"Maybe it's destiny"

Play Date

"Of course you did."
Emma replied ironically and twisted on the couch arching her sore back. Overworking in order to gain more money in order to pay the bills and her son's private school made her feel a constant exhaustion.

"You're Gold. You know everything."
She continued and looked at him with confusion spread all over her face. Whatever that man had to tell her couldn't be good news. She could feel it in her stomach that disaster was coming to her way for once again.

The older man drunk another sip of his drink and played with his fingers as an evil smirk spread on his cheeks.
"You know why you're here miss Swan? You know why you actually have the right to see your son? You know why you're even alive?"
He said through his growing bigger smile and winked his sparkly eyes.

"No?"
Emma replied even more confused now and run her fingers through her curly hair rubbing the back of her head seeking for relaxation. The older man drunk another sip and paused looking at her and examining her face. For some reason he enjoyed the torturing confused look on Emma's face so much. He loved to make people feel uncomfortable around him.

He loved to see the fear in their eyes growing bigger and bigger in anticipation. He loved watching them tightening up on the seat while focusing on his lips waiting with exasperation for his next word.

"You ought a big thanks to Miss Mills sheriff."
Emma frowned and bit her fingernail.

"Let me stop you there cause I think I lost you!"
She laughed ironically.
"Why would I even say thank you to Regina? She broke my heart and sacrificed our son just because she was a coward!"
She fought back and narrowed her brows clearly annoyed.

"Hmm... maybe you should do a little research sherif Swan. She might hesitated to tell you the truth, she might made a couple of mistakes but if you were that good at your job you would already know what Regina did for you. She's the reason you're alive!"

Emma looked at him frozen in her place, not daring to move a muscle. Gold's words felt like knives stabbing her heart constantly.

"How?"
She mumbled through her teeth.
"I'm not gonna ruin the fun part and tell you the answer. I guess I'm not in the mood to play the guessing game either. There's only one option left for you Emma... You can man up and go find the answer by yourself. See you at court dearie!"

He stood up and fixed his tie and he walked heavily towards the front door. The blond woman rushed to his side and pulled him behind by grabbing his elbow.

"Why did you come here and said that to me? What are you hiding Gold? What's your plan this time?"
Her eyes scanning his face trying to insert inside his thoughts and discover the chaos conquering that man. What the hell was he up to this time? Why would he come all the way to her house after so many years to support Regina? He clearly had something to win! Maybe the former queen was collaborating with him again... but no! Emma didn't wanna believe in that case scenario. Regina was heartbroken and desperate but she would never dare to approach that man again. Not after all those times he stabbed her back.

"I'd like to keep my reasons to myself. It's none of your business anyway saviour."

"NO! I need to know! Did she pay you to come and talk to me?!?"
Her eyes widened open seeking for an answer that she was pretty sure that she wouldn't get that easily. The older man cleared his throat and smiled in sympathy.

"Do you really think that I would ever fall for money? That's not my way to make deals dearie. You shouldn't have known me better after all these years."
The look on his face mysterious like always.

"I need to know... please!"
She took an exasperated breath and shook her head in devastation.
"I just need to know if she's planning to trick me again."