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“You have a penis” Regina repeats in a neutral tone, eyes stuck on said matter. Emma's dark chuckle draws her attention to her eyes swiftly.
“Why are you so surprised? This just confirms you that I'm a freak, like you all believe me to be.” The blonde's voice is calm, but her eyes, they darken. Regina frown confused.
“Of course I am surprised, I didn't know about this. And I have never said you were a freak! What are you talking about?" She questions her watching her stand there without covering herself.
“You, your sister, Robin, Cora and your other friends. Making fun of my defection or mutation as you all like to point out.” Emma tilts her head at her with a broad smile that really frightens her a little.
Regina remembers how her sister, mother, and Robin would talk badly about Emma with other associates, but she had thought they were angry and envy over her success at young age. She usually tuned them out, nod along knowing they normally insult and gossip about people they dislike.
“They like to talk worse about people who have more powers and success than them. I ignore their nonsense mostly.” Their intensity of hate and resentment towards Emma was bigger. “God! They were so rude! Zelena! She is not a terrible person compared to mother.”
“It's hard to believe a princess like you never knew about this evergreen gossip of fun, but it’s not relevant now.” Emma looks into her eyes steadily, the brunette frowns at her. “Regina, you never know the true nature of a person without darkness. Irony, right”
The woman has to admit how she missed such a big matter of gossip, <em>because you were admiring and avoiding the mysterious blonde at any chance</em> A voice whispered unhelpfully which angered the brunette.
“Like how your darkness showed my Mother and Robin's true nature.” Regina spits out in a condescending tone which earned her a wicked smile. “Is this your revenge on me for letting them degrade you or something else? “
“Feisty!!! But no, I don't need anyone to defend me. I learned years ago that only I can save myself.” Emma's smiles widely, moving close as she speaks. “And if you think this is my revenge then you underestimate me, sweetie! “
Regina huffs at the blonde who is standing close to her, “I don't understand then why you would want me if you think I am one of those disgusting idiots.” Emma's eyes softens with amusement.
“Because!” the brunette gives her unimpressed look, barely noticing their proximity, lost in the conversation. “Well if you're quite desperate then I can simply show you why.” She husked eagerly her hands grazing the tan waist lightly. Regina blinks rapidly aware of the heat between their naked bodies.
She turns away from the blonde whose hands tighten, “Not a chance in hell, Ms. Swan.” One hand was stroking her right thigh sensually. The blonde hums distracted by the soft luscious skin which she strokes slowly without any purpose, just feeling her.
Regina furrows her brows, soft heat spreading through her body, “You promised..” she's cut off by a soft 'shhh' near her left ear making her eyes slam shut in annoyance.
“I know. I know.” Emma murmurs slyly, her hands still caressing every inch of her body she can reach. “But you're just so irresistible.”
She stifles a sigh of irritation opening her eyes to scold Emma, but releases a gasp when her left nipple and clit was pinched sharply, sending shock of pain and pleasure to her body.
“AHH..” She yelps in the pain breaking free of her grabby hands, and snarls at her cocky smirk. “Why would you do that, you psycho!”
“I wanted hear you besides those little hums and sighs you let out. Come on don't tell me you didn't feel any pleasure.” Emma answered her with a knowing glint, seemingly amused by her quick denial, “I can see it in your eyes.”
Regina walks out of the bathroom with an irritated growl at the arrogant asshole, little shaken by the truth(s).
She should have left instead of asking her those questions which only revealed that Emma lusts her body very much and couldn't care less about the insults thrown at her.
It irks her more than it should that people could be so offensive towards someone for something beyond their control. <em>But why should she care for that black-hearted woman who had trapped her here.</em>
“You ran away pretty fast, I didn't know you were scared easily." Emma informs her from the doorway of her bedroom watching her pace in anger, but stopped at her words.
Regina glares resentfully at her loose boxers, and large white t-shirt, <em>she can dress but I can't,</em> she fumes to herself.
“Excuse me! I am not scared. What's so scary about you? This big tower that matches your arrogance or your lack of morality and decency?" Regina fires back rapidly with her lip curled at the corners, eyes cold daggers. The blonde eyes her angry face with pure fascination.
“Beautiful, Angry, sassy, and cold, you're mixed together perfectly. Adorable.” Regina rolls her eyes, despite the unwanted & useless warmth in her chest. The blonde continues “So, other that, you want me even after knowing I'm a freak with a dick between her legs.”
Regina raises her eyebrows incredulously, “First of all, I don't think you're a freak for being different. It's not your penis but your cruel actions, and arrogant attitude, I find very hateful.” She clarifies to the blonde who stays silent.
“Second, I am not scared of you or your Little Swan over there.” She continues brazenly hoping for more than just flash of annoyance in her green eyes. “Lastly, I don't want you or your unwanted advances.”
Emma pushes her lower lip out with a playful expression. “Interesting, the first thing you wanted correct me was about your opinion of my dick. And 'your lack of desire' for me to last. Shows your priority.” She nods seriously to herself, smiling at the brunette's tortured groan.
“No, that actually shows your priority.” Regina huffs annoyed but a thought pop into her mind. Emma casually walks into the living room without denying her words.
“Does everyone know about you have.. Penis? And why do business with them even after knowing about their behavior?“ The brunette asks curiously but regrets at the broad smirk thrown her way.
“Again, Priorities, that's all. It's not a secret that I'm an Intersex. Other people can feel hatred, disgust, and anger for me but it doesn't change the fact they need my money and success.” Emma answered her with an arrogant smile and a shrug, taking a seat on the black couch near her.
“Not to mention your winning personality that attracts people, I'm sure.” The brunette scoffs sarcastically, but in truth she has seen people gravitate to the blonde often. “It's not all about money and success people need in their life to be happy.”
“Maybe, but everyone runs after money and success all their life.” Emma's eyes darkens briefly, plagued by a dark unpleasant memory. “People did shut up with their hostilities towards me and my freak ness because of my money and power.”
“You can't get everything with money. But I do get your point, some value money and success more than love.” Regina looks away to mask the hurt but a hand stops her turning her to face the blonde by chin.
“I already told you, your hurt and pain belongs to me, don't waste those on undeserving people." Regina looks at her with pained and angered eyes, but the blonde remains unmoved.
“Why are you so fixated on them despite having other people who truly loves you.” Regina eyes widen thinking the blonde is confessing her love for her but Emma adds. “Your family is on a vacation waiting for you eagerly Instead, you spoke to the ones who sold you.”
Regina's heart deflates, relieved Ms. Swan isn't confessing love or any other non-sense. But she feels very guilty of not calling her family first, the blonde was right which angers her.
“Don't paint yourself innocent they paid the price you asked them.” Regina sneers at her, Emma huffs at her amused.
“oh! I know, I'm not an innocent, sweetie. You should be thankful that you got stuck with me instead of...” A loud ringing sound interrupts them, Emma looks at her watch before sighing and gets up to attend the call. “Gotta take the call, sweetie.”
Emma bends down to take her personal mobile from the couch but Regina stops her. “I want to call my father, please!” She asks hesitantly, not wanting to argue and lose her chance to talk with her family.
Emma gives her an appreciative smirk and leans close, “I'm pleased that you can learn very quickly. So, you can make the call and talk to your family. Just them. Don't disobey me..!” Regina narrows her eyes at her casual warning, but wisely stays silent. “Maybe read some books if you're bored after that,'s done."
The blonde dismisses her walking away with a tweak to her right nipple causing her squeak loudly. "Pervert!! " She scolds angrily with cheeks red in humiliation, hearing only her chuckles. Muttering to herself moodily, she dials the number she knows by heart.
'The DAD' why the hell does she have daddy's number? Regina wonders. But dismisses that when her daddy picks up the call, surprised she had called from Emma's number instead of her own.
Surprising her by the fact both Emma and her daddy have each other's contact number. The man did say he admired Emma's casual and easy goin attitude contrary to her high status in society unlike his wife and his father. Or his whole family actually.
If only Henry Sr. knew about the monster behind Ms. Swan's mask. Regina wanted tell him everything, but finally decided against it.
Daddy and Zelena will definitely confront her mother, only earning her wrath and trouble. Her family will also be heartbroken after realizing they couldn't save her from Ms. Swan.
She will save herself from this without dragging others in the mud.
Apparently, Zelena was out on her usual shopping spree while the kids, Henry Jr. & Luna, stayed with Daddy in the resort. Both kids were happy to hear her voice and couldn't wait for her to join them. They had made plans for the five of them since Cora left to attend a meeting in London urgently. (probably a lie, Regina thought)
They all sounded happy about her mother's departure honestly but her father and kids deflated sadly after learning she won't join them too.
Regina explained to her father that she needs to negotiate few more things clearly before finalize the big deal with Ms. Swan which could take three weeks or more.
Both kids ignored her answers, demanded her to join them soon adamantly, but she stresses the importance of the deal and how mother gave this responsibility to her.
Henry Jr had cried wanting to come back to her, but she convinced him to stay there to enjoy his vacation. Her family accepted her work is important but demanded she must leave immediately after its done.
Regina ended her call with tears after saying goodbye to her family, feeling her heart break.
Everything from last night, this new suffering and humiliation with Ms. Swan, Mother and Robin's betrayal and her family's absence washed over her fully, silent sobs left her lips.
She hugs her knees to chest, burying her face in her arms, leaning against the arm of the black couch. Hot tears stings her cheeks.
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“They made their choice which will cost them dearly.” The blonde frowns grimly before looking at the sobbing figure of the brunette on the screen carefully. “Regina doesn't like it now, but she will see the right way once her anger and hurt subsides.”
“You carefully crafted an insane plan which is already dangerous and difficult without adding a woman against her will in it." A stern but exasperated voice reprimands her over the phone.
"You could just have proposed her and be done with her like, you normally do with other women.” She adds curiously, confused and angered by her strange fascination.
Emma tilts her head to side, “I wouldn't give her more than three nights if she were so easy to fall in bed with me. Her fiancee had to chase her for more than five years to get a single date. She is different.”
Other woman scoffs at her, “She gave in to him mostly because of loneliness and pressure from her mother bitch Cora. Now, you're going to do the same, make her give in with no other choice?“
Emma locks her jaw stubbornly, “I never chased after a woman who didn't want me. Regina wants me despite Robin being her soulmate, fiancee, etc," She states with absolute confidence making other woman bite back her retort.
“Regina has choices, but she will choose to fall on her knees for me. Not because I forced her or cornered her, just because she wants me.”
“I don't see this woman accepting you after your outrageous behavior so far. But I..“ Emma cuts her off noticing that Regina had finally stopped crying, was slowly drifting to sleep.
“You just do what I told you to and make sure Mulan gets the help she needs. I want everything we planned done perfectly before I review it in three days.”
The blonde instructs her shortly, other woman rolls her eyes at her dismissal but agree to comply nonetheless.
“Sure, Swan.”
“Also, there's a parcel waiting for the little guy, it's the toy he asked me last month. Just wanted inform you. Take care, bye.” Emma ends the call abruptly, not ready to hear long lecture about spoiling kids with expensive gifts.
Now, she needs call her secretary and associates to make sure they follow her instruction for next three weeks.
Emma already informed them last week about her absence. Unless its very important business matter or somebody is dying or dead. She is not to be disturbed.
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Regina had settled herself in a big cushion chair that swallowed her whole giving her a little cover from her exposed state. She was lost in thoughts of her family and business also astonished by the fact she slept in the Lion's den naked. In broad daylight.
The raven haired woman didn't use the books like Ms. Swan suggested. Yes, just because she said so.
Her mind replaying her conversation with the blonde earlier. She had gained a lot of information about the elusive blonde woman, she knows.
Ms. Swan has no qualms about using her power for her own gain without caring about others feelings. It's what she realized after the blonde's careless and cynical attitude regarding everything so far.
Her calmness is the most unnerving thing. Like when She tore of Regina's clothes meth odiously or spoke so casually about the degrading comments towards herself from others.
She showed no reaction besides occasional annoyance and amusement on her face, but her eyes they were so hard, fierce, and mysterious.
“Crazy Lion in a big tower” Regina mutters to herself darkly. Maybe she could call someone or even inform cops, she thinks briefly, looking at Ms. Swan's phone in her hand intently.
“That sounds like a title of a dark fairy tale story I have never heard of.” A voice pipes up irritatingly from her left, Regina frowns at the blonde who takes a seat on the arm of her chair. “I'm going to guess the Crazy Lion is me.”
“I don't think comparing yourself to animal is a compliment.” Regina sniffs dismissively, internally sad that her lone time ended soon. “Oh! But you may feel that way since you're probably an animal masked among humans.”
''You are upset, I get it. Probably missing your family but no worries, it will pass. But I have to say bad idea, if you thought about calling someone to your aid.” The blonde takes the phone from the brunette's stiff hands. “There's no use in putting both you and your friend in danger.”
Regina narrows her eyes, “Are you scared about what will happen once your dirty deal comes into light? Or you will threaten me using my family's reputation and business against myself.” She questions her rapidly, fed up with that reason, 'do it for your family' already heard from two others.
“I am not scared of anyone, including the cops. You can walk out right now if you wish.” Emma snorts lightly, looking down at her with a shrug. “Honestly, I have other businesses to worry about other than Cora's scandal affair and business problems.”
The brunette purses her lips considering her words critically.
“Then why do you bother with the deal, just go do your other business then.” Regina retorts back sharply with a short glare and eye roll.
Emma sits next to her suddenly, leaning close to Regina without touching her.
“I have my reasons for doing this. The main reason is because” Her green eyes locks with brown ones intensely, “I . Need .you” Regina holds her breath stunned by the simple honest truth in her words and eyes.
“All this trouble just to sate your lust for me.” The brunette asks hoarsely looking away from her intense eyes. “What would you do if I do disobey you?" She asks directly, both curious and cautious.
“Simple, I will destroy them and you. Your destruction will be different, mainly pain and pleasure while your 'Hero's' fate will be filled entirely with pain.” Emma states simply with a dangerous glint in her green blue eyes.
“I don't believe you, Ms. Swan. Just the thought of being caught and exposed for your unsavory actions, you had offered me to go. You're not indestructible or ruthless like you project yourself to be.” Regina scoffs at her, a triumphant smirk curling corner of her lips.
She bites her lips with a shiver when a warm body presses against her, angry at the remainder of her vulnerability. The blonde tips her chin up to meet her raging brown eyes directly.
Regina grits her teeth at her sweet smile. “If you don't believe me, you can do as you want. When you fail then I can punish you, as roughly as I please, loving every second of it.”
The brunette chooses to stay silent, but her obsidian eyes remain defiant. She can also see the absolute confidence and promise in her eyes and words but it doesn't scare her.
Of course, she will get help but the blonde won't stop her, she has to make sure of it.
“Well, then it would be foolish of me to give you more leverage over me than before, wouldn't it!“ Regina bites out at her resentfully, adopting a defeated look in her eyes successfully. “I have no choice but stay because of my mother's actions.”
The blonde hums thoughtfully for a moment giving her a sly look before abruptly announcing its lunchtime, she has no choice but to follow the woman reluctantly.
But her mind is already racing, wanting to decipher Ms. Swan's words more clearly. Knowing well, it could be used in her favour later on.
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