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XII: Crash and Burn

Regina Mills opened her phone, her eyes saddening as the screen shone back: zero messages. Her perfect, manicure nails tapped against the keyboard as she contemplated sending him another message, but she had already sent three and she didn't want to seem desperate, even though it's obvious that she was. Regina sighed as she lent back against the kitchen bench, glancing at the clock: 7:45pm.

She was supposed to have been at Mary Margaret's house fifteen minutes ago, not that she cared. It seemed that Mary held their new friendship in high regards so Regina doubted showing up late for dinner would change anything.

Regina stared at her phone again in a hard glare, as if willing it to buzz but it remained dead. The day had gone by and she hadn't received one phone call or text from David, and though she tried to repress it she couldn't help but worry. Surely he should've seen Mary Margaret by now, broken up with her and called Regina to tell her how it went? Wasn't that the implied plan? Perhaps he had lost his phone, but then wouldn't he have come over to directly tell her? Maybe he was busy at the animal shelter, or Mary Margaret was busy and they hadn't seen each other yet? The excuses continued to desperately build before Regina sighed, she had to face the truth that had been staring at her all day: he hadn't told her.

Regina's lips grazed her bottom lip as her face creased with worry. Should she honestly be surprised? After all, David was ever the Prince Charming and knowing him, he didn't want to hurt Mary. Last time he didn't tell Kathryn, and now he hadn't told Mary.

Regina reached for the container containing the apple pie and placed it in her bag, reaching for her car keys. Regina tried to repress the anger that was bubbling inside of her, why didn't he just tell her? She shook her head as she locked her house door, she would visit him tomorrow and find out what was going on. But more importantly, what was going to happen between them. Because she would not end up like Mary Margaret: why was he making this so difficult? Regina sighed again, erasing the thoughts. Right now, she had to focus on getting through this dinner.

…

Emma swung open the door, her eyes widening at Regina's presence before she arched a questioning eyebrow.

" Can I help you?" she asked slowly.

Regina swiftly brushed passed Emma, the container in her hands. " Relax Ms. Swan, Ms. Blanchard invited me. Though since you offered, an ice water would be lovely."

Regina's lips widened in a cloying smile. But Emma ignored her request, raising her eyebrows at Mary Margaret, who was hurrying around the kitchen, wearing a floral dress, apron and a pair of baking gloves as she placed a tray of roast vegetables on the bench.

" Oh Emma, I invited her," she said breathlessly, wiping a strand of hair from her forehead as she smiled cheerfully.

Emma raised her eyebrows further but didn't question it: she really didn't want to know how their new friendship began. Indeed, the Mayor's behavior lately had been odd. First her unusual, not kindness but leniency and tolerance towards the Emma, then her secret lover affair and finally her relationship with Henry was improving. Now she and Mary Margaret were friends? Perhaps the Mayor was changing or on some new medication? The thought brought an amusing smile to Emma's lips. Emma grabbed a glass of water for herself and took a seat, ignoring Regina's previous request.

" Sorry I'm late, the conference ran over time," Regina said, placing the cake on the table.

" That's fine, we're still waiting for someone else," Mary Margaret placed the last dish on the table and paused to admire the dishes.

" It smells lovely," Regina said politely.

Mary Margaret smiled. " Thanks, I sure hope it tastes as good as it looks. Oh you brought the dessert, it looks delicious."

Regina's eyes took in the crispy roast chicken, glazed honey ham, thick gravy and golden, roast vegetables, (carrots, potatoes and pumpkin). Even she was surprised at Mary Margaret's cooking, who Regina always imagined to have poor cooking skills.

" Where's Henry?" Mary Margaret asked suddenly, looking around with a small frown.

" He had an appointment with Archie who offered to take him out for dinner."

A small pout formed on the girl's lips. " Oh how unfortunate, send him my wishes."

A faint knock on the door alerted Mary Margaret's attention, she slipped off her apron and hurried over and opened the door. Regina's jaw dropped and her eyes widened as she saw David Nolan, standing at the doorway. Mary Margaret flung her arms around his neck in a tight hug.

David felt Mary leaning in for a kiss so he quickly pulled away, giving her a comforting smile instead. His eyes scanned the usual cozy, brightly lit apartment before they landed on Regina. His heart skipped a beat as his eyes widened with shock. Regina met his eyes in a hardened, piercing glare.

" Mr. Nolan," she said, her voice laced with venom." Nice to see that you're joining us tonight."

She could barely believe what was happening; here he was, hugging Mary Margaret as if nothing had happened, because nothing did happen. She was right, he had not told her.

David gave her a smile as he took his seat, averting his gaze from hers, his eyes giving away his guilt.

Regina tried to calm down her pounding heart rate and tried to repress her anger, clenching her fists tightly till her nails gnawed deep into her skin. How could she have believed him last night? So did he just expect them to continue their affair?

Mary Margaret delicately taped her wine glass with a teaspoon, capturing everyone's attention. " Thanks for coming everyone, but before we eat I just have some news to share."

She took David's hand and helped him up.

" What? Mary, I thought we weren't-"

" I know, but no time better than the present," she replied, cutting him off.

David tried to sit down but her hands were firmly laced in his. He gave an awkward smile to the confused eyes, firmly avoiding Regina's gaze. Mary Margaret bit her lip nervously, letting the silence build for dramatic effect before she spoke. " Well, I don't know how to say this so I'll just come out. I'm pregnant."

Regina's hearted stopped as her world slowed to a blur, the clinks of cutlery and thrilling cries of happiness blending together in a monotonous tone as the atmosphere faded. But she could still hear the blood rushing through her ears and her heart pounding against her heaving chest. Pregnant? This was Mary Margaret, cautious, wistful, apprehensive Mary Margaret. She wouldn't have had sex with David within their short period of dating, surely.

"I only found out a few days ago," Mary Margaret continued, her voice bubbling with excitement and her teeth gleaming through her smile. "And I wasn't going to share the new until a few weeks, but I thought, why not? The test results were positive and I'm certain that I am."

Regina wanted to leave the room, she felt sick. So this was why David hadn't told her, she must have told him the news and he couldn't leave her alone with a child. No, of coarse David would never do that. So did this now mean that he would be remain with her for the child's sake? Regina couldn't handle the thought, she had to leave, she had to. She felt like she was slowly suffocating within these walls as her heavy breaths grew.

"And, I'm just so happy to be sharing this new life with this man," she said suddenly, turning to David, her eyes mesmerized on his. " To have a family with David, the only person I could ever love."

Mary Margaret lent up on the tip of her toes as she planted her lips on David's, and Regina's world slowly crashed and burned. The rushing blood in her ears grew to an angry flood as her heart pounded faster and faster until she was sure that it would burst from her chest. An excruciating, burning pain pierce her heart like a stabbing knife, but it kept on going, slashing and wounding in a ruthless slaughter. Tiny dots soon formed in front of her eyes as a poisonous fog clouded her mind into nausea, and it was only then that she realized she was breathing. Regina gasped, the pain slowly diminishing, but the void still continued to eat her insides. She had to get out of here.

" Regina? Regina?"

Emma's voice rang in her ears in a shrilling wave and Regina suddenly looked up. Three pairs of eyes greeted her and Emma gave her a worried look.

" Regina, are you okay? You look a little pale."

Regina took a deep breath as she tried to calm herself down, but she couldn't numb the hurt or betrayal that slowly burned her insides. She looked up, her hands still trembling as she caught David's gaze. His eyes pleaded and saddened in an apologetic expression, his face creased with regret. Regina shut her eyes tightly, her heart slowly numbed to a calm rate but the coldness grew.

" I'm um-," she cleared her throat, opening her eyes as her lips strained into a tight smile. " That's wonderful news Ms. Blanchard. However, I'm afraid that I have to go, Henry just texted me and his dinner with Doctor Hopper's been cancelled, so I must pick him up."

She stood up and retrieved her bag. Mary's eyebrows knitted in a confused frown.

" Regna, are you sure? You only just got here, if you want I could go pick Henry up and bring him back-"

" Ms. Blanchard," Regina gritted as she whirled around, coldness gripping her voice. " It's fine dear. Thank you again for inviting me, I do hope we can meet again soon."

And before Mary could utter another word Regina turned on her heel and left.

" It's, Mary Margaret…" the teacher muttered, her voice trailing off as she stared perplexedly at Regina's behavior.

David sat there, his chest tightened as the guilt consumed him. This was his fault and he couldn't just let her go. Quickly he shot out of his chair, gaining puzzled expressions from the others.

" I have to go, I left something in the car."

Quickly he dashed out the room, leaving two stunned women.

" Well," Emma commented after a long silence. " That wasn't weird or anything."

…

Regina folded her arms tightly as the furious wind crashed against her face. She took another shaky breath as she made her way to her car, biting her lip painfully to repress the stinging tears.

Love is weakness Regina

Weak. That's what she felt; pathetic, stupid and weak. He had promised that he would tell Mary Margaret, and she actually believed him. How could she have believed that she would actually get a second chance at love and maybe, happiness? Happiness: something Regina had experienced briefly, yet she only got a second taste of the feeling before fate cruelly snatched it away. It seemed like she was trapped in this game, constantly fighting against the barriers for happiness before it was snatched from her again: Daniel, Snow White's death, Henry, David…

" Regina, wait!" David breathlessly called as he hurried after her, stumbling down the pathway.

Regina firmly ignored the voice as she fumbled with her car keys.

" Regina, please. I just need to explain."

" I don't want to hear it," Regina yelled somewhat steadily as she unlocked the door.

David caught her arm, forcing Regina to turn around. Her eyes flamed with anger as she stared at his begging eyes.

" I was going to tell her but as soon as I met up with her she told me she had fallen pregnant. I-I was stupid and I didn't tell you…because I didn't want to hurt you. I just though that I needed more time to think about the situation and what the best thing to do was. I didn't know you were showing up and, and I just couldn't abandon her with the child."

Regina's glassy glare burned into his as she furiously snatched her arm away. "David, you've made your decision, but I really need to leave."

" Regina, I just need you to understand-"

Regina whirled around again, her glare penetrating into his. " Understand? You have no fucking right to ask me to understand! Do you honestly expect me to even listen to you after you just-" Her voice broke off as she shook her head, the tears threatened to spill if she said it. After you just kissed her.

Instead she swung the door open and stepped in, silencing his pleas with the slam of her door. She took off. She barely noticed her surroundings as she drove, her eyes narrowed in a furious glare. She couldn't believe that he had the nerve to try and get her to understand. She didn't know how she did it, but after two near car crashes and breaking five road rules she safely arrived home.

As soon as she stepped inside she slammed the door and fell back against the door, surrendering to her tears. The stinging pearls ran down her cheeks as she took another shaky breath, letting out an aching sob. She slid down the wall, drawing her knees up to her chest in a defeated position. Her fingers ran through her thick curls…

The long hair extensions she had done for him…

And down passed her blemished neck…

The toxic imprint he left on her skin…

Brushing against the cold chain, the heart still seemed to glimmer in the light…

The precious jewel he bought her…the promise he made to always be true, to stand by her but above all, to love her…

A raging scream escaped her lips as she tore the chain from her neck and chucked it against the wall. The locket collided against the wall and fell onto the marble floor: broken.

Regina buried her face in her hands, her hair curtaining around her face as the tears drenched her fingers. She wanted to shutdown and let the darkness consume her, but still she peeped through the gaps of her finger. And all she saw was the broken locket, chipped and split into two. The two pieces of the heart lay side by side, like her broken heart. Regina sobbed again as she stared at the abused jewel before her head fell on her knees.

Like her broken heart

Oh gosh, that was such a heavy chapter to write. Anyways, I hope you enjoy it and I have so much more in stall! So please leave a review with your thoughts, did I get their emotions right? Reviews are my fuel for writing! Thanks again!

Lydia :)