Chapter 2

As the introductions were done, they all sat around the living room area. As the discussion were going on Regina started to think to herself for what her future was going to be from now on. She knew nothing she would do help her out of this arranged marriage her mother has put into. As she observed Robin, she how he talked so professionally to her mother, just the way her mother would approve of. She couldn't find anything wrong with the guy; he was a businessman, handsome, and very respectful. While she was dazed out from the whole conversation, she felt a pinch from her sister on her arm and she glared to her.

"Mother's been trying to gain your attention, Regina", said Zelena with a smirk on her face.

"Regina dear?" said Cora in a stern voice.

"Yes Mother", said Regina while nervous.

"I would like you to accompany Mr. Robin alone for a little so, you get to know your future husband", explained Cora.

"Of course mother", said Regina. She wasn't shocked to know that her mother didn't ask for her approval for the marriage and she knew she couldn't protest anyways so it was pointless to voice her thoughts on the matter.

As her and Robin walked up to the rooftop, both didn't say anything to each other until they reached the rooftop and sat opposite of each other on one of the table set.

It was Robin who spoke first, " I know your mother didn't ask for your approval but I do want to make sure if you want to marry me or no an d I hope you would give an honest answer, Regina."

She looked up at him and into his eyes and saw how sincere he was being towards her, she didn't know if she should be honest or not. She knew even if she was to say no her mother wouldn't care and she would end up marrying Robin. But one thing was clear, at least he was considering about her on this matter compare to her mother, who didn't care at all of what she thought.

"I appreciate your concern Mr. Robin, but you need not to worry about myself, I have know about this arrangement before you arrived and whole heartily agree with what my mother approves of", she made it sound so sure that even Robin couldn't tell if she was being honest as he looked at her.

"Yes of course you knew, I just wanted to make sure. And please call me Robin there are no need for formalities since we are going to be wedded soon", he replied.

Regina only nodded. She didn't know what to do or say after that. She felt so awkward, so right when she started to think of something to talk about, Zelena interrupted them by letting them know that their presence was needed downstairs in the living room.

As both of them got up to move towards the stairs, they accidently bumped into each other. This action made Regina lose her footing and soon she was falling down to the floor but before she could hit the floor, two arms circled around her waist to prevent her fall. When she opened her eyes she was staring deep into greenish eyes of her future husband. They kept on staring until Regina remembered that her mother would be furious if they don't get a move on. So she slowly moved out of Robin's strong arms.

Soon they both were inside the living room sitting next to each other while the others were sitting around them.

"Mrs. Nolan and me has decided to do the engagement ceremony today in the evening, is that fine with you Mr. Robin", Cora asked while looking at the couple.

Robin and Regina looked at each other after hearing this. Regina then looked up to see her mother glaring at her so she looked back to Robin and conformed with her eyes that she was fine with this arrangement and that's when Robin nodded his approval to everyone. It warmed her heart to know that the man who she was going to spend her life with cared about how she felt about everything because of this Regina's fear started to fade a little over this whole ordeal.