Queen Wears Prada

Chapter 12

Regina's POV

"How do you know her name anyway. " Zelena asks.
"She was , uh my um PA"
"Your joking? " she asks , still not really concentrating.
"Did you not see my show?"
"Yeah I saw that blonde woman wearing your clothes I think walking down the catwalk, wasn't paying much attention though. Wait. " now she looks at me. "Was that Emma Swan ?" I nod sadly.
"Jesus Regina. "
"What?"
"I know you, are you in love with Emma Swan?" That question I wasn't expecting.
"I'm- I'm not sure. "
"I kissed her twice and then felt too guilty and tried to stay back. She had no idea about Robin and then freaked when she found out, she was really angry because she loved me and I was horrible."
"I'm sorry Gina, so what happened with Robin then?"
"I broke it off. Mother was furious because she-"
"Needed Robins families money?" She cut me off.
"Yeah, turns out Robin had been having a secret affair with some skimpy waitress called Marion. The only thing I need to worry about is mother. I changed my number and she has no idea I'm here, I just need you to back me up. " I ask hopefully.
"Of course I'll back you up, now about Emma, did she speak about Henry?" I'm in such an awkward position right now. "She wants him"
"But I want him, and I have him, I'm sorry Gina but your precious Emma can't have him, she lost that responsibility when she gave him away"
"She didn't give him away Zel!" I say.
"He got taken away because she was young and didn't have suitable living space, she wanted him more than anything. "
"Henry is staying with me. Ok? Do you understand Regina. I don't want anybody having him. I requested full privacy when I fostered him, do you know what that means? " unfortunately yes.
"Anybody who tries to steal Henry off of you can be arrested. " I say sadly.
"Yes. " I'm pretty done with this conversation now so I decide to head to bed. I made Emma a promise I couldn't keep.

I'm woken in the middle of the night by My bedroom door being open. I don't know who it is. I feel the bed dip beside me and the sweet smell of Zelena's perfume.
"Are you awake?" Zel whispers.
"Yeah" I whisper back.
"I'm sorry Gina, I didn't mean to be an ass earlier"
"Don't worry about it" I turn around to face her and then I hug her.
"There's an election next week you know, I think you'll be perfect for it."
"Oh yeah, what is it?" I whisper back to her, curious to know what.
"Mayor of Storybrooke"
"You think I'd be good at that?" I can see her nod in the dark. Maybe I will be good at that.

--week later--

"My name is Regina Mills, you may recognise me or my name as I previously owned the Mills and Co fashion company. However, unfortunately I do not own that anymore. I am very passionate in my work, and I believe this town needs a mayor who will be willing to do what a town needs. I will always put the people's needs first and that is a promise. I believe I can be the best mayor that this town has ever had. Thank you. "  The audience applause me and I sit back down in my chair. Zelena nods at me making me feel confident. I can do this. I'm Regina Mills, I can do anything.