Everyone's back in Storybrooke now. The people from Hyperion Heights who decided to stay in this realm travelled back and forth from Storybrooke to Hyperion Heights. It's like Storybrooke is the suburban type and Hyperion Heights is the city where everyone's jobs is including my bar. Returning to Storybrooke doesn't give me much time to run the bar because I have to continue my job as the mayor of this town. Zelena and Robyn took over for me. They enjoyed working together and they have a lot of time in their hands. Facilier decided to return to the Enchanted Forest once he got his full powers back. I knew he couldn't stay here for good. He promised he will come visit from time to time. He said he got some unfinished business that he has to deal with.
It's early in the morning and I'm already dressed in my pantsuit. I walked to Granny's to grab my usual to-go breakfast. Then I went in and saw all the familiar faces. "Well, it's nice to see you back in that clothing. The jeans and the tight shirt is not for you", Granny said as soon as she saw me. I don't know what she's talking about. I kind of like my cursed fashion sense. They're very much comfortable. "I think that's you being conservative. The usual please", I said and she went on to get my breakfast. This place is quiet unlike Hyperion Heights where I can always hear the train, the cars. "Hey, you're alone. Where's Zelena?" Emma asked. I didn't see her. "Oh she left this morning with Robyn. They're going to do some inventory at the bar. Where you up to?" I answered then asked her back. "Oh, sheriff duties…I'm grabbing a coffee. Can I walk with you?" she answered and I nodded.
As soon as we got our orders we head out on our way to our offices. It's always nice walking on the streets of Storybrooke. "So Facilier…have you heard anything from him?" she suddenly asked. It's like the concept of me and him together became acceptable after his significant help of stopping me before. "I have spoken to him through the mirror. He's doing fine but I don't think he's coming back soon", I answered. He is a busy man. "I guess he's tying up loose ends in the Enchanted Forest", she muttered. I guess so too. "Regina, are you okay?" she asked. I looked at her and frowned. "Yeah, why?" I answered then asked her back. She pointed at my cup of coffee. "…because I know it's already hot but seems like not enough for you", she answered. I looked at it and it's boiling on my hand. I made it stop. "I didn't know I was doing that", I muttered. "Maybe we should talk about something else", she said.
My walk with Emma is over and I arrived in my office. I can already see tons of papers for me to read and sign on my table. I started a fire to keep the room warm. Then I took a seat and got started with the work. A few minutes later, someone knocked on the door. "Come in", I said. The door opened and Drizella walks in. "I didn't know you're here in Storybrooke. I thought you and Anastacia wanted to live in the 'city'", I said. I somehow feel guilty about twisting her and her sister. "That's the original plan but Ana loves it here. So we moved in a week ago. She's now attending school", she said. That made me happy. Even though this town is made out of a dark curse, it became a home for everyone. "So…you're the mayor of this place, huh", she muttered as she looks around.
I remembered I didn't mention to her that part. She knows I was the Evil Queen and that's all. I didn't tell her anything about my life here in Storybrooke. "Yes…been in the office for as long as I can remember except for my time in Hyperion Heights", I said. I magic a drink for her and then she looked at me in surprise. "Don't worry, it's not alcohol. It's coffee. I only got one here", I said. She sat down. "I never saw you use magic that open before even back in the Enchanted Forest. You tend to do as much with your hands than use magic", she said. That's quite true. "Yeah well…it's easier than calling for delivery at Granny's. So what are you going to do now?" I asked changing the subject. "Same. Mother left a huge corporation that operates throughout the country so that's enough to keep me busy and besides the company has a lot of employees so I have to make sure it will not go under", she answered. I smiled. "I never thought of you as a businesswoman", I joked and we both laughed. "So what do you do here for fun?" she asked.
I decided to take her for a tour in the town. My job can wait. I took her to the park last. "The Sorcerer's Mansion is huge. Is that for sale? Because I would buy that", she exclaimed. I made a face. "As much as the town needs the money, no, it's not for sale", I said and then bought her an ice cream. "Thanks", she said. We both continued to walk. "This place is beautiful. Why did you decide to leave?" she asked. I sighed. "To be honest, I never thought of this town as beautiful. Henry is the only reason I was able to survive this place. I built all these out of my revenge for Snow White and after I achieved that, all I got was a void in my heart. Then Henry came into my life and he became my life. Soon, I earned family and friends. Still I never saw this town as beautiful but the people living in it are", I answered. She smiled. "I left because Henry called for help. You know me, I will follow him wherever he is. So I left right away. I have nothing anyway. I may be a mayor but I was alone when he left so when he asked me to stay with him I didn't think twice", I added.
Drizella held my hand. I smiled back at her and then we resumed walking. We reached the road when I felt something hit me. Suddenly everything went quiet and I stopped walking. Drizella was saying something but I couldn't hear a word she's saying. I looked around and everything is moving slowly. I stepped back from Drizella. I started hearing a shallow voice whispering at the back of my neck. I can hear it but I couldn't understand it. Then the whisper grew louder and louder. It's like someone gibbering and it's becoming annoying. I can't make it stop. My sight is getting blurry that I can't see where Drizella is anymore. It's becoming difficult to breathe like I am running out of air. Am I having a panic attack? I don't think it's like this. I am getting lost. Then I couldn't take it anymore. I just screamed at the top of my lungs...just let it all out. My hearing suddenly returned to normal and all I heard was the sound of glass breaking…everywhere. I finally saw Drizella right in front of me. Her eyes are filled with shock. "Regina", she muttered. I would ask her something but then I passed out.
