Chapter 4: Daytime with beloved
"How's the omelette my love?" Both were eating the breakfast the Joker had made with Harley's help. Harley wasn't much of a cook so having her sweetie make them breakfast was very sweet and lovely of him.
"It's delicious puddin, I didn't know you were such the chef."
"Well that's what happens when your on your own for years sweets. You learn a lot but experience is gained from it. Don't worry pumpkin, I'll help you learn a thing or two."
"Thank you Mistah J." She kissed him on the cheek, he returned it gladly.
"So J?"
"Yes Harley?"
"Did you remember who you were before….I mean before the incident?" She asked with hesitance knowing this was a grey area for him. He froze for a few minutes which made her nervous. "Puddin?" She reaches to touch him.
"I'm not sure Harley." His sudden movement shocked her. "Sorry pooh I didn't mean to scare you."
"It's fine puddin it's just you were unresponsive for a little bit."
"I know, that happens when I get flashbacks."
"Flashbacks?"
"Yes, there hazy but I see them at random. I sometimes see people I don't recognize but I remember a place that smelled like acetone and steel."
"That must be difficult."
"Well it used to be but I learned to live with it."
"Ohh." She said lowly.
"But I also have you now my dear doctor and I'm loving it." He said proudly, kissing her.
"Aww puddin, I'm loving it too." She kissed him back.
"So pumpkin how's about we hit the town after breakfast?"
"Where would you suggest we go Mistah J?"
"I don't know, how's the Iceberg Lounge sound."
"Really? I always wanted to go but it's so exclusive and private."
"Well believe me sweets, I'm an executive customer." Joker kissed her chin, "But if we're going to a club like that, we need to look exquisite."
"But Mistah J, I don't exactly have an outfit to wear at a place that fancy."
"Don't worry pumpkin, I know where to find a dress that will make every man in Gotham cry with jealousy."
"Aww puddin, I'm so lucky to have a guy as generous as you."
"And don't you forget it toots, hahaha."
They finished their breakfast and got dressed. Harley couldn't stop staring at her puddin. He looked so stunning in his signature purple suit. This was actually the first time she saw him like this, the only other time was on the television during his heists. His attire made her a little wet actually. Joker noticed her staring, "What can I say I'm irresistible.", said chuckled.
Harley kisses him, "Yes you are Mistah J."
"Well pooh let's get going, the Royce is ready."
"Wait you have a Rolls Royce?"
"Yes, it's one of the many vehicles I own but it's less noticeable than the Maserati." Harley looked out the window to see a pitch black Rolls Royce parked outside of her building door.
"Damn Mistah J you are quite wealthy."
"Oh you haven't seen nothing yet sweets." Grabbing her and kissing her mouth. She moaned in delight. Pulling away, "Let's go pumpkin."
"Yes puddin."
They headed out towards the door. Joker grabbed his trenchcoat, cain, and fedora to cover his face. Walking out the building they were greeted by the driver of the Rolls.
"Good morning boss, congrats on escaping from Arkham again. The gang is waiting for your arrival back to the fun house." Joker frowned a little by his blatant disregard for his guest.
"Vince, it's not polite to ignore the presence of a young lady."
"My apologies boss, I didn't realize you had a friend accompanying you today."
"Well Vince life is unpredictable but it's not always a bad thing." He said while tickling Harley a little.
"Vincy this is my dear Harley Quinn, Harley Quinn this is Vince. He's been my driver since the beginning. One of the originals who are still alive, hahaha."
"Nice to meet you Vince." Shaking hands with Vince, he replies: "It's a pleasure Ms. Quinn."
"Now Vincy, did you get the message I've sent yesterday."
"Yes sir, and it looks like Winston is available today for your arrival. He also told me that he can also do a custom fitting for her but it will cost extra."
"Honestly when is money ever an issue?"
"Well there was…."
"I was speaking rhetorically."
"Sorry sir, so shall I take you two to Winston's?"
"Yes, that would be great." Vince opened the door for them both. He then entered the driver seat and speed down the street.
"Vince not to fast, I don't need the GCPD on my ass already."
"Yes sir." Joker pushed the divider button so he could talk to his Harley.
"Mistah J?"
"Yes Harley?"
"Who's Winston?"
"Winston is a very old friend of moi. He has a specialty in tailoring, the best in the city. Most of his clientele is Gotham's rogue gallery but hell, he makes good business. His subtlety to his clients information is what keeps him alive, that and he has the most unique collection of fabrics to choose from."
"He must have great taste."
"Yes well I haven't meet a gay guy who hasn't, hahahaha."
"So Mistah J after the fitting where are we going next?"
"Now pumpkin if I would tell but that will ruin the surprise. Be patient my love, it will be worth it." He said with a passionate kiss to follow.
"Yes Mistah J."
They drove deep into the Bowery district, most of the rouge's gallery had clientele and specialists that earned quite lucrative earnings from them. Winston was the man to know for custom attire. The shop was simply called Fabulous. It was a small building on the corner of Otisburg Road and Narrow Boulevard. It was painted black and grey with a maroon neon sign attached to the window which titled all sizes are welcome, it sort of gave a hipster vibe to the atmosphere.
"All sizes are welcome? Huh is the sign meaning…."
"Well it's kinda a two way road sweets. Think whatever you like, but I know what you're thinking right now."
"Really, then what?"
"What to expect when we walk inside that door. Ohh and my size is always welcome, hahahaha."
"You got that right puddin.", she kissed him. They arrived to Fabulous and entered through the door. Harley was dumbstruck by the environment around her. There was so many different types of fabrics, from silk to cashmere and nylon to polyester, all ranging from multiple hue's. Fitting rooms to the nine's, apparently the building was much larger from the inside. The decor gave a Great Gatsby vibe mixed with a little Radiohead. Actually they were playing the Rainbow album at the time. The two were welcomed by a little filipino man in an Armani three piece suit in a smoky grey hue.
"Good morning sir and miss, do you have an appointment with Winston himself?"
"Yes we do my good man. It's under the name of Mr. White because duh." pointing at his powder white skin.
"Of course Mr. Joker, my mistake it was the hair that confused me." The man replied with moderate sarcasm. "I see you have a lady friend, what's the occasion?"
"We're going to the Iceberg Lounge today to show off my special gal." He swirled his Harley in a circle and she made a giggle to his signs of pda.
"Excellent sir, I'll let Mr. Fabolous know you two are ready."
"Thanks." The little man left to notify Winston. The couple we're waiting for his arrival.
"Mr. Fabulous really?" Harley said lazily.
"I know what gave it away, the Elton John playing in the background or the hot pink David replica next to the vibrant green flamingos."
"But you call him Winston."
"I give him excellent business. I also invested in his company a few years back so I get some special perks." He said with a low chuckle.
"I'm curious to know what I'll look like after this experience."
"You'll look the same, breathtaking."
"Awww Mistah J." They kissed for a couple minutes. A man eventually coughed to break their kiss. They turned to him and there he is, Mr. Fabulous.
"Helloooo, aren't you two such a lovely couple."
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