As soon as the clock ticks 8:30, I dropped everything and left the bar. I know that Rumple is against this whole thing and wants me to stay away from him but I just can't and I don't understand it myself. It's like when it comes to Facilier, I am losing my guards. I went to the back of the bar only to find him waiting there for me. "Right on time", he said with a smile on his face. Oh that smile, why does it has to be so pretty? "Well, I don't like to keep people waiting", I said. He smiled and walked closer to me. Every inch he goes closer, it's making my heart beats faster. He reached for my face and then pulled me towards him. Our lips met and I swear I just forgot absolutely everything. "Maybe after your shift you can come by to my place and have a drink", he said.
I pulled away from Facilier. For some reason, I keep hearing Rumple's voice in my head. "I don't know about that. I think I had enough drinks for the day. Maybe some other time", I declined. He looked at me in surprise. He clearly didn't expect me saying no after many nights of saying yes. "Sure, my queen. Some other time then", he agreed and then smiled. He kissed me once again and then hugged me tight. As I opened my eyes, I saw Rumple standing at the corner watching us. I am in big trouble, not that his opinion matters to me, but it felt like it does. I pulled away again from him. "I'll see you tomorrow", I told Facilier and he left. As soon as I made sure he's really gone, I turned to where Rumple is. "You can come out now", I called.
Rumple came out of hiding and went to me. His face looked so disappointed. "I thought I told you to stay away from him", he said. Why do I feel bad about this? It's not like he's my father or something. "I can't help it if he's the one coming here. What do you want me to do? Flee Hyperion Heights?" I asked. He didn't appreciate the sarcasm. He never did. "I saw the look in your face earlier. It's the same one many years ago", he said. I frowned. I have no idea what look he's talking about. "What look?" I asked. "You're an addict, Regina, and you know that. You are an addict for power and being with Facilier is an added boost to your addiction. He indulges you with everything you want, makes you feel in control. You don't want to slid back into old habits because, trust me, it'll get harder to climb back up", he answered.
I pondered that night about my talk with Rumple. Could it be true? Am I sliding back to being the Evil Queen? I haven't killed anyone as far as I'm concern. It's almost four in the morning. "Nice", I muttered when I saw the time. I went down to the bar and thinking of pouring myself a drink. I stopped in front of the shelves and just stared at the bottles. Drinking at four in the morning, I am really getting to the point of addiction here. I took out a glass and poured cold water instead. This will do just fine. I heard someone came in. "We are close", I said. "Yeah, I was hoping you would say that", Drizella said.
I turned around quickly. I held on tight to the glass on my hand. This girl is the reason why we are in this mess, why my son's life is in danger. "What do you want, Drizella?" I asked. She walked closer to the bar. "I never thought I would say this but here I am. I need your help", she answered. I scoffed. "You need my help? I did help you and you ended up cursing all of us and put my son's life at the brink of death", I exclaimed trying to contain the anger brewing inside of me. "…and for that I'm really sorry. I know you've been nothing but kind to me. You took me under your wings and taught me everything I know. I was so blinded by my thirst for revenge for Mother…all I want to say is I'm sorry. I've been wrong the whole time. I just wished I realized that sooner before she died", she said.
I wanted to believe her words but I think I lost the ability to believe and put my trust on other people. "I don't think you'll find any help in here, Drizella, not after what you've done", I muttered. Tears fell from her eyes. "I don't know where else to turn, Regina. I need to find Anastacia and there are not a lot of 'awake' people in this town. I can't go to Rumplestiltskin because Gothel is watching him and Hook closely. I asked Henry for help but he's not really awake. You are my only option", she explained. She sounded desperate for help. "Well, maybe your sister doesn't want to be found by you", I said. That hurts her. "I don't care if she hates me. I need to find her. Gothel already got her powers", she said. That got my attention quickly. "What are you saying she got her powers?" I asked.
"When Gothel brought Lucy back, she took Anastacia's power and put it inside the amulet. Once Mother sacrificed herself, the amulet didn't stop glowing which means…"
"…which means her power is still inside of it", I finished her sentence.
"Yes. I need to find her because she doesn't have the power to protect herself anymore. She's useless now to Gothel and I don't know what she'll do to her", she said.
"Isn't this an unexpected turnout? You suddenly care for her. I thought you wanted to wake her up so you can steal her magic for yourself?" I asked.
"I know but like I said, I was wrong. Regina, please, help me find her and I promise you I will tell you everything I know about Gothel and the coven", she answered.
That is a nice bargain. I looked at the table and think. I don't trust her not even a single bit but if she's going to help us to fight Gothel then she can be of some use. "Fine. I'll help you on one condition", I said. Her eyes lit up. "Anything", she said. I smiled. "You will stay away from my son. I don't want you talking to him. I don't want you anywhere near him. If I see you with him, the deal is off and you can go search for your sister on your own", I said. She tried to hold back her tears and nodded. "Deal. I will stay away from Henry", she accepted. "Good. Now you can get out of my bar. I'll call when we need you", I said and she left. I watched her walk away. She's gone but the anger in me is still brewing. I can't control it. Then…I shattered the glass I'm holding in my hands.