Regina has the sweetest heart alive. She refuses to see the bad in people and only allows to see the good. Even if it's not there. She refuses to use any hate or anger but her grief is insufferable and weighing down her life until sometimes... she j...
Emma: Madam Mayor, so my mom is inviting you and Elena over for dinner again. I guess she feels guilty for walking in on us.
Regina: an awkward dinner with your family. How could I resist? What time?
Emma: 6pm. Can't wait to see you xx
Regina: we'll take it easy. We must remember Henry and Elena will be there, and not to mention your father who still doesn't know.
It's been three weeks since I won the election. I keep saying won like there was a competition but really it was handed to me. I still do not know why Mr.Gold stepped down from the election but I'm happy with how things are going.
I had my first town meeting last week at the town hall. It went good, everyone liked me, and I was open to some of their suggestions. Like a new park, a public library, a gin bar, a brothel... yeah... some suggestions were more realistic than others. Elena was so happy about me winning the mayor role. She feels like royalty when she walks down the street.
She is still very much set on Emma and I being together but she has swore to keep it secret. She still doesn't know about Emma and I actually seeing each other but I want her to know soon. I trust her, I know she will keenly a secret.
Just as much as she loves Henry and having him babysit, Elena also loves Mary-Margaret and David. She thinks because her nickname is Snow, she believes she is some white and David is charming, it's a cute little fairytale world she lives in.
We arrive at their house and we are welcomed with open arms. Emma keeps her distance but it pains me not to be able to attack her with kisses but I respect that Henry and Elena and her father are in the room so we will not act on our feelings.
Mary-Margaret, Emma and I sit in the living room while dinner is being cooked by David. Henry and Elena are in the upstairs loft library playing with the Nintendo switch and so finally we have a bit of adult time. I can get a little closer to Emma but be aware that David is in the kitchen which is in eyes sight.
"I've been working on this cross-word puzzle all day. I've got one left. Name something that makes you wet when it touches you? 4 letters." She frowns. I mean really... how can she not guess that.
"Rain" Emma says.
"Emma" I say in unison and immediately I giggle.
"Regina" snow frowns.
"No too many letters" I giggle. "Although I'm sure Emma wouldn't argue"
"Mary-Margaret can I have a chat please?" David asks seriously, eyeing me up and I feel myself shudder from his inspection. Like the protective father he may be.
We watch carefully as Snow and David bicker back and forth like the married couple they are. We hear little snips of the conversation such as David shouting "how am i the last to know!" Or "why snow didn't tell him?" And I assume he heard my little comment about Emma making me wet. Oops.
David walks over to me and I stand to my feet. I literally feel so anxious right now. I can see the rage behind his eyes and I wouldn't be surprised if he throws me out right now for fooling around with his daughter. But instead he engulfs me into his arms and I appear speechless.
"Welcome to the family" he hums.
"What?" I gasp. "I thought for sure you was ready to kill me"
"The mayor. Of course not" he laughs. "I had my suspicions about you two. You make each other happy and considering both of your pasts. You deserve happiness" he smiles sincerely and I take Emma's hand. Not needing to hide my feelings from this family any more.
Everyone's comes down for dinner and Henry's phone pings. He's quick to look at his phone but Emma reminds him no phones at the dinner table. He ignores his mother and skims the message with a grin on his face.
"I have some news" he grins.
"You passed your math test?" Emma shrieks.
"I said news. Not miracle" Henry taunts and I laugh at how much he resembles his mother. "I have passed my English course work with an A+. Not only a pass but I've also been asked to consider publishing my article."
"Oh my god kid! Well done! I'm so proud" Emma yells with excitement as his grandparents clap.
"Congrats Henry. I always knew you had potential when I bumped into you in the diner with your journal and pen. When you was in my class I read every works of your stories, articles and essays and knew you was excel. I'm proud" I bow my head and he says thank you.
He asks to be excused from the table, which he is accepted as he rushes off to tell his friends. Emma leans in to peck me on the cheek but I pull away feeling Elena's eyes on me.
"Mom I know you and Emma are seeing each other. Henry told me weeks ago when he babysat me" my mouth drops to the floor.
"Was i the last to know?" David snickers but I pay no attention to him. Only to the gorgeous little girl in front of me.
"What?" I stutter, looking at Elena.
"You know, that night where you had to do 'mayor' stuff. I know you was having a sleepover at Emma's. I love that you two are together. I want you both to be happy" she rambles on but I pay no attention to that either.
"Elena... you called me mom" I gasp, covering my mouth as tears fill in my eyes.
"I'm sorry... was that not okay?"
I get up from my seat and lift her into my arms.
"It's better than okay" I cradle her as though she was 2 again. I never expected her to call me mom because truthfully, I wasn't trying to earn that title. I mean it's a miracle that we're at that stage and she can call me mom but I never tried to replace her mother. I just wanted to be someone that gave her a home, education, a good life and nurtured her. Being called mom is a reward. She will always always have her real mom and dad in her heart, but I'm thrilled she is happy to the idea of having a loving foyer mom and I'm glad I am her. "Elena I love you so much"
"I love you too mom" Elena grins ear to ear and it only makes Emma and snow ready too.
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A/n: Elena called Regina mom! What do you think? Any suggestions for future chapters too? I'd love to hear what you guys want to see in this story.
