Mad Love

Part~4 The Job

After skimming over the letter full realisation hits me and I squeal with excitement! I GO A JOB AT ARKHAM ASYLUM!! I only have 2 hours since they want me to start at 7:00am. I put my two hours to good use by showering and putting my hair into a bun. Physicology 101- always pull your hair back so that in case of an emergency patients can not use your hair against you. I never put on make up unless it's a formal event ever since The Scarecrow contaminated make-up with his fear toxins back when I was in high school. It's only for precaution though. I apply my favourite Chapstick and let the passion fruit flavour take over my lips. I lightly spray on some of my favourite perfume and grab my brief case. I slip on my red blouse, black jeans, and black pumps and reach for my doorknob. I once again turn the corner with the chipped green paint and continue on to the elevators. I press the down button and watch as the arrow key glows a soft orange. As I wait a familiar voice calls my name. I turn around to only be inches away form Floyd's face. I could feel his breath on my face as we just stand there in silence for a minute staring at each other. I lightly cough and take a small step back trying to put some distance between us. I never dated after I dove into my work because there wasn't much time.
"Floyd how are you?" I ask him hoping to break the silence.
"Great Harleen! I uhh actually wanted to know if you would like to grab some dinner some time?"
His words had actually tripped me up. No one had ever done that to me before. After a few seconds of contemplating I decide to accept his offer. Now that I have a stable job I can open up my life again.
"Sure Floyd! I would love to. How does 9:00 on Tuesday sound?"
He lightly rubs the back of his neck a sign he was nervous. I made sure to keep note of that.
"Sounds perfect Harleen pick you up at 9"
He winks at me and I giggle in response as he walks away back to his apartment I'm guessing. After a few more floors the elevator makes a dinging sound and I step inside. I let out the air I realised I had been holding and lean against the side of the metal box. This was more social interaction then I was expecting and it was tiring. I step out into the cold night air after walking through the lobby. I walk over to my car and click the button on my keys. I hear the sound of the car unlocking so I pull the door handle. Setting my brief case down in the passenger seat and buckling it up I put my own seat belt on and press the button on the car. The engine purrs to life and I begin to turn out of the parking lot. I type in the address of Arkham Asylum into my gps and let the directions guide me. As I turn I am met with a long line of traffic. "This is gonna be a long ride..."