Zelena POV
"Zelena, what did you do?" I heard my sister yelling through the phone.
"Nothing! Damn Regina, chill" I said annoyed.
"We were talking, and things got heated but then her bloody grandmother had to call her" I huffed in annoyance.
"Damn it Zelena, I specifically told you to go easy on her" She groaned.
"Don´t you think I know that. It's not my fault you know…she's the sexy one" I pouted.
"Aw you have a big fat crush on her" She mocked me.
"Well you're the one to talk!" I teased.
"Well yes, but at least Emma and I did something about it, not like you two. It's like watching a storm about to rumble every time you both interact". Regina commented.
"Touché" I said.
"Well Zel I need to go, take care of yourself sissy" Said Regina.
"You too sis, say hi to Emma and tell her that her friend is okay" I responded.
"Will do! Oh, and one more thing" She continued.
"Yes?" I wanted to know.
"Keep it in your pants!" She reminded me and then she hung up.
"Ugh, says the pot to the kettle" I said as I placed my phone on the table.
I really must get over this crush…
Emma POV
What am I supposed to do with Dr Whale's issue?
The fact that he is Regina's client doesn't make it better, what if I protect him and because that mad person that wants to kill him can't success, they take it out on someone else? Like his family or the people he's been interacting lately like… Regina.
I have to go and talk to her.
"But for that I need a couple of hours, so I'll have to talk to Captain Mulan" I said to myself when I was already getting up from my chair and directing my body to her office.
"Captain" I said.
"Swan hey, come on in" She said as she motioned her hand in a welcoming movement. "Take a seat"
I sat down and proceeded to speak "So, I received a call from Dr. Whale a few minutes ago and he said that he was being persecuted and that somebody wanted to kill him"
She frowned "Well that's not good, did he tell you if he had been getting some threats or anything like that?"
"Negative, by the time he called I suppose that he just got to work, and he was panting, so I think that he saw somebody following him on the street and he got frightened and ran" I reasoned.
"Well, whatever it is I want you to investigate it immediately" She ordered.
"Yes sir" I got up and then said "Captain, could I have a permit to leave a few hours? I want to check on Mr. Whale's lawyer and confirm his statement"
She lifted a brow and smirked "Swan, word has got out and I already know what's going on between Miss Mills and you, and as a friend I tell you that yes you have a permit to discuss this with your girlfriend" She smiled.
"Thanks Mulan, I'll be back in no time" She nodded, and I left the office.
After that I grabbed my car keys and my jacket, and I went to the parking lot.
After 10 minutes I was in Regina's office.
Regina POV
Oh my, this paper work is endless
"UGGH" I let my frustration out and I put my head above the table. After that I heard a knock in the door.
"What now?" I thought.
"Come on in" I said in my authoritarian voice.
"Hey beautiful" Emma's angelic voice said.
Hearing her immediately put a smile on my face.
"Hello darling" I stood up and went to hug her.
"Oh, that's new" She said while embracing me "Is everything okay?" She rubbed my back lovingly.
"Now it is. This day is being way too long, that's all" I put my face in her neck.
"Well I'm glad you're better now dear. I brought you lunch by the way" She said showing me the Granny's bags.
"Oh, Emma thanks I'm starving! Let's eat, shall we?" I motioned for her to take a seat.
"Yeah sure" Emma sat beside me and took all the food out. "But Gina before we start there's something we need to discuss about the case"
I frowned "Do tell"
Zelena POV
After spending an afternoon cleaning the house, I went to make myself some coffee.
"What would I do without you dear latte?" I said out loud.
"Great now I'm talking to a liquid served in an unanimated mug" I groaned as I went to sit on the coffee table next to the kitchen.
Damn it why can't I just stop caring about Rubes…Ruby.
"Keep it professional ginger" I thought to myself.
Things were way easier back then. I didn't care about anyone but myself, it's the best way.
Well, sometimes.
Yes, you do whatever you want, you have tons of one-night stands, and you can be as rude as Regina would be in the morning with a sleepless night behind her and with no coffee in her system.
Wait, I'm sure there was a point in this somewhere…
Oh yes!
You can be like all that but the only thing you can't prevent is the emptiness, and the numbness, and a whole other "ness" that I can't remember right now.
I sighed.
"At least the coffee is good" I tried to comfort myself.
After spending a few minutes trying to find the silver lining, I gave up.
"ARGH" I groaned in frustration as I put my head gently on top of the table.
I laid there a few minutes as I recomposed myself.
Breathe in, breathe out.
Breathe in, breathe out.
Breathe in, breath-
"HOLY FUCK I KNOW WHAT TO DO" I yelled.
Good thing that there's no one in my house other than myself, because boy, wouldn't that be awkward.
I grabbed a pen and some paper, and I wrote a letter for Ruby, when I finished, I placed it on the kitchen counter.
"After all, this is for the better" I sighed.
Emma POV
"Look Gina, Dr Whale called me, and he said that he was being chased by someone that wanted to kill him" I told her.
"What the actual hell" She reacted.
"I know right. Do you know if he has enemies?" I wanted to know.
"Not really. Yes, he's been in a couple of trials like every doctor has, but he's not public enemy number one or something like that. This is really weird" Regina commented.
"Tell me about it" I sighed. "I asked my captain for a few hours off work so I could chase this lead. Do you want to help?" I wondered.
"Absolutely" Regina said.
Ruby POV
"Finally, I can leave" I said out loud just, so granny could hear me.
"Don't whine child, you love it here and you know it" Granny said from the kitchen.
I laughed "Yes, but don't tell anyone" I took my apron off.
"Bye Nana love you" I kissed her on the cheek, and I was about to leave when I heard her.
"Bye child don't fall asleep late and remember to brush your teeth!" She advised.
"I'm not a child Nana, I'll see you tomorrow morning" I said lovingly.
"Okay, but just so you know I don't like this situation. I don't know this Zelena person" She crossed her arms and frowned.
I sighed.
"Granny you have to trust me on this, alright? Emma knows what she's doing. She trusts Zelena and I trust that she made the right choice. After all the Mills' family is a stubborn and proud one, do you think that they would risk their appreaciated reputation if something went bad? Nope, Zelena will protect me, it's her job. Now I really must go, it's getting dark outside. Bye" I blew my grandma a kiss, grabbed my things and left.
As I was walking down the street to Zelena's house I took some time to enjoy the chilly weather. I love it when the town is not so hot and not so cold. What can I say? I love autumn.
After 10 minutes I had arrived, so I went to grab my keys when I noticed that Zelena's car was not parked outside.
"That's weird" I turned around and opened the door.
"Zel, I'm here" She didn't answer.
"Maybe she's sleeping" I thought.
It's payback time. No one wakes me up with a glass of water when I'm being lazy dude. Besides, it was so damn cold. I still get chills from time to time.
I don't know why I didn't kill her that time when it happened.
Oh yes, the charm she has, got her away with it. Little witch.
"Come on lazy ass, get out of the bed" I said shouting and switching on the lights of her bedroom.
And there it was. Nothing. She emptied the room.
"What the hell?" I was so confused. Why would she leave now? The case is almost closed, and Marcus hasn't sent another idiotic man with a gun again. Next week we could go back to our normal lives for crying out loud!
I collected myself while I was walking down the stairs and I went to grab a glass of water.
When I got it, I pulled the water bottle out and poured myself some. And just when I was about to drink it, I saw it.
There was a letter in the kitchen counter.
I don't' like this.
I proceeded to read the letter.
Dearest,
Writing this was not an easy job for me to do, I usually avoid talking about my feelings, but I think that in this situation it was necessary.
I don't know how you got so fast in my head, I can't stop thinking about you, no matter what I do. Even when I'm trying hard to stop, there's always a view, a song, a situation or a conversation that reminds me of you.
It's tiring Ruby, I don't think that you want me back in that way and every time that I have to remind myself of that, my heart breaks a little more. I didn't know I still had a heart after it was shattered in a million pieces some years ago, but clearly you proved me wrong.
I hate you.
Well, that's not true, it's quite the opposite. And I can't allow that, I can't have any weaknesses, and you are the biggest one I have.
For that, I must run, you will be better off without me, trust me on this.
You may think that I'm mistaken or that I'm crazy for thinking like that, but I can't do this, I'm not worthy of love, I never was. Every time that I tried it, I ended up in a bad place, so becoming "heartless" was my only choice.
I was managing not caring at all until you came along. You were just there, being annoying and making me forget about all the drama I had lived in my entire life.
That's one of the things that made me fall in love with you.
I suppose that you didn't even realize it, but, how could you? I never said anything, nor acted upon those feelings that were, and still are, eating me alive.
Sometimes they suffocate me. I think it's because I pushed those feelings so deep inside that they grew stronger and now I simply can't deny them anymore.
I will tell you this, falling for you was not something I wanted to happen, believe me, I thought it was a silly crush that would eventually go away.
But surprise, it didn't.
I loathe this.
I'm deeply sorry that to protect my heart I must hurt you. I swore to myself I'd never do it but sometimes in life you must be selfish and that is a thing that I will not be sorry for. Ever.
I want you to know that I'm writing this down because I don't have the courage to say it to you and then just be there and wait for the worst to happen. I have no luck with these situations, so I bet this time wouldn't be any different.
That's why I must let you go.
Be happy, hate me if you need to, but please don't ever stop living your best life because of this.
I hope Emma and Regina can help you with the Marcus problem.
Take care of them while I'm gone.
Ps: We could have been great.
Zelena Mills
Ruby POV
…
She is in love with me?
When did this happen?
I don't know what to do. All I know is that she's gone, and I am terribly confused.
I never wanted any of this to happen.
I don't want to be the villain in her story. In somebody else's story I wouldn't care that much, I guess.
But…
She hates me now. Well, like she said it's quite the opposite.
Damn it! I am responsible for this! I should have noticed that she was developing feelings or something.
I don't know how I would have reacted if I had known, but I'm pretty sure that she would have stayed with all of us instead of leaving to I don't know were.
If only I had spoken to her about my true feelings…
Hey there fellas!
I'm really sorry for the delay, but college was being insanely busy, and I also had some writers block.
Anyways, I hope you guys liked it and please do comment whatever it is that you want to see in the next chapters.
Good day/night/afternoon people!
Lots of love,
Cris.