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Chapter forty one: Did it work?

Three weeks later

It was a big event for Henry tonight as we made our way towards the man of steel premiere in New York. I was dressed in a slinky red dress that complimented my curves with my hair in loose curls. Henry was all suited up in a black suit with his hair slicked back and a single curl hanging loose and my god did he look amazing.

I truthfully have never been to New York but it was beautiful, the hustle and bustle of people was immense and there was countless billboards up on tall buildings. I loved all the food vans too, the hot dogs were to die for.

"Jesus you suit up well" I gushed to Henry who had a feverish look upon his face "ah- I'm lost for words. Maeve you're a fucking goddess" he replied back with his eyes widening like flying saucers. I giggled to myself and we soon made way to the venue the premiere was being hosted at.

Henry and I held hands from the moment our feet touched the red carpet, our smiles wide as the paparazzi soaked us up with multiple photos and flashes in our direction. We then started posing, Henry had his hand resting on the small of my back whilst I had my hand on his chest.

"Henry! Who is this pretty woman with you today?"

"Is that Evan Peters ex girlfriend ?"

"Henry will there be another new superman film coming soon?"

The questions poured in every direction but Henry took the mic for only one. "The pretty woman here today is my beautiful girlfriend Maeve" with that the paparazzi went wild and started to hurl their comments on to me.

I wouldn't deny that what Henry said about us being a couple threw me off guard but maybe I should give in and actually be his girlfriend. I mean we get along so well and he treats me like a princess.

"What happened with Evan Peters?" A reporter asked with a desperate expression, clearly wanting to find some dirt.

I placed the mic near my lips and smiled carelessly "Evan Peters and I were never together"

The reporter nodded and seemed to leave the topic. I wasn't going to give them any juicy details into my life that could jeopardise Evan as I did still care for him.

Henry guided me towards the end of the red carpet where we got handed some champagne, I happily took it and drank most of it in one gulp from the nerves racketing through me. "You okay?" He asked softly in my ear

I nodded "all good here"

"Hey Henry! Can we get a photo of you two kissing!?" A lady with dirty blonde hair asked intently as she basically threw the mic to Henry.

Henry nibbled on his lip and turned his eyes to me as if asking. I wasn't sure on what to do and maybe I was being an idiot but I agreed which made the reporter over the moon. The guy next to her with the camera positioned his camera and from then on it was constant flashes that were blinding my eyesight.

Henry turned to face me, his hands gingerly creeping up to my chin and grazing my jawline. We couldn't say too much as everyone was watching but we agreed with our eyes that we wanted to do this. In just a few seconds I felt Henry's lips touch mine and I happily accepted with my own movements. It wasn't a very long kiss but it was enough to make butterflies erupt in my stomach.

I actually.. really enjoyed it

Pulling away we waved to the cameras and headed off inside for some privacy. We needed to talk about that and I could sense Henry was eager to express what he had to.

"Look- I'm sorry if you didn't want to" he rambled with worried eyes, his hands now stuffed into his jacket pockets.

I shook my head and grabbed his hand "don't be silly. I enjoyed it and I wouldn't mind more in the future" I then gave him a wink which left him blushing profusely.

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Evan POV

"Aww Evan have you seen this?" Emma said with a bounce in her step "looks like your sweet Maeve has already moved on. She is with superman" she then directed the phone in my direction whilst nausea overwhelmed me.

I grabbed it with shaky hands and felt my blood boil in utter anger, I was furious and disgusted. I understood why she wouldn't want to stick around after what she has seen but I knew these two- I knew their history. This could be it for us now.

I felt tears prick at my eyes and I threw the phone to Emma. "Thanks for sharing" I spat with venom. Emma pretended to act hurt as she clutched her chest.

"Don't like seeing them kiss? Do you know Henry confirmed she is his girlfriend now too?" Emma pondered on, continuing to rub salt in the wound.

I sat up hastily and ended up swinging my fist into the wall, instantly making a hole which made Emma flinch.

"Hey! You're paying for that you asshole" she scolded. Her finger nails grazing the now broken paint and plaster. "You're such a dickhead you know that? A selfish dickhead"

I raised my eyebrows and began to speak but before I could get any words out Emma raised her hand and slapped me hard across the face. My whole cheek now turned crimson from the new handprint residing there.

"I fucking told you to stop that!" I screamed, I ended up grabbing her hair and shoving her to the floor in anger. Not thinking about what I was doing.

"Evan- please don't" she pleaded with her hands up "I was an idiot. Please don't hit me" she continued to beg which left me in a guilty pit of despair. How could I even threaten to hit a woman? This was so unlike me.

Rubbing my eyes and suppressing the tears I stormed off outside to have a much needed smoke. I felt boxed in with no escape.