Regal Arts

Friendly advice

It was now 2:00 and I was thinking about Robin. And how in 15 minutes he'd be picking Roland up. I remember our small talks, His warm smile, and all those good memories. No Regina! You can't fall for him! I think to myself.

I grab my phone and dial for Emma. She picks up after just a couple rings.

"Emma can you come over for a bit I need help?"

"Ya of course are you alright?" Theres a sense of panic in her voice

"Yes I'm fine... I just need some advice"

"Ok sure I'll be over in about 15 minutes"

Beep beep. Call ended

Next I dial for Mary-Margaret

"Hey Regina what's up? Are you sick you need some help?"

"No I just...can you come over I need some advice. "

"Sure what time do you want me over?"

"Well Emma said she'll be over in 15 minutes. "

"Ok I'll drive right over. "

***
At 2:20 there's a knock on the door. I open it to see by two best friends there. "Hey guys." I say less enthusiastically then usual

Emma leans in and gives me a hug. "You ok sweetheart?"

"No I don't know what to do"

"Tell us everything" Mary says

We walk over to the kitchen table and I spill my whole situation out to them. When I'm finished they both have humongous grins slowly growing on their faces.

"What? What is it?"

"Regina why are you so afraid?" Emma asks

"Because with boyfriend number 1, we were madly in love until... You know, then boyfriend number 2, we were in love then he became a jerk, so what makes possible boyfriend number 3 any different?"

"Because with Daniel and Leo, you were young and now your a lot older and he had a kid which means he knows how to handle responsibility. And third times a charm! " Mary-Margaret responds

"So you think I should try to be with him?"

"Uh ya!" Mary exclaims

"Of course!" Exclaims Emma

"Ok" I say nervously.

"C'mon, you need an outfit to wear tomorrow" Emma grins standing up

"What?" I say confused

"Well you gotta dress to impress!" Shouts Mary-Margaret walking and standing next to Emma

"Oh no!" I say shaking my head, "I'm a teacher, and I'm not gonna go in some slutty dress to try to impress him"

"No one said anything about a slutty dress. Just get a new outfit! It will help you feel better" Emma says in a persuasive voice

"Fine, BUT I'm allowed to Vito an outfit you guys pick out."

"Deal!" They both say in unison.

*****
We had a lot of fun at the mall. I actually think that was a really good idea. After Mary and Emma leave I go to look at the outfit they pick for me.

The outfit they picked out was simple, but cute, but elegant. I wasn't sure if I liked it all that much but they insisted. It was a grey, v-neck, long sleeve blouse with a ribbon and bow around the waist. There were ruffles popping out underneath the ribbon. I wasn't too happy about the v-neck it was quite low cut for an art teacher.

Then they got a tight fitting pencil skirt that accented my figure in all the right places. They also got me some earrings and necklace to put it all together. We also got a new tube of lipstick that was a bit darker then what I'm used to but when I put it on I fell in love with it.

I was scared for tomorrow but ready. I was worried he would be angry for how I acted. And realize that I wasn't worth it. But I was eager to find happiness. "Here we go" I say to my self before plopping in my bed and falling asleep