"Maybe it's destiny"

The roommate

Regina booked the very next flight for New York and hopped in the plane at 1:30AM. It was the first time traveling during night time and she had no idea if that felt scary or relaxing. Everyone in the plane were asleep so she was the only one struggling alone. She had to keep herself busy in order her deep thoughts would stay away, but she could feel them lurking in the back of her head.

She tightened her seat belt and crossed her hands under her chest. The guy sitting next to her seemed to be asleep. A loud snore escaped his lips before his head hit the edge of his seat. He didn't seem to get annoyed at all though.. he just continued his sleep safe and sound. Regina rolled her eyes at that dude's peaceful moment thinking that she hadn't slept that peacefully for ages.

She turned around looking outside of the window as the plane started and leaned her head on the side of the window. She could see her reflection staring right at her with a criticizing look. Leaving made her feel like she had given up on Henry for once again... but she didn't have a choice right? Emma forced her! And henry said absolutely nothing to keep her in his life...

That didn't mean that she wasn't gonna fight in court. She was gonna put her heart and soul to win that trail. She owed it to herself and Henry. And just like that... she finally dozed off to a dreamless sleep.

A couple of months passed with Regina feeling lonely again in New York. She kept working as an FBI agent although this time her boss had forced her to take it easy. Her pregnancy started showing slowly, as you could clearly notice a tiny swell underneath her shirts. Her body was changing and her hormones were getting crazy...

Working inside an office didn't make things any easier. She had to deal with multiple useless employees all day long and clients that needed her help on stupid matters such as fixing their computers or join in the dark web. She didn't like paper work.. she needed action. At least working on the street made her feel alive and that's exactly what she told her boss when he announced her her new role in their company.

Regina almost freaked out that day. She wasn't used to listening to other peoples orders but at the same time she couldn't get off her new role. He would insist that she needed to concentrate on becoming a mother and have some time to herself and her baby. That was even more irritating to her. He acted like he was some kind of a pro at being a good parent although his advices seemed ridiculous to the former mayor.

I also have to point out that she hadn't forgotten Henry for a second... she had big plans for today to be honest. The trail was coming very soon and she had her last chance to change everything. She missed emma... and henry... and she was determined to claim them back. She wasn't the kind of girl that likes to show her feelings or any affection at all but this time it was more than necessary. It was her only chance to get back to her dreamy family.

Her eyes wouldn't leave the clock on the wall for a second... she couldn't wait until her shift would be over. Barbara on her side was struggling to win the next stage of candy crush on her computer while she was sipping a strawberry milkshake feverishly.
The heat in the room was getting worse. Regina could feel sweat drops forming on the top of her forehead and her cheeks burning. She sighted annoyed and burried her head underneath her hands.

"Relax girl! Hormones used to drive me insane as well."
Barbara said in her smoky voice and then laughed teasingly.
"I just hate this place."
Regina whined and tucked her hair behind her ears.

"You should be thankful that we are all trying to protect you here! We wouldn't let you get out there and risk your baby's life on your way to catch a psychopath!"
She finally won the current stage of candy crush and got up doing her happy dance while shaking her hips and calves weirdly.