Third chance at love

welcome to the family drama

Regina couldn't believe how loving and caring Mama Odie was to her. They had only meet once but she felt like she had known her for years. It was nice. Regina wasn't used to people fussing over her all time but being pregnant she knew she had to relax especially knowing she was carrying two babies who both had magic. Sitting on balcony bench Regina watched the  beautiful starry night sky. The bayou truly was beautiful at this time and Regina didn't want to miss a single thing. Rubbing her stomach Regina began thinking about her future. She going to have two children who processed the power of great magic and having such power would be risky. Regina knew that raising these babies was going be different if not more difficult compared to Henry's upbringing. Children with magical abilities can cause some so what of a challenge and Regina wasn't sure she could do it. She knew that Raphael would always be by her side but she just felt she was leaping into the unknown. As a child Regina never display any magical abilities, she had to be taught. However these babies were going to have magic as soon as they're born. Although it wasn't just magic that worried her it was also her relationship. She loved Raphael with all her heart but never had he asked or talked about marriage. Yes before their relationship in beginning wasn't so serious but as time went by she realised how much she just wanted to be him. He was the reason she wasn't so depressed all time. He allowed her to be open with her thoughts and talk about her grief about Robin. He even comforted her when she began to cry about him.

As midnight was just around the corner Regina was becoming extremely tried. Feeling her eyelids becoming heavy she  slowly drifted of to sleep on the bench with her hands still protectively  on her bump. Regina hadn't noticed that she was no longer alone on the balcony. Raphael had watched his lovely Queen drift off to sleep once again. He was going to wake her and take her home but she looked so peaceful and beautiful when she slept. Taking off his coat he gently placed it over Regina to keep her warm and softly kissed her cheek as she snuggled up with his coat. Returning back to the living room he noticed a cheeky smile that was planted on his Grandmother's face. " What's so funny Grandma?" Mama Odie's cheeky smile only widen. "My child when are you going to ask that woman to be your wife?" Raphael was taken back by Mama Odie's question. "Wife?" 

" Yes Child! You have been with this woman for many years now, your even starting a family together but never once have you talked about marriage. Call me old fashion but back in my day a Man married you first before starting a family." Mama Odie chortled. " Is it because Regina's family doesn't agree of your Relationship? Or is because of your Mother?" Raphael didn't really have answer. Marriage never really crossed his mind. He loved Regina there was no doubt about that, it was just getting married would be extreme difficult especially now. " No, getting married isn't the right moment right now. I love Regina and I do want her to be my wife but I think we need to focus on the babies first." Mama Odie frown at Raphael. " Nonsense! there is no such thing as a perfect moment trust me child. You don't have to get married straight away but at least be engaged." Mama Odie moved over to a rusted shelf and picked a small dusty brown wooden box. She smiled fondly at the box as it brought back some sweet memories of her youth. " Here, take this and give it to her." Without a word Raphael took the box and opened it. Inside the small box was beautiful amethyst diamond ring. " It was my engagement, a family heirloom from your Grandfather and now yours' to give to Regina. The amethyst ring symbolise magic, Royalty and good judgement and is known for bringing back balance to ones' life, removing any obstacle that happens to be in the way." Raphael was touched by his Grandma's thoughtful words as she explained the ring. The ring was perfect and it felt right for Regina. "Thank you Grandma the ring is truly beautiful." Raphael closed the box and carefully placed the ring into his trouser pocket. " Your welcome my child and of course the ring is perfect for Regina after all it's the birthstone of an Aquarius and being an Aquarius myself I knew it was perfect for her. Now....where in the world is Juju?!" 

Watching his Grandma search for her pet snake once again for the twelfth time it only just hit him that his Grandma had just shared a personal information about herself. From as long as he could remember Mama Odie never celebrated her birthday so he never knew when it was, so it was a shock to him find out she was Aquarius. " Wait your Aquarius too?" Raphael said looking shocked and slightly curious. He should of known, she always had a unique sense of humour.

Henry was still quite rattled after the events of last night. It was a new day and Henry hadn't seen his mother yet. He thought he would see her at breakfast but she was a no show. Henry to be honest wasn't ready to see Regina just yet as he still had no words to say on the situation. Everyone in the castle knew of Regina's new boyfriend and not many people where happy about including Queen Tiana. Walking down the corridor Henry was on his way to another council meeting until he stop in his tracks. Sitting by the window was Lucy who looked miserable as she quietly played with her dolls. Henry hated it when he saw his little girl so downhearted, taking a seat next her he wanted know what had upset her. "Lucy are you okay? I thought you where going horse riding today?" Lucy continued to look at her doll in her hands, she looked so glum and it was making Henry heart break. " I was going to stables.... but I wanted to ride with Abuela but Mummy said I can't see her." Lucy said in whisper. Henry Heart was truly broken now. He and Ella had spoken last night about not keeping  Lucy  away from Regina for mean while as everyone need time to come down. The only problem was Lucy wasn't happy with it. Regina and Lucy where extremely close and they pretty much did everything together. It was Regina who encouraged Lucy to do horseback Riding and it was something they love to do together. However now Ella was no longer sure with leaving Lucy alone with Regina just in case Facilier turned up unannounced and Henry was kind of agreed with it too. " Lucy sweet heart you can still ride your horse, no need be so sad." Henry trying to cheer her up however it only made thing worst. " NO! It's not the same when Abuela isn't there, I like it when she comes with me. Why doesn't Mummy want me to be with her! Is it because of the Shadow-man?!" Lucy was now looking at Henry and her mood had shift to anger.  Henry couldn't blame her for the out burst but as he tried to explain it seem to only push Lucy further away. 

" YOU CAN'T KEEP ABUELA AWAY FROM ME! You just can't." Lucy was now in tears. Swiftly picking up her dolls Lucy stormed off  down corridor away from her father. To Lucy Henry looked like the bad Guy but in reality Henry was trying to protect her from the bad Guy who had wormed his way into his mother's heart.