Scarlett's POV
I'ven been staying with Elizabeth's sisters for almost 5 days now, they've been very comprehensive with my situation and they offered me to stay with them since they didn't want to leave me alone in a hotel and since they knew Colin had to idea where they lived. Ekaterina has stopped by every day since she arrived, she also made appointments with one of the best psychologists in the city. I've never seen a lawyer so involved before, honestly I feel very fortunate to have this support, and I will forever be grateful to Ekaterina. I'm still pretty shaken up but I'm doing better although all I've been thinking about is Anastasia. I don't know if I should talk about it with Ekaterina, I know they're friends but am I crossing a line? Talking about her friend is a personal matter and although she is very nice, she's very intimidating and I don't want to cross any lines or seem disrespectful.
It's also been almost a week since I last texted Anastasia and again, I can't get her out of my mind, I mean I just met her but I feel bad for not texting back at all. She probably thinks I'm an asshole. So today I thought I would finally text her, I'm better and I know I'm not alone so that helps, so I think it's time to text her. Also, I could've talked to the twins about it but I don't want to give them more trouble. Another important thing to mention is that I was supposed to start filming a new movie, Marvel finally scheduled a filming day for my own Black Widow movie but with all this, I called the Russo brothers and some executives in Marvel to explain the situation, they said they would try to postpone filming for as long as the could for me to have some time. I appreciated it a lot.
Today is the weekend, the twins told me they would stay in all day long. I was in the living room on my phone, we had just had breakfast and Ashley and Mary-Kate were watching a movie. Ekaterina would come at some point throughout the day, she usually came in the mornings and afternoons. I had just made up my mind about texting Anastasia and I decided to go for it.
I didn't know what else to say, I don't want to mention the whole thing to her and technically I can't. A few minutes after I sent the message I saw her typing but some time passed and she just didn't reply back. I should've known, she probably hates me, I would be pissed too if I were her. Gosh, what was I thinking? I put my phone down and sighed. Ashley asked "Hey, you okay?", "Yeah" I smiled lightly and continued "I'm fine". Mary-Kate added "If you need to talk we're here" and smiled at me. "Thank you girls".
Finally, out of nowhere, I heard a ring from my phone. It was a notification.
Hey, I'm sorry I didn't text
back, I had some personal
issues.
Hey, don't worry about it.
I'm just glad to know you're
okay.
To say I was relief of her response was an understatement. She's so understanding. When I read the message I smiled, big time.
Thank you for understanding.
I hope I can make it up to you.
No need, it's personal issues.
I get it. Although I do have a
couple of ideas in mind if you
do want to make it up to me...
I started laughing, this girl is something else. I didn't realize I laughed a little too hard because Mary-Kate said "It's nice hearing you laugh, that must be some person who's got you smiling like that". I looked down blushing. I think they know who it is, but they won't say.
What do you have in mind?
Mhm, I won't tell. I have to
make you work for it, I can't
give you ideas since you were
the one ghosting me. What do
you have in mind?
I didn't ghost you...
Yes, yes you did.
Fine. What about dinner,
just you and me?
Miss Johansson, are you
asking me out?
What? Noo, I'm proposing
a friendly dinner, that friends
would have.
It's a shame...you asking me
out was kinda turning me on.
I...is that a yes?
I'm sure you're blushing
right now. And yes, I would
be more than happy to accept.
Just tell me when and where
and I'll tell you if I'm free.
You're the worst🙄 where
would you want to go?
I don't know, surprise me😉
What about Eleven Madison
Park, tomorrow at 7:00pm?
Are you trying to impress me?
You sure it's not a date, that's
some fancy restaurant.
You don't like it?
I do, but if you want to actually
have dinner tomorrow, you must
have some real nice connections to
get a reservation in a place where
even celebrities don't get them as
quick as they would want to. Do
you?
I...don't. I've never been.
дорогой (darling), we don't
need to go to some fancy
restaurant, it's a "friendly"
dinner remember, some pizza
will do. You're a New Yorker,
you must know a real good
pizza place.
I do, tomorrow, 7:00pm,
Patsy's Pizzeria.
That's what I'm talking about.
I'll see you there😉
Alright🙂
Oh...my...god!!!! Am I going on a date with Anastasia?! I just asked her out! Technically i didn't but who cares. Oh my god! And she said yes! Holy shit, this is crazy. And she was so understanding and she was worried about me after not texting her! Oh my god! I'm blushing real hard right now and I can't stop smiling. I can't believe it. I feel like a teenager in high school.
I got off the couch and went to my room. I wanted to call Elizabeth but she warned me about Anastasia and I'm not sure if she would be happy to know we're sort of going on a date. I also wanted to call Chris but he was clearly upset with her. The twins were too close to Ekaterina and Anastasia, and I didn't know them that well so that's a no. I could've called Kate but she knows I'm married and thinks everything is perfect so no. So, logically I called the only other person I could call, RDJ. He was unaware of the situation with Colin and didn't know Anastasia, but hardly ever judges others, it's perfect. So, I went through my contacts, found RDJ's number and pressed called; after a few second he picked up "Heeey Scarlett, how are you?" a very enthusiastic Robert asked. "Hii Rob, I'm good and you?". "Excellent! I'm amazingly fantastic. What can I do for you?" he said. "Well I think I'm going on a date with someone that I like" I said to him. "Oh, what happened with Colin?" he asked confused. "We're separating, things aren't working out" It's technically true. I will divorce him for sure, but I need to talk to Ekaterina about it. "Sorry to hear that! And who is this person that's got my little Scarlett all excited" he continued with the light conversation. "Just someone..." I hadn't told the rest of the cast I liked girls and I'm a little scared of their reaction so I'll mention it later, at some point. "Well this someone is very lucky, darling. When's your date?" he was intrigued to know all the details. "Tomorrow at Patsy's Pizzeria". "Aah, a real New York place" he said approving my choice of restaurant. "Of course". "So how can I help? You surely came to uncle Robert for some dating advice" he said a little too confident in his skills. "Uncle Robert? Really? More like grandpa Robert" I replied joking. "Ouuuch. You chose violence today" he said pretending to be hurt by my words. "Well I don't know what I should wear" I asked now in a serious manner. "Dress up a little bit but be casual about it, it's pizza, not a luxurious restaurant. Just dress nice without going in sweats" he said laughing. "So formal enough to make it seem like I put effort but not casual enough to make them think I don't have taste in fashion?" I wanted to confirm I understood correctly. "Precisely. Now, choose 2-3 outfits and sent me pictures, I'll help you decide" he said. "Yes! Thank you! Oh, should I bring anything? Like flowers or something" I asked overthinking what I was supposed to do. "Mhm are you sure it's a date date?" he asked. "Well I kinda told them it wasn't but they seem to think it is" I said with a higher pitch tone because I was unsure. "Do you want it to be a date?" he questioned. "I think so...". "Then bring flowers, some roses will do, nothing too extravagant though. You don't want to scare her" he said. Wait. He said "her". I started getting all anxious. "Eeeh what do you mean her? No one mention a her, did I?" I asked anxiety crawling to my voice. "Hey, relax. You didn't mention a girl, I just assumed. You've never asked before if you should bring flowers. Besides I was expecting you to date women sooner or later" he told me. "What? You knew? Who told you?" I said now panicking. "Scarlett, take a deep breath. No one told me. I just kind of noticed. It's fine, no one cares who you date and if someone does it's their problem. I still love you and care for you the same way. It doesn't change anything at all" he said calming me down. "You don't care?" I asked now almost crying. "Not at all, I'm happy if you found someone you really like. I've never heard you like this before. I'm happy for you" he said gently. "Thank you RDJ. Thank you" was all I could say, now smiling to myself. "Anytime. Now, start choosing outfits and send them to me, we will make sure you look breathtaking for your date" he told me excited. "Will do! Say hi to your wife for me. Bye!" I said my goodbyes and then he did "She says hi back and bye! I'll be waiting" and we hung up.
Immediately after the call I laid in bed. When I was starting to get comfortable one of Lizzie's sisters yelled "Scarlett, you've got a visit". I stood up and when to the living room and there she was, Ekaterina. "Hey" I said approaching her and giving her a short cordial hug. "Hey, how are you?" she asked. You see, I don't know how close Ekaterina and Anastasia are but I wouldn't be surprised if they were really close. They are quite similar in their behavior. I can't describe it but it's almost surprising how similar they are. Their way of speaking, their mannerism, even the flirting. Ekaterina doesn't flirt with me for the record but she does a lot with the twins, although it seems to be friendly, like it's just part of who she is. From what I understand she's older than Anastasia. I would be curious to see those two together because they clearly grew up in a similar place. Another thing is, they're both very mysterious and don't tell you much about themselves, like I know they both speak Russian but they also speak perfect British English so I can't really tell which language is learned and which one is their mother tongue. I can't speak Russian which makes it even harder for me to know. "I'm doing much better" I said sincerely. "I'm glad to hear that" Ekaterina smiled at me. "The appointments with the therapist have helped a lot" I added. "I'm really glad. Has he called or tried to contact you?" she is asking about Colin. "Not yet, I'm scared he will" I told her while she signaled me to go sit on the couch. "I know, if he does tell me and I'll come as soon as I can" she comforted me. "Thank you". "Look, Scarlett, I'm beginning to gather all the information needed to sue but I need you to do a deposition with the police department. Elizabeth, Chris and Robbie should go with you since they picked you up. It might help a little bit and they can testify that they saw your injuries. I know the media is a worry for you but I promise you I will make some arrangements and handle this in the most discreet way possible" she assured me. "Okay, thank you. When should we do that?" I asked. "I'll call some people and make the arrangements, I'll either email you or tell you in person when I come" she told me. "Alright, I'll let my friends know". She nodded and said "good". After talking for a little longer I excused myself and went to my room, I needed to start picking outfits. I know Ekaterina stayed for a little longer just talking with Ashley and Mary-Kate.
When I was done picking my outfits I texted Robert and sent him the pictures. I had chosen 3 options.
I sent RDJ the outfits and I just waited.
Cutee! Nice outfits.
Thank you! What do you
think? Which one do you
rather?
The first one is really
simple but cute, although
I'm scared it's a little too
casual.
Okay...
I'm really feeling the second
one, it's a super cute dress. Not
too formal but not too casual.
Simply beautiful 👌🏻
Alright.
Now, the last one I like it too.
Cute stripes shirt with some
fancier looking pants and the
white belt match perfectly.
Thank you! I thought it would
be a nice touch!
It is!
So...? What's the final decision?
I think the final decision
is... number...2!
You get the best of both
worlds in one piece!
Did you just quote Hannah
Montana?
I have a 9 year old daughter.
I'm watching a lot of Hannah
Montana. And for your
information, Hannah Montana
is awesome.
Okay okay👐🏻 So, outfit number 2
it is! Thank you so much!!
Anytime👨🏻👨🏻🔬👨🏻🏭🦸🏻♂️
Why so many emojis?
Because I'm a genius,
billionaire, playboy,
philanthropist.
Now you're quoting Iron
Man?😒
I am Iron Man. Let a man be.
Okay...if you say so.
Tell me all about your date
later.
Will do! Thank you again Rob.
Pleasure was all yours!
🙄
Now that almost everything is ready for tomorrow, I feel much better. I'll just buy flowers in a nearby flower shop before arriving to the restaurant. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. I hope I won't mess it up.