Regina had talked to her mother about leaving with Robin, making sure that Cora was going to be alright while she was gone. Cora was adamant.
"Regina, go! Please go and have a good time with your young man. I would hate to see the disappointment on Robin's face if you didn't go," Cora said.
"Mom, we won't be gone all that long, just a few days and I'll have Belle come by and check on you just in case," Regina said.
"Regina, sweetheart I'll be fine. Now go!" Cora said as Regina smiled and hugged her mother. "Oh, and bring me back something special."
"I will, mom. I promise," Regina said as she left her mother's room to finish packing.
Cora smiled as she saw the fast walk of her daughter out of her room. "Hopefully you'll return with a nice rock as any engaged woman should have, and a handsome future son in law."
Regina entered her bedroom in a hurry, Robin was expected back in an hour to take them to the airport. She didn't like much packing to be finished with it. She went to her closet one last time, seeing a pink and white bag she grabbed it, it had been a birthday present from Belle last year. Regina at the time had been shocked by the gift, it was an elegant black baby doll features soft mesh fabric, ribbon trim at hem, delicate lace bust cups, adjustable shoulder straps and back ribbon tie and includes matching G-String. Regina then had been thinking how she would never have someone to share this with. Before she lost her nerve, she grabbed the package and placed it in her suitcase, just in case.
Robin had his limo pull up to Regina's home and eagerly got out, he rang the doorbell and a maid let him in and went to go get Regina, who came running down the stairs to him with a huge smile on her face.
"Careful," Robin said as he laughed at the happiness on her face. He opened his arms to her as she hit the floor running to him. She collided with him in a fit of laughter.
"So I take it someone is a little eager are we?" Robin asked as he pulled back to look at her face.
"Just a little bit," Regina said as she kissed him full on the lips.
"Are you ready to go?" Robin asked.
"Does that answer your question?" Regina asked as she pointed to her bags at the door.
"What about your mother?" Robin asked.
"You want to take my mother with us?" Regina asked jokingly.
"What I have in plans for us, I don't think your mother needs to be near us," Robin said with a look of yearning in his eyes, but a promise as well.
"Then let's go," Regina said as she went to go grab her bags but Robin stopped her and picked them up himself, they walked out of the house and got into the limo where they were drove to the airport. On the way there, Robin pulled Regina into his lap, kissing her as his hands were on her, caressing her all the way to there.
Half an hour later, they were in the air on Robin's private jet. Robin told her to take a nap on the way there, it would take several hours. Regina had other things in mind.
"Only if you take a nap with me," Regina said as she got up from her seat, extending her hand out for him to take.
"Well, since you asked so nicely," Robin said as he got up and placed his hand in hers and together they went to the bedroom at the back of the jet. Regina laid down on the bed, and motioned her finger for him to join her. He laid down beside her, pulling her in his arms. His thumb was rubbing the lobe of her ear. A tiny shiver ran through her, fracturing her breathing. Eyes as keen as those of a hawk in flight locked with her hectically flushed face, beating down on her with merciless insight.
A violent shudder snaked through her as his warm breath fanned her cheek. He took her mouth in a hot, hungry surge of possession and dragged her don so deep and so fast into a world she didn't know, she was lost. She opened her mouth to him, with a strangled moan Regina caught fire in a surging blaze of passion.
Excitement, raw, wild and overpowering, took over her like a storm. With every fevered kiss she hung on the edge of desperation for the next, crushing her thrumming body into the hard, lean heat of him for the closeness that every fiber of her femininity greedily craved. Her hands swept up and found his broad shoulders, dug in there briefly to trace the hard stretch of his taut muscles beneath the rich fabric of his jacket convulsively linking around his strong throat, her seeking fingers flirting deliciously with the luxuriant hair of his at the nape of his neck.
With a stifled groan he suddenly tightened his arms around her, kissing her breathless with an intense urgency that stoked the flames of her arousal to unbearable heights. She clutched at him, knotting her fingers into his hair, for he was the only stable influence in a whirling vortex of violent passion. He muttered something rough against her swollen mouth, momentarily stiffening as if to withdraw, but she held him there, kissed him again with the same raw, answering hunger that he had chosen to awaken in her.
As he sealed his long, muscular body to hers the heat of desire washed over her with such strength that she burned, her hips arching up, her thighs were open and he was pressed up to her core, feeling his arousal pressed against hers she started to grind up to him.
"Robin," Regina moaned out as she continued to rub up against him. He needed no encouragement, he pressed into the cradle of her hips and grinded up against her. She heard his moans in the back of his throat as their kiss continued. Regina moved her hands to his pants, and started to unzip his zipper, when she was reaching in for him, Robin groaned and put his hand on hers, stopping her.
"What's wrong?"Regina asked.
"Nothing, but we're not doing this now, not on a jet, not like this," Robin said regretfully.
"Is it because of what might have happened with Zelena?" Regina asked.
"No, Regina. It's because I want us to be in a real bed, where we can really enjoy ourselves," Robin explained. "And I want you to know that my doctor assured me I have a clean bill of health from whatever happened with her. I want you to know this."
"I'm very glad for you that you didn't get anything from her," Regina said as her mood was instantly killed thinking about Zelena being with Robin.
"Regina," Robin said as he took her chin in his hand. "I want you to know that I'm not sure if something happened with her, but I do know that I never wanted her, not once. And the only way she could get me like that was to drug 're the one I dream about, you're the one I want in my bed, and who I want to hopefully share a life with soon."
"But Robin," Regina began but Robin placed one finger over her mouth to silence her.
"I always knew that your desire would match mine," Robin confessed with rough satisfaction. "Now you must acknowledge that too and be grateful that my control is greater...though in truth it was not that which restrained my ardour...we're not alone on this jet. And I don't want anyone else to be able to hear you, but me."
"So I guess I can throw out the mile high club with you," Regina said.
"Well, not this time, but another time perhaps," Robin said. "Now let's just go to sleep, our time will come soon enough." They laid in each other's arms for several hours, only waking up an hour before landing in Venice. They arrived at their hotel, the Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Regina was blown away when she saw where they would be staying. At the legendary Belmond Hotel Cipriani, the pastel-colored, 15th century palazzo on leafy Giudecca Island. The extraordinary setting was not lost on the city's greatest romantic, Giacomo Casanova, who is said to have had secret trysts in the gardens. The first impression continues in the opulent interiors, which feature silk brocade furnishings, frescoed ceilings and intricate murals. After a major refurbishment, the new décor captured the essence of Venice with Murano glass, antique mirrors, fabrics by Fortuny and Rubelli and handmade artifacts by local craftsmen. The best views overlook the Venetian skyline, though thanks to the gorgeous garden setting, there were no bad views here everywhere Regina looked, Venice met her gaze.
"It's beautiful," Regina said as she walked to the balcony in their hotel room.
"Not as beautiful as the woman in my arms right now. Venice pales in comparison to you," Robin said.
"You're such a flirt," Regina said as she smiled.
"Only for you," Robin said as he leaned down and kissed her bare shoulder, several times with his lips.
"So I take it we are sharing a room?" Regina asked.
"If it makes you feel uncomfortable, I'll get another room," Robin offered.
"No, I want to share everything with you," Regina said.
"Let's get some room service, since it's so late and tomorrow we'll go see the sights," Robin said as she nodded and while Regina was changing into something more comfortable, Robin ordered them some food. Once it arrived they sat and enjoyed their dinner together, both watching the other as they continued to eat. Robin went to take a quick shower before changing for the evening. Regina was sitting on the couch, when Robin came out in lounge pants only, his chest was bare and moist from his shower.
"I'm ready to go to bed," Regina said before she could stop herself, causing Robin to laugh as he came and sat down beside her.
"We're both tired, not tonight Regina," Robin said as he laughed at the look on her face of disappointment. "But milady, soon." Robin said as his lips washed over her mouth as they began to kiss. It was not a hunger one, it was a kiss of two people who knew they were in love with the other one. It was a kiss meant for soul mates, two souls who were bonded in their hearts and one day soon would be body, as well as their lives.
"Come on, I want to go to sleep with you falling asleep in my arms," Robin said as they moved from the couch and headed to the bedroom.
"I love being in your arms, it's like I'm come home finally," Regina said.
"I am your home from now on, as you are mine," Robin whispered against her head. "Now sleep my love." Regina was asleep within minutes, the last few days had caught up with her as well as the plane ride. She was safe in the arms of the man she loved.
The next morning, Regina woke up to find Robin resting on his side looking down at her. "What are you looking at?" Regina asked.
"Did anyone ever tell you how beautiful you are in the morning?" Robin asked.
"Flattery again I see?" Regina asked as Robin smiled and kissed her good morning.
"I'll take the first shower, then we'll grab a bite at a cafe while we are out sightseeing," Robin said as he got out of the bed and headed for the shower. Before too long they were in a gondola, sitting back and relaxed, they even had a small picnic with them of fruits and sandwiches and some wine. They went to the most popular but scenic itineraries was the Bacino Orselo, just north of St Mark's Square through some atmospheric smaller waterways before they arrived in the Grand Canal.
They went to several shops and enjoyed just spending the day together as a young couple visiting Venice. They walked hand in hand and at times, Robin placed his arm around her as they continued to spend the day together.
Later that night they took a stroll in Piazza San Marco when the tourists and the pigeons have turned in for the night. There was suffused light of the streetlamps, the unique architecture, with its shadows and patterns, and the glistening water on the Lagoon. To Regina it was a night of magic.
"It's like I have stepped out into a dream," Regina said as she stopped at a water fountain.
"That's exactly what I planned," Robin said as he came up to her. "Legend says that if you turn your back on this water fountain, close your eyes and make a wish, that if it goes in, it comes true."
"Then let's do it," Regina said as Robin handed her a coin. They both turned their backs to the fountain.
"Close your eyes and keep them closed or it won't come true when you make your wish," Robin said as Regina closed her eyes. "Okay, on the count of three...one...two...three."
Regina smiled as she made her wish, and flipped her coin over her shoulder. When she turned around to see if it had went in, she saw that Robin was on one knee in front of her.
"Robin?" Regina asked as she just stared at him.
"Regina, I love you." Robin said as he grabbed her left hand in his.
Regina looked at Robin, she could also see that a few people were watching them now. Was this really happening?
"I fell in love with you the moment I saw you, and not just because of your beauty. My soul was drawn to your, my heart to yours. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, I only had one wish tonight and that was for you to share your life with me, share your dreams. You are my passion for life. I want to spend every day with you, build a life together, I want my children to address you as their mom. I'm asking you to give me the honor to grow old with you," Robin said. "Regina, will you marry me? Please." He pulled out the ring from his pocket and held it with his other hand.
Regina had to lock her legs, otherwise she was sure her knees would cave and she's be on the pavement. Her stomach was in knots. She wanted to pinch herself to make sure this was all happening.
"Regina?" Robin asked again. Regina closed her eyes and when she opened them, she smiled as she looked down at him.
"Yes, yes I will marry you," Regina said. Robin smiled as he slid the ring onto her finger, Regina leaned down as he was standing back up and kissed her on the lips as the people who had been watching them starting clapping, but Robin and Regina were so living in the moment for them that neither heard anything but the sounds of the other's breathing as they came up for air finally.
Regina Mills, was an engaged woman now to a man she loved.