True Lies - Steve Rogers X OC

Chapter 4 - Goodbye

A few hours later we were closing up and I hear someone behind me and I turn to see Howard's smiling face, "How was work?" 

I smile and look up into his deep brown eyes. "If I had not been late, then it would have been better." 

His smile faded as he said, "What happened," His hand found my cheek and I leaned into it. "Why Mr. Stark, what would the reporters say about you showing me some extra attention."

His smile made its way back across his face and he said, "Well Miss. Howlett, I think they would think that I had finally grown up." He planted a soft kiss on my lips and said, "I see you like the dress." 

I look down at it and say, "Oh Howard, I love it." He reached down and took my hand, "I won't be able to see you for a while. The government has me working on something top secret. So don't say anything to anyone okay." I nod and he kisses my forehead. 

"Now behave yourself." I smile and as he turns to leave I say, "Don't I always?" I watch as he walks away and I feel my heart start to hurt. I guess I must have more feelings for Howard then I thought. 

"Hey Maddy! That scrawny guy's back. Says he's got something important to tell you." Mac says as he lets Steve into the club. 

"Hi Steve" I say as I make my way over to him, his face is beaming with excitement. 

"Maddy, guess what?" 

I smile as I say, "What?" 

 His blue eyes shine with happiness as he says, "I got into the Army! I ship out to basic tomorrow!" trying to be happy for him I say, "Really, congratulations." He hugs me tight and I feel my face start to flush red. 

"I gotta go pack." He says as he pulls away from me. 

I smile as I say, "Please do not forget to write me."

He smiles a crooked smile and says, "Of course." Then he turned and was gone.

I look around me and take a deep breath. 'Everyone is leaving me, what do I do?' I reach up and grab my chest. My heart started to really hurt, so much I fell to the ground and blacked out. When I woke up I was in my dressing room with Helen next to me. She looked down at me and said, "Are you alright darling?" I look around and then sit up.

 "What happened?" 

Helen ran her hand through my hair and said, "I saw you talking with Howard and you started to sway a little bit. Then after you talked with your scrawny friend you grabbed your chest and fell down. By the time I reached you, you were already out. I had Mac bring you in here. What happened with them to make you black out?" I reach up and rub my head. 

"They both are leaving. Everyone I care about is leaving me." I feel tears start to fill my eyes. Helen pulled me into her arms and tightly hugged me. I cried into her shoulder for what seemed like forever before I finally decided to go home. A few days past before I heard anything from anyone.