"Asher put your shoes on and we will go meet Emma and Tasha for lunch." i say coming into Asher's bedroom on the other side of the apartment.
"Okay mommy!" she exclaims jumping up to put her shoes on.
i smile walking back to my room to change. I jump around pulling on my jeans and boots. My jacket is pulled on last. I finish just as Ashes slides into my room.
"All ready momma!"
"Okay beautiful lets go." i take her hand and we leave the apartment. We walk down the street to Grannies.
The door swings open and we walk inside. i see Emma and Tasha in the back of the dinner. Tasha jumps up and runs at Asher squealing, they hug in the middle of the diner. I start chuckling and Emma stands chuckling to. i walk over to emma and we sit down at the table with our girls.
"Hey Em."
"Hi"
"Wheres Regina today?" I ask looking around.
"She's in the bathroom." She says and i smile nodding.
"Ah theres little Asher" we all turn and see Regina walk up. She kisses Asher's head before sliding in next to Emma.
"So how are the Swan-Mills this fine day?" I ask and they smile
"We are doing great just enjoying a family day with the kiddo." Emma says and i rub my kids head.
"Same here."
The bell rings and Emma and Regina's facial expressions change. I look over to see what they are looking at and i am met with my ex wife and her best friend Arial. They walk in and stop when they see us.
"Mommy!" Asher yells running crossed the diner to Belle who swings her up into her arms.
"Theres my sweet girl." Belle laughs kissing Asher's cheek making her giggle. My stomach does back flips at the sound of my mates laugh.
Emma nods at me with a form of backup. I smile sadly before standing and walking over to my mate and daughter.
"Red." Arial says pulling me into a hug that i return. when i pull away i step back and look at Belle.
"Belle." i say and she nods at me. I am not surprised when her face gives away no remembrance of last nights run in.
"Okay love go to your mom and i will see you tomorrow." Belle says kissing Asher again.
Asher and i walk back over to the table while Arial and Belle choose a table. Emma looks at me with an understanding look as i sit back down. A few minutes later Belle stands and goes into the hallway.
"Excuse me for a moment" i stand and fallow Belle into the hallway. I wait in the hallway until she comes out of the bathroom. she looks shocked to see me but moves to go past me without speaking to me.
i block her way and she glares at me. i back her against the wall invading her personal space. She growls at me and i smirk at her.
"You left something this morning and i was going to return it." i say lifting her black lace underwear into the line of her sight.
"Just keep them." she hisses but i shake my head. i rest my hands on her sides and slide them down and over her hips before cupping her ass. I slip the underwear into her back pocket.
"You know those are my favorite." i say and she swallows deeply.
i move the top of her shirt away from her neck and look at the collarbone i have known so well over the years. i see her mate mark on the beautiful porcelain skin. i bend down and kiss it softly causing her to growl in pleasure.
The intoxicating scent of her skin pulls me in and i am almost lost. I lean back and place a soft kiss on her lips.
"I love you. Forever." i whisper before going back into the diner and sitting down with my friends and child.
she comes out from the back a few minutes later. She looks over the room and her eyes land on me for a split second before she walks over to ariel.
"So do you guys want to come over and hang out at the pool with us?" Regina asks and Asher looks up at me with a puppy dog face.
"Do you want to baby?" i ask and she nods smiling brightly.
"That sounds perfect guys. We would love to." i say and they smile.
"Can i ride with them momma?" she asks and i look at them.
"Its up to Reggie and Em sweetheart." i say and she turns her puppy face on them.
"Of course you can love." Regina says
"So i will meet you over there in a few minutes." i say and they nod. They all stand and head out of the restaurant. Asher hugs Belle goodbye on the way out.
I stand a few minutes later to fallow them out. I get to my car and climb in before fallowing them over to the Swan-Mills house.
i pull into the drive way and climb out a short while later. i had to go by the house and get Asher and mines swim suits. when i walk through the house to the pool they are already out there.
"Ash go put your suit on." i call handing her the suit.
I take my shirt and pants off revealing my suit before laying out next to Emma and Regina on a chair.
"So Red whats going on with you and Belle?" Regina asks
"Yeah what did you say to her in the hallway?" Emma inquires.
"I was just giving her something she left at my house the other night." i say and they smirk
"Why was she at your house?" Regina asks wearing a grin
"You know how it goes. She and Alison broke up. So she came over like usual." I say and they shake their heads.
"Red you have got to stop letting her treat you like that." Emma says and Regina agrees.
And i know they are right. But i can't let her go.