Once I finally got to the office, it was mid-morning. When Emma left to go home and collect Henry, my mood had seemed to improve tenfold for the first time in weeks and I knew it was due to that blonde haired green eyed woman. Any worries I had prior to last night seemed to have vanished and replaced with nothing but happiness. Even the slight headache I was currently sporting from the alcohol intake yesterday did not detour my mood. As I walked into the office, I noticed Emma sat at her desk. The mere sight of her sent blood rushing to my cheeks thinking about our activities last night. A grin crept on my face as she turned to see me walk into the office.
"Good morning Miss Mills" she seductively said as I passed her desk
"Good morning Miss Swan" I purred back to her as I approached my door I turned to look towards her, noticing her bottom lip tucked nicely between her teeth whilst her eyes seemed to be glued to my ass, "Miss Swan?" I snapped, she shot her head up looking embarrassed to be caught, "I expect you to be in my office in 1 hour" I gave her a wink and walked into the office closing the door behind me. I chuckled as I walked towards my desk and started my day.
"Well, look who decided to grace the office with her presence today" I heard Katharyn say as she walked into the room
"Hello to you too dear" I stood up from my desk and walked towards her, I pulled her into my arms hugging her tightly
"Erm" she said before she raised her own arms around me "not that I'm complaining of having a hug but are you OK?" I pulled back smiling
"Of course" I smiled but she raised her eyebrow in question "really I am great. I just wanted to say thank you for helping me so much over the past few weeks, I don't know what I would do without you"
"Regina, you are my best friend, I am happy to help, plus I was happy to help get rid of that cheating scumbag?" she laughed as we sat on the sofa. "So, what's been going on?"
"well I finally got all of his stuff out the house, the movers came this morning to take it away" I fiddled with my hands as I was anxious to tell her about Emma "so what's been happening with you?" Totally moving away from the subject of me, it's not that I didn't want to tell her about Emma, I was just unsure if it was too soon, I mean are we dating, is she my girlfriend, god I have no idea, it was a subject we needed to take care talk about
"You remember that guy from the Gym?" I nodded smiling "well we went on a couple of dates and he seems really nice, so there is that" I saw a blush on her checks
"Oh you like him don't you"? I saw her smile and nod "that's great Katharyn, it's about time you gave someone a chance"
She laughed at that knowing she never lets anyone close to her normally "I know right, love is in air it seems at the minute" for a minute, I thought she was talking about me and Emma
"Oh really?" I nervously asked
"Yeah I mean, Nancy from HR is dating that crazy guy from marketing, Emma is dating Walsh and Laura has started seeing Beth from HR also" my eyes widening at what she just said, did she just say Emma is dating Walsh, I knew they were going a date a few weeks ago, god dammit, why am I so stupid
"Shit, Regina I am sorry, I shouldn't have told you about Emma, fuck I am sorry" I felt truly numb but masked my emotions quickly
"What? No don't be silly that's ok" I spoke as confidently as possibly but knew my voice trembled slightly
"No it's not OK, I am so dumb" she placed her hands on my shoulder "Regina I am sorry"
I put the best fake smile I could muster on my lips "really it's OK. Anyway, I have a million things to do so I best get on with it. Can you tell Emma, I am in a meeting now so ours will have to wait?" I said through a watery smile
"Oh Regina" I stood up quickly and sat back at my desk "OK, you want to go for lunch"
"No it is OK, I really do have a lot to do" I put my business voice back on
"OK. I will see you later OK?" she sheepishly walked out the office. As soon as the door closed my eyes followed suit
How could I have been so silly, I knew she was going on a date, why didn't I ask her about him, even more, why didn't she tell me she was dating someone else, fuck is she is just like Robin? My heart felt although it was cracking slowly. All the negative thoughts slowly came back to my head.
After about 20 minutes, there was a small knock on the door, looking up I saw Emma peaking her head through
"Hey" she said, I did not acknowledge her at all "are you OK?"
"Fine" I snapped back. I heard her shuffle into the room "didn't Katharyn say I was in a meeting?" I coldly spoke
"Well, she said that you were but I didn't believe her. She came in the room so happy then left looking like someone had slapped her in the face" I huffed and turned my chair away from her so I was facing the large window behind me.
"What's wrong Regina?" I heard her coming voice closer as well as her footsteps. I closed my eyes willing her to just stop, turn around and just leave; I know I am not emotionally stable for any sort of conversation that involves my insecurities right now
"Nothing, please leave" but the stubborn blonde that I cared so much for refused to leave and I could hear her approaching again. "Emma please" I felt her hands on my knees and when I opened my eyes I saw her crouched down in front of me
"God dammit Emma, why can't you be more like the afraid little girl I knew at school" I snapped, her eyes widened in shock
"What the hell Regina" she said in anger "what the hell have I done"
"Just go away, I don't want to talk about it"
"No, now that I know I have 'apparently' done something you need to tell me, and don't shut me out like a child"
"Excuse me?"
"You heard me, you are sat there with your arms crossed, pouted lips like a baby and looks that could kill" she squeezed my knee "but...I am not going anywhere till you tell me what's wrong" she spoke more softly
"Why don't you go talk to Walsh instead" There is was, I knew I was being childish
"Walsh? Why would I talk to him?"
"You're dating him, am I right?" I looked away from her, as I refused to acknowledge her presence any further that is until I heard her laugh. "What the hell is so god dam funny Miss Swan"
"My my, is Miss Mill jealous, I heard her tease" I glared at her so hard I knew my vain was popping out of my head.
"I am not jealous, now get out of my office and leave me alone" but she still did not move, I was growing frustrated, I did not want her here anymore.
Finally, she began to stand up but not before she proceeded to place herself on my knees "what are you doing", I said as she lifted her legs off the floor and wrapped her arms around my shoulders. I sat like stone, not moving an itch.
"I am not dating Walsh" she whispered close to my ear, hating myself for shuddering. "we went out a couple of times, but I didn't like him like that, I don't know where you got your information from but it is sorely mistaken and the only person I have my eye on is the one I am currently sitting on, I didn't even kiss the man"
"Right well" I huffed, I still refused to look at her as I was mad as hell, but at myself not her. I have showed complete weakness and I hated myself for it. It was not until she placed her hand on my chin and pulled my head to face her that I finally looked at her.
"I think jealous Regina is hot" I went to say something back but she captured my lips with her own in a deep kiss. When she pulled back, she looked into my eyes "I promise you Regina, I am seeing no one but you, well I mean if that's what you want? You have to believe me"
"I do" I sighed, "I am sorry, I do want this, I think you know I do but I am finding it hard I am sorry"
"don't be, its ok" she smiled before she carried on "I know you have just come out of a marriage and I don't want to rush you into anything, that won't be fair but I promise I will not want to date anyone but you. I am not like that Regina, I would never cheat" she kissed my lips again
"I really fucking like you Regina" she carried on "I am not prepared to fuck this up" I smiled and it was I that kissed her this time, it was not until I heard a moan escape her mouth that I pulled away.
"I really like you too Emma, I just feel a little insecure and I believed the first thing someone told me and didn't give you the chance to explain, I am sorry and I don't want to fuck this up also"
"Lets just agree to be honest OK, and if you are unsure of anything we have to talk to one another, this will only work if we are honest" I looked into her eyes I could see the certaincy in them it made my heart melt
"OK, honesty is the way forward" I rested my arms around her waist, running my hands up her back "can I be honest now?"
"Of course" she kissed my forehead holding my jaw
"I am incredibly horny right now" I spoke softly as I felt her fingers run through the back of my neck up into my hair line, I felt the hairs on the back of neck rise with need
"Really? Well if you want I will lock the door and satisfy your needs" oh god this woman will be the death of me
"hmmm as much as I want you to do just that, I do have a meeting at 12" I sighed knowing I just wanted to stay here and have my way with her
"That's a shame" I felt her laugh as she stood up to walk away, I immediately wanted her back so I grabbed her wrist and pulled her back onto my legs "Miss Mills, we will get into trouble"
"No one has to know dear," I growled and pulled her into a hard kiss, we both moaned at the contact forgetting the outside world until I heard someone clear their throat behind us. Emma suddenly pulled back and fell to the floor, I spun my chair around to face to person that walked into my office unannounced, I was about to give hell until I noticed who was stood in the doorway.
Two pairs of eyes were staring back towards me, one with a playful smirk on her face and the other one with complete shock spread across her face.
"Mother" I screeched, I heard an 'oh my god' whispered from beside me realising Emma was still on the floor next to my
"Out you come Miss Swan" I heard my mother playfully say "no need to be shy"
"fuck" Emma said just for me to hear, I saw Emma stand up from the corner of my eye, clearing her throat before she spoke "G-good morning Mrs Mills" see, there was that scared girl I knew from School. I didn't blame her, my mother oozed fear when she wanted.
"Indeed it is a good Morning, are you having a good Morning Miss Swan?" to anyone else, they would have heard someone being cold, but to me and obviously to Katharyn we could tell she was being playfully
"Y-es, I mean no, ermm I don't know" I tried to contain my laughter but I could not stop myself
"Mother, leave Emma alone please" I shot my mother a warning glare
"Oh come on darling, its not every day I get to tease someone for eating my daughters face" Katharyn must have surpassed her shock as I heard her snort behind my mother apologizing immediately
"Emma, you may go back to work, I will call you through if I need anything" I kindly said
"Oh I'm sure you will" my mother shot back
"MOTHER" I shouted back at her, I could see Katharyn trying with all her might to not laugh
My mother held her arms up "sorry sorry" Emma sped walked past my mother and Katharyn saying a quick bye before she left the room
It was silent for a few moments before Katharyn spoke "So..." was all she said
"She is not dating Walsh Katharyn; she is dating me if you must know. Mother what you are doing here" trying to address the both
"OMG you are?" Katharyn squealed, "That's amazing, I am so happy for you" she came running towards me and wrapped her arms around me
"Thanks" I breathlessly said back due to the intense hug "it is extremely early days so it is all so new to me"
"Are you happy dear" I knew that's all that mattered to her and it always made my heart swell with love for that woman
"I am, I haven't been this happy in a long time" I saw my mother's face grow into a radiant smile and I knew I was so lucky to have her in my life
"that is all that matters Regina, now when can I properly meet her, I have heard so much about her over the years it would be good to finally get to meet her after all this time." I could see the distant hurt in her eyes, I know her past still haunts her and I wish I could take that small amount of pain away for her.
"I am not sure, let me at least have a few dates with her before I release your wrath to her" I said lightening the mood
"Of course dear" she nodded "I am actually here on business, I have a meeting this afternoon about a potential new business partner and I thought I would visit my favorite daughter whilst I am here"
"Do you want to go for lunch tomorrow, will you still be here?" I did not get to see my mother as much as I would have liked and we always made the most of her visits
"I will be here if you want me to be" she smiled and stood up to leave "I must go and prepare for this afternoon, have a good day dear" As she walked to the door opening it she stopped, turned towards me "and please keep the bedroom activities to the bedroom and not the office" she winked and walked out the room leaving me shocked and knowing full well Emma would have heard that.
"So, Emma? Tell me everything" Katharyn spoke as she made herself at home in front of my desk.
Sighing, I sat back down and told her everything that happened yesterday with a permanent smile on my face.