Forbidden Love

Chapter 12-Caught

This will take place two weeks after Lila's death, unlike in the episode where Jerome was caught at the end of the episode. (S1E16)

Emily POV

It's been two weeks since Lila's death and our wedding. We told Matilda afterward. She was sad that she didn't see us marry but was very happy. The circus allowed us to have Lila's trailer for us to live. Jerome and I have made love every day. I love waking to this man every morning. Jim Gordon hasn't said anything about the case, which I find weird. My thoughts are interrupted by Jerome kissing my neck. 

"Good morning, gorgeous." 

"Good morning, handsome." I replied. 

Jerome then says, "Sit down, please. I'll cook for you." 

I sit in the chair and wait for Jerome. I look out of the window and see that some of the people are packing to head to the next town. It reminded me that I need to start packing also for my upcoming college trip. I only wished that Jerome was coming with me. 

"Here you are, love." Jerome said. 

He placed a plate of bacon and eggs with a small bowl of fruit. He even poured the orange juice for both of us. Jerome and I ate in silence for a while until he asked, 

"When are you leaving?" 

I clear my throat and say, 

"Next Wednesday. I need to go into town and buy some clothes for the trip. Would you like to come with me?" 

Jerome then replies, 

"I have to take care of some things here but I can meet you for lunch." 

We both finish our meals and take our plates to the sink. I then say, 

"Okay, I can meet you at the library at 1." 

Jerome kisses me and says, 

"I love you." 

"I love you too, Jerome." 

Jerome then stepped outside. I finished washing the dishes and then went to get ready.

Several Hours Later (Close to 6:45)

After I do some shopping and finished having lunch with Jerome, I then went to the library to settle some fees. As I am walking towards it, I see a familiar face. It was the cleaning boy from when I went to the Italian restaurant with Jerome for our date. I walk up to him and say, 

"H-Hi. I don't know if you remember me, but we met at a restaurant two months ago." 

He simply smiled and said, 

"Oh, yes. Mushroom ravioli, right?" 

I smile and say, 

"Yes. Paolo, right?" 

Paolo chuckles and says, 

"No. My real name is Oswald Cobblepot and as you can see, I've made a name for myself." 

He produced a card that read, 'Oswald's'. 

"I'm a nightclub owner and unfortunately, it's not doing so well. Maybe a little word of mouth can help it. I never caught your name, my dear." 

I look at him and say, 

"Emily Sterling. Well, now it's Valeska. I've recently gotten married." 

"Oh, congrats. You and your new husband should come to the club someday. It was lovely to see you and thank you for remembering me."