Joker tapped his fingers against his desk in thought. The woman asked sweetly if she could go out into the city to pick up things. These things he doesn't know what they could be. He reluctantly let her go before she chews off his head. He shivered at the thought when she did once.

I left work in hopes to get home before she got home in order to put my plans into action. I wanted to surprise her for Valentine's day with a bouquet and tickets to her favorite band who happen to be in town this weekend. A spring was in my step as nothing can ruin this surprise. I normally wouldn't do this but she was dropping heavy hints these past weeks that it was getting annoying. I know I am not a romantic guy but give me a break. I was running late. I mean real late to the point that it isn't safe to be out here. It's 10 at night. I fiddled with the bouquet getting out of the car. The tickets tucked into my suit jacket. I hid the bouquet behind my back since I saw her car parked in the driveway. I unlocked the car and I can already hear her. I peered around the corner of the hallway. I can see her throwing stuff around in our room. I cleared my throat about to head down the path to our bedroom, "Maddie?"

Once she heard her name she instantly boomed towards me. I involuntary took a step back. I raised one hand up still trying to hide the bouquet. I asked, "What's wrong?"

Her hands smacked my chest in frustration. She replied, "You... You said you were going to do something with me for Valentine's day! Jack it's 11 at night! We can't do anything now. I wish you damn well told me this."

I raised my eyebrows. I tried to calm the 4 month pregnant woman, "Mads I didn't forget. I was coming home for Valentine's."

I could hear her sniffling. I mentally groaned. Here comes the hormones. I am going to scold our child for bringing this wrath on me. I rested my hand on her bare shoulder giving it a light rub. She moved her arm and shoulder to get my hand off. She shook her head, "No Jack. I don't want to do anything anymore."

I closed my eyes taking a deep breath. I looked down at the disarrayed woman. I licked my lips as I tilted my head back slightly. I tried to get to her, "Madeline I didn't forget. I told you this. I would of called you but-."

She threw her hands in the air before pointing a finger at me, "You were out doing something else with another woman, weren't you?"

I felt my face twitch. These hormones have got to go. I gave her a look. I bent down to her height so she can look at me straight in the eyes. My free hand went to her chin. I lightly hooked my index underneath her chin and place my thumb over it to keep her in one place. I spoke, "Madeline. Listen to me. I gave you my word to make you happy and be only with you till the end of time. That was in my vows. I am a man of my word, aren't I?"

I felt her gave a light nod. I took this moment to move my other arm holding up the purple and green flowers. I let go of her chin standing up straight, "I was really late was work wouldn't let me leave at my normal time and I went to get you fresh flowers."

I dug my fingers into my suit jacket pulling out two tickets. I continued, "I also got you concert tickets for this weekend with your favorite band who happens to be in Gotham."

I could already see her tears well up. The small woman made contact with my body as she sniffled into my suit jacket. She whispered, "I'm sorry Jack. I.. I love you and I shouldn't question you. I know you are a good man."

I placed my free hand in her hair feeling the silkiness of it. I kissed the top of her head. I felt her move her head as she smelled the flowers. She spoke softly, "I love them and I love the present, Jack."

I mumbled, "You better you crazy woman with the trouble you are giving me."

I felt her sniffle and let out a laugh. A smirk played on my lips. Remind self, don't get her upset.

Joker glared at the wall of his office. She left him hanging a couple days ago and he had to take a really cold shower after that. That minx. Joker's eyes darted across the room to the window. He is anxiously waiting for his woman to come back from her "free time." It is driving him mad not knowing what she is doing. She could be going to Arkham telling them to bring a straight jacket for all he knows! He shook his head to banish that thought. She wouldn't dare. She's smart and that is what attracted him to her. When he read the book she was reading in that club, it gave him tingles in his toes. He's smart and he would wanted his woman to be smart as well. He didn't want to be set up with a dumb ass bimbo who is just a woman for sex. He growled grabbing his jacket. He was about to walk out with the jacket till he stopped mid step. He looked down at the jacket before throwing it on the bed in frustration. He went to her suitcase knowing she might of taken an outfit of his to wear. The Joker ruffled through the suit case throwing the clothes on the bed till he found a pair of dark washed jeans and a deep grey button up. The jeans wouldn't ever fit her if she were to wear it. He shook his head. He would never understand the woman he married years ago. As quickly as he found the clothes, he changed into them before storming out to find his insufferable wife. He didn't apply any make up for the day as he didn't plan to leave for any "business". Now he is on business but it's better not to have any make up on. It's still day light and the Joker doesn't want to be found yet.

I closed my jacket closer feeling the cold fall breeze rush through the streets. I am surprised the Joker allowed me to go off on my own into the city. I could see my breath as I breathed out. I forgot how cold it gets. When you are trapped in a mob's hideout for 5 years... you tend to forget what it is like outside especially the seasons. I could use a really good hot cocoa. I breathed out sighing at the thought of it. I found the closest cafe in Gotham and decided to take a peek inside. Warmth welcomed my person as well as smiles. I couldn't help but smile back at the workers even though I am pretty sure theirs are fake. I looked at their ordering menu and decided on a peppermint hot chocolate. I teetered on the balls of my feet as I wait. I am soaking in this silence before I would have to venture back to the warehouse. I would suggest him to move his hide out or just his personal hiding spot at our home. It would make me feel more at ease and everything. I doubt he would since he left Jack behind. The server called over the counter, "Hot cocoa for Madeline?"

I looked up from my thoughts grabbing the hot cocoa. I nodded, "Thanks."

I took a seat by the window to keep an eye on people who pass by. Who knows who you are going to come by. I racked my brain to find the list of things I needed to get. I think clothes I am good for as I keep stealing his button ups and reuse my other clothes. It's more of the toiletries that I need as well as food. The food I bought last week is already gone. His men ransacked the cabinets. You can say I was pissed.

I opened each cabinet finding nothing was left. I bit my lip to hold back his name. I slammed the door of the cabinet making it fall off its hinge. It was going to fall off anyways. I went to the so called living area where his men are found playing poker and drinking. I pointed to the so-called kitchen, "Did you guys eat everything I had in there?"

A bruly man looked up from his cards, "Yea so what?"

I found they resisted the urge to call me names anymore. Especially after Jordan's incident. I gestured back to the kitchen, "Sooo I had that food to last weeks! Not one week or in fact matter of days."

Footsteps were heard coming from the hallway. A voice cut in, "What's uh the matter with you?"

My eyes flicked over to the Joker who was casually playing with his knife. His favorite knife I noticed. I huffed, "Your baboons ate everything I bought. It was supposed to last weeks. Obviously it lasted a matter of days."

Joker's eyes eyed the woman who was at the edge of the "kitchen" then brought his eyes to his men. They are still casually playing poker. He heard my footsteps come closer to him. I noticed his eyes flicked back to me as I brought my height up with my tippy toes. I whispered, "That food was only for you."

His brows raised in question. He thought this over in his mind. Laying out the pros and cons of his wife cooking for him and only him. All he sees are pros. I heard his tongue clicked before he placed an arm around my shoulder. He wouldn't want his wife cooking for these idiots anyways. He spoke low, "Uh men. Don't eat the food that's in the kitchen."

One of the men decided to argue back, "It's not even a kitchen! Let her be a house wife somewhere else."

I didn't see it but all I know there was a thud once the body hit the ground. I looked up at him squinting. His grease paint chipping off. He was going to kill someone or felt like he needed to but need more of a reason to. Joker clicked his tongue, "Don't go in the kitchen. Find your own food, understand?"

A chorus of yeses filled the room. Good. I felt the Joker's arm slid from my shoulders. He surprised me by pinching my ass which I slapped his hand away in response. I looked up at his face and he is smiling big well bigger if you count the scars. I turned my heel leaving him in the entry way. If he thinks I am going to reward him that then he has another thing coming!

A voice brought me out of my thoughts, "Madeline?"

I looked up raising my eyebrows in question. Who would know me? All the sudden a pair of strong arms wrapped around me. The person who I figured was male by the figure breathed, "I can't believe it's you."

I tried to pull away, "I'm sorry. Do I know you?"

He pulled away instantly. He looked hurt, "Yeah I went to high school with you to GCHS. I'm Derek Somholder."

I tried to go through my memory for a Derek. A light bulb shown above my head as I finally remember this man. I gestured to the seat in front of me, "I remember now. Please sit. I am sure you want to talk."

He nodded quickly taking a seat in front of me. I sipped my hot cocoa before speaking, "Now shoot."

Here we go! I am going to be writing the next chapter soon. No worries. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. I did. I am bringing out her vicious side if you would like to call that... Anywho I hope you guys enjoy and have a wonderful day. :D I really really enjoy reading the reviews saying you guys really like this story and want me to continue :D Gives me hope!

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