A Twist Of Fate

Chapter 29

The next morning I wake up with Regina wrapped in my arms. I smile and let out a happy sigh. I look over at the clock on the nightstand and it's only 9:13am. I stretched a little but tried not to move to much, Regina seems to be still sleeping. I look at the ring on my left ring finger and I can't help but smile. I'm happy. Really happy. After Zelena died I didn't want to live anymore but I had to. I had a beautiful little girl with red hair and blue eyes that needed me. I know I made some mistakes in my grieving process but my one and only focus was on my daughter. I didn't have any needs or wants for myself. It was all about Angelica. She's the one that kept me alive. If it wasn't for her I don't know what I would have done. I think about how my life has changed over the last year and a half. I was able to try and see a light at the end of a very sad tunnel, and even though I wanted to fight it I was able to allow myself to feel love again, and I found it with Regina. I never would have imagined that. She hardly talked to us but she was slowly working her way back to oh I don't know maybe forgiving Zelena and I. Then when Zelena died Regina was always right there. She never ever asked for anything in return. She was just trying to be a good auntie and a good friend and that was exactly what I needed at the time. When things became deeper I think it was a surprise to both of us. I really do love her and for me to feel that way again after I never wanted to feel anything means so much. Yesterday she became my wife. I truly am happy at this moment. I suddenly feel someone shaking me. "Emma. Emma. What the hell is wrong with you? Are you in a coma or something?" I shake my head and look at my wife Regina. "Hun I'm sorry I was just wrapped up in my thoughts. Are you ok?" "Yes dear I am now that I know my wife isn't in a catatonic state". I laugh a little and give her a kiss. "Did you sleep well babe?" "Hmm. How could I not? I was here wrapped in your arms". "True". I say making her laugh. "Em what time is it?" I look at the clock. "Oh wow it's almost 11:30". "Why are you surprised by that?" "I woke up just after 9 and I started to to think out my life the last year or so and the time just seemed to fly". Regina has an unreadable look on her face and then says. "Are you rethinking things Emma?" I sit up quickly. "What? Oh my god no Regina. That's not what I meant by that. I'm so sorry. I was thinking how after Zelena died, if it wasn't for Angie I probably wouldn't be here, but I had to take care of her. I was her only parent. I was thinking how you and I got so close and how we ended up getting married. I swear baby it was nothing bad. I love you. Please don't think that I don't". Tears are falling from my eyes and Regina reaches over to hold me. "Emma I'm sorry. Please don't cry. I do love you and really know you love me. I don't know why I asked that stupid question. Please forgive me". I start to calm down and she gives me a kiss. "I love you so much Emma". "I love you Regina. Really I do. If we could get married again and again I totally would". She laughs. "So we are ok my love?" "Definitely Regina. I can't wait to start our married life". She kisses me. "Same here my love". We kiss again and it's more passionate. We made love for who knows how long. It was just about us. No reason to hurry because the baby might wake up or we have to wake up to early. It was just us loving each other. When we woke up again later it was due to my cellphone ringing. I rolled over. "Shit it's my dad. Hey pop, what's up?..... Oh that's great..... Oh I ahh don't think it's a problem but hold on let me ask my wife". I smile and turn to Regina. "My dad said Angie's been wonderful for him and he and Kat want to invite us over for dinner tonight". "Sure that sounds nice. I don't mind if your ok with it". I just shrug. "Yeah ok dad I guess Regina and I will meet you guys for dinner..... Ok dad. Thanks. We'll see you soon. Love you too". I put the phone back on the nightstand and look at Regina. "Ok dad said dinner at his place at 6. It's us, him, Kathryn, Ruby and Dorothy. Oh and of course our Angie. You ok with that?" "Sure my love, why not? We love them all. I have no problem at all". We fool around a little more then we take a shower together. Of course we just had to have sex in there as well. Finally we were able to get dressed and go over to my dads place. Kathryn made a wonderful dinner. She made a shrimp and broccoli mixed with pesto linguine. It was so damn good. I think Regina was getting a little upset because I went in for a 3rd helping. I grabbed her hand and pulled her close to me. I whispered in her ear. "Baby this doesn't even come anywhere near how good your lasagna is. That's just so filling that I can only have 2 helpings. No need to worry about me because I'll always come home to my wife". I give her a kiss and I hear her hum. "Thank you my dear. That's just what I needed to hear". "You two are so darn cute. I wish Ruby was more loving like that". "Hey. Wait a minute babe. I always give you nice compliments. These two just got married so of course Emma is gonna suck up now". Ruby says and I slap her hard in the arm. "Screw you Rubes. I'm not sucking up. I'm telling my wife the truth". "Ok. Ok. Let's just try and have a good time together. No need to argue. Yes this is delicious and yes Regina's lasagna is delicious, so that's the end of it. Ok?" My dad says trying to end the argument. I nod and look at Ruby and she nods. "Sorry dad". "Yeah sorry David". "Ok. Thank you Emma and thank you Ruby. Now how about we all clear and clean the table then we can move out to the backyard and hang around the fire pit?" We all are happy with that idea. Everyone helps clear, clean and put the leftovers in containers. I secretly asked Kathryn if I could possibly have something to take home. She quietly laughed and said she'd take care of it. Everyone went out to sit by the fire pit while Regina and I gave Angie a bath, read her a bedtime story then put her in her crib that my dad had put in his spare bedroom. He made it into a nursery for Angie so when she comes over she has toys, clothes and a crib. She's so comfortable here. After Regina and I put her to bed we both grabbed something to drink and met everyone else out by the fire. "How is my granddaughter?" "She's fine dad. She went to sleep with no trouble at all". "See I told you Emma, she loves her grandpa there is no need to worry. You two can take off for your honeymoon and I will keep her safe and happy". "I know dad. It's just hard leaving her for days. That's what I don't like". Regina grabs my hand and holds it tight. "Our baby will be fine my love. We are only going for 4 days. She loves it here. She has everything she needs". "I know Regina but this is the longest and farthest that we've been away from her. We actually have to take a plane to get there". She grips my hand tighter. "My love it's going to be fine. We are only about 8 hours away. Do you really not trust your father and Kathryn or even Ruby and Dorothy? They will all take care of her sweetheart". She gives me a kiss and I look around the fire pit. "No I have no doubts that they will all take care of Angelica. I'm sorry babe. I'm fine". We kiss again and we hear clapping from our friends and my dad. "Oh knock it off. You jackass's. It's my kid I'm taking about. My dad laughs a little more and says. "We are sorry Emma. I know how hard it is to leave your baby behind, but I promise I will put my life on the line for her". I smile. "I know dad. Thank you". The rest of the night went great. We had drinks, some snacks and some very lively conversation. In the end Regina and I were too buzzed to drive home so we stayed in Dorothy and Ruby's spear bedroom. The next morning, even though we were hungover we all had breakfast together. I hugged my baby girl and told her that we would be back soon. Regina did the same thing then we left to finish packing so we could leave for our flight to Niagara Falls.