Third chance at love

Henry's party

Henry was nervous. He wouldn't admitted it but it was true. He wasn't really into huge parties in fact he preferred small down to earth kind of parties with just his friends and family. He wasn't used to having big parties with all the attention on him, yes his family would throw parties for him for his birthday back in storybrooke but they were never this big. It wasn't long before Ella had entered their bedchamber to bring him to ball surprise. " Oh Henry you look handsome." she said as she brought him into a quick kiss on the lips. "As do you, you look amazing."
"Thank you Henry."
Ella could tell he was feeling uneasy and was over-thinking the party. She knew Henry would prefer a quite night with his family but today he was turning 33 and it was time for a celebration. Everyone she had invited to the party loved Henry with all their hearts and Ella just wanted Henry to see that. To see that every person he had befriended would be their for him no matter what. "Henry everything will be alright you know that right?"
Slowly looking into his wife eyes he nodded. "yes I know."
Kissing him again as he looked so cute, Ella took his hands in hers. " Come it's time for the birthday boy to arrive."
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Just like Ella had told Henry, after arriving at the party Henry was beginning to feel comfortable as he meet all his guests and old friends. The Ball was truly was amazing, Ella and Regina really did do a good job with everything from the food to the music, everyone was having a great time. "Henry?...You truly have grown up a lot." Turning around to face the person who had called him, Henry was surprised to see it was Dr Hopper, who didn't look a day older. " Dr Hopper what a pleasant surprise." Henry said as greeted him with a smile and quick hug. He truly did miss his family back in Storybrooke. He was glad he finally got the chance to meet his little sister Hope who was 3 years old and was the spitting image of Emma with the exception of her eyes. They were Hook's. He even got the chance to catch up with his Grandparents and teenage Neal who was just as tall as David now. He couldn't believe how time just flew by especially when your living in different Realms. 

" How's life back in the Storybrooke? And Pongo, I haven't see that dog in ages." Henry said with curiosity. Henry often wondered about Storybrooke, over the years he often wished he could go back their just see for himself how Storybrooke was doing. However after the chaos with Drizella and the birth of his Daughter and son, Henry could never find the time to do so. " Well business is slow in Storybrooke as less people visit to talk about their problems but now their has been increase of weddings so business isn't so bad." Dr Hopper said laughing to himself. " However, Pongo is doing just fine." As the conversation continued, Henry listen and laughed at old times with Dr hopper until  Henry's eyes notice his mother. Regina and an unknown man near the corner of the room. He couldn't help but noticed how close they looked and if Henry didn't known any better he would guess they were dating. he watched as they whispered into each others ears only for the man to smile mischievously  and Regina to blush bright pink. 

Henry's mind was running wild. Who was that man and what was doing with his mother. From what Henry could remember Regina hadn't told him about a new love interest in her life. This only made Henry wonder why his mother would keep such thing a secret, then again Henry knew his mother was a private person. He just though that maybe he would be the first to know. It wasn't long before Henry was pulled from his thoughts by His daughter joining the conversation with Dr Hopper. " Sorry to interrupt but I was wondering if I could borrow my Papa for a dance." 

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Regina and Raphael where pretty much inseparable once the Ball started. Having this disguise allow them to be themselves to some degree without drawing in negative eyes of other guests. His disguise was perfect and if anyone wanted to ask questions there was someone what of a cover story to make them believe they were old friends from her past. They had tried not to be too flirtatious with each others but as the night continued Raphael wanted nothing more then to hold Regina in his arms and kiss every part of her. She was so beautiful and Raphael was finding it hard to hide his true feelings as well as his desires. Pulling Regina closer to him, Raphael could smell her alluring scent of lavender which only drew his mind crazy. Slowly moving his hands down to her waist he began to sway her hips along with his. Slowly swaying with the music that played, Raphael whispered sweet nothings into her ears. This only made Regina want to retire from the party early and take him back to her chambers to first off what they started. Ever since she been Pregnant her emotions were more intense then usual. So with every touch and kiss that Raphael would quickly steals from her made Regina's heart beat fast and crave more. Pushing him away slightly Regina needed to calm herself before she lost herself in the moment. " You know I don't dance Raphael." Regina said making sure there was some distance between them. " Oh cause you do...I've seen you dance." Raphael said with an obvious cheeky smile. Playfully hitting him on the chest, Regina's cheeks turned bright red at the memory he had brought up. " You know that was a different kind of dance." 

Glancing over to the dance floor. Regina was glad that everyone was having a great time, to see Henry and Lucy do the father and Daughter dance filled her heart with so much joy. She was truly proud of her son and what a great father he was to Lucy. However, as Regina watched the wonderful moment of Henry and Lucy's dance, she hadn't noticed Ella walking up towards her and Raphael. " Regina there you are I've been looking all over for you. This party is truly amazing, I guess all our hard work really did pay off, I mean everyone loves your Apple turner cakes." Ella said with complete joy on her face. " Yes, I'm glad everyone having a great time Especially Henry." Regina said trying not sound to anxious with Raphael by her side. Ella eyes turned towards Raphael with a slight confusion as she had never seen this man before but before she could ask Regina had already beat her to it. " Ella this is my old Friend....Rupert Cohen. Rupert this is Henry's wife Ella." 

Raphael reach hand across to shake Ella's Hand, greeting her with a charming smile. " Hi Nice to meet you." Watching with nervous eyes Regina was slightly relieved when Ella smiled back and replied with a " Me too." So far everything was going well.

" It funny Regina has never mention you before Rupert? Are you from this Realm?" Ella said with curiosity. " No I'm from different realm, Wonderland to be precise." Regina could tell That he was making this up on the spot and it made her think Maybe they should of discussed his pretend backstory a little more. As the conversion continued Ella became more interested in Rupert. Ella had never meet such a man like him. He was very tall and hazel eyes to match. Plus his chocolate skin looked smooth to touch. Ella could see why Regina hadn't left his side he was very handsome. However she wondered why Regina had mention him before, after all she could tell they were more then just Old Friends from Wonderland. " We I guess I'll leave you two alone to enjoy the rest of the night." Ella said with a quickly wink in Regina direction. " Nice meeting you Rupert I hope to see you again." With a smile Ella left, Leaving Regina and Raphael alone again. They both released a breathe of air, not realising they had be holding their breaths.

" Well that went well." Looking towards Regina, Who still a little tense. Raphael decided a little dancing would help clear her mind. " Now about that dance floor." Pulling Regina towards the dance, Raphael gracefully twirled her around towards him. Laughing at the sudden action, Regina had no  choice but to dance.

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