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Chapter 11: Setting Plans into motion

Alfred stood by as he saw the Tumbler burst in through the waterfall. He figured that Batman was not in the best mood, as the roar of the engine disrupted the bats in the cave. Alfred was right. The door lifted open to reveal an infuriated Batman. He threw off his cape and mask to the floor.

"I trust that it didn't go well tonight, sir". commented Alfred as he helped Bruce tend to a few minor bruises.

Bruce winced as Alfred dabbed alcohol on one of the wounds. One of Jasper's goons managed to hurt him. Saving Violet was getting to him, he wanted to keep her safe. Bruce noticed the bruises on her body and that made his anger flare. "Keeping her safe will be harder than I thought".

Alfred nodded in agreement. He knew Violet was tenacious at times, just like Bruce. But he can also understand her, some people think of her as a weak person, a fargile person and she is far from that. All she is trying to do is get it through everyone's head. "You make it harder for yourself because you want to keep her locked up, so no one will lay a hand on her".

"Is that such a crime". replied Bruce.

"Master Wayne, Miss Violet wishes to be free, not to be locked up in a golden cage." said Alfred as he finished patching up some of the wounds. "Did you bring her here?"

"No, she wanted to be left alone. I took her to her old apartment." replied Bruce. She had fallen asleep, her anger and frustration had gotten the best of her. He left her alone with a heavy heart, but it was for the best to give her space. To let her try to focus on what she wants, at the moment she looked like she was in confused state of mind. Violet still was not sure what she wanted, even though at times she would say it...she didn't know what she was saying. Bruce stood and headed back inside.

"You will be keeping an eye on her, I trust?"

"She won't be completely alone".

A week had gone by since my encounter with Batman. I stayed away from the dangerous parts of Gotham, just for his sake and because I was in no mood to deal with him. My mind was an endless cycle of things that clouded my thoughts every single day that went by. I tried so hard to stop thinking but I couldn't. These past few days I thought of nothing but Bruce and then my mind would somehow drift to Batman, I had no idea why. Was it because he was mysterious that it caused me to be curious. I wanted to figure him out, but he was always so distant that it was impossible. His eyes would always flicker something more than just rage. But his mask managed to hide his feeling so well. Who was he?

Then there was Bruce. The love of my life and yet I was being drawn to someone else. But I was not going to let it happen, it can't. Batman was just a curiosity, Bruce was my everything. Bruce was someone that in his own way loved me and the past few days he has shown me love that he once gave me. He didn't show it the way he did before, it was much different before. He had more...more tenderness, passion, understanding. One could say that his love for me rekindled, maybe all those years of my absence caused this. Maybe our separation was the best thing to do, well now it seemed that it was the best. Back then was a whole other story.

I decided to come out from my little haven and set things in motion. My divorce to Jasper.

Getting away from the world helped me set a few of my priorities straight. Emily would not want me to mope around in grief, instead she would want me to do something for myself and pick up the pieces to my screwed up life. Which I intend to at this moment. Parking my car in the usual spot at Chandler manor, I headed for Jasper's study.

I took a deep breath and calmed myself to not lose control to snap his neck. I would tell him in a civilized way that I am moving out and filing for divorce. Before I entered I heard his voice, he was probably speaking to someone on the phone. I leaned on the french door to hear intently what he was saying.

"I know, I know I screwed it up. I will make sure that the shipment arrives safely without any disruptions from Batman. Besides I will post gaurds around the docks, we cannot afford to start a war with the other mob bosses. Especially the Alcazar family. Let's not have history repeat itself like what happened with the Cane family a couple a months ago". For the first time Jasper's voice was that of fear. I knew it all long, but I tried to ignore it and avoid the signs, I knew for a fact that Jasper was involved with the mob. My suspicions were confirmed months ago when he was shot, he was probably in the middle of a cross fire. He was at the wrong place at the wrong time. That bastard was very lucky to get out of it alive.

"Tonight is fine, okay I'll see you then, bye". Jasper quickly hung up the phone and that was my cue to enter.

He looked up from the newspaper as he heard my heels click on the wooden floor. He smirked and resumed reading. "And where have you been this past week?"

"I don't think that is any of your concern. I came to tell you a few things, well notices so to speak". I replied coolly as I slammed the divorce papers on his desk.

Jasper rose his brow. "What is this?" He took the profolio and began to read it. "Your in way over your head if you think you will be able to get rid of me so easily".

"Really, well what if I went to the police and told them everything I know about your little "businesses" with the biggest crime lord families of this city. Don't forget, that you tried to kill me." I took a seat on one the leather chairs in front of the expensive cherry wood desk.

"You wouldn't dare, are you suicidal?" He sneered.

"And are you that stupid". I shot back just as hard.

He looked away from me and stood to face the windows. "Fine, but you will not get out of this easily".

I smirked, I knew exactly what he wanted. "How much do you want and I assume its to cover your debt with this "partner" of yours".

"Five hundred thousand dollars". replied Jasper as he made his way closer to me. "If you give me that, I will make this easy for you".

"After the divorce is final, then you can get your money. Oh, I am moving out, I also came here to get my things". I stood to leave but before I left I had to give it to him. "Don't even think of getting to me, if you want your money to pay off. To pay for your life before your enemies kill you as payment". I slammed the door hard and went to get my things. To leave this hell pit that I once called home.

After I left Chandler manor, I decided to go into town. To Wayne Enterprises. During my week of thinking and figuring out what I wanted, I came up with this idea on how to honor Emily. I didn't know why it didn't come to me before. I decided on hosting a benefit ball for Gotham's elite society, the people I have faced all my life and despised at times. But this was all for Emily and other children with her illness. It is a good way to grief by doing something productive as this. And I knew exactly who would support me with this.

I walked over to Christina, who was sitting by her desk typing away. She didn't look up to see who was standing before, I guess she wanted to finish early.

"Is Mr.Wayne in?" I asked politely, she was the only woman who didn't have some sort of crush on Bruce.

"He is busy on an important phone call". After a minute she looked up out of curiosity. "Oh, Mrs.Chandler I didn't know it was you. I'm sorry, you can go in. Mr.Wayne only instructed me to let you in when ever you needed to".

I was surprised by this, I was willing to wait but if thats what he wanted than that was fine with me. I was glad that he wanted to see me, after all I hadn't called or seen him in the last week. "Thank you". I turned the knob on the door, but turned back to Christina. "You can call me Violet".

Bruce was still on the phone when I entered the office. His eyes brightened up as he saw me enter. I quietly sat down on the black couch and placed my bag on the small glass table. I waited patiently as he finished up with his phone call, at least his work was honest. I enjoyed seeing him serious at times, it made him more irresistible to me. Soon enough he hung up the phone and turned his attention to me.

"So, to what do I owe the pleasure?" He smirked at me and took a seat right next to me.

"Well, I came to tell you that I took Jasper the divorce papers and went to gather my things, I moved out". I took his hand and intertwined it with mine.

"I am glad to hear that. Do you have all your things, so I can call Alfred to come and get them to take them back to Wayne manor". Bruce kissed my hand.

"Yes I do have all my things, but I am not moving in with you. Bruce, I have my own apartment." I laughed, he wanted me in his home already.

"No, I would feel better if you lived with me".

"I can live on my own, I'm a big girl, I can take care of myself". I replied standing and walking over to the windows that faced Gotham. "I need to be by myself for now, I don't want to move fast."

"Fine, whatever you wish". He didn't want to give, but he wanted to see me happy he would oblige.

"Anyway, I came for something else too". I turned to face him and walked over to him.

"Which is?" He asked as curiosity crossed his handsome features.

"A benefit ball in honor of Emily". I took out the lists of quests and pictures of decorations I wanted for the ballroom of the hotel. "A black and white ball, what do you think?" I held up a specific picture of a flower arrangement I wanted.

"Sounds great, I am glad you want to do this. I will be happy to help you with it. You can just take charge of the planning". Bruce looked at what I had laid out on the glass table.

I watched him intently as he studied everything. "This would be to help all the children at the hospital with the same illness". I whispered to him, causing him to look at me.

"Like I said before, anything that makes you happy. It really is great, what you are doing. Emily would be proud of you Vi".

"Thank you, this is really helping me cope, I miss her but I know she is content". I replied as I began to gather the lists and pitures putting them into my bag. I stood to leave then, Bruce also stood and walked me to the door, our hands still intertwined. "I have to go, I am going to the hotel to reserve the ballroom for this Friday evening". I didn't want to leave but I had to, causing suspicions on everyone else about this affair would ruin us both, not at least until my divorce to Jasper was final. We had to hide this and a part of me was glad to, that way we wouldn't be bothered or chased after.

"I will have Alfred pick you up tonight at seven, I want to show you something". Bruce's arm encircled on my waist, his lips close to mine. I was expecting for him to kiss my lips but instead kissed my rosy cheek that was heated. He enjoyed teasing me. "I'll see you later tonight". He let go and turned to head back to his desk. I glared at him for teasing me so, well two can play that game.