Chapter Three.

Sorry if the chapters are so short, but I am a high school student, so writing is a hassle. Thanks for reading!! Stay with me folks!!

Four hours later at Wayne Tech. Headquarters.

"….So, the merger would benefit both Wayne Tech and Industrial Powers," the spokesman said. Bruce wasn't the least bit of attention to him though. His mind was on only Selena Kyle. With a woman like that so in love with him, how could a man focus on anything else?

"…Uh, Mister Wayne?" his assistant asked him. Bruce was snapped out of his daydream and looked at the poor boy.

"Yes? What is it?"

"Sir, the merger. We need your okay to continue."

"What do you think Mister Fox?" Bruce asked his long time friend, Luscious Fox.

"I think it would be a mistake. They have suspicious business transactions. I would think it would be a mistake to sign on the deal."

"No deal then. The merger is off."

"Very well then, Mister Wayne."

Bruce concluded his business matters and turned on his cell phone. It immediately began ringing. He checked the id: Alfred.

"Hello?"

"Master Bruce!! Where have you been? You don't call, you don't tell me where you're going. You had us all worried sick!" Alfred yelled over the phone in his British accident.

"I was busy, Alfred."

"Doing what exactly, Master Bruce? Busy with Miss Kyle no doubt."

Alfred was Bruce's father in many ways. He had taken care of him when he had lost his parents. He was a friend, mentor, father figure, and his greatest supporter. Although Bruce is a grown man, he was still very embarrassed to admit it. Alfred wouldn't let it do though.

"I did spend the night with Selena," he confessed.

"At least call next time so we don't think the Joker got you."

"Well, I'll be home soon."

"You forgot didn't you?"

"Forgot what?"

"I knew it. The benefit dinner for the orphanage you built. Did Miss Kyle not remind you?"

"No. I'll be home soon then."

"Very well, Master Bruce. I'll have your suit ready when you get here. Goodbye."

"Bye." Bruce went to his Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR and drove the familiar route home, letting his foot ride heavy on the gas pedal. He pulled up to the front of the mansion, and let his driver take the car the garage. As he walked inside Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, and Barbra Gordon instantly berated him.

"Where were you?" Tim yelled.

"What were you doing?" Barbra yelled getting in his face.

"GUYS!! BACK OFF THE MAN! LET HIM ANSWER ONE AT A TIME!" Dick managed to scream over the other two. Bruce looked at Dick. He hadn't been back for very long, just returning from Steele City. He was much like Bruce these days; coming and going, never staying home for very long. He was an adult, though he still told Bruce whenever he was leaving and going. The first of Batman's partners, he was like a son to him. Bruce shot him the Thanks for making them quite yelling at me look.

"So, Bruce, you were with Selena, weren't you?" Dick asked. So much for counting on Dick to make them stop.

"Why would he be with Selena?" Tim asked Dick. Barbra started giggling.

"I'll tell you when you're older. For now we need to get ready for the fundraiser. Is Selena going, Loverboy?" Dick said turning back to Bruce.

"I think so. I need to call her….Wait. What did you just call me?"

"Nothing, Dad. Go call your kitten. I'll get Tim ready."

"Hehehe. I think you have a handful with those two. When are you going to get married to her?" Barbra said smiling at him.

"I'm going to go get ready."

Chapter 4 up next. I tend to do a lot of dialog in my stories, so sorry about that. Let me know how it is. Suggestions welcome. The fundraiser is gonna be funny!! Z.