Working Among Vengeance

Chapter 16: Introduction to the Club

               I awoke again and looked around for the clock, which told me it was 6pm. Had I really rested for 12 hours? Bruce never came in to wake me up. A thought crossed over my mind about work. I knew he wasn't going to fire me but lately I've been ditching. I promised myself that tomorrow I'll show up for work.

            Today I took it easy, trying to get out of the bed was tough though since my legs kept shaking. I went to the kitchen where I conversed with Alfred about Bruce.

           "Good morning Alfred." I said in a cheery voice.

            "It's practically not morning anymore Miss l/n but what may I do for you?" he stated in a jokingly manner.

           "I actually do need some help," I paused, "do you know where Bruce goes at night? I mean you noticed that he disappears for hours at a time every night and he is barely at the office working."

           "Sorry Miss, that is Master Wayne's secret not mine."

             With that said it was all over with he didn't want to talk about it anymore. After I ate some food I brushed my teeth, hair, and got dressed before I headed out. I was going to see the Penguin or at least talk to Sel. 

            To my luck I found Sel it was only 8pm and last time I saw her was really early in the morning so I guess she worked whenever. I saw her walk into the club again and I made sure to follow her so she didn't disappear.

         Before I could get to her she ran up to a Russian woman who she called Annika. They hugged and went backstage up to where I assumed Penguin was. I didn't want to follow them but I felt desperate for a lead.

         I wanted a lead on what my parents did and how I could put the Penguin in jail. I didn't know how to get the lead but I felt being more adventurous would work.

         As I followed them  I found a clear room of ladies doing makeup and a private dressing room. Along with the Penguin sitting in his chair.

          I knocked on his door before he gave me an eyebrow raise in confusion then let me in. 

        "Miss. l/n what are you doing here?"

        I stuttered a bit before taking a deep breath and responding "I want to work here."

       "O wow! I thought I was going to have to ask you. Why is that girlie? Think I'd offer more info on your parents? Well since you already know so much I'll let you work in the second club."

        "What is the second club?" I ask wondering if it is nearby.

       "I'll have someone show you. Hey!", he shouts, "Is there someone free to show this girl the second club?"

        Sel notices me and volunteers immediately. As we walked down together she asked me about why I was choosing this and if I knew how bad it was. I honestly didn't know what to expect but she led me to a backroom.

          Many people were doing drops but they weren't just regular people, they were famous politicians. She told me she'd show me around there and then let me start working tomorrow. I saw a couple guys from the DA and one of the people running for Mayor. His name was Don Mitchell. 

         I couldn't believe it and I think Sel saw the shock on my face because she began speaking to me.

        "Listen everyone is partially corrupt no one shows the real person they are on T.V.."

        I responded "Have you ever seen Bruce Wayne here?"

        She chuckled "Hun I'm convinced he's the only person that is perfect. In all the places I've been in I've never seen him. I think he is just a shut in and if he does have a secret it must be a big one. I actually heard he got a girlfriend so if you're obsessed with him I wouldn't keep trying."

         "I don't think I'm obsessed." I stated before an image of him railing me in the shower popped into my head as I blushed a little.

          "I see you blushing hun. It's ok just don't get too involved with liking him."

          I smiled at her response it was nice thinking I had found someone comfortable enough to nit pick me. We talked some more about the club and how it objectified women. Along with how horrible the men are.

          I told her my experience with the man last time except I left out the part of why he wanted me. In all honesty I think working here would be more fun if it was with Sel. As she shooed me off to leave at 10 we hugged. I exited through the main entrance and glanced around for a taxi. Surprisingly there wasn't one in sight.

        A sighing sound left my mouth. I guess that means I have to walk till I find a taxi or end up at Bruce's manor. A group of random people started approaching me with skeleton face paint. One of the people only had half of their face painted so I guess they hadn't been initiated. 

        I really didn't want to think of what they had to do to get into that group. Wasit kill someone? Rape? Torture? It brought a bad feeling to my stomach as I was being approached. 

       Who I assumed to be their leader grabbed my arm. I tried screaming but my voice was numb and my legs were locked as he began taking me deeper in the shadows. He held me down and the person with half of his face painted was given a knife.

        All of a sudden Batman was there beating the crap out of everyone. He didn't kill anyone but they were injured and he left them to run away. I was so terrified I just sat there as he sat next to me. I just cried as I laid my head on his shoulder.

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Author's Note: I guess this is a good way to come off a hiatus. Thank you guys for all the reads, votes, and my lovely followers!

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