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Lily struggled to get off the chair, pulling Batman inside a closet. "I'm sorry for this, but if he finds you here, we'll both be dead meat," she whispered, closing the door in his face. She gasped when she turned around, seeing Derek at the end of the hall. "Hello, Derek," she said, smiling brightly at him.
"Belinda," he said smiling back. "I'm sorry to intrude like this, but no one answered when I knocked. The door was unlocked, so I came in. You really shouldn't leave it unlocked. There are many creeps out there that can take advantage of a woman like yourself," he said, looking over her shoulder towards the closet door.
"Uh, Derek, may I ask why you wanted to talk to me," she said pulling him away from the closet door.
"Ah! Yes! I don't know if you've seen the news lately, but the Joker has been causing major destruction in Gotham," he explained going into the living room.
"Yeah, I have heard. But, what does that have to do with me?" she asked, sitting down.
"Well, since Batman did save you, the Joker might be going after you know, thinking that you might have some influence to reveal Batman's identity. We found more about his accomplice. She calls herself Bubbles and might be as crazier and homicidal than the Joker himself. She tortures victims before killing them. You're probably their next target," he said handing her a picture of herself. It looked like someone doddle on it.
"But that's insane. I have nothing to do with Batman." Well, not in that way, she thought.
"Yes, we know, but they're still going to go after you, so it's best that you have some protection..."
"Derek, I appreciate your concern, but I'm not afraid of threats that the Joker makes. I can take care of myself," she said, proudly.
"They're not threats, Belinda. They're killing people everyday until Batman reveals himself."
"So that's why you need me? Because you think I can get Batman to do such a thing. Well, you are dead wrong if I'm going to help you do that. Even if I knew who he was, I would never tell you anything," she said coldly.
Derek got up and glared at Lily. "Well, you better think twice because I'm starting to get suspicious of you. You might be Lily's friend, but justice comes first. Goodnight, Ms. Rose," he said getting up and walking out of the house.
Lily growled punching the door after he closed it. She was getting herself in quicksand and she didn't know how to get out.
"You didn't need to defend me. You're only getting yourself in more trouble," he whispered in her ear, making her shiver. Lily turned and looked at him, smiling.
"Like I said, you're not a criminal," she said, grabbing his gloved hand. Batman grabbed the back of her head and crushed his lips on hers. Lily moaned feeling his tongue over lips, so she opened her mouth, giving him entrance.
"I'm sorry for the other day," he whispered, breaking the kiss.
"What other day?" asked Lily, still dazed from his kisses.
"At the wedding, when I tied you up," he said, brushing her hair back.
Lily giggled. "Don't worry about that. That's long forgotten. All that matters is what happens now," she said kissing him again.
Lily sighed happily thinking about last night. She and Batman didn't go all the way, but they did exchange nice kisses. However, no matter how hard tried she couldn't get Bruce out of her mind, she couldn't, but she was going to change that. Bruce was married and she had the right to move on with her life and that is exactly what she is going to do.
"Day dreaming on the job, Miss Rose?"
Lily's head shot up seeing Bruce in front of her desk. "No, I was just thinking what a pain it is working for you," she snapped.
"Now, Miss Rose. That's no way to talk to your boss," he said smirking at her. Lily growled silently. "Now, did I get any phone calls?" he asked, ignoring her icy glare.
"No, you haven't."
"Well, please tell me when I do. I'm receiving an important phone from my wife. We're going to dinner later," he said walking towards him office.
"Oh, so, you're trying to make your marriage work now are you? How sweet. Maybe now you can finally show her the real man you are," she said smirking.
Bruce stopped and turned him head. "Miss Rose, my wife already knows how much I can satisfy her," he said, slamming the door behind him.
Lily had an urge to snap him neck. So, they were already together, she thought, angrily. But, why should I care?
The phone rang and she picked it up, rolling her eyes. "Wayne Enterprise. How can I help you?"
"Lily?"
Lily's eyes widen. "H-How is this?"
"Dave," said the voice in the other line.
Lily sighed in relief. "Oh God, I thought you were someone else. Why does your voice sound so raspy?" she asked.
"I'm sick," he said coughing.
"Oh, I'll be right there, Dave, and I'll cook you a nice bowl of hot chicken soup," she said.
"No, you're working and I have a friend over and she's taking care of me."
"A friend? A girl friend?" Lily almost laughed.
"That's not what I mean," said Dave, angrily.
"I know what you mean, Dave. I was just joking. But friend or not I'm coming over after I'm done with work. I'll see you in a couple of hours," she said hanging up before Dave cold protest any further.
Lily went to get up and was shocked to see Mario coming out of the elevator with flowers in hand. "Mr. Costa?"
"Why, hello there, Miss Rose," he said grabbing her hand and kissing it. Lily snatched her hand away, wiping her hand off.
"What are you doing here?" she asked.
"I'm here to invite you for lunch," he said, walking closer to her.
Lily gave him a fake smile. "Sorry, but I'm busy. Besides don't you have someone else you should be inviting... Say, I don't know, your girlfriend."
Mario snorted. "Please, she doesn't own me... Besides, we can always, not tell her," he whispered, smirking at her.
Lily had enough of this man. "Get out!" she said, slapping him in the face. "Go before I call security!"
Mario held the side of his face, chuckling. He slammed her against the wall, grabbing her neck. "Be very careful with me, Belinda. You don't want me as your enemy," he threaten. He finally let her go, letting her breath. "Don't be so upset. Look, I even brought you flowers," he said, pointing at the vase. "Do you like red roses, Miss Rose," he asked.
"What is going on here?" asked Bruce, coming out of his office. "Belinda are you alright?" he said going to her side, but she pushed him back.
"I'm fine," she said.
"Yeah, Bruce, we were just talking business."
"I'm you want to talk business then you should be talking to me not her," he growled.
Mario laughed. "Don't worry. I'm not going to bite her, unless she tells me too." Bruce raised his fist to punch him, but was held back by Lily.
"No, he's not worth it," she said.
Bruce looked at her then back at Mario. "Fine, but next time you won't be so lucky Costa," he said going back to his office.
"I see that Wayne is smitten with you," said Mario, twirling her hair around his finger. Lily tried to pull her hair away, but he yanked it back and forced her to look at him. "Tomorrow you and me are going to have dinner at my house. Got it? No buts. And if you don't go, I'll make your life hell. I have a lot of money, Belinda, and even more power. Maybe even more than Wayne. I can easily destroy this company and burn it to the ground. So, I'll see you tomorrow," he said pushing her down the chair.
Lily winced as she grabbed her head. She hated Bruce, but there's no way she was going to allow Mario to destroy Wayne Enterprise.
Lily took a deep breath and knocked on the door of Cynthia's and Dave's apartment. She had yet to come. Visiting here hurt her, remembering all the memories of a year ago.
The door opened and there was a girl around her age and height. She had short light brown hair and had green-blue eyes. "Hi, can I help you?" she said.
"Uh, yeah, I'm... Belinda. Dave's friend," she replied.
"Oh, yeah! Come in," she said smiling, opening the door wider. "I'm so glad to meet you," she said, shaking her hand. "I'm Sarah Clayborn, Dave's friend. He's told me everything about you."
Everything? What does she know? thought Lily.
"Uh, yes, I'm Belinda Rose. Can I see him, please?"
"Of course, right this way," she said going into one of the rooms. Lily liked the girl. She was friendly, sweet, and cute. Lily followed and saw Dave lying on his bed. "Well, I'll leave you two alone," Sarah said, leaving the room.
Lily smiled at Dave and he tried to smile back. "Wow, you look terrible," she giggled, sitting next to him.
"Thanks," he mumbled, sarcastically.
"So, how long have you known Sarah," said Lily, with a knowing smile.
"About a year and we're just friends."
"She's cute though."
"Yeah... I mean, yeah, but as a friend," said Dave quickly, making Lily laugh even more. "Oh, shut up, Bells," he groaned.
"Well, I don't think you were gay in the first place," she said, stroking his face. "Just confused."
Dave sighed. "Yeah, I wasn't attracted to anyone after what my mother did to me."
"And now?" asked Lily.
"Now what? Sarah? Maybe. I don't know. I do like her a lot."
"And she's here playing nurse. I think she likes you too. Maybe you should tell..."
"No! That'll ruin our friendship," he said louder only to cough more.
"OK, OK. Sorry, that's not why I came here. I just wanted to see how you were feeling."
"Better. My throat still hurts, but my temperature is lower."
"Good. Uh, Dave, you haven't told her about... me, right?" asked Lily.
"No, I just said that you were friends with... well, yourself, Lily, and we became friends and that's about it. You know I won't betray your trust," he said grabbing her hand.
Lily smiled and cupped his hand. "I know. It was silly of me to think that."
"Hey, can I come in? I brought soup for Dave," said Sarah.
Lily got up and moved aside, letting Sarah put the tray on Dave's lap. She almost awed seeing Sarah feed Dave. She knew that the two of them had a thing for each other. She just hoped they don't suffer like she did.
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