Chapter 49

Luckily for Emmett, he had David's support. David himself had tried to talk to Mary who didn't even hear a word of what David had to say which only created more tension between them. Emmett decided to keep his distance, he was hurt but he knew right now his mother needed time to adjust to the situations. He still believed Mary would come around and see reason. For now he had other things to consider one of them being, Regina. Regina for now was again staying with Belle and Katherine before the wedding and Emmett still not wanting to go back to the other mansion decided to stay at his apartment.

"I am really thankful to you for looking after the company while I was busy Ruben, surely I am lucky to have a friend like you and I apologize for the way I behaved with you because of Robin." Emmett spoke as he got up from his chair and hugged his best friend. They had just gotten done with their first morning meeting, Emmett after being back in the office decided to make things right with his best friend.

"No, don't worry about it my friend. I am just happy that you did the right thing and you and your family are finally accepting Regina and her child into the family" at the mention of his parents, Ruben couldn't help but noticed the defeated look on his friend's feature.

He waited for his friend to say something but when Emmett didn't speak again Ruben spoke again. "Em…what's the matter now?"

Emmett looked down for a bit then at his friend. "Mother's not happy that I am marrying Regina…she blames Regina for what I did to Robin"

Ruben put his hand on his shoulder. "You did the right thing Em. She will see that soon and you are doing the right thing by marrying Regina, she needs you and she needs her friends right now" Emmett shook his head in agreement and smiled a little and thanked his friend.

"So enough about this…tell me you excited about your wedding?" Ruben asked as he gave a sly smile to his friend. Emmett tired to glare at his friend but couldn't help but smile a little at the mention of his upcoming wedding with Regina.

"I would be if the circumstances were different but this marriage is out of necessity, my friend" Emmett informed as he went back to his desk and sat down and tried to get busy with some files.

Ruben just stared at his friend, shocked that his friend was saying such a thing.

"So you are telling me you don't feel anything for her?" Ruben asked as he paced back and forth in front of Emmett.

Emmett realized a sigh and looked at his friend pacing around his office.

"Will you calm down? What I meant was even if I do have feelings for her doesn't mean she feels the same way and I won't force anything on her, I won't let that happen again" Emmett explained as he saw his friend stop and look at him.

"No don't Ruben…." Ruben was about to say something when Emmett stopped him. He gave his friend a sad smile and decided to leave him alone for now.

Emmett instantly felt guilty for how he behaved as he noticed Ruben trying to leave.

"Ruben…." Emmett called to stop him. "I-I appreciate your concern but she's the main concern for me right now" Ruben just nodded his head in understanding and left the room.

Emmett leaned back into his seat and closed his eyes. He tried to relax and not think about a certain someone but that seemed to be harder to do so as his mind kept going back to Regina and how their relationship had taken a completely different turn. He wanted to see her smile, to be not afraid anymore and moreover he wanted her to feel comfortable around him.

Suddenly he straightened himself up on the chair and grabbed for the phone on the table. He dialed a number and waited for the other person on the other end to pick up.

"Hello Cat" Emmett spoke as he tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

"Emmett Swan…it's nice to hear from you. How is dear Regina?"

Emmett suddenly felt his anger come back at Cat for mentioning Regina so casually.

"She'd doing much better now after what you done to her. But this is not the reason I have called you today" Emmett said as he waited for her to reply.

"Ah…of course, so what is it I can help you with?"

"Well I am sure you are aware because of a certain lover of yours but I want your help with the press" even though Emmett didn't trust Cat all too much but he knew there was no better person than her to help him with his news about marrying Regina. "I want you to help me keep this my wedding to Regina on low, I don't want this on the front pages of every New York newspaper or magazine or articles, I hope I can expect you to use your connections and make it happen" Emmett finished explaining.

"Of course, if not to you I owe this much to Regina for what she had to go through" Cat informed. "I call you soon after its taken care of, and we will see you both soon as well" Emmett after hearing what he wanted to hear hung up the phone and went back to concentrating on his work and trying to forgot about a certain brunette for few moments.

CatxKara

Cat had just put the phone down after done talking to Emmett, seconds later Kara walked into her office and dropped some files and turned away to leave when Cat stopped her.

"What will it take for you to forgive me Kara?" Cat whispered out sadly not having in herself to yell or shout her feelings to her lover. "I can't take this anymore…I miss you…." Cat spoke again as Kara still hadn't turned around to face her. The separation was killing Cat, she thought maybe after few days of giving Kara her space, the super alien would come back to her and get past their fight. It wasn't like Cat didn't feel guilty for what extent she went to help Cora with her evil plans and now she regretted every decision she made cause of it. She didn't know what went over her to use sex with Kara to get lover do her biding. She was ashamed and she was paying the price for it.

"I miss you too Cat but you broke my trust, you used me like some object to get your objective done for that evil woman. So tell me should I trust you again?" Kara asked still not turning to face her; she knew if she did then she would loose her resolve to stay determined.

Cat got up from her spot and went around the table to reach to Kara. As she was about to touch her lover form the shoulder to make her look at her, she stopped when she heard Kara speak again.

"Wow…Cat Grant…speechless now that's new!" Kara spoke a little louder as she abruptly turned to see why Cat got quiet. She was so consumed in her thoughts she didn't expect Cat to be so close to her, her turning around so fast caused her to take a step further into Cat and bump into her as she quickly tried to steady them both as she automatically wrapped her arms around Cat so not to let her fall and get hurt.

Cat had closed her eyes from the sudden impact and was waiting for herself to be on the floor any second but when she felt strong arms wrap around herself, she slowly opened her eyes to find worried green eyes looking at her face.

"Cat! Are you okay?" Kara asked still couldn't believe she wasn't able to sense her lover so close, her anger was getting the best of her. She wouldn't have forgiven herself if Cat had gotten hurt because of her.

Cat ignoring what Kara said couldn't help but enjoy the feel of her lovers arms finally wrapped around her. Oh she had waited for this for weeks now.

Cat leaned toward her, "At least you finally touched me, Kara" she whispered in her ear as she let go of Kara's shirt she had held on to during the fall and finally wrapped her own arms around Kara's neck.

Kara confused for a second still not over her worry for Cat. When finally she understood what Cat meant. "Is that all you care about Cat? You use my body and my love to get what you want? Do I mean so little to you?" Kara asked as she let go of her hold and pushed Cat away lightly and stepped away from her. Kara was devastated now she thought maybe just maybe Cat would realize her mistake.

"No no no no! Kara…please forgive me, I know I made a mistake…you mean so much to me…..I love you…..please just give me one more chance" Cat cried, tears flowing down her cheeks as she stepped over to Kara and clutched her body to hers and hugged her lover tightly.

Kara didn't know what to say she had never seen Cat cry; this was so overwhelming for her. But her body seems to work on autopilot as her arms wrapped themselves around Cat again and held her close. She couldn't deny that this closeness felt so good after so long, having Cat this close was breathtaking. She could hear her lover's erratic heartbeat which worried her a little but what caught her attention was the sobs and whimpers coming out of Cat. Her lover was shaking in her embrace and holding onto her so tight as if Cat was afraid Kara would leave any minute.

"Please….Kara sniff…forgive me…sob….I love you so much" Cat sobbed into her neck.

"Ssshh….It's alright, Cat. I am still here, I am not going anywhere" Kara said as she tried to soothe Cat down. After few minutes of them still clinging onto each other. Kara pulled Cat off of her but kept one arm around her and she brought her other hand up to wipe away the tears from Cat's face who was still not looking up to meet her eyes.

"Cat…Cat…please look at me" finally after some time Cat looked up into Kara's eyes and noticed the gentleness in those gorgeous eyes she loves so much.

Kara felt her heart break at the sight of tears on Cat's face and the redness in her eyes. She cupped Cat's cheek and wiped at the tears again. Kara then leaned forward and kissed her forehead, then moved down to kiss both of her eyes, and then kissed her cheeks and paused to look Cat straight in the eyes and smiled, Cat just gave a small smile back. Kara then moved to kiss Cat on the lips and waited few seconds to feel Cat kiss her back as well. They kissed each other seconds and Kara could taste the tears on Cat's lips but she didn't care. She was finally happy to feel those soft lips against her own.

"I love you too Cat…" Kara said as she joined their foreheads together and smiled a goofy smile at Cat who finally gave a full smile to her lover and closed her eyes to enjoy the moment with Kara.

"I will never misuse you or your trust ever again, Kara. I hope you can at least try to forgive me for what I did" Cat spoke after few minutes of bliss. Kara after hearing what Cat said looked deep into her eyes to see if Cat meant what she just said.

"I will but you have to give me time Cat but I promise I am not going anywhere or leaving you" Kara promised to ease Cat's worries, who just smiled and nodded her head in agreement.