10 minutes into the meeting and Emma couldn't believe how filling out paperwork could be so taxing. She was over it.
The background check was easy enough. Just basic information like Name, Social, blah, blah, blah.
The housekeeper's position application was okay.
The "Household Pet" application was a sight to see. There were a bunch of, "What would you do if your Owner instructed you to do (Fill in the blank)" Type questions.
One question made Emma blush.
"What would you do if your Owner instructed you to remain naked for a full 24 hours?"
That question caught her off guard and it took everything in her not to look up at Regina, whose eyes had been on her the entire time she'd been filling out the forms.
She quickly wrote "I'd do as she instructed" before moving on to the next question which was worse. Way worse.
A short essay question later on "why being an obedient pet was important", Emma was complete. She closed the folder then pushed it across the table to Regina.
"Thankyou dear. I appreciate you taking the time out to meet me today"
"You're welcomed. I'm...I am happy to be here" Emma stated. "So, um, do you think I did okay, honestly, do I have a chance of getting this position?"
"You're one of my top choices" Regina stated honestly. "There's something so special about you Emma Swan"
Emma shook her head sadly. "No there isn't" She glanced down at the almost empty cup of Chocolate below her. She didn't look up until she felt a finger under her chin.
"Hey, rule number one. You should never contradict me" Emma sat with her mouth opened, simply staring at Regina. At this moment, Regina looked at her as if she was the only person on earth. The piercing gaze seemed as if it touched her very soul. "Understand?" Regina questioned. Emma nodded. She couldn't find words to speak at the moment. Regina smiled. "Good. We're almost done. I'd like for you to tell me the pet name that you've chosen for yourself. I hope you chose wisely. It will help me determine whether or not, I want to make you mine"
Emma nodded.
She sighed.
She swallowed.
Anything to prolong this moment in time. She chose a name. One she hoped Regina wouldn't laugh at her for. It was something she always wanted someone to call her. This fact alone made her feel insecure about using it. So insecure she wanted to cry. She felt tears burning the back of her eyes, but she refused to let them out. She didn't want to seem weird. Who knew applying for a job would have her so emotional. Regina was looking at her expectantly. She had to say something.
She whispered the name.
"I'm sorry, I didn't hear that dear" Regina stated as she leaned forward.
Emma cleared her throat and took a deep breath. "I'd like to be called princess" She stated with a shrug. She found her eyes on the mug in front of her once again. She awaited laughter. She awaited anger, but she got neither.
Instead, she heard: "Good choice" Emma glanced up.
"It is?"
"Yes, from now on, whenever I address you as Princess, you'll address me as 'My Queen'. Now, princess, what do you call me?"
Emma smiled. "My Queen"
Regina smiled. "Very good dear. That's all the time I have for you today I'm afraid. Thank-you again" Regina stood up and motioned for Emma to do the same. Emma stood and was surprised to be pulled in for a hug. "You're a special girl Emma, I can tell" She pulled Emma away to hold her at arms length. Looking Emma in the eyes she continued. "I will inform you of my decision next Saturday afternoon, alright?"
Emma nodded. She couldn't wait that long...
except she had to.
Author's Notes:
Second Chapter of the day. Enjoy!