ENIGMA

7. <Goodbye?>

Author's note:
This chapter is the last planned chapter for this fic, I do think I will add an epilogue, sort of, what happens after to them, but I'll let you read and decide if you guys would want it!
I didn't proofread so if there are errors, sorry y'all.
Thank you guys for the love on this fic!
Enjoy.

The sun bleeds through my curtains, blinding me awake, Groaning, I turn to adjust myself away from the light.

As I look around, the memories of the last twenty-four hours flood my mind. Blood rushes to my cheeks.

It felt like a dream, and in my current conditions, I'd believe the events were just that. So much had happened I had to retrace my steps from where it even started. Leaving work with Edward, Aaron showing up and him...

The Riddler.

What the fuck was wrong with me, I didn't hesitate to kiss Edward, let Aaron just dump me like nothing and let myself be seduced by a complete masked stranger. I've gone mad for sure.

Groaning once more, I face plant into my couch. For a bit, I rest before I forgot I had work today, looking for my phone, the hour showing 12, I was frantic, running to the shower, turning the warm water and removing the clothes I slept in.

Letting the water wash over me, I couldn't help but remember the events of last night, more specifically him.

Running my fingertips along my lips, I could almost feel him again, the way he looked at me was addicting, everything he did made me feel like a love stricken child.

I wonder if I'd see him again, will he come back?

•••

The answer was no.

It had been over two weeks and I hadn't heard from any body.

Aaron wasn't picking up my calls, and when I went over to his place, the lights were off, the door went unanswered and I worried.

Edward said he'd come back to hang out, but he like Aaron, didn't visit the diner, not even once since that night. Maybe I had made him uncomfortable...

As for him, The Riddler. He like the others, went M.I.A. None of his little games and riddles in my home, no visits, I had even gone as far as hosting a few more SheChat video calls, and he didn't show up for a single video call.

Maybe this is what I deserved for thinking it was okay to be with any of them simultaneously

At home, I flip through the channels on tv, nothing catching my eye. I feel incredibly bored, I felt too reliant on men to have some fun, it was annoying

I decided to get up and get dressed, hell if I'll let anyone bring me down, if they all wanted to avoid me then so be it. I'll move on.

Wearing my best dress, heavy in makeup, I felt good, I felt sexy. Much needed for a time like this.

Grabbing my keys, phone and coat, I make my way downstairs, earning a few looks from neighbors, I ignore them, waiting for a cab that never seems to show up.

"Fuck this, I'll walk."

I wasn't sure where I was going exactly, but I had a few ideas in mind. Stacy had raved on about a club downtown, The Iceberg Lounge, I could use some fun.

I wrap my coat closer to my body, on the one night it's not raining in Gotham, the cold never ceases.

Walking along the slums of Gotham, I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket, but I choose to ignore it, if I answer it, my hands will freeze, it can wait...

Or so I thought...

The vibrating was consistent, annoyed I reach for my phone to see messages from an unknown ID.