The next day Robin was on the phone again with his lawyer going over the finer points of their conversation from the night before.
"And you're sure this will make sure he can't do anything to her?" Robin was asking his lawyer.
"I'm sure sir. With what you are proposing, Jonathan Mills would have no leverage." Robin's lawyer confirmed for him.
"Then keep going on the paperwork I will need done. I plan on this being over in just a few days," Robin said as a few moments later the conversation was over. Robin left his home and drove into town, he made a few stops while he was there. The last stop to Robin was the most important one.
"Mr. Locksley, it's so good to see you." The owner of the store was telling Robin as he walked in.
"Hello George, how is the family?" Robin asked as he walked to the man and shook his hand.
"Fine, fine. So I have to confess, I was a little surprised to hear your request yesterday," George said.
"So you have it ready?" Robin asked.
"Oh yes, sir," George confirmed. It had been a big rush order but when dealing with someone like Robin Locksley, he knew it was a once in a lifetime deal.
"Thank you, George," Robin said as George motioned for him to follow him to the back of the store. He pulled out the special item and presented it for Robin to check. Robin moved it in his hands, letting the light catch it just right. He started to smile as he thought of the moment he would be using this.
"Does it meet your request?" George asked. He was a little nervous with this special order, but he thought he had nailed it.
"It's perfect, George," Robin said as he handed it back to George.
"I'll wrap it up for you," George said as they made their way to the cash register again, he rung up the order with Robin giving him his credit card. Once it was done, George handed him a bag with the special order inside of it.
"Good luck, Robin," George said with a smile on his face.
"Thank you, George," Robin said as he nodded at him before leaving the store. He checked his phone to make sure he had not missed any messages from Regina. He frowned when he saw he did not have any from her yet. His errands had took some time but his worry for her had not wavered yet. He was glad he had told her exactly what he was feeling towards her, so that hopefully when this happened, it would not be a complete surprise for her. He headed to his house to start making other arrangements.
"Yes, this is Robin Locksley and I'm calling about making a reservation at your hotel," Robin said to the hotel operator. He was asked about when he would be coming to their hotel, Robin confirmed it would be by next weekend. And it would be for two guests.
Meanwhile Victor Whale had just arrived at the home of Jonathan Mills, he was shown to Jonathan's study where Jonathan was waiting for him.
"Victor, how good to see you," Jonathan said as Victor walked in.
"Likewise, now how can I help you?" Victor asked as he stood in front of his desk.
"One thing I have always admired about you Victor, you're always direct and to the point," Jonathan said. "Won't you have a drink?"
"This is not a social call Jonathan, you're plotting something and you need my help to do it. So just get to the point," Victor said.
"Have a seat Victor," Jonathan said. Victor did as he said and raised his eyebrows as to tell him to go on. "Now, I have a little problem. A problem that, yes I need your help with. There's a man that my daughter Zelena is interested in, one she is determined to marry one day very soon."
"That's all well and nice, but how can I help you with that?" Victor asked. "I'm a doctor not a dating specialist Jonathan."
"And you're being a doctor is exactly what I need your help with," Jonathan said. "You see my step-daughter Regina has caught the attention of this Robin Locksley, and he is blinded by Regina."
"I still don't see what any of this has to do with me," Victor said, clearly confused by this whole situation.
"I'm going to arrange a special meeting with Robin and Zelena, and you're going to help me that after this happens, Robin won't have any chance of a future with Regina," Jonathan said.
Regina was on a high now, her mother was really starting to show improvement. Last night that had a great time on the patio with just the two of them. They enjoyed some tea and conversation, Cora telling her stories of when Regina was a little girl. Her mother looked so great last night, surely it wouldn't be much longer and then they both could get out of here for good. Regina knew if she told her mother about what Jonathan had done to her, that Cora would divorce Jonathan and get away from him for good. Regina didn't want to add the stress to her mother's life right now, but soon she would have no choice. She couldn't loose Robin, not after waiting for a long time and truth be told, given up that happiness was something she would ever have again.
"Hello?" Regina asked as she picked up her phone, it had been ringing as she had come into her room. She hadn't even looked to see who it was, instead just answering it to silence it from Jonathan's prying ears.
"Hello, beautiful," Robin said, he was so glad to hear her voice.
"Robin, we can't talk now," Regina said.
"Are you alone?" Robin asked.
"Yes, but it's too dangerous right now for us to talk," Regina said.
"Has Jonathan threatened you again? Has he put his hands on you?" Robin asked. If her answers were yes to either or both, he was going over there and picking her up over his shoulder if need be to get her out of that house.
"No, no Robin I promise he hasn't," Regina answered. That much was true, but she had a gut feeling Jonathan was up to something. He never would let something go if he wanted it.
"I want to see you, Regina," Robin said. He believed her but he wanted to see for himself that she was alright.
"We will, soon Robin I promise," Regina said. She wanted to see him as well, but she didn't want to raise Jonathan's suspicion right now.
"When?" Robin asked.
"Tomorrow?" Regina asked.
"I don't like this, not any of this, Regina," Robin said.
"I know Robin, just give me a little more time. Once my mother is a little better, I'm going to tell her everything," Regina said.
"I don't think your mother would jeopardize you being put in danger, versus her health. Parents first instincts are to protect their children," Robin said.
"Spoken like a father," Regina said.
"Well when I do have children, they will be protected to the best of my ability," Robin said as he pictured children, his children with Regina in particular.
"I have no doubt about that of you," Regina said as she pictured herself holding a little baby with beautiful eyes, Robin's eyes. She was smiling as she heard something in the hallway right then. "Robin, I have to go." She quicked ended the call and walked to the door, opening it she looked into the hallway, but didn't see anything or anybody. She decided to go check on her mother right then.
Zelena walked into Regina's bedroom, and looked around to make sure she was alone. She then walked over to the night stand and spotted what she was looking for, Regina's phone. She quickly picked it up, frowning when she saw Regina's last text. It was from Robin, it said only three words but they enraged Zelena.
I love you
Robin was in love with Regina, this could not be happening! Regina was just a little shy mouse, she was the one who was sexy and risk taking one. She was not going to let Regina get away with this! Robin was hers! She would erase Robin's feelings of Regina, and make him fall in love with her. She started typing exactly what her father had told her to send Robin.
Meet me at the country club in an hour, my room is 207. I have ordered us some champagne, have a glass until I can get there. Go to the front desk, I have a key waiting for you.
Zelena smiled as she saw where Robin had read the text and was typing a reply to her.
I'll be there. See you soon.
Zelena was happy that everything seemed to be going exactly according to her father's plan. Before too long, Robin would be hers! She would soon be Mrs. Robin Locksley. She quickly erased the recent text messages she had sent and the ones she had received. She put the phone down and left the room. Hurrying to leave the house, she had to get to the country club to help set the plan in motion.
Robin quickly made his way to the country club, he was so happy that he was going to be able to see Regina soon. He would be able to hold her in his arms, he brought the special order he had made George do with him, just in case. He wondered what had made her change her mind, but it didn't matter now. She would soon be in front of him. He arrived at the country club and was given an envelope by the worker at the desk. He made his way to the room, he looked around the room, seeing the beautiful flowers all around the room. There was also a bottle of champagne chilling by the bed with one glass already poured for him. He took a swallow, then another. Before too long it was empty and he was pouring himself another drink.
He looked at his watch, Regina must be running late. He hoped it was not because of Jonathan. He rubbed his eyes as he walked around the room, feeling tired all of a sudden. He drunk the rest of his champagne and decided to lay down for a little while. He wanted to be alert when Regina came to the room. He laid on the bed and closed his eyes, just a quick power nap was all he would need. He didn't see or hear the room's door open and see a figure walk into the room, a devious smile on their face.
Two hours later, Regina was just helping her mother back to her room, they had went outside again and had a quick bite to eat as they had enjoyed spending time with one another. It felt like old times with her mother. She had a certain spunk to her and looked to be getting stronger. She went to her room and checked her phone, she frowned as she saw the message.
Regina I need to see you, it's important! I'm at the country club, my room is 207. Hurry!
Something must be wrong, she quickly grabbed her keys and purse and made her way downstairs and out the side door without Jonathan catching her. She got into her car and quickly made her way over to the club, she went to room 207 and knocked on the door. She waited and waited, putting her head to the door she couldn't hear anything. She put her hand on the door and found it unlocked, she opened the door and turned on the lights.
"Robin?" Regina said as she was shocked by what she saw on the bed.
"Mmm, what?" Robin said as he raised his head from the bed to see Regina standing there.
"How could you?" Regina asked.
"How could I what?" Robin asked, clearly confused. He felt like he had just been boxing with his trainer.
"Now darling, she had to find out about us sooner or later," a female voice said from behind him. Robin turned and saw Zelena in the bed with him, and that's when he realized he was naked in the bed, and from the looks of it so was Zelena.
"What are you doing in bed with me?" Robin asked.
"Oh dearie, the better question is what haven't we done in this bed?" Zelena said as she leaned forward and mashed her lips against his. Robin pushed her from him, clearly disgusted.
"You two deserve one another!" Regina said as she stormed out of the room.
"Regina, wait!" Robin said as he flung back the covers, but then realized he was naked. He grabbed a sheet, but Zelena held onto it, not letting it go.
"Come back to bed, lover," Zelena said as she ran her tongue over her lips.
"I don't know what has happened but I know I would never touch you," Robin said.
"That's right, you keep telling yourself that," Zelena said as Robin knew that the further he kept talking with Zelena, the further that Regina was getting from him. He then pulled on the sheet, pulling it out of Zelena's hands and chased after Regina. He heard Zelena calling his name from behind him, but he didn't care. Regina was the only thing that mattered.
"Regina!" Robin called as he ran through the club. He knew he was getting all sorts of looks because he was almost naked, but he didn't care. He couldn't loose Regina. He saw her running out of the main door, and made a mad dash for her.
"Regina!" Robin said as he saw her turn but kept going towards her car. She was unlocking it and reaching for the car door when he caught up to her finally.
"Regina, please listen to me!" Robin said as he shut the door to stop her from leaving.
"You have nothing that I want to hear. I can't believe I thought you were in love with me, and I was stupid enough to fall in love with you," Regina said as the tears flowed from her eyes.
"Regina, nothing happened in that room," Robin promised her.
"You were in bed with Zelena, and from the looks of it had been for hours," Regina said as she pulled on the door, but Robin was not budging.
"Regina, I love you more than anything!" Robin was desperate now, she might not believe him about Zelena but she had to believe that he loved her.
"Then that is your misfortune. There has only been one man who was dedicated to me, and his name was Daniel," Regina said as she showed him her bracelet, Daniel's bracelet.
"Regina, you have to believe me. I am dedicated to you, I don't know what happened in that room, but I promise you nothing happened between Zelena and me," Robin said.
"Then maybe you should hurry up and go back, maybe Zelena has the time for you," Regina said as Robin made a move to put his hands on her shoulders. Regina's anger and hurt were taking over right now and in that moment she did something she had never done before, she raised her knee and promptly proceeded to knee Robin in the groin, causing him to buckle to the ground instantly. She opened her car door and drove off, leaving Robin behind.
Robin was in tremendous pain, once he was able to stand he did gingerly. He heard the manager of the country club coming over to him, telling him how the guests at the country club should hold a certain standard and that clearly Robin was not a man of morals or standards. Robin clearly upset with the whole situation, did something he had never done before. He let the sheet go and walked back into the club to gather his things and leave. He noticed that he received a lot of looks as he did so, Robin found the room empty now. No sign of Zelena and he was thankful for that. He didn't know how he was going to fix this, but he had to find out what had happened to cause all of this. And he knew exactly where he had to start.
Jonathan Mills