Chapter 3: I'm already safe.
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"Take this tablet with you to the exchange, there the information will be downloaded. I have further informed one of you men on what to expect." The slim man explained, handing off the tablet to Bane.
"That is all?" Bane questioned, his hands resting heavily on his vest.
Daggett simply nodded from behind his desk.
"Then we are done. Next time you do not summon me or expect me to show up on a whim. You have been warned." Bane vowed, before he turned to head back to the elevator.
"Your dinner is ready." A man informed standing in the doorway.
"Oh..is Bane back? He said he'd be back to join me for dinner." Annella inquired, setting her book down. She had spent all day reading and keeping herself occupied, she was looking forward to having dinner with him.
"I have recieved information that you are to start dinner. He is currently very busy and is afraid he will not be able to make it." The guard relayed.
"Oh.." She whispered with a sigh, before adjusting her sweater and following the man down to the kitchen.
She was just about finished eating when the heavy door swung open and in Bane entered, carrying a shopping bag.
She couldn't help but giggle at the sight of him, such a rugged man with such a dainty bag.
"Hello my dove. Enjoy your dinner?" Bane greeted.
"Yes I did, I actually just finished." She admitted, setting her silverware down onto her plate.
"Good. I have some things I want to discuss with you, come let's walk." Bane suggested, holding out his free hand.
"What's you got in there?" She teased, trying to peek into the bag.
"Something for you actually, you'll need it if you are interested in the plans I have for tomarrow." He explained as he stepped through the doorway to the bedroom.
She nodded lightly, taking a seat on the bed continuing to listen to the plans for the stock exchange.
"I need you to look like one of the civilians, the only difference being you'll be carrying this. You will carry it with you until I give you the signal, you will hand it off to one of my men. You are to not give this to anyone unless I tell you otherwise." He extended the electronic tablet out to her.
"I understand." She nodded, holding the tablet delicatly against her chest.
"And that is where this comes in." He continued as he pulled a skirt suit and heels from the bag.
Her eyes lit up as she ran her finger tips aross the soft material.
"I will pick you up outside of the exchange building once I'm clear of the police. Go with no one, talk to no one. And stay close to me. I wouldn't want you to be harmed." Bane expressed, grazing her cheek gently.
"Now off to bed with you little one, you have a rather big day tomarrow." He dictated softly.
"Finne.. But can I read first?" She persuaded, batting her big blue eyes at him.
"Only a few chapters." He gave in.
With a wide grin she grabbed her book and some pajamas, heading to the bathroom to get ready for bed.
Once she settled into the cushiony bed, she pulled the blankets around her with a satisfied sigh.
"Aren't you coming to bed?" Annella asked once she noticed he took a seat at his desk.
"I have far too much on my mind baby bird, sleep will never come." He assured, shuffling some papers.
"I could..read to you. It could help you sleep." She urged, making her expression as innocent as possible.
"Anell'.." Bane warned locking his gaze onto hers. But soon enough he gave in, shaking his head he knew he couldn't deny her sweet complexion. Without hesitation, he pulled off his shirt letting it fall to the floor. She felt her cheeks burn red as soon as she heard his pants unbuckle and sink to the floor. Her feeble attempts to hide her glances played a smirk on Bane's lips. She took a sharp breath in at the sight of the thin material framing his rather large manhood.
Trying to calm her raging hormones she focused on the weathered cover of the book she held. She positioned her back comfortably against the headboard once she felt him climb into bed next to her. He rested his arm lightly behind his head next to her shoulder, brushing it softly with his fingers.
He stared leisurely at the pitted ceiling as she began.
"On the pleasant shore of the French Riviera, about half way between Marseilles and the Italian border, stands a proud rose colored hotel..." Her soft voice filled the silent room.
She closed the book at chapter two, smiling down at his relaxed and peaceful expression as he slept. Sitting the book on the nightstand she turned out the light. Then turned to pull the blankets higher around him before settling herself to bed.
You can do this... She thought gripping her briefcase as she took a deep breath and entered the rather chaotic stock room. Suited men yelling about a wrong order to a delivery man, others shouting about recent changes in stock numbers. She felt her ears begin to ring as soon as she stepped through the door. She knew he was not far behind her, soon through the metal detector he was ready to make his entrance. Three of his men taking there positions, brilliantly dressed as the delivery man, a janitor and a meager shoe shiner in order to blend in.
Removing his helmet he used it to his advantage, taking out a few of the guards.
Before she knew it the doors swung open beside her and shots rang out, shrieks echoing against the walls. Everyone crouched down low towards the floor, except Annella she merely leaned against the wall trying to stay out of the way. She knew her job and knew she couldn't let Bane down, she guarded the tablet religiously. She felt her heart skip a beat when he entered, clad in a tight motorcycle jacket he towered over everyone. Authority surrounded him as he made his way over to a suited man sitting in a computer chair.
"This is a stock exchange...there's no money you can steal." The man emphasized, speaking out against Bane as he inspected the man's name tag.
"Then why are you people here?" Bane's voice dark with intimidation.
With great force he pushed the man hard against a desk and continued to bash the man's skull onto the table top. Leaving his limp body slumped against the desk, Bane scanned the crowd. It was when he found her quietly leaning her back on the wall that his eyes softened and he summoned her over with a wave of his hand. She nodded slowly and retrieved the tablet from her bag, she felt everyone's heavy eyes follow her as she walked over and handed it to him. He caught her hand gently in his, silently asking her stay by his side. That was the first time Annella felt the narrow eyes of those around, following her every move, eyes filled with scrutiny and didn't care to understand that this man had a whole other side that he only showed to her. The crowd of scared people watched as she smiled up at the muscular man, willingly staying close to his side.
"How much longer does the program need?" Bane questioned, staring down at the man.
"8 minutes." He answered.
A heavy breath hissed through the mask,
"Time to go mobile." Bane dictated with a wave of his hand. All his men followed, shooting off rounds before abducting hostages to prevent the police from shooting at them as they made their escape.
Remember walk out slowly and meet him on the left wall of the building..Annella coached herself as she exited the building slowly like the rest of the hostages before she made a break for the side of the building. She knew she had no time to lose, she needed to be quick if she wanted them to make a clean get away.
"Hold up.. Ma'm!" A strong voice called out after her.
Shit.. She scolded herself.
She looked at the lean man that stood before her. She cocked her head to the side he was so small compared to Bane, image how I look.. She thought with a small smile.
Just then she heard the sound of a motorcycle engine creeping closer.
He sensed her plan. She was in on it.
"You know I could..save you." The officer
breathed out.
"And what makes you think I need saving, Officer...Blake?" She cooed glancing down at his uniform tag, she took a step closer.
"I..you don't have to live that kind of life." Blake stammered.
"My advice to you sweetheart, get out while you still can." She whispered, her hand trailing his strong jaw.
He opened his mouth to say something but was cut off by the sound of screeching tires. She whipped her head around with a grin, before jogging over to take her place on the back. She wrapped her arms around his strong waist, burying her face against his back as she felt the bike jump forward. Soon enough they were racing down the highway, police too distracted by the sudden return of Batman to even try to track them down.
"Sir..a man of Daggett's is on the line. Asking about the success of the mission." Barsad stated.
"Fine." Bane breathed out, following Barsad out of the bedroom.
She heard the door shut from inside the bathroom, as she pulled off her suit jacket. The next thing she heard was a soft knock on the bathroom door.
"Annell'...I have some business to attend to. I will be back later." Bane relayed through the door.
"Wait. Can't I go with you?" She objected, swinging the door open.
"Baby bird.. I don't want to argue." He grunted, staring down at her.
"So don't argue, just take me with you. Please." She pleaded, placing her hand on his chest.
With a nod of approval, she left in a hurry to follow him out the door and into Gotham city once again.
She tried to keep up with his long strides up the stairs, they'd arrived at a very high end complex of condominiums. As soon as they stepped out onto the roof, Bane's men scattered. They headed over to surround the tall masked woman who held Daggett at gun point. Staying close to Bane Annella watched as Bane's men battled both Batman and Catwoman before they escaped over the roof top.
"Nice of you to show up Bane. Ohh and you've brought me a little treat. How nice, Mmh baby turn around so I can see that fine a-" Bane took a hard grip on Daggett's throat, his eyes filled with rage.
"Would you care to continue?" Bane growled.
"Ba..ne I..didn't know she was yours...please you need me, our..agreement." Daggett choked out, clawing at Bane's iron grip.
"I need no one." Bane assured, letting the man drop to the ground gasping for air.
His hands rested heavy across his chest, anger still flickering in his eyes. Daggett's words repeated in his head, as he took a seat on the bed.
"Bane.." Annella whispered softly, pulling him out trance. He lifted his eyes to meet hers, standing before him.
"Could you help me this? I think the zippers' stuck." She motioned to the back of her pencil skirt. His thick fingers fumbled with the tiny zipper, enraging him even more. She heard his heavy huff, she turned to meet his eyes her hands falling on his shoulders. Staring deep into his eyes she noticed his breath begin to slow, she carefully leaned her lips near his ear.
"I'm yours." She whispered, before placing a small kiss above one of his straps. He wrapped his arms tightly around her waist, pulling her into him.
"Ohh what are you hiding me, my friend?" Talia sneered, her eyes narrowed as she watched the monitor. One of the tapes pulled from stock exchange, she watched as Bane tugged on Annella's hand and watched the smile form on Annella's lips, rage boiled in her veins. A hard fist landed with a loud smash against the computer screen.