"The woman who gave birth to my son"

Chapter 8: "Dinner time"

Okay, this part has been done for a while and i wasn't suppose to post it yet. But i'm on my holiday speeding up my writing a little bit, while tanning around the swimming pool. So here it is! I hope you'll enjoy!

It was magic to her, she said. To me, it definitely felt like magic too.. why can't i do this? Why can't i just be honest and.. happy?
I'm in the kitchen cooking dinner for Henry and myself. Emma is picking Henry up in a bit to spend some time together and get to know eachother. i don't want to see her..so soon after.."Mom! The doorbell!! Mom, can i open it..i think it's Emma!" Henry startled me when he shouted that the doorbell rang and i spilled some sauce over the counter. "i don't think it's Emma sweetheart, it's too early." --"It is Emma mom, i asked her if she wanted to join us for dinner when i saw her walking pass my school with Ruby, miss Blanchard was giving us lessons about nature!" My eyes widen and my heart was racing. "Well, Henry..you could have asked first!" I look at him mad and he looks back with those sad puppy eyes. "I'm sorry mom, i thought you would like it better to join us..i should have asked..i'm sorry." I can't handle that look and suddenly i'm fine with his impulsive way of handeling things. One of the main reasons i love him so much. "It's fine Henry, i have enough food. Now open the door and don't let miss Swan wait." Henry jumps up and runs to the door. He yells a quick 'awesome' while running. i have no idea how to approach Emma now.. we kissed this afternoon and we haven't talked about it. She was right about me and i know it.. but this.. dinner with her and my son, well her son too..it's too much for one day. I take a quick look in the mirror and color my lips red. It's a good thing i've got mirrors in every room, i don't know why. I just love mirrors. I hear the door close and i continue cooking. I'm done building my lasagna and put it in the oven. "Good evening, miss Mills." I look up and there she is again. looking at me like she sees me for the first time and i look back at her. Looking at this gorgeous woman i wish i could kiss again..right here right now. But i can't..

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I walk in Regina's mansion after Henry opened the door and i hug him. He hugged me back and it felt good, which is weird 'cause i'm not really the huggy type. He tells me where the kitchen is so i can say hello to his mommy. I walk in the kitchen and i see Regina bend over to put her dish in the oven. damn that ass.. she closes the oven and i know i have to greet her. "Good evening, miss Mills." I finally say after staring at her perfect body. She looks at me and i'm staring back. Staring at her beauty. "Miss Swan, welcome to our home." Henry walks back in with his Nintendo because he really wants to show me his games. He sits down on the barstool and looks very excited. "Emma, look! I'm playing Mario Kart, do you know that game?" I sit down next to him on the other barstool and i look at his Ninteno. "Yes Henry i do! I have it myself, sadly i don't have much time to play it." I say with a smile on my face. His eyes widen when he found out i play videogames and he hands over his nintendo. "Here Emma, play now!" He says enthusiastic and i gladly take over his Nintendo to show him i can play. He gives me tips and tricks along the way and when i finish first with my kart, he jumps off the barstool and acts like my personal cheerleader. I laugh about his act and i see Regina is enjoying his happiness too. "Mom, can i play untill dinner is ready?" He looks at Regina and she nods her head. "Of course Henry, but in the livingroom please." He runs to the living room and jumps on the couch. "Henry Mills, no jumping on the couch!" -- "Sorry mom!!" he yells back at Regina. "It smells good miss Mills, what is it?" I look at her eyes and she makes eye contact with me, suddenly she looks away shy. "It's lasagna, i hope you'll like it. Would you like a glass of wine?" She turns around and grabs the bottle. "Yes, please. I like a woman that cooks.." I smile at her but she doesn't dare to look at me and i know why. She feels uncomfortable about the kiss this afternoon, but i can't help but want to do it again, right here and right now. I just can't hold my flirting attitude and want to get her to bite, all i need is a little response. I like a challenge..

Regina gives me a glass of red wine. "So, how was the rest of your day at work?" She sips her wine and it looks like she is thinking about her answer. "It was fine, miss Swan. I heard you saw Henry this afternoon on the playground when you were walking with Ruby." She takes another sip and then leans over the counter to rest her legs. She is wearing high heels so that will be exhausting i believe. "Yeah, Ruby had her lunchbreak so we decided to get some fresh air and walk around town." --"So are you together now, or what is it?" I don't understand why she keeps asking about Ruby like this, but it's not neccesary to lie about it. "Well, to be honest.. i really like her, i do. But i leave in a little more than a week." --"So..?" I take a sip from my wine to come up with a good reason why i don't really want to be in a relationship with Ruby. I can't just say that Regina keeps running in my mind and i like two woman at the same time right now.. "So.. i live in New York, have a full time job and no time what so ever to be in a serious relationship right now. I just met Ruby and it feels good as long as it lasts, but then again, i'll be gone soon." -- "Does Ruby feel the same way about it?" --"I don't know if she does, miss Mills." She fills her glass with more wine and takes another sip as the alarm of the oven goes off, to warn us that the lasagna is ready.

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"Lasagna is ready." I say after the alarm went off to change the subject. I turn around to open the oven with my gloves and bend forward. I take the Lasagna out and turn around real quick to see if Emma is staring at me. I think she is staring at me, or do i want her to stare at me? "Let me help you miss Mills." She caught me of guard when she was suddenly standing next to me as i put down the lasagna. "Oh, it's fine. You're the guest." I say a little bit nervous. She is standing very close to me, and i can't help but melt, when she looks me in the eyes. I bite my lip while staring at hers. She touches my hand and looks at me worried. Why does she look worried? I finally notice the burn i got from the lasagna plate and i scream. "Ouch! What the hell..!!!" I let go of the plate and blow my hand. I'm so stupid, she wasn't making eye contact.. she was just warning me. "Regina, cold water..NOW!" Emma escorts me to the sink and let the cold water run from the tap. I sighed relieved and thanked Emma for the help. "Are you always that clumsy, miss Mills?" She jokes. I look at her and want to make a statement about it, but the only words i can mumble is exactly what i do not want to say. "Only with you around it seems, Miss Swan." Oh no i did not..look away now Regina! But i can't, i need to see her reaction. She looks at me with a smile, but in a confused kinda way. "I mean.. because you're the woman who gave birth to Henry and all. I think i still need to process that." I can tell Emma isn't buying any of my shit but she plays along, i'm safe for now. "Oh, yeah i can understand. But everything on your terms miss Mills. If you want me gone..i'm gone." She walks to the other side of the counter as i dry my hand with a towel. "That isn't what Henry wants, miss Swan. Speaking of Henry.. Sweety, dinner is ready!" I yell from the kitchen. "I'm coming mom!" Emma helps me set the table as Henry is running from the livingroom to the kitchen and takes his seat at the head of the table. "It smells good mom, can i?" He asks innocent. Emma and i sit down at the table with him. I give him his plate "Of course you can Henry. Enjoy." I look at Emma and can't help but think of the words she said when she left my office this afternoon.. Regina, that kiss was magic to me, and something tells me..it was to you too. And she is damn right. But, how am i able to win this battle and finally be myself after years of denial..