Special Delivery

Chapter 15

After a long flight we were finally back in Maine. Regina had her driver meet us at the airport and take us home. He helped us with our luggage. We brought everything to Reginas including my stuff, because it's going to eventually end up there anyway since we've decided to live at her place. It felt like it took forever to unpack. First we had to get a pile of the dirty laundry from our trip, then I helped Gina make room for my clothes in the dresser and the closet. After all that we washed all the laundry and the bed sheets, remade the bed, then we were finally able to sit on the couch and rest. It was already 6 in the evening. "I'm hungry babe".  "Oh Emma honey, I really don't feel like cooking".  I laugh a little. "I wasn't asking you to. Wanna go to Granny's and get something to eat?"   "Yes. Please". She says in a tired tone. We walk into Granny's and as soon a Ruby sees us she runs right over. "There you are Mrs & Mrs,  who are you, have you guys decided to change your names?"  We shrug and look at each other. "We don't know Rubes, we haven't even talked about it".  "Really, What have you guys been doing all week?  Wait don't answer that. Just go grab a seat". We laugh and go sit in a booth. Ruby takes our order and checks on her other tables. "She brought up a good point Gina, are we doing the name change?"  "I wouldn't mind dear".  "We could do a hyphenated name, like Swan-Mills or something".  "You know I like that Emma. I like it a lot. I'd like to use that if you don't mind". "No not at all babe. I like it too". When Ruby brings our dinners over I say. "Ruby, I'd like to introduce you to my wife, Regina Swan-Mills".  "Oh, I love that. Good call. That's what Belle and I are doing. We're going with Lucas-French".  "That's very lovely Ruby".  "Thanks Regina".  While we are eating Regina get a text message. "It's my sister, she wants to know if we're still in Vegas....Oh no".  "What's wrong babe".  "I made the mistake of telling her we are back and having dinner here, so now she's on her way. Damn it".   "It won't be that bad sweetheart".  "I know I just didn't want to deal with family stuff right now".  "Have you told her we got married?"  "No I haven't, but if you don't mind I'd like to want till she sees our rings before we tell her. I want to see her face".  "Sure babe".  A few minutes later Zelena walks in and sits right next to Regina. "It's about bloody time you two came back, I'm so sick of listening to mother rant about how you are ruining your life by quitting the firm and teaching".  "It's nice to see you to sis".  "Oh, I'm sorry where are my manners. How was your trip?"  "We had a lovely time". She says looking at me as she takes a sip of her drink with her left hand. "Regina what in bloody hell is that on your finger?"  "Oh this. It's a ring Zelena". "Yes I know that. Why is it on that finger" then Zelena looks at me. "And why is Emma also wearing one."   "Emma and I got married". She has an unreadable expression on her face till she started laughing. "Why are you laughing Zelena?"  "Because dear sister this is going to drive mother absolutely insane. Oh how I wish I had thought of this crazy idea myself. Oh please let me tell her".  "Zelena calm down. Emma and I will tell mother ourselves, and I could careless about how she feels about it".  "Oh please Regina, you can't fool me. You fly off to Vegas at a moments notice and just happen to get married a day after meeting Emma. So how much is she paying you for this?"  I can't believe she just asked me that. "Excuse me. What the hell". Regina then interrupts me. "Emma I'm sorry my love. Zelena how dare you insinuate that our marriage is a sham. Emma and I love each other, and I expect you to respect her and our marriage do you understand me".  "Sure sis whatever you say". She stands. "Just promise me you'll let me be there when you tell mother. I can't wait to see her faint. Well I'm off. Ta ta". She leaves without another word. "Emma my love. I am so so sorry. My sister had no right to say those things. I do love you Emma". I smile and say. "I know Regina".    But in the back of my mind I can't help but think, what if she really did want to get back at her mother. I do feel something that could be love from her, and maybe we would have ended up getting married one day. But now everything Zelena said keeps playing in my head. "Emma. Emma". I didn't hear Regina speaking so she squeezed my hands. "Emma dear. Ruby asked if you'd like any more soda".  "Oh sorry. No thanks Rubes. Just the check please".  "Sure thing". While Ruby goes to get our check I excuse myself to use the restroom. I had to splash some water on my face. I get back to the table a Gina already paid the tab. We said goodbye to Ruby and we head back home.