Married To The Clown

Chapter Sixty Seven 'Stay Away'

Athena's POV
It had been a week since the mall incident and everything had simmered down. There wasn't as many missing person news reports about me anymore, I guess people have finally figured out where I am and have chose not to get involved. No one in Gotham wanted to face The Joker, let's be honest not even Batman wanted to deal with the looney so from now on I was free from them all.

Harley and I were currently driving back from the mall after quickly picking my dress up and running out as fast as we could. Normally it would take longer for a dress to be perfected but after a harsh phone call from Joker the owner of the store decided she would complete my dress first. I felt bad for her but I had to admit living the high life wasn't bad at all. I thought it would be hard to exist and live along side J but he had made it surprisingly easy. Yes he still had temper tantrums and tortured everyone around him yet he remained calm and polite when facing me. If he continues this way then I'll probably never want to leave plus having friends like Harley and Aella made me want to stay even more. I still wasn't allowed outside unless it was necessary and I had someone watching me at all times which kind of annoyed me at first but I had to remember that my life could be a lot worst, for example I could still be trapped in that prison cell.

"So how are ya fitting in dolly?" Harley chirped breaking me from my thoughts.
"Fitting in?" I questioned not really knowing how to answer.
"Yeah! How are ya fitting in? Are ya liking the house?" She grinned tapping along to the music as it blurred through the car.

"Ooohhh......the house is great I love being there! I thought it would be hard at first but it's been so good and quite calming. Everyone has been amazing and unbelievable kind to me! Honestly I don't know what I do without you and Aella, her brother on the other hand he's....."

"Stay away from him!" Harley snapped interrupting my speech.
"What? Why? What's wrong Harley?" I frowned trying to make it look like I didn't know how much of a monster he is.
"I know we're the bad guys but there's something not right about him. He makes my skin crawl, every time I see him my fight or flight kicks in. I ain't scared of anything dolly yet I can't seem to shake him from my nightmares. His eyes are so cold and malicious, I dread to think what's running through his mind. Please do as I ask and stay far away from him" she explained in a begging tone that shocked me.
I didn't think anyone felt the same way about him as me.
"Have you talked to Joker about him Harley? You shouldn't have to feel like this" I expressed my worry for her rising.
I didn't want what happened to me to happen to her, I couldn't bare it!
The guilt would eat me up for not exposing him plus no one deserved to be violated like that, imagining Harley's heartbroken face made my heart beat in distress.

"Puddin would listen to me dolly, he's one of Joker's top men everyone loves and respect him! It's like there's a light shining out his arse blinding everyone to his evil ways especially Aella, she would kill someone for even looking at him in the wrong way. With that being said, give me your work that you'll stay away from him!" Harley stressed, her eyes widening in demand.

This was it!
Maybe it was my chance to tell Harley what happened all them years ago and finally release the loneliness I felt about the whole situation. She'd believe me right? Harley already thought the guy was a creep, my story would just confirm it. Honestly if she didn't believe me I don't know what I'd do, I needed her friendship and I don't think I'd survive everyone turning against me.

"Harley there's something I need to tell you" I whispered taking a deep breath.
"Can't it wait Dolly? Right now I need you to swear you'll stay clear of him" she sighed throwing a frown my way.
"But Harley!" I protested feeling my confidence starting to slip away.
"No! Promise me!" She ordered looking furious.
"Ok! Ok! I promise I'll stay away from him now calm down Harls before we crash!" I exclaimed in fright as the car began to swerve.