A/N: Thanks for your previous reviews, i hope this story clears up any confusion on the Robin/Marian situation, still, if you're confused don't hesitate to ask! Anyways, ENJOY!
2/11/15 A/N: I forgot to mention previously that i know the Beijing flight would never work out, because of how long it takes, therefore i want you all to bare with me and ignore that minor fact and just go along, just think of it as Fan Fiction magic! Thanks!
Xoxo, RM
Regina sat in the car, not noticing that they had arrived, she peered out the limousine and saw many boutiques and shops, she realized she'd never been in this part of town. The young man opened the door for her and she got out.
"Thank you." Regina said
"No problem ma'am, we will be across the street, and we will await you." He spoke
"Thank you." Regina said again with a smile, the young man nodded and she looked up at the store, Oscar de la Renta , she walked in to be greeted by a blonde woman
"Hello, may I help you miss?" the blonde asked
"Yes, I'm here to pick something up for Mr. Locksley."
"Oh, yes! Please have a seat, if there is anything you would like to drink don't hesitate to ask Miss Mills." The blonde said with a smile, Regina wandered around the store, she remembered why she hadn't ever come to this side of the city, everything was expensive, a clutch cost 2,000 dollars.
"Yes I heard you the first time Madeline, this is my shoot and if you keep complaining I will kick you off the shoot. We're done talking." An angry blonde yelled into her Bluetooth, Regina turned around
"Tink?" Regina asked
"Regina!" Tink said
"What are you doing here?" Regina asked "I was just on the phone with you and you were at the shoot."
"I could ask you the same little miss, but I had to grab some black pumps to finish the shoot. No offense babe, but why are you here? This isn't exactly your cup of tea, I thought you had to pick something up for Mr. Grey." Tink spoke
"It's Mr. Locksley." Regina corrected "And I am, he didn't tell me exactly what I was picking up for him."
"This is a woman's store, I assume it's for a woman dear." Tink said with a wink
"What's that supposed to-" Regina said
"Here they are." The blonde said interrupting Regina, unintentionally of course, the blonde laid out the items on the counter a dress, some accessories, and shoes, they all looked about her size too.
"This is for your dinner tonight." The blonde spoke
"It is?" Regina asked
"Yes, Mr. Locksley called in advance with your sizes ma'am."
"Oh wow, thank you." Regina mumbled she was in awe
"I'll just grab some boxes for your purchases Miss Mills." The blonde spoke, she walked into the back leaving the two alone
"Holy shit, Regina!" Tink said with wide eyes, and nudging her
"What?" Regina asked
"Regina that clutch alone is worth 2,250 dollars. I designed everything your boyfriend bought"
"What! Are you serious?" Regina asked "Wait, he's not my boyfriend."
"Dead, Hun, this whole outfit is around 6,000 dollars. Whatever Miss. Steele."
"Oh my god." Regina said, her hands started to shake
"You seriously have a huge effect on this one love." Tink said, the blonde came back and boxed everything, the two walked out of the store
"Do you need a ride back?" Regina asked Tink
"Actually yes, I do!" the young man opened the door for the two, Tink gave Regina a small smirk before entering the limousine
"What was that smirk for?" Regina asked, as the car began it's way to Tink's fashion shoot
"Oh nothing, just that Mr. Grey really likes his Ms. Steele more than I thought." Tink said, Regina rolled her eyes and chuckled
"I, I don't think I should be moving this fast with my boss." Regina spoke
"Why's that?" Tink asked scooting closer to her
"I mean, he has kids. And a wife, so I've heard."
"You love kids Regina." Tink said
"His wife Tink, I don't want to be the other woman. Plus Daniel-"
"Regina, enough of Daniel. He released you of your vow years ago when he went off into the military, you're not engaged anymore. Ask him about his wife, if he truly wants to be with you he will tell you the truth."
"I know, but what if he comes back-"
"You'll know what to do when that conflict arises but for now focus on what you want, right now. But now that think about it, you've only known this guy for what a day." Regina nodded
"Maybe just take it really slow, you both are like teenagers falling too quickly, you need to build something, a foundation first. Can you do that?"
"Yes."
"Good, now about me, guess who is back in town!" Tink said practically screaming
"Let me guess, captain hook." Regina teased
"Why yes he is! We're supposed to meet after work."
"That's great! It's only been like what, three months."
"Yes, and I am so happy he is here." Tink said
"I imagine so."
"I'm also very thankful that you won't be home tonight." Tink spoke softly, Regina rose her eyebrow and chuckled
"What can I say? These hormones are a bitch." Tink said shrugging
"I see that." Regina snickered
Robin stuck his hand in his pockets and walked down the street to a little pub, Ruby's, he went inside and was instantly greeted by many faces. He sat at the bar.
"Hey there Robin." Ruby said from behind the counter
"Hey Ruby." Robin said smiling
"What can I get you?" she asked
"The usual."
"Two scotches coming up, I heard Jones is back in town, is he meeting you here?" she asked, right as she said that a tall man walked in, he was wearing a black wool like trench coat and a plaid button up beneath it, his jeans have seen better days, but that was the fashion these days, distressed dark jeans.
"Speaking of the devil." Robin said with a smile "Killian!" Robin said getting up from the stool, the man smiled back at him and enclosed Robin in a manly half hug
"There's my British archer." Killian joked
"And my pirate, has he taken a break from the seas?" Robin teased
"Alas I have mate." Killian said
"Great." Robin said ushering to the bar, the two took a seat, and thanked Ruby for the drinks
"So what's new?" Killian asked taking a sip of his scotch
"Nothing really, the kids are fine the wife came back and I met someone." Robin said, he said the met someone quietly
"Did I just hear you met someone mate?" Killian asked with his eyebrow raised, Robin nodded
"Ah, how is this lass? Is she raven haired?"
"Yes, how did you know?" Robin asked
"You were always into those type of women, let me guess she has porcelain skin, somewhat of a temper as well as a good amount of stubbornness and a tad bit of sass."
"You basically described her."
"I'm too good." Kilian said with a smile "How long have you been seeing her?"
"I just met her yesterday, Grace actually brought her to my attention."
"Yesterday? Grace always playing matchmaker."
"Yes, well I invited her to the Beijing dinner tonight."
"Big step, refresh my memory did you divorce Marian yet?" Killian asked
"Not yet."
"If you're going to pursue this woman, mate you need to cut all ties to the past."
"I know, I know, I just haven't had the time to."
"You better, woman don't like being put on the side."
"I know, speaking of women how is yours? I still believe I haven't had the pleasure of meeting her." Robin said
"I know, I just got back so I haven't seen her for a few months, I can't wait to see her, and I can't wait for her to meet you, my best mate." Killian said patting Robin
"I have an idea, you don't have to say yes, but why don't you and your girlfriend come with my date and I to Beijing, it would cut all the tension and make our first real time out of work be less awkward."
Killian thought for a moment, he didn't want his best mate's relationship to crash and burn because of how awkward he got sometimes and he knew Tink wouldn't mind, hopefully, she would get a five star meal, she wouldn't be that mad.
"You know what, that's a great idea mate!"
"Great! You go on to wherever she is, then we all can meet at the airstrip, you have the company card?" Robin asked
"Always." Killian said flashing the black, platinum MasterCard
"I'll see you at noon." Robin said, he went back to his office and sat there for few minutes before he heard giggling girls walk out of the elevator
"Girls?" Robin called out
"Hey dad!" Ella said
"Yo, yo, daddy-yo." Kenzi said, she and Ella plopped themselves on the couch, Robin smiled and chuckled
"To what do I owe this great pleasure?" he asked walking towards the couch and standing in front of the girls
"Oh nothing, we just wanted to drop in and get the details of your plans tonight." Ella said
"Great, about that we actually are going to be leaving in a few hours to Beijing, we will probably return sometime tomorrow." Robin spoke
"Who's we?" Kenzi asked with her eyebrow raised
"Yah who's we dad?" Ella asked with a smirk, Robin smiled
"Well, it's my secretary and-"
"Regina!" Ella practically screamed
"Yes, for business Grace." Robin said
"Business." Kenzi snorted, Ella had a smirk plastered on her face
"Of course Kenzi, business." Robin said
"Are you sure daddy-yo? Or do you have the hots for Ms. Mills?" Kenzi asked, Robin shifted his weight from one foot to the other
"Speaking of secretary where is the lovely lady?" Ella asked
"She went to do errands for me."
"What kind of errands dad?" Ella asked trying to suppress a laugh, she liked seeing her father flustered
"I asked her to go to Oscar De La Renta."
"Wow, for?" Ella asked
"For her attire tonight, I thought it would be nice to give her a few outfits for work." Robin said rubbing his hands together
"You bought her clothes." Kenzi said with her jaw dropped
"Of course, was I not supposed to?" he asked
"Uhm, how did you know her sizes?" Ella asked
"Well, I mean she looks about your mother's size with a bit more curves."
"Oh my god, dad." Ella said smacking her forehead
"What?" he asked
"Mr. L." Kenzi groaned
"Did I do something wrong?"
"Well, If you're trying to be Mr. Grey it's working." Ella said
"Who?" Robin asked
"Never mind, but seriously, she is either going to think you're a really sweet boss or that you've been creepingly staring at her." Ella said
"What, but-"
"Dad, I hope you aren't the type of guy to throw his money to the air, I mean Regina doesn't seem the type to care that much about money, I mean she is well off, but I'm sure she also loves the outdoors and just relaxing." Ella said
"So, I shouldn't have done this then?" Robin asked rubbing his temples
"What's done is done daddy-yo no turning back." Kenzi said
"Great." Robin mumbled
"Anyways, is it just you and Regina? I think I cut you off before." Ella said
"You did, but no your Uncle Jones is coming along with his girlfriend." Robin said
"Oh, nice! I really can't wait to meet her, is he going to bring her to the company ball?" Ella asked
"I presume so." Robin said
"Good, well we must be running, we have a lot to prepare for." Kenzi said grabbing Ella's arm
"Okay, well I'll see you girls tomorrow, give Roland a kiss for me tonight." Robin said
"Always." The girls said in unison, The two got in the elevator and quickly went to the penthouse, Ella giggled to herself
"What's so funny" Kenzi asked
"Well, now that I think about it, I know two people named after captain hook." Ella said
"You do?"
"Yes, Uncle Killian Jones, and Tink's boyfriend Killian-" Ella paused and looked to Kenzi with wide eyes
"You don't think-" Kenzi said
"He has to be the same person." Ella mumbled
"Well, hopefully you don't come up in the conversation, or else that is going to be a very, very eventful night." Kenzi said
"No kidding." Ella mumbled
Regina returned to the office a little before 10, and made her way up the elevators. Robin's office doors were wide open, so she set down all the boxes and knocked lightly on the door. Robin looked up and smiled.
"Regina, welcome back." Robin said standing and sitting on his desk
"Thank you." She said smiling
"I hope I didn't overstep our boundaries." Robin confessed
"What do you mean?" Regina asked, taking a seat on the chair in front of him
"I mean, now that I think of it, I don't think it was appropriate for me to buy you clothes in advance, I probably should have asked you." Robin said, he loosened his tie and ran his hand through his hair, Regina shifted, all she wanted to do was run her fingers through his perfect hair and-
She blinked, noticing that she caught herself lingering on his lips
"Don't be." She said clearing her throat. "It was very thoughtful of you and I really do appreciate, everything. I really had no idea, what I was going to wear tonight." Regina said
"Okay." He said smiling with relief. "I also wanted to inform you that I have invited my best mate as well as his girlfriend." Robin said
"He actually just returned from his ship."
"Ship?" Regina asked
"Yes, you see he's a cruise captain, the irony is that he is named after a captain." Robin said smiling, there were those dimples that Regina absolutely loved
"Wow, and what about you? Robin Hood?" she asked "Are you perhaps an archer?" she teased
"Actually, I am Milady, and a good one at that."
"Is that so?"
"It is, I've pierced many hearts in my day." He smirked
"I see, well Mr. Locksley, you are quite the lady's man."
"It's a curse." he joked, she chuckled
"I'm sure it is."
"His name is Killian Jones." Robin said
"Who is?" Regina asked
"My best mate."
"How funny, I know a Killian Jones, I've never met him, but how odd that two people have the same name."
"That's quite peculiar."
"Isn't it?"
"Quite." Robin said "Oddly enough I haven't met his girlfriend, I'm sure she's grand." Regina nodded
"Well, I do hope you didn't mind the extended invitation."
"Oh I don't mind at all" Regina said, she was kind of relieved, at least there wasn't going to be awkward situations
"Yes, well we only have an hour before the plane ride, did you need anything from your home? We could stop there on the way, if you'd like."
"Actually, I do."
"Great, let's get going Ms. Mills." Robin said grabbing his jacket, Regina smiled and went to her desk to grab a few things and the two went into the elevator, she stood next to him the smell of forest filling her nose, she let go a long breathe. He looked down at her and smiled, then turned to the front of the elevator, she smelled of apples, and her scent alone drove him mad.
Tink stood there with her hand on her hips, looking at the model
"Okay, good, do another pose." Tink yelled over the huge fan
"Great. The lighting is just perfect." Tink said snapping a few more shots
"One last pose and we're done." She spoke, she took a few more shots
"Great job everyone, let's call it!" she said, she placed the camera down and went to raid the snack bar, she picked up a bar of chocolate and bite into it when someone placed their hands over her eyes
"Guess who." The voice said, she smelled salty air on the stranger
"Killian?" she asked, the hands released her and she turned around
"You always know." He said with a grin
"Of course, you smell like the ocean!" she said throwing her arms around him
"God, you don't know how much I missed you." She mumbled into his neck
"I know, and looks at you, as beautiful as ever. And my little mermaid." Killian said placing his hands on Tink's belly, Tink giggled
"We are not naming her Ariel, just FYI." She said shaking her head
"I know, I just can't wait to hold her." Killian said kneeling to kiss her belly
"Why are you here? I thought we supposed to meet at my place." Tink said
"Change of plans, love." Killian said
"And that would be?"
"Well, I got drinks with my mate and he asked if we could join him and his date tonight."
"Killian, I thought we were supposed to spend the night in."
"I know, but I really wanted you to meet him, he doesn't even know about our little mermaid. We're going on a plane ride to China, five star dinner and a five star hotel included." Tink thought for a moment
"But I really, really wanted to you know." She looked up with him with mischievous eyes, he smirked
"There's still the hotel room love." Killian said with a smirk, Tink chuckled
"If you say so." She said
"Great, now did I mention we leave at noon?" he said
"That's in an hour, I didn't even pack yet." Tink yelled
"Don't worry, I thought of everything all we have to do is go to the plane."
"You bought me clothes?" she asked with an arched eyebrow
"I did."
"Déjà vu." Tink said
"What was that?" he asked
"Nothing, let's get going captain." Tink said
"Lead the way love." He said smiling, she smiled back and kissed him, before the two got into his car and drove off to the airport.
A/N: Thanks for reading, please, please, please, REVIEW!
Xoxo, RM