Hope you all enjoy the story. It does pick up in later chapters, I promise. DISCLAIMER- Please keep in mind that I do not own any of the characters nor do I own ONCE.
Regina Mills awoke like she did any other day, bitter and unaware of everything that life had to offer. She sat up straight, stretching her arms before she flung off the blanket and slid off the bed. Making her way to the master bathroom, she approached the mirror closely examining her face. The reflection staring back at her was as it'd always been, youthful and beautiful nonetheless. If there was one thing that she had in life, it was her beauty...even if it was only on the outside. She snapped herself out of her thoughts as she ran the cool cloth over her face. As she continued with her morning ritual, she lost herself once again. The more she looked, the more she saw her father in herself.
She whispered, "I miss you daddy", as she placed the cloth on the counter turning to walk away. Once she was dressed, and satisfied with her regal appearance, she continued down the hallway to wake the sleeping boy.
"Henry, it's time for school. Be sure to wash up, brush your teeth, and get down stairs for breakfast please."Hearing a loud grunt, she turned on her heels as she headed for the stairs.
When she reached the bottom, she heard the boy yell "coming mom!" Entering the kitchen she began to prepare her usual breakfast, apple cinnamon oatmeal with a cup of coffee.
Today was the day... the day that she would discuss Henrys visitation with Emma. The mere thought caused her stomach to turn, making her wince and push the oatmeal aside. A few short years ago there wouldn't have been a need for a conversation of such. Things were a lot easier to deal with, or so she told herself. More importantly, there was no Emma Swan. Henry soon joined his mother in the kitchen as he quickly shoved down a bowl of Captain Crunch. Normally his mother would protest such a sugary breakfast, but on this day she decided to save her energy for a much more important argument that was to come. The boy finished up his breakfast and grabbed his backpack as he headed for the door, "are you coming mom, I can't be late today!" Regina nodded as she quickly rose to her feet and headed to the door. Soon they arrived at the school; she told the boy to have a good day and headed for her office. Taking deep breaths she sat at her desk trying to calm herself, she could feel a tear forming in the corner of her eye but she refused to let it fall. Emma Swan would not get the best of her.
