AN: Once Upon a Time is not mine. Nor the characters but if it is mine I will definitely makes this one a Swan-Mills Family series.
So, This is actually my first Swan Queen and OUAT fic.. so I do hope that you will all like it.
PROLOGUE
If there are two words that would describe Regina Mills, it will be regal and loving.
It's not a usual combination but she is indeed those two.
She is always known as the ice queen in their company but when it comes to her son, Henry, she becomes a puddle of joy and a walking cotton candy. Whenever she's with him, her eyes would rival the glimmer of the stars and her smile would light up the entire city of New York which is totally understandable with how sweet and loving her little man is.
She swore ten years ago that she will only love her son and she will do anything to protect her from harm. Because for her that is the only thing that is worth protecting now that her heart is damaged and beyond repair.
She loves her son more than anything else but a part of her knows that she is afraid that she'll gonna lose him too like she lose her. She is scared that his beloved son will run away from her too and she doesn't know what she'll do if that happened.
Maybe she'll end up wasting her energy in running the company or confined herself in a mental institution. At least there are choices.
Every night, she would look into her drawer and get a glimpse of a photo that was taken ten years ago in the city of love. Her hair was quite long back then unlike the short regal hair she's wearing. She's with a blonde girl who's green eyes shone like emeralds, although it was hidden from the black rimmed glasses that she was wearing. There was a "Ms. Swan & Regina" written underneath the photo. They were both beaming at the camera like nothing would ever take those smiles away.
Until she left.
And she feels stupid that in this entire charade, she is still in love with her. And maybe it'll never change.
She put the picture back to its place before glancing at the door where Henry was staring at her. She gesture the kid to settle beside her while she pretends to read Paulo Coelho's Eleven Minutes.
The boy didn't say something. He just smiled tight lipped and cuddle with her whilst muttering a sweet goodnight.
Regina whispered a small I love you before resuming to her book.
In a not so distant apartment in New York, there lies a blonde with green emerald eyes. Same with Regina, she was also trying to get some sleep. She is haunted by these nightmares or reality that had occurred years ago.
She hates herself for it.
Maybe this is the consequence she is yet to suffer. Who would be in the right mind to just runaway from responsibilities? That's her trait.
Running away when everything gets difficult.
Oh how she would pay for anything just to turn back time. If only she wasn't a coward to leave the people she loves then maybe, just maybe she'll not be in this small apartment suffering from the pain that she caused to herself.
The only saving grace for her every night is the picture that was taken ten years ago. Being guilty as hell doesn't change the fact that she left this person and she still loves her despite the time, years, and age.
She looks at it and wonders how this majestic lady is doing right now.
'Maybe she's still running the her company. Maybe she have a kid and named him Henry. She was always fascinated with the name. Maybe she's married.'
She cringed at the thought.
She shook her head and put the picture back on her bedside table and tried to let sleep consume her.
Henry Mills is not stupid. He was far from that actually. He was her mom's little genius and he carried that with pride.
So when he saw her mom's glassy eyes last night he knew he'll have to make things fast. He printed something from her mom's printer while the woman was in the bathroom. He knows what he's doing and he knows that her mom will be upset with him too but he will take his chances.
Taking a handful of money, his phone, and the papers he printed he sprinted towards the door and yelled at her mom that he'll be buying some bagels and milk. Regina trusted his son and she knew that he is safe because he knew most of the people around the area.
Henry stopped at an apartment near the bakery.
He opened the paper that he printed. Breathe deeply.
He knocked the door, uncertain if the person he was looking for was there.
A distant 'coming' was heard and he released the air he was holding.
The door opened and it revealed a woman with golden hair that would rivaled Rapunzel's hair.
"You need anything kid?" She asked.
"I'm Henry. Henry Mills."
The only thing that registered to the woman was surname until she realized the full name of the brunette kid.
'Mills. Henry Mills. It can't be.'
Technically this is a preview of what will happen. next chapter will actually be the start. What had transpired 10 years ago that Ms. Swan and Regina can't seem to let go.
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