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Chapter 3: Shedding Tears
"Knocking down that building on third street will put us on the map of sucess". said Jasper triumphantly, causing me to come back from the trance I was in. Jasper sat down on the chair next to mine, thinking he already had Bruce in his pocket. But Bruce was much smarter than that.
"Sounds great, we will both get a good profit out of this for both companies, especially on opening night of the casino. But what building will be coming down?" Bruce had a curious look on his handsomely chisled face that I adored.
I suddenly realized what building my insufferable greedy husband was talking about. "The Gotham City Children's Hospital". I whispered a little too loudly, everyone in the room was staring at me. "You never said anything about bringing down the children's hospital". I turn to Jasper in disbelief.
He smirked cooly at me, then turned to everyone in the room. To his luck, Christina entered the room with an urgent message for Lucius, who excused himself to receive it. Bruce stood then, his eyes fixated on me.
"It might be best we take a five minute break, at least until Mr. Fox gets back". Everyone else agreed and began their separate conversations with eachother.
"Come with me". Jasper whispered lowly with a hiss. He was pissed off, but I could care less.
We walked out into the hallway, his grasp was bruising my delicate skin. To Jasper's dismay, he had to be suttle in the way he man handled me. I had to control my anger too. God, how I wanted to smack his smug face. Plus, the board room was surrounded by glass windows and walls; one could easily see out in the halls.
"What the hell is wrong with you Vi?!" growled Jasper
"Me, what the hell is wrong with you? Why are you knocking down a children's hospital, its the only hospital for children with special needs. Some don't even have parents to take care of them!" I tried to keep my voice low, glaring long and hard at him.
"Look Vi, you are being ridiculous!" Jasper hissed back. He was absolutely ticked off now. "We will discuss this at home". We turned backand headedback to the meeting, entering with grace as if nothing had happened. Bruce looked away from our direction, but I knew he saw everything.
"Mr.Chandler, maybe knocking down a children's hospital to build a casino is not a good idea. Maybe if you relocate, then I could take you up on the offer". announced Bruce. I smirked secretly in triumph, I knew he would take my side.
"Well it will take some time. You see Mr. Wayne, that location was excellent because it was closer to the hotel, but nonetheless I would have my associates look into another location". Jasper was not at all too happy, but was not going to ruin his chance either by lashing out at Bruce.
"Settled then". Bruce stood to leave, I felt sudden panic wash over me. "Well, I will see you in a week to discuss your shares here at Wayne Enterprises". He shook Jasper's hand and then moved directly towards me. "It was nice to see you again Violet". He held my hand firmly, pressing a small note into my palm. Afterwards I saw him disappear into the back of the black Rolls Royce.
When we arrived home, I headed straight towards my room with Jasper in tow. Before turning the gold knob of my bedroom door, I turned to him sitting smugly in one of the chairs in the hallway.
"What?" I furrowed my brows, I was completely annoyed by his presence right now and in my life.
"How could you blow off an opportunity like this, are you insane!". yelled Jasper
"Apparently I am if I am married to you!" I shot back. "Besides what opportunity? Bruce was going to change his mind the moment he would have found out it was the children's hospital you were demolishing!"
Jasper ran his handthrough his dark blonde hair. He was losing his patience. "It was a good opportunity for investment, beside those kids are going to die anyway".
I was taken back by this. "You are a cold hearted son of a bitch you know that". I glared at him as my sapphires grew dark, he came closer to me, his face inches away from mine.
"And yet you still sleep with me". Jasper whispered as his lips brushed lightly against mine. I pushed him away and slapped him. The smackechoed down the long hallways of Chandler manor.
"Easily remedied". I growled as I grabbed my keys and purse and left that rake to wallow in anger.
I drove for two hours straight. I didn't know where to go at all. The next best place to go was my penthouse, Jasper didn't know I kept it, he thought I sold it. I kept it because I need a place to escape to, my little safe haven where I could go and disappear from the world. A place that was mine and mine alone.
When I finally arrived to the garage of the penthouse, I carefully placed my silver Mercedes in the usual parking spot. My cell phone began to vibrate within my purse. Should I even see who it is? I already knew who it was. I didn't bother to answer it.
I walked all the way to the elevator, pushing the button with the number 26. My cell phone vibrated again, I clicked the "ignore" button and headed towards my penthouse door. I rumaged through the contents of my Chanel bag, scowling at myself for having so much junk in it, not being able to find my keys. Suddenly I saw the small piece of paper that Bruce had given me. I opened it and there was a phone number written on it. Did he want me to call...should I?
I shook my head and opened the door, flicking on the light as I walked in. Every crystal vase and picture frame were where I had left them. The black chandelier made the french style living room glisten. I set my things down, and headed towards the large windows, admiring the city lights. Holding the piece of paper close to me, I decided to call.
Retrieving the phone and ignoring the two missed calls I dialed the number, I waited for two rings.
"Bruce Wayne". His voice made me melt. I didn't know what to say, I didn't have anything to say at all. Well, I wanted to tell him so many things but I could not bring myself to do it, not now at least. "Hello?" He asked.
I quickly snapped the phone shut as a few tears escaped my eyes. I haven't cried for ten years, ever since he left that day. It seems that I only manage to shed tears for Bruce. The man I loved so dearly and might never get to be in his arms.