Well, here we are again! A new story and hopeful one I will take all the way to its finish! A huge thank you to a friend of mine for giving me the confidence to post this and hopefully your reviews and opinions on this story will give me the push I need to keep writing! I know I have other stories and I'm hoping to possibly get back into writing them but I make no promises!

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Bright. It was far too bright in his bedroom, a groan slipping past his lips. He started to sit up before his bedroom flew open and a the sound of small bare feet against cool wood could be heard. "PAPA!" His son exclaimed and leaped onto the bed landed on his fathers chest with a grin. "You stay 'ome today papa?" Roland questioned with bright brown eyes as he slightly bounced on his father chest. Robin furrowed his brow, why on earth with Roland think that? Looking over at his clock it read a blinking 12:00. The power must have gone out the night before. Robin froze for a moment, scared to look at the clock before he lifted up his watch and gazed at the large hand and then the small, he was late. So very late and if his boss found out he would be a dead man. Wrapping an arm around Roland he shot up from the bed. "Roland go get ready for day care! You're a big boy and you can dress yourself!" Robin exclaimed and pressed a soft kiss to his sons head. Roland looks skeptical for a moment before darting off to his own room ready to make his papa proud and dress himself.

Robin was running a half an hour late, he needed to get Roland to day care and get himself to the office before his boss arrive at exactly eight. Grabbing a dark blue suit from his closet and tossing it on the bed and quickly began to strip keeping a close eye on his watch which read exactly seven twenty-five. Five minutes had passed and Robin was finally ready giving his teeth a quick clean he heard nothing from Roland and quickly grew concerned.

"Roland!" He called wiping his face and backing up, nearly tripping over his untied shoes and leaned down to quickly tie them as he tried to hop towards the door on one foot and not doing very well.

"I Comin' Papa!" Roland exclaimed and ran into the room with a jump in his step and Robin looked up and bit his lip to keep from laughing. Roland had managed to put on a green t-shirt with a monkey and a blue and yellow plaid button up shirt. Black jeans and yellow socks with his dress shoes. Roland had the biggest smile on his face and Robin knew he was proud, he didn't have the time to change him and he couldn't ruin that boys proud smile.

"You look great buddy" Robin said and earned a grin from Roland who hurried into the kitchen and slipped on his backpack, grabbing a cookie from the table and bit into it with a grin. Robin shook his head taking his son hand and grabbing his bag hurrying out of their apartment and down to the busy streets of New York City.

"I understand and I'm sure he's full of excuses but unfortunately I don't have the time or patience to listen to any of them" the Brunette explained for what felt like the hundredth time to the party planner she hired for the Christmas party she was hosting for her company that was to be tomorrow night before the holiday break. Looking forward she felt her legs burning as she ran on her treadmill always trying to find time to squeeze in a workout with her tight schedule. "Good I'm glad we are on the same page, if he can't finish this, then hiring him was a waste of my money and I don't take kindly to dealing with people who have wasted my time" She explained stopping the treadmill and grabbing the towel to dry her neck and chest walking out of her weight room and up the stairs of her New York City Penthouse and into the bathroom. "I shall see you both early tomorrow morning, if this even ball doesn't go as planned, don't think I won't hesitate to ruin you" she said pressing the end button on her Bluetooth before taking it out setting it on the sink, turning on the shower and stripping down before walking into the hot water and letting out a relaxed sigh.

Regina gazed over her body, tilting her head slightly as she clipped her bra into place. Adjusting her thong before walking towards her tight black dress unzipping the fabric she slipped into it, zipping it into place. Fixing her hair before the jacket went over it and she decided to leave it unbuttoned. Grabbing her purse and slipping her Bluetooth into her ear she walked to her door she slipped on her heels. Grabbing her jacket before, quickly headed out of the door. Her phone ringing, just as she walked out onto the busy New York streets.

"Hello Jefferson..." Regina cooed and started to talk to him about getting him to try and get publicity for his book.

"Alright Roland be a good boy" Robin said kissing his sons head and Roland nodded with a smile jumping up to take the hand of one of his teachers at day care and waved.

"Bye papa! 'Wove you!" He exclaimed and as robin walked out he heard him happily explain to Ms. Blanchard all about how he dressed himself. With a chuckle Robin walked out and made quick moves to the coffee shop just down the street. Constantly glancing at his watch to make sure he had time. Ten minutes. He had time minutes to get her coffee and make it into the office before her. Slipping into the coffee shop and she saw a line that was nearly twelve people long.

"Robin!" He heard his name and looked around before seeing Ruby, a regular worker at the coffee shop, hold up two cups of coffee and his eyes light up.

"You didn't" He breathed a dimpled smile appearing on his face.

"Oh but I did, now hurry before you're late" she said placing them in his hands and he grinned taking the cups and he hurried out of the coffee shop and across the street to his office building. Bless that woman, she was the reason he might still have a job in five minutes. Hurrying into the elevator he barely made it in and took a breathe closing his eyes. Only opening them again when the door open and he walked out making quick strides though the hall and turned the corner and gasped as suddenly the hot coffee spilled all over his shirt. "Are you kidding me?!" He exclaimed angrily looking over at the young mailman.

"I-I'm sorry" he murmured before walking down the hall and Robin looked around at everyone staring at him and he hurried towards his buddy Killian. "I need your shirt"

Killian looked up at him and paused. "Are you jokin' mate?" He questioned sitting up.

"Two tickets for Snow White on ice for you and your girlfriend-we both know her and her sons odd obsession with Disney" Robin pointed out and raised a brow. He was supposed to take Roland for a Christmas surprise but if he lost his job IG could be far worse than his disappoint boy. He would come up with something else he thought "Three... Two-"

"Alright; Alright" Killian said and the two quickly made their way to the bathroom to change shirts and make Robin look presentable.

The clicking of heels could be heard as Regina made her way down the corridor. The sound alerting many to stop messing around and get some work done [ and for others to at least appear to be doing such ] Regina walked through the doors with her head held high. Her phone in one hand and her purse in the other. Walking towards her office she saw Robin standing there with one hand open and the other holding her coffee.

"Any calls?" She questioned placing her purse in his palm and taking her coffee and bringing it up to her lips and taking a sip, as she strode into her office.

"No Ms. Mills" he said walking in and setting her purse on the coat rack she had in her office and she stood there with his hand by his sides.

"Fantastic, you are dismissed Mr. Locksley until I need you further" she said turning around and she paused lifting up her cup to examine the side.

"Oh Robin?" She called before her could escape out of her office her turned a tight smile on his face. "Yes, ma'am?" He questioned just wanting to get to his desk and be done with the day... Already.

"Who is Ruby, and why should I call her?" She questioned turned the cup and he looked at it, and there it was, Ruby's name and her number. He stood there silent for a few second internally debating on if he should lie to her or not. Choosing that now was not the best time to test his luck he began to speak.

"Well you see that was my cup..." He explained and Regina leaned forward her elbows on the table intrigued to hear his little tale. "Go on..." She said raising a perfect brow.

"And I may have spilled your cup"

"Ah" Regina said with a smirk growing on her lips and she leaned back about to speak but the phone rang and Robin quickly answer it before she could speak truly fearing what she would say to him.

"Hello Sydney" He said and Regina lifted her hand and pointed towards his office and Robin took the hint. "Actually we are headed to your office right now" Robin explained before hanging up the phone and Regina stood setting down her coffee and Robin made a quick move to his compute setting down files and quickly messaged on the group chat that there was through the whole office.

RobinHood: The Queen Is Leaving Her Castle

Everyone looked up just in time to see Regina walk out and Robin moved to follow behind her holding his breath as she looked back at him and he forced a tight smile. "You aren't to speak, you are just a prop" he nodded and moved to open the door for her and she walked in.

"If it isn't the Queen and her Guard" Sydney said taking off his glasses and tossed them on his notes. Regina smirked softly bringing her gaze up to Sydney and she began to speak.

"Sydney I'm letting you go" She started and robins smile fell and he looked at her shocked before quickly composing himself.

"I told you many times to get Jefferson to do Oprah and you failed, I called him once and he agreed"

Sydney looked shocked by her words and stood there for a moment with pursed lips trying to think of a response-an excuse even.

"I don't want to hear it" she raised her hand and smiled slightly. "I will give you two months and you can tell everyone you reassigned" Regina offers politely and turned to walk out without another word and Robin followed trying to keep his racing heart calm. If he was late today that very well could have been him.

"How does he look?" She questioned and Robin looked back. "He's pacing..." Robin said and watched him come out of his office. "Don't do it..." Regina whispered and suddenly Sydney's voice boomed.

"You Evil Bitch!" He shouted and Regina gritted her teeth and slowly turned around on her heels and gazed at him with an icy state that made him swallow thickly. "You can't fire ME!"

"Oh but I believe I just did" Regina responded cooly, Robin almost wanted to smirk, but he could never show emotions in her favor. Her was supposed to hate her. Sydney opened up his mouth again and Regina raised a finger. "I think we've heard quite enough of our outburst but now you've done enough. So how about I live up to this little nickname you all call me behind my backs" she turned to everyone. "That I actually know about thank you" she said with a bite and looked back at Sydney. "I tried to be nice and show you mercy, but it seems that's not what you wanted. So now you get the evil queen" she said lowly. "Pack your thing and be out by closing time tonight or I will have you thrown out on your ass and I doubt you want that put up on-" Regina paused.

"YouTube" Robin finished and she nodded.

"Precisely" she turned on her heels. "Closing time tonight Glass" she called over her shoulder and then she was out of sight.

Hanging up the phone Robin knocked on her door before he opened it.

"Ms. Mills, Hades and Gold would like to see you" Regina turned around in her seat and nodded gently stand up and taking a sip of coffee.

"Please come and get me in ten minutes we have a lot to do" Robin nodded as Regina swiftly walked past him and then up the stairs. Walking inside she smiled at the men.

"Good afternoon boys" she greeted and both men looked up at her and smiled.

"Congratulation on Jefferson doing Oprah" Regina smiled and nodded at the praise.

"Thank you"

"But that's not why we called you up here. It seems you failed to reapply for your visa" Hades explains and Regina's breath caught. No.

"And you didn't hand in certain papers on time" Gold added leaning forward to look at the woman before him.

"What are you both trying to say?" She questioned looking from one man to the other.

"Regina there is no easy way to say this..." Gold explained.

"But you're being deported" Hades said and Regina felt her mouth go dry. She couldn't go back to Canada. She refused but she wasn't sure exactly what to do in this moment her mind was foggy.

"Ms. Mills I'm sorry to interrupt but there is a Ms. Green on the phone; I told her you were otherwise engaged and that she needed too-"

Regina looked over at him and she curled her finger drawling him closer and she took his wrist and pulled him close. One word stuck out to her. Engaged. That's exactly what she would use to get her out of this mess and to stay out of that country.

"I understand the problem and I do believe I have a solution" Regina explained looking up to Robin, he gazed down at her clearly confused.

"What is it?" Hades questioned interested and rathe hopeful, Regina was the best they had and if they had to get rid of her then Sydney would replace her and he wouldn't be able to do half of what she was capable of.

"You see gentleman, Robin and I are engaged" Regina explained and moved to awkwardly squeeze his hand. Robin nearly pulled away but didn't and gazed back at the men trying to know his face calm but truly he was freaking out inside.

"Really? You and Locksley?"

"Yes, L-Robin and I" she said looking at Robin and patting his cheek with her free hand gently-awkwardly and then looking back at her bosses.

"This wouldn't be the first time we feel for those under a pay grade would it... You remember Belle?" Regina said raising a brow and he cleared his throat.

"Just make it legal Mills and we won't have a problem here" Gold murmured and adjusts his tie. Regina nodded and waved walking out hearing a faint 'congratulations' in their wake and they disappeared out the door.

"I truly think you've reached a new level of insane" Robin admitted and peeked outside her door seeing all his co-workers trying to peak inside to see if what Robin was saying was true.

"Watch it" Regina said sharply and began to type away on her computer as if none of that happened. Actually she was looking up what was needed for her to marry him legally.

"How can you be so calm?" Robin questioned walking closer. "Regina I can't marry you"

"You can and will, or its your job" she said looking up at him and shutting her computer leaning forward to look at him. "A quick divorce and everything will be fine; honestly we don't even have to live together. Well, not to my knowledge anyway" Regina shrugged.

Robins mind when straight to his son, to Roland. He didn't like the idea of marrying her, but he didn't want to involve his son into it. Regina knew he had a son but clearly at the moment it was slipping her mind.

"Regina I have Roland, he's four. This will confuse him- and if it needs to be legit, and we need to convince everyone then he had to be involved and I don't want that. He will be confused and he needs a mother. And if he thinks your the woman to fill the roll and then you up and leave as soon as you can it will scar him." Regina paused listening to him and he was right, she didn't want to hurt his son. She's met him a few times over the past three years but he was a fantastic little boy. Regina didn't care much for his father but that little boy was something special.

"Listen Robin, I need your help. I know you don't understand why; and I don't want to tell you. But I need your help; I don't want to threaten your job and I don't want to hurt your son. But I cannot go back to Canada" she said trying to mask the fear in her eyes but he could see it. He scolded himself for wanting to help her; she had been nothing but cruel to him for the past few years but he helped him with Roland before and was surprisingly understanding when he couldn't come into work because of him. So he decided that it was the right thing to do.

"Alright I'll help you, we will figure something out with Roland" he explained with a sigh, and Regina nodded keeping a straight face trying to hide her emotions but he knew her all to well already.

"Thank you; now get back to work" Regina said opening her laptop back up. "And today after work we are headed to immigration!" She called as he walked out and she closed her eyes a tear slipping down her cheek once he was gone.

"Thank god for Robin Locksley" she whispered into the silence of her office. She wouldn't go back to that country no matter what. There is nothing wrong with Canada, but it's the people who reside there that she wanted to avoid.

She prayed with the help of Robin she would never have to go back.

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