Murder at Wayne Manor

Chapter 24

Wayne Enterprises; September 28th, 17:53 EST

 I frown as I continue reviewing one file after another from the marketing department, wondering how I had gotten so far behind. It feels like I had just gotten caught up on all of it last week. Unfortunately, Lucius informed me this morning it had been over three weeks ago.

While very important, it isn't one of my favorite parts of running a billion-dollar company, my greatest interest lying in research and development. I click on the next one, glancing at my watch to find it's already close to six o'clock. I'm beginning to think about ditching the task Lucius had assigned me until tomorrow to see if Diana wanted to join me for dinner.

Despite already having a date scheduled with her this coming Saturday night, I want to spend some time with her before going out on patrol tonight. I can't stop thinking about her, my attraction to her growing stronger with every passing day. It's becoming harder to control this desire for her, harder to contain.

I pull out my cell phone to call her as someone knocks on my door. "Come in," I respond, hoping it's the very woman I've been thinking about.

I look up to see Lucius enter, trying my best to hide my disappointment. He seems to read my thoughts, a knowing smile on his face. "Have you been able to finish the files I sent you?"

"I have three more to review," I tell him, resigning myself to the fact that my early escape has just been cancelled by Lucius.

He purses his lips as he nods his head. "Not bad," he decides. "I figured you hadn't even started them yet, especially knowing how much you love to review them."

"I decided to just bite the bullet and get them over with," I confess with a reluctant sigh. "Are you heading home for the night?"

"Yes, but I thought I'd check in with you first," he admits and I can tell that there's more that he wants to say.

"Anything I can help you with?" I ask.

"No," he coyly replies, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "Just thought you should know that I think Miss Prince has been a great addition."

I can't help but smile with the mention of her. "I agree," I say with a nod. "She has done an amazing job with the drug coalition program."

"Yes, she has...among other things," he cryptically states.

"Like what?" I ask him.

"She's been good for Wayne Enterprises, but she's also been very good for you too," he clarifies. "You've never seemed happier, Bruce."

I nearly smirk, but decide to play innocent. "I'm not sure I know what you mean."

Lucius gives me a look that tells me that he sees right through my coyness. "Whatever you say, Bruce," he replies. "All I'll say is that you better do whatever it takes to keep her."

I flash him a grin before I begin closing the files on my computer. "I plan on it."

"Good night," Lucius tells me with a smile.

"Good night, Lucius."

As soon as he closes the door behind him, I reach for my cell phone again to call her. It takes a few rings before she finally answers, making me wonder what she's up to. "Bruce," she answers in a voice barely above a whisper. There's also an underlying sense of urgency there in just the sound of my name.