Henry was being attended by physicians day and night. Even though Regina stayed with him most of the time, every time when he asks about her decision she don't know what to say. His condition was getting worse everyday. His talking ability was somewhat getting difficult to understand. He wasn't standing or walking. Regina was getting worried about what is going to happen. The physicians have already warned that he don't have much time and this made Regina think about what her father asked her. Her father's happiness was most important to her.
The next day she walked into her father's chambers to see him peacefully sleeping in his bed. She sat next to him and looked at him. His skin has paled and wrinkles were showing up. His eyes had dark circle underneath it. His body was so small in the large king size bed. She didn't know how long she has been staring at him. She was shaken from her thoughts when Henry started to stir.
He opened his eyes to see Regina sitting beside him with an unreadable expression. He tried to sit up when Regina held him and helped. She gave him some water.
"How are you doing?" He asked softly.
"I should be the one asking you that. Am not the one who is sick. But I am trying ." Regina replied honestly.
"What's the matter? You seemed in deep thoight." Henry asked concerned.
"Well I have lot to think about these days. Especially since you asked me about marriage" Regina shrugged.
"Honey, I told you I am not trying to make this difficult for you. I just wanted to see you have a life and to know that our are safe" Henry tried to reason again.
"I know daddy. I am not questioning the reason behind it. It's just too much for me. But I have a question for you." Regina told him as calmly as possible. She had already thought about this and now she needed clarification.
"What is it you want to ask?" Henry asked holding Regina's hand.
"I want to know who I am marrying to. You said it's my decision but I want to know and I have the right to know who it is." Regina was feeling a little confident when she finished her question.
Henry sighed again. This is the hardest part.
"Promise me you won't get mad." Henry asked Regina holding out his hand. She looked at him confused.
"Why would I be mad?" She asked feeling a bit taken back.
"Because I am asking you to marry Redulf" Henry finishised with a deep breath. Regina jumped from her seat"Daddy are you joking? You want me to marry Redulf as in Ruby. How in the world did you felt that she is the one for me?" Regina was practically pacing the whole room and rambling about how much of an idiotic idea it is.
"Gina I understand that you are mad. But she is the best choice I have" Henry explained.
"Daddy she doesn't even like me. How am I suppose to spend the rest of my life with someone who is reckless and arrogant?. She gets into my nerve all the time. Don't you have anyone else to choose?" Regina asked feeling defeated.
"You may don't like Red as the way she is but she is a good person. She doesn't have human contact experience as you do. That's why she is a little weird and out of place. You will like her. And she has already said okay" now it was Henry's time to ramble.
Regina turned around quickly "She said okay?" She asked furious. Henry stayed silent. " Daddy you already asked her without saying to me? I just knew that she is the one am going to marry and you already told her. That isn't right daddy. I am the one who has to spend time with that wild wolf." Regina muttered under her breath.
Henry was smiling at the way Regina described Ruby. Even though it feels like she don't like Ruby, he was sure that they will slowly fall for each other and he made the right choice. But he didn't want to tell that to Regina. Let love find its way.
Regina stopped pacing and looked at Henry."Daddy why are you not saying anything? Please tell me you are not serious." She was on the edge. She don't know why she felt repulsive to Ruby but she didn't want to spend her life with an emotionless creature.
"I was thinking about other choices and the promise I made to Beowulf. He died for you honey. I have a big thanks which I owe Ruby. She will protect you from everything. I want give her something to hope for. It's my fault that she turned an emotionless person" Henry looked guilty. It broke Regina's heart. But that doesn't mean she has to sacrifice her life and yet she was ready. Her father means so much to her.
"Alright daddy. But if I feel nothing is going to work then am done. I won't even suffice anymore." Regina finally said with a hint of warning. Henry practically jumped off the bed. But his sickness held him down. He wanted to hug his daughter. Regina saw how lightened her father's face became she felt relief after a long time.
Henry held his hands out and Regina came near to hug her father. He kissed her forehead." Your mother would have been so happy that you are getting married. She wanted a big wedding for you and I want to fulfil her dreams. I am so happy Gina. I promise you Redulf will keep you happy."
Henry rambled about how happy he is that finally regina agreed. But Regina on the other hand was dreading about the life she is about to spend with Ruby. She never in her dream thoight that she will end up in a situation like this. She hoped Ruby will understand her.