AN: Heeeeeeeeeeeey! Hope you´re having a great week so far, and of course, I hope you like this chapter! -Patricia
REGINA
'It's time already, and he isn´t here... I hope he´s ok, she said to herself as she looked out.
Her grandfather watched from the kitchen door and smiled, as intuiting what was happening.
All morning long, people came and went to the cafeteria, but he did not come.
ROBIN
That day he had awakened at the same time as usual, but instead of going to the cafeteria and having breakfast there, he decided to go for a walk at Central Park, and eat something there.
As he was sitting on a bench in the park, recalled that he had promised Regina to go see her that day, well not see her, going to the Cafeteria. So, he stood up and made his way there. Minutes later he was already there.
As she saw him enter, she quickly returned to the kitchen, where she told his grandfather:
-Grandpa, there he is, go see what he wants!
- What else could he want but to see you, Regina! Like every day! He said in a logical tone.
-Please, go! She begged him.
When the man came out of the kitchen, Robin was about to ring the bell, but obviously it was not necessary.
-Hello! How are you? He greeted him.
-My boy! We were expecting you earlier, How are you? The old man replied cheerfully.
-Ah yes, is I went to Central Park for a while before coming today!
-Hmm, okay. Do you want something?
-No, no. Thank You! Actually, I came to see Regina, but I think she is not here ... He said looking towards the kitchen.
-Here I am! She replied sheepishly coming out of there.
-Hello! Robin replied with a smile that lit his whole face. I'd like to talk to you, if you have time, of course...
She gave her grandfather a look, who immediately said:
-Go, There is still some time before rush hour. I think I can manage for a few moments.
She turned to Robin saying:
-Ok then, let´s go! But only for a few minutes. I gotta get back to work soon.
-Don´t worry, we'll be back quickly! He replied enthusiastically.
Before leaving, she asked her grandfather again:
You sure you're okay?
-Of course! Take your time!
-¡I´ll be back soon! She said as she walked toward the exit.
A few blocks away from the cafeteria, she started the conversation...
-Can you tell me at least your name, so if you kidnap me I know who to blame, she said in joking.
He stopped and lifted an eyebrow.
-If I wanted to kidnap you, I would already have, believe me, and it wouldn´t be exactly at this time of day, he said jokingly.
-Yeah, I guess so, but that does not answer what I asked you, what is your name?
-Is it important? He said walking a little faster.
-Not really, but at least tell me where we´re going or I´ll leave right now, she said catching up with his pace.
-Nowhere, I just wanted to talk to you ... I remember you told me you did not want anything to do with me, he said marking the word.
Ah yes, and-and-so it is! But as we left the Cafeteria I thought we were going somewhere, she said somewhat puzzled.
He stopped, stepped closer and said:
-I wanted to walk with you because even if nothing happens between us, it doesn´t mean we can´t be friends. Don´t you think?
-Of course I do! But friendship is based on trust and I can´t be friends with someone who I don´t even know their name ... She said wisely.
-Alright! So let's be friends. Let´s... have ice cream!
But there isn´t any ice cream shop nearby, she replied logically.
No, but in my house there is! He said pointing to his building.
- You live there? She said looking surprised.
Yes, on the last floor! Let´s go in! For your ice cream! I solemnly swear I won´t hurt you, do nothing to you ... That you don´t want, of course! He said smirking, in seductive but jokingly tone.
She looked at him doubtfully, until she said:
-Maybe later, I must go back now, she said.
He looked at her with a sad smile.
Regina, it´s alright! But you should know, this was my last try. I get it; you are not interested in me at all. It was a pleasure meeting you. Let´s go; I'll walk you to the cafeteria! He said as he headed back there.