I'm so sorry but holidays came across but. Here´s a new chapter and I hope you like it.
Thanks for reading and happy holidays and happy new year.
A week ago. A week ago, Regina had left Emma alone to deal with her feelings.
As expected, the blonde took refuge in her job. She worked more hours than she should and she only went to her apartment to shower and slept for a few hours.
She didn't want to be alone because she knew she couldn't fight with the memory of Regina. The hospital distracted her from all that and somehow having Ruby and Mary Margaret nearby made her feel a sense of support.
"Do you want us to go out to eat?" Ruby asked
"I'm not hungry" the blonde replied dispiritedly.
"You have to eat something Emma, you haven't eaten all day... Don't make me call your mother" The brunette warned her
"Don't insist, please."
"I know that your emotional state is not the best at this moment, but you cannot neglect yourself... You know better than anyone else."
"I can't stop thinking about her."
"I would like to say that I understand..." Ruby placed her hand on her friend's back in a gesture of support "But the only thing I can say is that you count on me."
"I know" Emma answered trying to smile.
"Now, do you want a salad or a hamburger?"
"You know I can't say no to a hamburger" answered the blonde giving up.
The apartment was very nice, small, but adequate for the two of them. Regina had finished - finally - unpacking the last box. She dropped on the sofa and admired her apartment with a small smile.
She settled on the sofa so she could see her fiancé who was sitting in front of the dining room drinking a cup of coffee and reading the newspaper.
"Do you like the new apartment?" She asked.
Robin left the newspaper on the table and watched the room carefully.
"It looks fabulous" he replied with a smile "I would have liked to help you a little" he said with a discouraged tone.
"You did" Regina got up from the couch and walked towards him "Remember who told me how to set things up" she sat down next to him and took his hand "You always had a better sense of distribution than me."
"That's true" He said with a smile.
"How do you feel?"
"Emotionally talking: Useless... Physically: Same as always."
"Don't say that... You're no useless."
"Sorry my love…"
"You don't have to apologize for anything" interrupted the brunette "We better change the subject."
"Very well ... Are you ready for dinner with your parents?"
"Other topic, please."
"Regina..." Robin looked at her seriously and she snorted.
"They´ll be wait for us at eight o'clock" she answered.
"I think I have to work on making a good impression".
"Don't worry... They'll be so busy criticizing my work that they will not have time to think about you."
"Actually, that's a bit comforting." Robin said with a funny tone.
"Don't worry, maybe after the dessert they will find some time for you" she joked with a smile.
Emma had decided to go visit her parents to clear her mind a bit. She parked her car in front of the house and rang the bell as usual.
David opened the door with a smile.
"Emma!" He greeted her with enthusiasm and gave her a hug.
Her father stepped aside to let her in. Mary Margaret came out of the kitchen drying her hands on her apron and greeted her with a smile.
"Darling, what a surprise."
"I had a free time in the hospital and I thought about coming to visit you."
"You will stay for dinner?" David asked.
"I'll love to but I have to go back to the hospital."
"Come on, Emma. I'm preparing a delicious cake and your father has made pasta."
Emma smiled and her mother approached her putting a hand on her shoulder while smiling at her.
"It's okay" Emma agreed "But only for the pasta."
David gave a small laugh and put an arm around Emma's shoulders, kissing her blonde hair.
The three of them walked to the kitchen for what they were. A family.
In just a short time, Emma had found the family she had dreamed of for so many years. Those two people had really become her parents, her family and at that time she was totally grateful for that. She needed people in her life that make it better, to make her forget a little about her suffering and her mistake in letting Regina go.
When Regina and Robin arrived at the restaurant, Regina's parents were already there, sitting at the table and drinking a glass of wine in silence.
Regina's mother, Cora, looked closely at Robin in the wheelchair and that made him feel more uncomfortable than ever. Henry, the brunette's father, greeted them both with a smile and hugged his daughter with pleasure.
"I'm so glad to see you, my daughter" he commented.
Regina smiled and introduced her fiancée as she walked around the chair to accommodate Robin in front of the table.
"Mom, dad, he's Robin Hood. My fiancé."
"Nice to meet you" Said Robin with a smile.
"British accent" said Cora, examining the man from head to toe.
"Yes ma'am... I was born in London and I grew up there."
"And tell me Regina. Did you finally got famous as you dreamed so much?" Cora was always like that, she got to the point and did it without tact.
Regina smiled trying not to be bothered by her mother's comment and felt Robin taking her hand in support.
"No mother, not yet. But I got a very important role in a play here in New York."
"Your daughter is a great actress, ma'am, and she has a wonderful voice" commented Robin with a smile.
"Well, that doesn't seem to be enough to become famous." Cora sipped her glass of wine. "You should learn your sister who is one of the most famous lawyers in New York."
"Sure... Zelena is perfect" commented the brunette.
"That's not what your mother means Regina" Henry intervened.
"It's okay dad, don't worry."
A woman dressed in a tailored suit and reddish hair approached her table putting her purse on the chair that was next to Robin.
"Zelena," Regina whispered to her fiancé to get him out of her confusion.
"Sorry for the delay" She apologizes by greeting her parents with a kiss on the cheek "Traffic is impossible in this city" She sat on the chair and turned her gaze to Regina "Little sister, good to see you" her eyesight was now to Robin "I suppose he must be your fiancé."
"Robin Hood" He introduced himself with a small smile.
Zelena smiled and looked at him curiously. Her elegant manner of speaking and that smile were factors that made Zelena attractive to many men who, according to Cora, were the types of men her daughters should be married to.
"But what happened to you?" She asked feigning concern "Sure Regina had something to do with that" She said jokingly.
Regina looked down at the table and felt anger rising in her stomach.
"I had an accident" Robin answered "But I'll be fine to walk in a few more months... And no, your sister had nothing to do with it. She is the reason why I'm still here."
Regina smiled sweetly at her fiancé and Robin responded with a small smile.
"I think it's time we ordered" Cora said taking the menu.
After a dinner that Regina considered a nightmare and that for Robin was just a meeting to question and humiliate his fiancée. At last they were able to leave and return to their apartment to rest.
"I thought you were exaggerating when talking about your family" commented Robin driving his wheelchair to the room.
"I hope that you have realized that they are not my exaggerations" Regina answered walking behind him.
"Your mom is quite a character... I almost thought she was going to hit me when I defended you."
Regina laughed softly and helped Robin to sit on the bed and then move the wheelchair aside.
"I thought you were going to hit Zelena when she mentioned the accident."
"Your sister has a strange sense of humor."
"Believe me, that was nothing" Regina took off her shoes and sat on the other end of the bed.
"Your dad didn't talk much during the whole meeting" Robin settled down to lie on the bed used his strong arms.
"My father doesn't talk much when my mom is around. It has always been that way, she must be right in everything."
Regina leaned back on Robin's chest and closed her eyes. He stroked her hair and wrapped his arms around her.
Six months later…
Regina was sitting on the sofa with her eyes fixed on the wall. Robin was at his side reading the newspaper and watching her out of the corner of his eye.
"Love, what are you thinking?" He asked curiously.
Regina shook her head away from her thoughts and looked at her fiancé.
"I was just thinking about the rehearsals for the show" she replied saying the first thing that came to her mind.
"Hey and... Don't you think it's time we set a date to the wedding?" Robin put the newspaper aside and took the hand of his fiancée.
"Love, I don't know if with all this rehearsals I have time to plan a wedding
"Are you sure that's the reason why?
"What else could it be?" The brunette asked confused.
"Maybe you don't want to marry me anymore" Robin answered and his fiancée gave him a look of confusion "Regina, answer me something... Do you still love me?