The billionaire's wife

Part 14

Natasha sat in front of her dressing table, while two women worked on her.

Martin had send a very beautiful dress, with a ornate embellished bodice, off shoulder neckline and a tulle mermaid fit and flare hem.

She felt like a princess wearing that. And well, she wasn't any less then a princess, given her husband's immense wealth.

They kept her hair loose on her back, curling it on the edges to make it look fuller. Her skin glowed naturally, and they added subtle make-up. She didn't put on much jewelry. Just a simple bracelet on her left hand and pair of small earrings. Her wedding ring, shining on her finger.

"He is going to loose it" Maria said when they were done, "you look extraordinarily beautiful "

"Thanks " Natasha said, blushing and smiling.

"I'll let him know, you are ready" she said and left the room.

Natasha stared at her reflection, she couldn't believe what had become of her life. The things she couldn't even afford to dream were all hers. She was well fed, well rested and glowing.

The door opened and she turned, her husband walking in, looking sharp in his suit.

______

Steve's jaw dropped, his heart started to beat at the highest it could, and his arousal was now painful.

He took her beautiful sight in, looking at her from top to bottom, bottom to top, repeating it several times, as he walked towards her.

"You look.. " he touched her jaw, slightly with his finger, her aroma making him dizzy, her eyes drowning him, "just wow" he breathed.

"You look pretty handsome too" she said, adjusting his coat and collar. He held her hands, pressing them to his chest.

Her eyes widened at what she felt, and he held her hands to his mouth, kissing her fingers and palm, "You are the perfect wife" he said, and got closer, taking her hands back to her sides, and then leaning closer, their lips inches away, "May I? "

_____

Should she? He definitely wanted to kiss her bad, maybe wanted more but she knew he wouldn't demand more. A little kiss wouldn't hurt. It was almost a week since they got married. His heart rate scared her. Maybe it was better to refuse. But a wife refusing her husband to kiss her on their reception felt so wrong.

She just gave him a simple nod, lowering her eyes. His large hands cupped her face, her breaths got heavier, and now her heart raced at the same pace. She closed her eyes, as he leaned closer, and soon, her lower lip was between his. He didn't bite, nor did he enter her mouth, he just have her another peck on the lips, and moved back.

She opened her eyes to meet his intense gaze.

"Let's go" he held his arm out, "Everybody is waiting "

She took his arm, and they walked out. A spotlight was focussed on them.

Natasha's heart was still racing, as they descended the stairs, while the large crowd stared at them. Their living room looked completely different and decorated. As they reached the bottom of the stairs, the spotlight went off and the room brightened with other lights, a shower of flowers and glitters started on them.

Natasha was overwhelmed to see press reporters and cameras there, who took their photos and asked questions which she was deaf to. She couldn't focus on anything, it was just too much and she felt nervous.

Steve slid his arm from under her hold, and wrapped it around her waist. The gesture too intimate but slightly comforting for her.

"Thank you, now would you please excuse us. Our guests are waiting " Steve said, pulling Natasha away from the press and towards the people.

"Mr. And Mrs. Barton" Steve shook hands with at a couple, "Natasha, this is Clint Barton, my partner in our textile business, and his wide Laura" Steve introduced them, "And this is my wife, Natasha"

Laura stepped forward and gave Natasha a hug, "Pleased to meet you. Must say Steven, your choice is one in a million"

"This, is Pepper Potts" Steve introduced her to a blonde graceful woman, "she works in my company, and takes great care if it"

"Don't embarrass me, sir. Please! Glad to meet you, ma'am" Pepper said sweetly.

Steve introduced her to a lot of people, and they were all polite and kind. A few woman requested to steal her for a while to get her in there circle.

"So? How soon are we expecting the good news? " Laura asked.

"Sorry? " Natasha was confused.

"Oh come on honey, a baby? When are we going to see a small Rogers? To be honest we all expected you to be pregnant when Steve's, marriage in a rush, new went viral " a lady in her mid fifties said.

"Uhm, we haven't.. Planned anything yet" Natasha said, not knowing what to say. She realized how they hadn't discussed about it. He wanted children at some point, he was clear about that when he said marriage wasn't necessary for kids.

The ladies chatted with her, and invited her to their parties or for dinners. Natasha politely refused or promised to try. Until she spotted Steve waving at her to come. And she excused herself.

Steve opened his arm and she walked close to him, he took her waist, and then everyone raised a toast for them.

Until someone pat Steve on his shoulder and they turned to face him.

_____

Steve's was annoyed to see the person standing before him. The person he didn't want to be here but had to invite.

"Clark? " Steve spoke with gritted teeth, "Wasn't expecting you! "

"Oh, Steven.. How could I not, your invitation was so.. Polite" the guy winked. He was exactly Steve's height and quite the similar built, with brown hair and a nice moustache and a beard, "Wouldn't you introduce me to your lovely wife? " he raised an eyebrow.

"Clark, Natasha... Natasha.. This is Clark Kent my.. " Steve said.. But was cut mid sentence.

"Biggest business rival" he finished standing tall, annoying Steve, "Pleased to meet you" he bowed, taking her hand and planting a kiss on her knuckles. Steve fumed. Natasha flinched in his hold and he understood how she wasn't comfortable.

"Steven, I hope you wouldn't mind me asking your gorgeous wife for a little dance" Clark said.

Steve's hold on her grew tighter, "I wouldn't but.. I haven't danced with my wife yet so.. If you would please excuse us"

Clark gave a nod and moved to give them way. Steve pulled Natasha away from him, towards the dance floor.

"Is everything, okay? " Natasha asked

"Of course, its all fine" he replied. This wasn't the time to tell her about his enemies. It was the time to enjoy and he tried to do that.

******
Thank you for the Clark suggestion.
Best DC marvel cross over😂
I had this chapter typed half when something happened that ruined my mood completely.
But I am glad to have finished it now.
We are in for a possessive, slow ride.
Do give your reviews.