Waiting on her bed for a message to say that he was here Regina couldn't hide her excitement to see Samdi again. She really did love being around him, she always felt special with him. However the worry was still there. She didn't want Zelena find out and if they continued to see each other it would get harder to hide. Snapping out of her thoughts she felt her phone vibrate on her bed. Picking up the phone she saw a new message from Samdi telling her he was finally here. Quietly she made her way down into the bar area towards the front door. Hopefully not waking up her Sister and Niece, Regina exited the building.

Samdi was waiting outside beside his car. He was not going to keep Regina long as he knew she had work but he had to show her something very close to him. Maybe if I show her she would finally understand why I must continue my plan. Thinking about the destination he was taking Regina she finally arrived outside. She was wearing a black shirt and her rose pattern leather jacket with her casual leggings and boots. Her normal casual but for Samdi he couldn't take his eyes of her. She still sightly had bed hair but to him she looked perfect. Absolutely perfect. Opening the car door for her Regina smiled at his gesture and got in. Entering the driver seat Samdi turned on the engine and began to drive towards his destination.

Sitting in the car Regina's curiosity was get the better of her. She hoped he was not playing one of his games but glancing at him she noticed that he looked warned out and tired. She could see the dark circles around his eyes like he hadn't slept in weeks and it only filled her with concern. "Samdi are you okay you look like you haven't slept all week?" He did not look like this when he gave me the magic at the bar Regina thought. Samdi could hear the concern in her voice but not wanting to worry her he tried to brush it off.

"Just normal stress from work that is all." Samdi said plainly. Looking at him Regina knew there was something more going on. Arching her right eyebrows at him Regina asked him again. " Samdi I know you what is wrong?" Quickly glancing at his Queen Samdi smiled nervously. " Regina its nothing I swear I just couldn't sleep that all you don't have to worry." Still believing he was only telling half the truth Regina decided to brush it off for now.

" So where are we going? you said that had something to tell me?" Changing the conversation Regina wanted to know where on earth was Samdi taking her at such a late hour.

"To an old Emporium, there is something I have to tell you."

"Why couldn't you tell me at the bar?" Looking at Samdi with confusion on why he was doing this.

"Because I want to show you."

After a couple of minutes they had arrived at their destination. The emporium looked run down and falling to bits. The windows where boarded up and the once beautiful painted sign for the shop had faded away. The street around the emporium also looked worn out but it seem that this area was a forgotten part of Hyperion Heights. " Regina welcome to my mother's Emporium." As they both got out of the car and stood in front the emporium Samdi could already feel his emotions building up within him. It was now the hard part, to tell his lover the truth about his past. It was easy for him to talk to Regina but he had only told her about this briefly. His hands began to get sweat just thinking about the tragic memory but he knew that his Queen deserved the honesty. However like before Regina had already picked up on Samdi's mood.

" Samdi?" Regina said anxiously. Moving closer towards him, she could see the mixed emotions running across his face. Standing in front of him now Regina took both of his hands in hers to comfort him. She could fill how sweaty and hot they where and this only filled Regina with more concern but determination to find out what was wrong. " Samdi how did Rumple take you way from your mother?"

" By a portal. A portal that lead me to a another realm...I...I.. never saw my...my mother again." Samdi stuttered.

Regina could see the pain on his face what rumple did to him deeply hit him hard, the first thing she wanted to do was take that pain away from him. To give him happiness that he could finally have with her. Maybe it could lead him away from his doomed fate by the Dark one's dagger. The other problem was her family would not allow her to be with him anyway. No way in hell. Regina knew if she could help him find the light in his darkness and guide him to change, maybe just maybe her family could see the kind charming man he really was. The man that she saw was not just a villain but a man with a broken past. As she listened to his story she wanted to blasted Weaver with one of her fireballs for what he put this man through. She never knew that he had to raise himself in another world he did not understand. A young boy should not be left to starve on the streets or be used to do harsh biddings. Regina finally got one thing she wanted from Samdi which was complete pure honesty and it was a good first step in the right direction.

After he told his story Regina became wrapped in his arms. She listened to his heart beat and felt the soft rhythm of his chest as he breathed. She felt safe in his arms. His warmth comforted her and she did not want to part from them anytime soon. His arms wrapped around her body perfectly but it was getting late and it was not long before she felt his gentle but strong arms depart from her.

" It's getting late I better get you home before your sister realise your gone." Samdi said. As he moved a curl from her face Regina did not want leave his presence. She wanted to be with him.

"I want to stay with you." Still holding his hands she brought him closer to her body again. "Please."

Shocked Samdi wanted to give Regina what she desired but he knew if he kept her any longer her sister would be suspicious of her late arrival to the bar. " What about your sister she will know that you have been gone all night. You did not want anymore suspicion?"

Not really caring if her sister questioned her disappearance later on the only thing on her mind was being with the one she loved and no one was going to stop her not in this moment. " I do not care I want to be with you. I will worry about my sister later." Not taking no for an answer she started to walk toward the car. Samdi watched his Queen get into his car, he was surprised that being more open would make Regina act this way. To be honest he thought that maybe his past would push her away. Getting into the car he started the engine and began making his way to his apartment. He guested it was a good night to open up after all.

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