Scarlett Johansson

Court

Scarlett's POV
WARNING!!! Abuse!!!

I made it to the courthouse. It's currently 10:40am, giving me 35 minutes until the court hearing begins. I walk up to the old building, looking around to make sure I don't see a certain male. Just when I make it to the stairs, I feel a tap on my shoulder. I turn around to see my favourite on-screen sister.

"What are you doing here?" I question, failing to hide my excitement.
"To support you silly! I told you that I would be there for you throughout this whole process." Florence explains. I couldn't help but pull the blonde into a hug, whispering in her ear, "Thank you so much." We break apart and walk into the building together.

As we approach the entrance of the courtroom, where the hearing will take place, I notice my lawyer sat on the benches nearby.
"Ms Johansson, how are you?" He questions when i'm close enough.
"John, i'm good thank you, but we've talked about this, you can call me Scarlett." I explain, pulling him into a brief hug.
"John this is my good friend, Florence." I introduce her. They shake each others hands before John and I begin talking about the hearing.

John and I have known each other for a while now. He had represented me for my lawsuit with Disney, back in 2021.

We had all settled into the courtroom, I look over to see Romain with his lawyer on my right. We briefly make eye contact, making my entire body shiver slightly. I hadn't seen him since that day.

The bailiff yells out, snapping me out of my thought.
"All rise!" Every individual in the courtroom stand on their feet, as the judge walks in, taking her seat.

"Alright, we are here today to hear the custody case of Mr Romain Dauriac and Ms Scarlett Johansson. Mr Berlinski, you are representing Ms Johansson, who is seeking full custody of her daughter. Is that correct?" The judge informs.

"Yes, your honour. I believe that my client is the more suitable parent and can provide a more stable and nurturing home for her daughter." John responds.

"I see, and Mr Ross, what is your position in this matter?" The judge turns her attention to Romain's lawyer.

"Your honour, I am representing Mr Dauriac. My client loves his daughter and I believe that he is just as capable of providing for her as Ms Johansson. I am asking for joint custody, in which the two parties are already following."

"Mr Berlinski, can you provide evidence to support your claim that Ms Johansson is the more competent parent?"

"Yes, your honour. Ms Johansson has been the primary caregiver for her daughter since she was born. She has a stable job and a safe home for the child to live in. Mr Dauriac has a history of substance abuse and domestic abuse. I believe that the child in question would be better off with my client as well as more happier." John explains.

"Mr Ross, do you have any evidence to refute Ms Johansson's claims?"

"Your honour, my client has been in recovery for the past year and we deny the claims of domestic abuse. My client has also been actively involved in his child's life, attending school events and keeping up with his current visitation schedule." I roll my eyes hearing the bullshit that's coming out of Romain's lawyer's mouth.

"Mr Berlinski, how do you respond to Mr. Dauriac's claims?" The judge questions John.

"Your honour, while I am glad to hear that Mr Dauriac is in recovery, I can provide evidence of the injuries Ms Johansson has faced during her relationship with Mr Dauriac." John holds up a file in his hand.

"May I see that?" The judge requests.
"Permission to come forward." John responds. The judge nods, allowing John to walk towards the Judge's bench to hand over the file.

"Your honour, here you'll see numerous photos taken of my client, of the injuries she had faced during the relationship with Mr Dauriac. Here is also security camera footage from my clients home a few weeks ago." John grabs a remote, pressing play to a screen with the footage.

Romain slaps Scarlett, leaving a red mark covering her whole cheek. Making his way to the front door, he yells out,
"File for full custody, I couldn't give two shits. That little fucker is probably not even my daughter. Just shows how much of a slut you are Scarlett!"

John pauses the video. The entire room filled with gasps and whispers. I look down to my hands, avoiding eye contact with anyone.

"Order in the court!" The judge calls out, the room going completely silent moments later. John makes his way back to standing beside me, he looks at me giving me a small smile.
"You okay?" He whispers. I nod in response before turning my attention to the judge.

"Alright, I have heard both sides of the argument. I will take some time to review the evidence and make a decision on custody. Thank you for your time."

Shortly after the judge leaves, everyone begins having their own conversations again. John and I make our way out of the courtroom. I couldn't help but overhear a few conversations, people whispering about me and the security footage.

"You did great, Scarlett. I'm sorry you had to watch that footage." John apologises. I give him a smile, hugging him briefly.
"It's okay John. I think that footage has helped me more than anything. The judge can't deny our claims after seeing that." I reveal. John and I talk for a few minutes before he had to leave. I decided before I go, to go freshen up in the restroom.

I walk into the female restroom, it's completely empty. I look in the mirror, sorting out my hair and reapplying some lip gloss, which I had in my purse. Suddenly, I hear the door slam against the wall.

"You bitch!" A low voice yells out. I turn to my right, seeing Romain storming his way towards me.
"What the fuck do you think you're doing? This is the ladies restroom!" I call out.
"I don't give a shit! You pathetic little slut! You think you're so smart showing that footage, have you any idea what the fuck you've done showing that?!!" He roars.

Watching back the security footage, knowing I didn't say anything back to him, I know I need to say something now.
"I did what I had to do for Rose! If that means exposing you for the cruel man you are then so be it!" I snap.

He cackles, followed by plastering a smirk on his face. A sudden, overwhelming amount of pain hit my face as I fall to the floor. Romain towers over me, the smirk still plastered on his face.
"Worthless bitch." He spits out.

A wave of agonising pain surrounds my stomach. I wrap my arms around my abdomen, in an attempt of protecting myself, which fails as I feel another wave of overwhelming pain.
"S-stop please.." I whisper out, barely. It's as though all the air in my body has left.

"Scarlett Johansson. The most successful, highest paid actress. Look at you now." He mocks.

I look up at him, tears falling down my face. This was once my husband. The man I loved with every ounce of my being. Completely unrecognisable.

A final kick to my lower stomach, leaves me breathless, fighting to keep my eyes open. My vision goes blurry, as I see Romain leave the restroom. My eyes fail to stay open much longer, as I stay laying on the floor, clutching my stomach.

A/n I'M SORRY FOR THIS