Love Of My Life

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I DID A THING. Only took me about three hours, no big deal lol Here is the trailer to this book! If it gets taken down for copyright, I'll figure out how to share it lol

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Ben

Flashes of light nearly blind me as I get out of the car. I hold out a hand and help Aria out. 

God she looks beautiful. Not that theres a day where she doesn't, but I'm just in awe right now. I'm finding it hard to focus on everything else if I am being quite honest. 

"Ben!"

"Aria Mercury!"

"Joe!"

"Rami Malek!"

Paparazzi yells our names all which ways. I ignore them and grab Aria's hand. Rami and Lucy haven't gone public yet and I don't know how they do it. It would drive me wild to not be holding Aria's hand right now. Plus I just can't hide my admiration for her. 

The lot of us pose for a couple pictures before entering the red carpet. Well actually it's purple, but still a red carpet nonetheless. 

"So how does this work?" Aria asks me once we begin our journey inside. I smile, forgetting she has never been to a movie premiere before. I stop, pulling her off to the side with me.

"I forgot you've never been to one of these before," I tell her honestly. "So a lot of people are already here. There are a lot of fans and paparazzi behind ropes and they line the perimeter. Journalists and those invited are already here. Since we're the big stars, we come last. We'll walk through and grab some pictures, do some interviews, and then go in for the screening,"

"Okay," Aria tells me. "I know I have to speak at the screening. Just the lead up I didn't know," 

I give her a smile. "It's going to be great. And there's a killer party after," 

Aria and I walk hand in hand down the carpet. We pose for a couple pictures here and there. I know there is a rendezvous spot up ahead so our goal is to get there as quick as we can, but without rushing. 

Eventually I stop for an interview, Aria doing the same a couple paces away. 

"We still see each other as much as possible," I tell the interviewer in regards to the lads, Lucy and Aria. He looks at me interestedly, holding out a microphone for me to talk to. I vaguely notice the camera recording me. "It's hard because some of the people live in America, some live in London. We have this group chat that we use to keep in contact with. You know, we get on really well. I'm going to miss these guys a lot. I really will,"

"It's nice though that you keep in contact," the interviewer says. I think he said his name was Mark, but honestly I can't remember. "It sounds like you'll be friends for a long time,"

"I believe we will be. The chemistry between us all is amazing and it was there from the very beginning. I couldn't picture my life without them,"

"Asides from the friendships you've made, you've also started dating Aria Mercury. Is that correct?"

I smile and look down at the ground briefly before back up at him. 

"Yeah it is," I say.

"How did your relationship come to be? Did you meet on set or know each other prior? And what's it like dating legend Freddie Mercury's daughter?"'Mark' asks. 

"We did meet on set. She came to our first day of shooting and that's when we met. I was terrified at first, if I'm being honest," I laugh. "But the more we hung out the more I fell for her. She's wonderful, really. Extremely down to earth and an amazing person to be around,"

"It sounds like you two are very happy together,"

"We definitely are. We have a lot of fun together. She feels like my other half,"

Mark smiles and takes a pause. "That's amazing, it really is," he says. "I won't take up too much of your time, but I really appreciate you speaking with me," 

I shake Mark's hand and thank him before walking off. He was a good interviewer. He didn't press me for any personal information, and he took interest in everything I said. 

At last, the lot of us make it to our rendezvous location. We pose for a couple of pictures in front of a large Bohemian Rhapsody wall. I notice Aria standing off to the side for most of the time while the cast poses. I call her over, making sure to include her. I'm not about to let her be left out of it, especially when she's Freddie Mercury's daughter and she directed a large portion of the film. 

"Nervous?" I ask Aria as we walk into the screening room. Her hand grips mine tightly and it's sweaty as could be. 

"Is it obvious?" she asks so that only I can hear. 

"You're going to be absolutely great," I assure her. 

She gives my hand a squeeze, and we all pile into our seats in the front row of the theater. Aria reluctantly lets go of my hand and proceeds to the stage.

"Hello everyone," she says into the microphone. The room cheers and I can practically see Aria blush from here. "Thank you everyone who came out today. It really means the world to us for you to see our work," she continues. "As you probably know, I'm Aria Mercury. Not only am I the daughter of Freddie Mercury, but I am also the director of Bohemian Rhapsody,"

The room applauds. I find myself smiling as I clap my hands. 

"Bohemian Rhapsody has been in the making for about ten years now," Aria says. She looks over at me and I give her a reassuring nod. "We've had ups and downs, but the past year and a half has been the absolute best as the magic took over and we were able to create something beautiful. 

"Sitting in the front row we have our amazing cast and producers. Jim Beach and Graham King have been not his project from the beginning and they took me under their wing. Our amazing cast has also been so great to work with. Michael Myers, Tom Hollander, Aiden Gillen. You are all so talented. Allen Leech, Joseph Mazzello, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, and Lucy Boynton. You are the soul of this movie and you've done a phenomenal job. And then lastly, Rami Malek you are the heart of this production and you ave taken on a role not many others would. I knew you were perfect for this the minute I met you and you have not let me down since. 

"We had so many people working on this film that it's impossible for me to list them all. But you were all so wonderful and I hope you enjoy the production. 

"I've never worked so diligently on something before, and I've never been more consumed with a project. Brian May, and Roger Taylor. I hope this movie makes you proud. I know my father is and I know he's with us right now.

"So enjoy the film. And thank you again for coming out,"

The room fills with cheering and applauding. Aria comes back off stage and takes a seat next to me, with Brian on her other side. The lights in the theater dim and the beginning of the film starts...