A Twist Of Fate

Chapter 27

The rest of the weekend was most of the same thing. We just had a lot of us time. Of course we called my dad morning, noon, and night to check on the baby and she was perfectly fine. On the last morning we were there I snuck out of the hotel room and went over to the store where I saw what I wanted to give to Regina. I had called yesterday in the bar while I waited for Regina and arranged everything. So all I had to do was pick it up and pay for it. I was able to get back into the room, hide everything and get back in bed before Regina knew I was gone. When Regina woke up we ordered breakfast in our room. Then we packed and checked out. It really was a relaxing weekend. When we got home my baby girl was so excited to see us. She didn't know who she wanted more, me or Regina. She just kept going back and forth. My dad said she was so good for him. We had a usual Sunday night. Regina and I made dinner together and the next morning she went off to work. While Angie was having her afternoon nap I looked at what I bought for Regina. I hid it as soon as I could. I want to wait for the right time to give it to her. I opened the box to look at it. It's really beautiful. All of a sudden I started having trouble breathing. What the hell am I thinking? I can't do this. Things are fine just the way they are. I try the breathing techniques that Dr. Hopper taught me and they slowly start to work. I guess I didn't hear the front door open and close because soon enough Regina was standing in the doorway of our bedroom. She seems scared. "Emma sweetheart what's wrong, why are you crying?"  I try to hide the box but where?  "I'm ok Regina. I got you something when we went away. At the moment it was so perfect, but now that I'm looking at it I'm scared as all hell".  "Emma what's going on?"  She asks with fear in her eyes. "I just don't know if I can't go through it again Regina. Life is so scary". I start crying and she holds me close. "Of course life is scary my love. We just have to take it one day at a time. Why are you so upset, what can't you go through again?"   "Losing someone I love Regina. I don't know if I can do that again".  "I know that was so hard for you, but why is it making you so emotional now?"  I hand her the box. She takes it. "As soon as I saw it I knew I wanted it for you. I want to make you my wife some day. I really do love you so much. You are so protective of Angie and I love that. I feel so happy just being with you and living every day with you. Then just now I got so scared that what if I'm a jinx and everyone I love will leave me forever?"   "Emma. I really don't know what to say about that. Those are absolutely very valid concerns, but sweetheart if we live our lives living around what ifs then we really aren't living. How you want to live your future depends on the decisions you make today. If things work out that's great. If not, then you need to try a new approach. You are in charge of your own destiny my love. The choice is yours". She was exactly right. Suddenly I wasn't so scared anymore. I took the box from Regina and I stood up. I turned to face her as she sat on the bed. I got down on one knee and took the ring out of the box. "Regina I really do love you. You know I have a few issues I'm trying to deal with but would you sometime in the near future consider marrying me?"  Tears fell from from her eyes as she smiled. She started to nod. "Yes Emma. Oh yes. Absolutely".  I place the ring on her finger and we held each other and cried. It was one of the best moments we've had. It was all about love and honesty and that was it. No one wanting anything more or less. Before to long we had to separate. We heard Angie crying over the baby monitor, so Regina and I collected ourselves then we went in to get her from her nap. I picked her up. I wasn't really thinking or listening to the words that came out of my mouth but I spoke from the heart either way. "It's ok baby girl your mommy's are here sweetheart. Everything is ok. We've got you".  Regina looked at me with amazement. More tears fell from her eyes. "Gina, what's wrong?"   "Nothing Emma. Nothing at all. Everything is just right". She kisses me and we go change Angie's diaper, then we head down to the kitchen to get her something to eat. While we are In the kitchen my dad comes home.  Angie goes right to her grandpa and he told us that he's taking her in he living room to play. As Regina is making something for Angie to eat I ask why she started crying when we went to get the baby after her nap. "Emma did you listen to the words that you said to Angie?"   "No". I'm so confused. "Emma. You said 'It's ok baby girl your mommy's are here'  ".  "Oh. I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking. Is that a problem?  I don't know why I said that but you really are like her other mother and now that you have agreed to marry me some day, I hope that you will be a mommy to Angelica. I have absolutely no problem with her calling you mommy, unless that would make you uncomfortable then it can stop now".   "I really don't know Emma. Honestly I haven't even thought of it". I give her a kiss. "It's ok and nothing needs to be decided now. Let's just move on and see what happens next".  She smiles and kisses me back. We hear the door bell ring and I go see who it is while Regina goes into the living room where my dad and Angie are. I open the door and it's Kathryn. "Hey Kat. What's up?"  "Hi Emma. Is your dad here I have a great new listing for an amazing apartment and it's not going to last long. I wanted to show him right away".  "That's great Kat. Thanks. Come on in. Everyone is in the living room". We walk in and see my dad on the floor playing with the baby who is giggling so hard tears are coming from her eyes. We all can't help but join in with the laughter. A few minutes go by and my dad notices that Kat is here. "Hey dad. Kathryn stopped by to see you". Regina and I look at each other and smile. "Hi David. I have a new apartment listing that I think you'll really like".  My dad stands up and picks up Angie and hands her to Regina. "Great. Thanks, have a seat and show me what you've got. Ahh for the apartment I mean". I can't help but laugh and Regina hits my arm. "Ouch. What? It was funny". I get an evil look and shut my mouth. We all sit down and Kat shows my dad the file. He loves it. It's actually a side by side duplex house with 2 bedrooms and a big backyard. Right now the other half is empty but Kat told us that Ruby was looking into it the other day. And it's only around the corner from here so it's within walking distance. My dad loves it, and if Ruby moves in with her girlfriend it'll be so awesome. My dad wants to see it right away. Kat said she had a key so we took a walk over to look at it. It was actually fun. Angie loves being in her carriage. She can look around at everything. We have to make sure she's strapped in or she'll try to climb out. We get to the duplex and it's really nice. The rooms are big. The kitchen is nice and the backyard seems great for a party.  "Well dad what do you think?"  He looks around. It's just him and I in the backyard. Kat, Regina and the baby are checking out the house again. "I really like this place Emma. I've loved living with you and Regina but you two need to be living alone. I think I'm going to take it".   "So it's pretty much over with you and Mary Margaret?"   "Yes Emma. She hasn't changed at all and I can't live in a marriage like that. I need to to tell you something". He takes a few deep breaths. "After you and Regina left on Friday for your getaway I filed for divorce".  "Wow dad. I guess I shouldn't be that surprised. How do you feel about that?"  "I feel like it's the right thing to do. I don't know who Mary Margaret is anymore and I will not tolerate the way she treats you. It's really over Emma".  "Dad I trust that your making the right decision, but I'm wondering does it have anything to do with Kathryn?"  "Well Emma it's no secret by now that I like her and I would like to get to know her better but no. This was a decision I needed to make in order to move forward in my life. A positive life. Mary Margaret is full of negativity and I can't live like that. I'm sorry sweetie if that hurts you".  "No dad I'm fine. I just want you to be happy".  "I'm getting there Emma". He smiles and hugs me. Kat comes running out of the house. "Emma Swan. How dear you?  I've spent the last 2 hours with all of you and no one said anything about you and Regina being engaged". She's trying to be mad but she hugs me. "I saw the ring on her finger and had to ask. Why aren't you two broadcasting it all over town?"  "I'm sorry. It just happened this afternoon. We would have gotten around to it". Regina walks up to us and laughs. "Emma. You and Regina are engaged?"  My dad asks.  "Yes dad. We were going to tell you tonight but here we are". He hugs me. "Oh sweetie I'm so happy for you both". We locked up the duplex and went back home. Kathryn joined us for dinner and then it was a normal night. Bath, bedtime story, movie, then Regina and I go to bed to rest for the up coming day.