Chapter 14: It Was a Break

Bruce was sitting down on the bed rubbing his forehead while Selina was pacing back and forth figuring out their story.

"Okay run it by me again." He requested.

"So what does any guy or girl really mean when they say 'we should take a break'?"

"Umm, it means they need some time apart?"

Selina scoffed "Some detective you are. It means someone else is gonna fuck the shit out of your loved one."

"Didn't we actually take a break that one time?"

"Yeah." She realized what he was really asking. "Oh but you know nothing happened. Because we're both sick in the head, instead of sleeping with someone else, we kicked the crap out of a mob boss at his nightclub." She sat down next to him. "Look when the media comes to give Gotham's prince and princess grief about our so called 'affair' we were..."

"On a break."

"And..."

"We both saw someone else." He sighed. "This isn't a good idea. Anytime there's a celebrity sex scandal there's a mob of people who weren't involved that claim they were for 15 seconds of fame."

"Do you have a better idea? How else do we explain it? 'I didn't know it was them because they were wearing a mask'? There's only two other people running around in masks right now... And we're those people too."

He shrugged. "I guess it could work. And should take most of the heat off of you. I'm supposed to have a big conference today to advertise the party, Friday. I bet half of the press will have heard about Vicki's article and ask about it. Better make sure our story is on point."

"Your story is on point." She corrected him. "Sorry babe, but I'm not going out there. Good story or not they'll eat me alive. Plus I kinda butchered my hair."

"I don't think it's looks that bad."

"Really?"

"Yeah. I mean get it shaped up properly and you'd have a Ruby Rose or Anne Hathaway, maybe even a scarlet Johansson deal going on."

"You really think i look good in shorter hair? I was thinking about keeping the bangs long to compensate for the rest of it."

"Cat, with your confidence and overall sexiness you could probably even pull off a buzz cut... Now I'm not saying you should."

They shared a chuckle. She was cut off by a slight yelp as he gave her hair a slight Tug.

"Why did you just yank my hair?" She asked.

"I was just making sure you have enough hair to grab when you're giving me head." He replied. "It'll do."

She rolled her eyes. "You're gross."

"Says the girl who brags about me eating ass to her friends on a daily basis. And don't even get me started on the hot tub in Ireland which was you're idea."

Selina clicked her tongue and nodded. "Touché babe. Touché." She then pushed him on his back and tucked her hair back.

"What's this?"

"Just making sure I do have enough hair for you to pull, like you said."

"Oh my god, I love you."

"You better."

"For the last time. It was a break!"

Bruce was getting tired of answering the same question over and over again.

A crowd of reporters had gathered around the front lawn of the Manor. Bruce was outside answering questions. Most of which were about his and Selina's "affair."

"I saw someone else for a brief period. And she did too. We both have accepted it and moved on. You all should too."

"Jack Ryder Gotham news." One of them introduced himself. "What measures have taken to make sure this party won't end in a vicious cock-fight like last time?"

Bruce nodded. "Finally a good question. I have hired a private security team to cover all entrances and exits. It's strictly an invitation only event."

Ryder nodded. "And exactly how many sexual partners did your girlfriend have during this so called 'break'?"

Bruce stared him down. "Excuse me?"

"I don't need an exact number just a ballpark figure."

Bruce's gaze became terrifying. "Get the hell off my lawn." He ordered in a calm yet scary tone.

Ryder gulped and nodded. "Yes sir." He left without question.

Even though she could see them from the window, Selina watched the live coverage on the TV so she could hear it. It made her sick.

"Don't these people have their own lives? Why are they so invested in mine? I didn't even cheat on him and still somehow I'm one of those whore housewives!" She began thinking about Vicki and how this was all her fault. "Vicki you fucking bitch!"

"Make no mistake." Bruce continued to the rest of the press. "Selina and I don't totally regret seeing other people. It's made us appreciate each other even more and brought us closer together. This isn't the scandal you all were hoping for. She's always been there for me in my darkness moments and she always will be. So do us a favor and leave our relationship alone."

That last line put a smile on Selina's face. "You tell'em, Bat."

After the press left the house disappointed, Bruce walked back inside and began rubbing his chest. He had been dealing with some on and off pain for a little over a week now. He figured it was nothing. Like most ailments in his life he chose to ignore it until it went away... This time it was a mistake.