Summary:
Regina is about to marry Daniel Colter, but she realizes that Daniel is not her soul mate. So she runs away on the day of her marriage. Regina ends up in California where she meets Robin Locksley who is brokenhearted over Marian. As the two cross path will they realize that they're meant to be?
Chapter 1:
The sun shines at the cool summer day in Storybrooke, Maine. Regina Mills, daughter of the famous business owners of the Mills Corporation, Henry and Cora Mills. sits on her balcony with her best friend Emma.
Emma, sitting across from Regina leans over to grab a sugar cube for her coffee. "How do you even know he's going to ask you to marry him?" Emma inquiries looking suspicious.
"Because he stopped by for like five minutes saying, 'Babe, get your hair done, get done up, and let's have dinner tonight. Be ready by 9:30.' He was very vague and for the past months he keeps talking about starting a family and combining our corporates."
"Okay and so, what will it take you to say yes in case he does ask you to marry him tonight?"
Regina smiles, "A red rose."
"A red rose? You're kidding right?" Emma furrows her eyebrows looking.
at Regina in disbelief. "You're going to let a rose dictate your future?"
"Since high school, whenever Daniel and I have gone out he gives me the same white rose." Regina stands up and walks closer towards the edge. "If he gives me a red rose, then I'll take it as a sign that he's the one. I love him, Emma. I know I do, but I just need a little push."
"You having to justify that doesn't make it seem like you do."
Regina looks out from her balcony thinking.
Little did they know Cora Mills was right outside listening to their conversation. She walks toward the staircase and takes her phone. "Hello, Daniel? I need you to buy red roses for tonight."
"But–" Daniel was going to argue that he's already purchased white ones but he knows that arguing with Cora would be pointless so he agrees regardless.
Storybrooke High
Regina rushes down the stairs to open the ringing door. A fourteen years old Regina answers the ringing front door with a white maxi dress with champagne pink flowers on the skirt.
"Hello. I'm Daniel." The boy on the other side of the door says leaving his hand forward for her to shake.
The boy was tall, probably five inches taller than she was. He wears a pastel purple button up shirt and black dress pants.
She reaches to shake his hands. "Oh. Hi." She manages to say with her cheeks slightly turning red. "I'm Regina."
A man and a woman stand behind Daniel. His parents she concludes.
"Anne! Lance! Do come in." Regina hears her father, Henry greets behind her.
In the dining room, Cora lays the dish that she was holding when she spotted the family. She runs to Anne and hugs her best friend since high school. "Ahhh I'm glad you could make it!" She exclaims.
In the other room, Daniel glances around and notices a picture. "That's me and Rocinante." He hears the girl that opened the door earlier.
"Sorry. I forgot your name."
"Oh. That's alright." She says with a fake smile. "Regina."
Daniel smiles brightly. "Ahhhh! Right. Your majesty." He bows down jokingly.
Regina looks at him strangely. "What are you doing?"
Daniel kneels down on one knee and looks up at her. "Your name. It means 'Queen'".
Then suddenly a bright flash ruins their moment. By the hall, Cora holds a camera while Anne beams brightly with a smile.
Anne leans over to Cora's ears and whispers, "I think we're going to be family in the future."
Cora lightly snickers. "Let's leave them. We have much catching up to do." And with that, they entered the kitchen to grab some wine.
A week later, Regina takes her seat in Mr. Smith's Biology class. Once settled, she looks around and notices that everyone seems to be in that class already. She decides to occupy the entire tablespace that is usually meant for another person.
"Excuse me, is this seat taken?" A boy with dark brown hair and piercing blue eyes ask.
"Uh… no." She replies taking her notebook and binder from the now occupied space on the table.
"Uhhhh. I don't know if you remember me." He says hesitantly. "I'm Da–"
"Daniel." Regina finishes for him. "I remember. You're the son of Mr. and Mrs. Colter from Colter Banking."
"I prefer to be called your knight in shining armor." He grins.
"I don't need a man to save me, Stableboy."
Daniel scoffs lightly as he takes the seat next to her. "Stableboy? What have I done to earn such name?"
"Last week, when you came to visit you were staring at the picture of me and Rocinante for a decent amount of time then after that half of the time that we talked, it was mainly about horses and horse riding."
Daniel blushes lightly and shrugs his shoulder.
When the bell rings to dismiss the class, Regina gets up to leave but Daniel lightly grabs her arm. "Sorry, but do you know where room 411 is? It's English I with Mrs. Lucas."
Regina smiles, "That's my next period. Just come follow me"
As they walk down the halls together, Regina gives him pointers around the school. Which teachers to avoid and which teachers are pretty cool. What some tips and tricks are to make high school easier and which areas of the school to totally avoid.
As time went by Regina and Daniel built a strong friendship. He knew her and she knew him. After four years of friendship, Regina and Daniel realized that what they had was more than just a friendship.
But, after six more years Regina starts to realize that maybe there are other things out there for her aside from her family, the company, and Daniel. She loved all through of them but there's something that she feels that's calling her.
Daniel, on the other hand, loved Regina more and more with every passing day.
Regina arrives at an empty garden wearing a burgundy satin halter dress matches with a black ankle strap heels. A bright opening can be found a few feet away with a sign labeled with "Regina" pointing at a hallway filled with fairy lights and bright lanterns.
When she passes the first doorway, white rose petals form a walkway to a table with a picture for her and Daniel from high school is found. Aside from the picture a bright lantern, a single white rose, and a note is also there.
Regina,
You truly are an amazing woman.
As a friend, you were always the first.
When we started dating,
You made me feel like the luckiest man on earth.
As she walks through another doorway, another table was found. On the table was a picture of her and Daniel from college, another white rose, and another letter.
Being with you is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
Every time that I get to have you in my life I thank the heavens.
I would never have it any other way.
Regardless of the challenges in life,
When Regina reads the last line of the note tears starts to flow down.
You make every day better than the last.
After the third doorway, Daniel stands at the middle of the room wearing a navy blue tuxedo. He and the dinner table is surrounded by lanterns and red rose petals. Regina walks towards him slowly. "That was really sweet." She says when she reaches him, giving him a sweet peck on the lips.
Daniel holds her for a while, just standing there before he pulls the chair to the dinner table for her to sit on.
On the table was a bottle of wine along with some glasses with a perfect dinner setting. The table was covered in white linen. A thin black and white, flower patterned sheet across the table. To top it all off a bouquet of red roses in a clear white vase sits in the middle.
After dinner, Regina reaches for Daniel's hand, "This was absolutely beautiful."
Using his other hand, Daniel covers her hand and smiles. He stands up and pulls Regina up to stand. A group of violinists come out from the back and plays an instrumental version of Perfect by Ed Sheeran.
Daniel's heart pounds. From the beginning of their relationship, he's known that he's wanted to spend the rest of his life with Regina Mills. He takes a deep breath and it's now or never he says to himself.
He kneels down on one knee and reaches inside his coat for a navy blue box.
Regina holds her heart begging for it to calm down. As Daniel kneels down she thinks deeply. She knows what he's going to ask and there shouldn't be any more doubt, right? She asks herself. You asked for a red rose a sign and you are surrounded by it. You shouldn't have anymore hesitation. She scolds. You can do this. She takes a deep breath and waits for him.
"Regina," Daniel pauses. "I wanted to do something special for you. You deserve everything you want and I can only hope that I'm giving you that. I love you Regina and I can't wait to unravel what the future holds for us." He pops the box open to reveal a three diamond princess cut ring. "Will you marry me?"
She gives him a genuine smile. "Yes."
Robin Locksley moved to California when he was ten years old and that's when he met the love of his life, Marian Fitzwalter.
When Marian was just sixteen she and her family were in a tragic car accident. Causing her to lose both of her parents. She was alone and so Robin obligated himself to make sure she was always happy.
Robin was content with Marian. He loved her with his whole being therefore when she decided she was moving east to become a fashion designer he couldn't let her do it alone. He dropped everything and followed her.
"Robin!" He hears Marian scream from the hallway.
He and Marian have been living with Robin's best friend, John Little for the past couple of months as they try to get themselves situated.
"Jefferson just asked me to be his date for an engagement party. He said that this will be a perfect time to get my name out there since it will be filled with prominent businessmen and women as well as investors. This might be my biggest break yet!" Marian squeals in their room.
"I'm so happy for you! When is this happening?"
"Next week, Saturday." She says with a complete smile on her face.
Robin's face falls. "Marian…" he starts.
Marian continues to beam at him with excitement.
Robin was about to remind her that it was their anniversary that day and he wanted to do things with her but he figured that they could celebrate that on another day. "Nevermind."
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am proud to announce that my daughter and my future son in law." Regina and Daniel walk down the staircase smiling at their guest.
Marian stands at the bar not paying attention to her surroundings. "Jefferson, I don't know anymore. I'm petrified. I can't just start talking to people."
Jefferson lays his hand on Marian's shoulder. "You can do this. Trust me! Just remember that with all these people, you'll have your own name and your own show in no time."
Marian takes Jefferson's hand from her shoulder and holds on to it. "Thanks. I can always count on you for a boost."
Unknown to Marian, Robin stood a couple feet away watching her every move. He's enraged. Not because she doesn't trust her. No of course not, it's him that he doesn't trust. As he tries to make a stealthy escape, right by the parking lot a woman, stops in the middle of the road to fix her shoes. Bloody hell! His mind yells as a bright car comes closer.
Robin runs as fast as he can, tackling the woman away from the car.
When they stop rolling on the floor he stares at her deep brown eyes.
"Oh my god! I am so sorry!" They both hear from the driver of the car.
"What are you doing in the middle of the road? Are you trying to get yourself killed?" The redhead woman yells.
Another man coming from the party comes towards them yelling, "Zelena are you out of your mind? Are you trying to kill your sister?" the man yells. "Are you blind or something?"
Zelena starts to be a bit frustrated with the situation. "Excuse me Daniel, but this is a fucking driving zone, not a dressing room for her to fix her damn shoes."
"Oh so instead of apologizing to Regina when you almost kill her, you blame her! Wow, big sister award!."
The two continue to banter until Regina both tell them to shut up. "Will you too stop it! I'm fine okay. I'm alive and that's all that matters. For goodness sake, I just want to take the man that saved me!."
Regina looks down at the ground and the man with the piercing blue eyes was gone...
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