Hey,
Here's another chapter! As usual, thank you so much for all the reviews and follows. 70 follows?! I am flattered and beyond humbled. You guys make me want to write more.
In other news, a little snippet of my life, i'm taking my results on Monday, these results determine whether or not i go to the college of my dreams. Wish me luck!
Here's what you all came for,
Life is a highway chapter 10:
As Regina was waiting on the jam-packed freeway towards New York, she decided to give Emma a call.
"Swan," she answered after two rings
Regina could hear the whining of Hook saying, "really love? Now?" in the background and did not want to intrude longer than intended.
"Swan, it's Regina on the line,"
"Hook shut up for a minute I can't hear Regina. Yes Regina?"
"Sorry to interrupt your Casablanca make out session, I'm currently on the freeway to New York and I have no idea where to stay or what to do. Could you give me some pointers?"
"Really, the mayor is asking the sheriff for vacation advice?" Regina could almost imagine the smirk Emma had on.
"The mayor could also fire the sheriff."
"Haha okay okay, my old apartment where I stayed at with Henry should be still vacant. Considering I've never actually leased it. You could crash there for a bit."
"Okay. What's there to do in New York?"
"Regina, this is your vacation, your freedom. I don't think you'd want to call me at every state and ask me what to do because trust me, as patriotic as I am, I haven't been out of Portland much. Except on that one time to Vegas..."
"Spare me," groaned Regina
"Just roam around Regina, New York is a big place, it's the Big Apple. You'll go to all sorts of places. Don't try and flag any Yellow Cabs though, practically impossible to navigate through the city by traffic. Try the Metro."
"Thank you Miss Swan. My postcard is on its way, you should be receiving it soon. Goodbye."
"Have fun, Regina." And Emma hung up.
Empire State of mind came up on her car radio just as Regina entered New York. Regina couldn't help but boogie in her seat a little.
As she drove down the bustling roads of New York, she suddenly knew why the song called the place a "concrete jungle"
Taking her time to marvel at the towering skyscrapers and buildings. She whipped out her phone to take some pictures and check the text message from Emma saying that she received the postcard and it also stated her previous apartment's address.
Regina stopped off at an alleyway and entered in the address into her GPS.
In no time at all, Regina found the apartment and the spare key hidden under the mat.
"Typical Swan," She thought.
She unlocked the door and let herself in.
Despite Regina's dichotomy of taste as compared to Emma, she couldn't help but admire the view of the apartment. Providing her a picturesque view of the city. The streets seemed to have a life of its own as people traversed up and down on the pathways with cups of coffee and with cellphones seemingly glued to their ears.
She's never seen such a busy and bustling city in her life and to witness such a sight was quite the spectacle.
As night dawned on the city, Regina shuffled into the apartment carrying a bag of what was known as "Chinese takeout" and set it down on the kitchen table. Even as the sky turned dark, there was still the prevalence of honks and sirens sounding in the distance.
Regina was beginning to see why they called New York, the city that never sleeps.
Regina found some dishes and utensils and unloaded some of the take out. She carefully balanced a few plates (many thanks to her waitressing skills) and sat in front of the television.
She channel surfed once again until she landed on ABC and was immersed in the plot of a show called, "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D"
"I seem to have bought too much take out." She thought as she stared at the few plates of takeout food staring back at her.
She decided to take her time to savor the various foods she bought.
Back at Storybrooke,
Robin was as usual, having one of his nightly walks through the forest. Another one of those sleepless nights where he could only think about the raven-haired beauty that had skipped town without any warning whatsoever.
He sat at the same spot he did, facing Danny's once again. But this time, he heard the sound of dried leaves crunching behind him and he turned around swiftly to see Little John approaching him.
"Hey Rob, mind if I sit down for a while?"
"You never have to ask John,"
John grunted and sat down next to Robin. Both men staring out into the unknown distance.
"I know you haven't been sleeping much," started Little John
Silence from Robin.
"I know you come here every night, you try not to wake anyone but you can't get past your best friend."
The silence prevailed.
"Robin, I know you're thinking about her, about Regina."
That seemed to snap him out of his daze
"Who said I was..."
"You don't take me to be a fool do you Rob?"
"Of course not John."
"You and Marian, are not the couple you once were. All the Merry men see it."
Robin sighed and ruffled his hands through his hair.
"What you had with Marian, you got over it didn't you Rob? It wasn't easy, all of us saw you move on from her death."
"I don't know what I'm doing John,"
"What you're doing is being selfish,"
Robin turned to Little John with an outraged look on his face.
"I AM NOT BEING SELFISH, I AM BEING A MAN OF HONOUR. YES, I STILL LOVE REGINA VERY VERY MUCH AND I MISS HER EVERYDAY BUT I HAVE MADE A VOW AND I AM BINDED BY THAT! WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO!" Robin yelled as he kicked a tree in the most petulant manner.
"You just answered your own question." Replied Little John calmly.
"What?"
"You said you love Regina. Your head is not with your heart, so why are you restraining yourself and Marian for a chance at true happiness? Marian wouldn't want you to be bound to her by some code of honor, she would want you to be with her because your truly love her and if you're doing this for the sake of honor, I say, you stop playing games and be a man. You're denying not only her but also yourself of a happy ending."
Robin paused, and realized what Little John just did.
"But Roland..."
"Isn't an infant, well he is but, he can see that you two aren't happy with each other. He's more observant than you think."
Silence elapsed between the friends once more.
"What do you think I should do John?"
"Whatever your head and heart both finally agree on."
With that John stood up and took his leave. Robin continued staring out into the distance, little did he know Marian was eavesdropping on their exchange.
Keep them reviews coming in!