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Chapter 2: A lonely heart

She was sad. It had been almost 18 years since she was in that town after bringing the cruise, and she had been alone in all that time. Things were really different than she thought they would be. She looked herself on the mirror and sighed.

"I wish with all my heart to be with you, Daniel" Regina's eyes were full of tears. She had the deep hope to see him coming back from death, or to wake up from a horrible nightmare. But she stood there, just in front of an old mirror, with her mayor suit in that enormous mansion. She was so alone. She also missed her father. The two only persons on the whole world that had cared about her were dead precisely because of that, they were dead because of loving her.

There was a knock on the door, but she had no idea of who might be at that time in the night. Quickly, Regina approached to the door and she placed her hands on her eyes, trying to dry all the tears.

"Who is it?" she asked with a weak voice.

"Sorry Madame Mayor, it's Mr. Gold here. I heard you were looking for me" a serious voice came from the other side of the door. Regina smiled and opened. Usually she didn't like to talk or make any deal with that man, he always charged his favors at a price. But this time it was necessary. She couldn't take any longer the fact of being so lonely on that town.

"Hello, how are you?" asked Mr. Gold approaching to kiss Regina's hand. She could feel his fresh smell. She had always considered him as an attractive man, not handsome, but there had always been that touch of magic that made him seem an enchanting man.

"Hi Mr. Gold, it is nice that you came" said Regina smiling.

"It is always a pleasure to see you, Madame Mayor" he answered with a smile on his face "so to what do I owe the honor of being in your presence?" His eyes had a bright of curiosity; he loved to do favors since he asked in exchange the things he wanted the most.

"You see, Mr. Gold" she said almost whispering. She wanted to say how much she desired something to make her feel loved, to make her happier than she was, something that reminded how wonderful life can be, an enchantment perhaps. But she perfectly knew magic was not the same in Storybrooke than in the Enchanted Forest, hence she could not ask for any of those things, precisely. "I am looking for company"

"Oh, are you asking for me to…?" Mr. Gold was surprised. He had always respected Regina, but he couldn't believe that she wanted to have him as a lover or something like that. His eyes were really opened as well as his mouth.

"Oh no, no, no… I am sorry Mr. Gold, probably I expressed myself in a wrong way." Regina was ashamed, she would never wish to have a man, her heart was and would always be owned by Daniel, she could never love anybody else. "You know, you are the only one in this town that can go away. I need you to get me a pet, please"

"A pet?" laughed Mr. Gold "you mean a puppy or a kitten?" he asked with a big smile on his face.

"Yes, something like that" affirmed Regina "I just need company. This is a quite big house."

"But, Madame Mayor, a pet would not be a good option for you, I would say" he respectfully argued.

"Excuse me, but I didn't ask for your opinion. I want a pet. End of the story. Can I count on you?" asked Regina a little bit desperate. She didn't want to be seen as a weak Mayor.

"You can be sure of that, Madame Mayor," he answered moving up and down his head. He had to think on something, this was the perfect chance to investigate the way of going back to the Enchanted Forest when the time arrive. By that time, Snow's baby should be 17 years old, but it would be convenient to make her be closer to Storybrooke, where everyone would need her later.

"And what will be your price this time?" asked Regina.

"I'll come tomorrow morning to tell you. I have to think about it" answered Mr. Gold. He really needed to think about that. That opportunity was unique, and would probably never be repeated.

"Ok then. I'll wait you at my office. Thank you Mr. Gold" she said smiling with sign of approval.

"My pleasure" he said, kissing her hand again, "until tomorrow, then" he said and turned away and left the Mayor's mansion. He was about to discover something, or better said, someone that would change Storybrooke's destiny.

Actually, that was the one and only destiny.

Well that was the second chapter, a little bit longer. I hope you like it and I would really appreciate if you write some reviews of the story… Thank you very much.

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Gabi