Regina's Choice - Chapter 6

*Sorry this chapter is a bit shorter than the rest guys. I've been really busy with college lately so I didn't really have time to write. I think this chapter will give a bit more insight into Regina's life in the palace, and I promise the next chapter will be a lot longer and have lots of Robin x Regina.

Regina looked around at her bedroom. Too clean she thought. She rushed over to the large bed and threw the covers, to make it look like she had slept in that bed. She heard a knocking on her door. Her heart raced as she ran to the door to open it. It was just by chance of passigng her mirror that she realised she was still in her peasant clothes. With a swift wave of her hand she returned to her intimidating, regal self. She smoothed out her silk black dress and walked casually to the door to open it. She stopped a few feet from the large doors, she stood with her hand on her hip and one hand resting by her side. She waved a hand and the large doors slowly crept open.

''Yes?'' she demanded.

''Ma'am, His Majesty has requested you join him in the dining hall for breakfast.'' one of the many servants in the castle told her. This one was an elderly man, he has been working in the palace for as long as she could remember. He was a rude, old man. He took pleasure in delivering the Kings orders for Regina. She hated him.

''Well tell His Majesty that I will be down as soon as I'm ready. I shouldn't be too longer.''

''His Majesty was quite insistant Ma'am. He asked that I escort you down to the dining hall now. My apologies, Ma'am.''

''Fine, whatever.''

She strutted down the hallway, projecting confidence, as always. Marching ahead of the nosy, old butler, Sebastian! that was his name. She got to the dining hall, well before Sebastian. She flicked her wrist and the doors flew open. The doors went all the way up to the ceiling. It was completely unnecessary, while people in the village lived in poverty. Regina was surprised at this thought. She never really thought about the life outside the palace walls. She thought about this as she glided over to seat. Her seat was at the opposite end of the rather large table, facing the King.

''Bit late, is it not?'' the King had to almost shout down the table to make himself heard.

''I couldn't sleep last night, I must have overslept because of that.'' Regina forced a smile on her face.

''Well, don't let it happen again.'' He said with a stern look.

''Yes, Your Majesty.'' Regina said, moving her eyes to her hands on her lap.

The rest of the breakfast passed in silence, with only the sound of knives and forks hitting plates and the servants milling about anxiously, in fear of angering the King and Queen. Regina knew the servants were afraid of her. She put on another front around them, another act. Some part of her enjoyed intimidating them, they reminded her of how she's trapped in this life. She took her anger out on them, she knew it wasn't their fault really.

After breakfast, she went to the gardens and tended her apple trees. The palace gardeners continuously told her that they could, and should, tend the trees for her, but her apple trees were exactly that, hers. She had her own garden quarters, in the furthest corner. She sat on the bench by the fountain. She loved sitting here, in the quiet of her own thoughts. Her thoughts couldn't help but wander to Robin. What was he doing now? Was he thinking of her?

She sighed deeply. It was only 4pm. Another three hours until she seen him. She missed him, so much. She loved getting to know him. She loved the way he looked in to her eyes when she spoke. How he looked at her like he was trying to unravel every little thread wound up in her soul and examine each piece individually. He really wanted to get to know her. And she wanted to get to him, every little detail about him.

She doesn't know how long she stayed in the gardens. She just remembered that long walk back to her chambers. She sat and read in her chair by the window. She looked at the clock a while later. 6:40. Oh my gods. 20 minutes. She rang the bell to summon her chambermaid to her room. She came almost instantly.

''Noone is to come into my chambers for the rest of the night. I am not feeling well. If anyone comes into my chamber, I will have you fired and your family, even more poor than usual. That's a promise. You understand?''

''Yes Ma'am.'' the maid did a small curtsey, and turned and walked away. Regina felt bad for being this mean. But she needed to know that the maid wouldn't let anyone in. She was in a hurry now. Once again, she cast the spell on the door. Ensuring noone will enter. Then waved her hand over herself and changed to her peasant clothes. She transported herself to a few minutes away from the tavern and start walking down the familiar road. She felt the familiar butterflies in her stomach as she approached the door. I wonder how tonight will go. Is he already here? I hope I'm not late.