Baby Steps

Chapter 11: Tom POV

Tom

I smile at the interviewer as she asks questions about Thor: The Dark World. Right now I'm on my own but Chris Hemsworth will be joining me later this afternoon with Josh Horowitz.

I've been on the press junket for a week now. Interview after interview but thankfully most of it is taking place in L.A so I can still be close to Willa and the twins. My parents are set to arrive this weekend and will stay for a week. I've sent them pictures already and my mum has already said how much the twins resemble me as a baby.

So much has happened since the premiere that I haven't even had the chance to talk to Chris about it yet. Willa is a nervous wreck with my parents coming in knowing that sooner than later it will become public knowledge that I am a father. But for now we're keeping it a secret until the both of us are ready to announce it.

After finishing my last interview of the morning I make a quick getaway so I can be there for the twins before their nap. Willa mentioned that she'll have to start the process of hiring a nanny soon since she'll be back to working full time. She also mentioned that Marvel has asked to work on the next batch of movies they have lined up for phase two and three. Selfishly, I want her to come back to Marvel because I'll have more time with not only the twins but with her as well.

I often think about the kiss we shared last week and how much I want to kiss her again. Neither of us have spoken about it. As much as I want to talk about the kiss I know right now it's best to leave it alone. 

The contract with Ashley is thankfully coming to a close. Her team finally agreed to end the contract but I'm still obligated to take her to the London premiere before we can call it quits.. I'm nervous to tell Willa because I don't want her to pull away from me. With each day we spend together we grow closer. And I kick myself every night thinking about how I wasted all this time. I could have been with Willa from the very beginning instead I took the cowards way out and left her.

If she lets me, I plan on making it up to her for the rest of my life.

My phone rings as soon as I pull into Willa's driveway. I groan when I see it's Ashley calling. She's been texting me non stop but I haven't replied. Now that she knows our contract is ending soon she's trying to sink her claws in deeper.

"What Ashley?" I asked. My voice is full of irritation.

"Well don't you sound chipper this morning."

"I'm busy."

Ashley sighs, "We need to discuss the London premiere. I want us to match."

I chuckle darkly, "We won't be matching. I agreed to fulfill this end of the contract but I will not be your puppet any longer."

"I don't understand why you want to end things Tom." She whines. "We had a good thing going! You can't deny the chemistry we shared."

I pinch the bridge of my nose and exhale loudly. She's not going to make this easy. But I need to be free of this or I won't have a shot in the dark with Willa.

"Listen, Ashley—." I start.

"Is there someone else?" She asks.

I don't answer right away but my silence is enough of an answer.

"I knew it." She yells. "You just want to get your dick wet with some whore instead of staying with me! I'm the best thing for you Tom and you are going to regret ever leaving me."