Old Love (A Joker love story)

Chapter 1

The Wayne charity gala is tonight, and I'm not going to lie, I'm nervous. As Bruce Wayne's personal assistant, I am required to come to these. Generally, they are not a big deal but tonight I am going with Bruce Wayne himself as my date.

He asked me the other day after work. I said yes not because I'm interested in him and that's exactly why he likes taking me as a date to these events. My not being attracted to him is actually how I got my job which was a strange job requirement but hey it works for me. My best guess is they don't want someone getting the job just for the chance to date Mr. Wayne.

I finish my hair and makeup as there is a knock on the door to my apartment. Before I go and answer it I give myself a once over. My long blonde hair is in a neat bun at the back of my head. My silver heart necklace is resting just above my collarbone. The dress is a sky-blue halter top that goes down to the floor. The blue will make me stand out which is not my favorite thing but I figure that since I'm Bruce Wayne's date tonight I'll be standing out enough already that it won't make much of a difference.

I head to the door and see that, Mr. Wayne, is standing there in his suit looking as handsome as ever. He smiles at me and puts an arm out for me "Ready to go Harper?" I nod and close and lock my door before putting my hand in the crook of his arm and he leads me to his limo.

I've ridden in his limo a couple of times but it's always exciting. We drive for a few minutes before Bruce says, "Thank you again for agreeing to this Harper. You look beautiful by the way."

I look over to him, "Of course, and thank you. I assume that I should bail you out if too many young women surround you." It's a joke we share but I do free him from swooning girls whenever he needs me to.

He chuckles, "Please." I nod and look back out the window. "Would you ever consider dating someone again?" He asks after a moment or so of silence.

I sigh and touch my necklace "Maybe one day but I still don't feel ready. I think that there's a part of me that hopes Jack is still alive." Bruce nods in understanding. I've told him all about my love life. He asked a while after I got the job so I told him. Six years ago I met the man of my dreams and we spent eleven glorious months together then one day he disappeared without a trace. I tried finding him, and the police tried but neither of us could find any evidence as to where he went. I've still never been attracted to anyone since. "Why do you ask?"

He gives me a soft smile, "just curious."

We arrive at the gala and I take a deep breath. Bruce looks over at me, "ready?" I nod and we exit the limo as swarms of reporters and photographers start coming towards us. We push through the crowd as security tries to contain it.

Once we get in the building Bruce and I walk around and greet a few people. Eventually, I excused myself to go get a drink. While I'm waiting for the bartender to make my drink a shot shoots through the air.