Third chance at love

Where Love Lies

Arriving at Facilier's place after a long horse ride, they couldn't wait to Spend rest of the day  enjoying each others company. They both hated being apart from each other for so long but when they finally got to be together they cherished every moment. Facilier's place wasn't like his family home. It didn't show off the wealth he clearly had or hold any antiques passed down from generations. It was just a small bungalow which only reflected himself and his own interests. Raphael wasn't really into big Mansions, palaces and castles that only stood for power and wealth, he preferred a place that felt more like a home. He always wished to live in a hidden place of his own paradise with his own family. Three years ago he came across an abandoned  bungalow in middle of the forest which was pretty much falling apart but after couple of years of hard work he manged to fix it up into a beautiful cosy bungalow. Raphael knew it was a perfect place for him and Regina to rise a their little family as it had everything they need. The cosy bungalow was surround by forest with a little clear stream running behind it. It even had a small little wishing well at the side of the houses which was decorated with beautiful lily-of-the-valleys. 

Tying the horses at their post by the bungalow Raphael helped Regina off her horse. " Raphael this place is absolutely breath taking. I just love coming here with you." Regina was always loved  coming to the bungalow with Facilier. She loved the beauty of the place as it always made her feel peaceful. Taking in the fresh air and listening to birds singing in the trees above them Regina truly felt at home. " I'm glad you like it my Queen, I hope one day you will come and share it with me someday." Holding Regina in his arms he looked deep into the Regina's brown eyes, admiring how they were always filled with love. love for him. " And one day I will.... just not right now " Regina said with a slight pause. As much as she wanted to fill his wishes and live with him in this peaceful place, Regina also had a family that still needed her and she needed them too. She couldn't just leave out of the blue. Pulling him into a gentle soft kiss which held so much love Regina just hoped that one day things would be simple for both of them. After a couple of moments they parted from the kiss and Regina moved closer into his embrace. " I'm sorry for today with my mother It wasn't meant to be that tense." Slightly moving apart from the warm embrace Regina looked up at him with a kind smile. " Raphael It's fine. I know what it's like to have a mother who has pretty much planned out your whole life and expects you to follow them." Regina truly understood the frustration Raphael was going through with his mother as she too had a controlling mother. " Maybe in time she could come around and be happy for us." Regina could already see the doubt in his eyes as he wasn't convinced. " I know my mother. When she makes up her mind their is no changing it." 

As the day continued in the evening They enjoyed the comfort of each other. They had spend the evening preparing a delicious dinner and talking about their unborn child. As they began to set the table for dinner they talked about what the child could be. " I still think we are having boy." Raphael said sounding so sure about his decision. Laughing at how certain he was Regina was curious why? " What makes you so sure we are having a boy?" Bring the food to the table Raphael answered his curious queen. " In my family boys are the most common, I was the only boy and my grandmother had three other children who happen to be all boys." As they sat the table and tucked into their meal of chicken soup Regina didn't agree with his reason. " That doesn't mean we are having a boy. I Just hope the baby is healthy I couldn't care what the gender is." Regina said softly rubbing her growing stomach. " I too hope the baby is healthy, I just think we are having a boy." Raphael watched Regina roll her eyes at his statement. " What if we have a girl?" Raphael listen and thought about Regina's question. He didn't mind if they had a boy or girl either way he would be happy. " I would be happy if we have a girl or a boy Regina as long as you and the baby a both are okay then I will be the most happiest man in the world." Regina could hear the fondness in his voice and Regina knew it was true. She loved this man with all her heart and she believed he would be happy with either gender as they had waited so long to have a family of their own. 

proceeding with their dinner a comfortable silence fell between them until Raphael brought up the up coming event which was Henry's ball party. " So how is the party planning coming along? I hope you haven't been over working yourself." Regina smiled at his slight concern for her as she was the one to over do things to make sure they everything was perfect. Especially for her son. " Everything is going fine, the ball will be this weekend so most of the planning has been sorted." Raphael was happy that Regina was excited for her son ball party but he could also tell that she stress and it wasn't from the planning. Regina and Raphael had discussed  to tell Henry about her pregnancy after his birthday now that it was getting difficult to hide. They wasn't going to tell Henry about their relationship just yet as it probably would be too much for one day but Facilier could tell that Regina was still terrified about his reaction. However as the days passed on Regina was only getting bigger and suspicion would begin to grow. Reaching across the table Facilier took one of Regina's hand into his. " I promise everything well be okay." Regina knew he was trying comfort her as her mind was running wild. However Regina just hoped that he was right. Snapping out of her mind Regina focused more on the ball instead of the coming aftermath. " I just wished you could come with me to the ball." Raphael wished to go with her too. To see her all dressed up looking divinely gorgeous, ready for a party. Although when he thought on it he was drawn to a crazy idea. An idea that could work well if Regina agreed to go along with it. " What if I could come with you to the ball. I mean I could use a shape-shifting spell and disguise myself as a guest. That way we could see be together but they won't know it me."  

Regina was liking the idea. It was a clever, nobody would know it was Facilier only her. He even could stay over in her chambers with out anyone nothing the truth. knowing her handsome lover he wouldn't be able to keep his hands off in public which could rise suspicion but she could help but see him try." Okay if you think you can pretend to be a party guest then I would like to see you try." Bring her hand to his lip for a gentle kiss Facilier was glad she agreed."Challenged accepted."

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