Hey guys! I'm having a bit of writers block so this chapter may not be very good but I hope you enjoy it anyway. :)
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Regina's POV
It has been 3 weeks since I last spoke to Emma, I hadn't seen her for the first 2 weeks but over the past week I sometimes saw her waiting for Henry at his bus stop. I really wanted to talk to her but I didn't know how to and I didn't want to hurt her.
It was Monday and my birthday and I sighed against my pillow when Henry came jumping into the room. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM" he shouted and jumped onto the bed hugging me "Thanks Hen. What do you want for dinner tonight? I'll cook something special for us." he looked at me and smiled "Actually mom tonight I think we should go to Granny's." He smiled and handed me a card. I wasn't in the mood to go to Granny's but I wasn't going to let Henry down and as I read his card I realised how grateful I am to have him. I pulled him in for another hug as I put the card on the cabinet next to me "You can have your present later but for now you need to get dressed and ready to go. I have some surprises for you." Henry said before getting off the bed and running back to his room. I smiled and got up to have a shower.
My routine for the last 3 weeks had been to cry in the shower and be strong the rest of the day but today I didn't cry. I didn't know why but I was glad. As I washed myself I couldn't help but think about what Henry had planned for the day. When I got out I dressed in a purple dress and black flats, because I wanted to be prepared for whatever Henry was doing. I checked myself over in the mirror before going down stairs to see Henry stood by the door waiting with his coat on, so I grabbed my coat and keys and followed him to the car "Hen how am I supposed to drive when I don't know where in going?" I asked him laughing a little as he just smiled "Don't worry I will tell you where to go." He said before climbing into the passenger seat and putting his seat belt on. I climbed in after him and started driving.
Once we had reached our destination Henry got out the car and waited for me to join him at his side. I dug my hands into my pocket as I stood next to him "Why are we out in the woods Henry?" I looked at him confused as he smiled and took my hand leading me down a trail. When we stopped walking I looked up to see the trees line with fairy lights and a picnic neatly laid out on the ground, I gasped at how beautiful it all looked "Henry how did you do this?" I looked at him with tears in my eyes a he smiled widly. "A little bird helped me." He said and I assumed he meant Snow because he liked to say clues about people rather than who the were.
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Once we had finished our picnic Henry said we should go home and rest before going to Granny's for dinner, so I drove us both home and began putting the picnic stuff away when the doorbell rang. "Henry, can you get that?" I called to him but I got no reply so I assumed he was in the shower. I walked to the door and opened it but there was nobody there. I frowned and as I went to close the door I spotted a small box on the floor, it had a silver bow on it and a tag which read - 'To Regina, my love x' I didn't know who it was from but I picked it up and closed the door. I took the ribbon off of the red bock and slowly lifted the lid, my breath was taken away at what laid in my hand. It was a small gold necklace that was in the shape of a bird. But not just any bird...a swan. It must be from Robin, I thought to myself, he is the only one I told about a swan being my favourite bird. I had always felt that swans where the most amazing birds because no matter how grey and unattractive the were they grew and became amazing, beautiful animals. Robin was the only one I told about that and even though it hurt to think about him the necklace was adorable and I couldn't stop looking at it (A/N the necklace in the picture).
As I walked back through the house I saw that it was 7:45 and Henry wanted to be at Granny's for 8. I rushed up the stairs to get changed into a black dress that fell half way down my thigh with a grey jacket and some grey heels. I checked my makeup and hair before putting the necklace on and going back downstairs and waiting for Henry to comedown. He was wearing some blue jeans and a checked shirt, he grabbed his jacket and smiled at me. "Ready mom?" I smiled back at him holding out my hand "Of course kid." We walked to the car and drove to Granny's. I knew it wouldn't be fancy but I was with Henry and I couldn't be happier. When we were seated and we had ordered we started talking and Henry asked me how I was, "What do you mean Hen?" I looked at him confused and picked at my salad. He looked down and sighed "The last few weeks you've been...different." He said emphasising the last part.
As I was about to reply I moved my hand to play with the swan around my neck when the door opened and in shuffled someone I wasn't expecting to see. I hadn't realised that I had spent the whole day being happy instead of feeling horrible and alone because of her. She stood there covered by her hoodie but her hair was poking out of the edges and something seemed to be sparkling around her neck. As she turned to start walking to a booth I noticed what was around her neck and I gasped. She must have seen me because she suddenly stopped and when I looked into her eyes she was staring at me. Her eyes were wide as she looked at me and Henry noticed that I stopped talking and turned to see Emma looking at me. He quickly got up and whispered to me "I'll go to grandma's." Before walking out.
I didn't say anything but I got up and I walked to the back of Granny's were no one would be able to see or hear me and waited hoping Emma would follow. I was stood there pacing for a while before I heard the door close next to me. I looked at her and even though she looked exhausted and drained she still looked beautiful. I pulled her in for a hug and I heard her sniff, I pulled away when she didn't hug me back and held the pendant around her neck, "Where did you get this?" She looked up at me and I saw that her eyes were red and puffy from crying. "I bought it." She looked into my eyes before continuing "It came in a pair." I smiled slightly finally understanding and caressed her cheek, "Thank you." I wish permed an saw her smile and look down. I brought her face up to mine and gently kissed her lips when her arms wrapped around my waist and pulled me closer, I smiled slightly and pulled away. "I missed you." She said quietly and looked at me. I pecked her lips and smiled "I missed you too." I continued to look at her for what felt like forever before looking down to the space I between us, seeing my swan necklace shine against her crown necklace.
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A/N so I know this chapter is rubbish but I liked the necklace idea. I have serious writers block so if you want to help please do! Thank you all so much for reading! I love reading what you guys have to say, so please vote and comment! I love you guys ❤️
-Charlotte🌺
