Forbidden Love

Chapter 28- A Day Out

Emily POV

Word spread that Benjamin was killed. Only five people knew who did it but the police are baffled. Recently, there was a breakout from Indian Hill where people who were experimented on by Strange and Peabody, so police believed it was one of the escapees. I was planning my day to be with the kids along with Bruce, Selina Kyle, and Alfred at Coney Island. Alfred decided to rent a van to fit all of us. I had already put in notice with Victor not to bother me all day. Alfred starts to head out to the main highway when Selina Kyle asks, "So, are you dating Victor?" I chuckle and say, "No, I'm not. He's my mentor and I don't think he likes me like that." Selina smiles and says, "That's not what I heard. I heard he likes you because of how you fight and how you are the most skilled person he's ever met." I turn to look at Selina and I reply, "The only man who stole my heart was Jerome. Unfortunately, there isn't another like him. You know, before he went crazy." Alfred hands me the map and asks me where to go. As I tell him, we head directly into heavy traffic. "Oh, great! With our luck, we'll be here all bloody day!" Alfred exclaims. I smile and begin to concentrate. The van begins to shake. Everyone with the exception of me, Jerome Jr., and Selina Marie, starts to gasp and yell. "What the HELL are you doing, Emily?! They're gonna see us flying!" With my mind, I thrust the car forward into the air and the van starts soaring past all the cars. People were stepping out of their cars to see us flying by. The yells and gasping subdued as everyone was enjoying the ride. Within 30 minutes, we arrive at the parking lot of Coney Island. My head is throbbing a little but I feel fine. "THAT WAS AWESOME!" Selina Kyle screams. We get out of the car while Alfred helps me with the double scooter for Jerome Jr. and Selina Marie. Both babies are happy and giggling while I'm stressing over the seatbelt. "You two go on ahead, I'll help Emily," Alfred says to Bruce and Selina. Both of them grab hands and run off together. Alfred sighs and says, "So, why did you leave last night?" I look at Alfred and I say, "I had training." "Bull. You killed that man in his apartment, didn't you? I have never asked anything of you but pure honesty. Tell me, Sterling: did you kill that man?" I look at Alfred and say, "That is none of your business and the name is Valeska." I finished placing Jerome Jr. in his seat and I push the carriage with both babies. I head towards the entrance of Coney Island but Alfred steps in front of the baby carriage. "Emily, I don't want anything to happen to you. Your children have no father already. Do you want them not to have a mother as well?" I looked at Alfred and said, "Yes, it was me. He was a wife-beater and he would molest his own stepdaughter. People like that don't need to be alive. At all. Now, I'm not going to spend the remainder of my day off discussing ethics and morals. I want to enjoy it with my children and you if that's possible, Alfred." Alfred sighed and nodded. I hate myself for being like this but for the first time in my life, I am in control. I am stable and confident in myself. Alfred goes ahead of me as I push the buggy with my children. I walk into the grounds and I can see Selina and Bruce playing games. Well, more like Bruce distracting while Selina took the prizes. I walked off with Alfred. The shouts of children, adults, and the rides woke up Jerome Jr. and Selina Marie. They wake up and look at the sights. Seeing them happy made me happy. 

Later That Day

We left Coney Island at 6:45 and were heading onto the highway. All in all, Alfred and I won 7 stuffed animals, ate 3 snowcones, 4 cotton candies balls, 4 red candied apples, and 1 large popcorn. Selina and Bruce had 6 prizes and one of those prizes was a cute bear with a heart. It reminded me of the prizes from Haly's Circus. The minute we were about to hit traffic, Alfred and I looked at each other and I immediately knew what he wanted. I close my eyes and concentrated hard. The car began to lift and I thrust the car forward, making it fly. It was dark but no one saw; not that I care. We arrived at Wayne Manor within 40 minutes. Bruce and Selina jump out of the car with all the prizes and head to the house. I take the buggy out but Jerome Jr. wanted to walk. Selina Marie was still asleep. Alfred locked the car and we headed to the home in silence but as we got to the front door, he stops me and says, "Emily, I consider you like a daughter to me. I don't want to see you get hurt or worse. Next time, please be careful." Alfred walks in and heads to the kitchen, calling out to Bruce and Selina. I carry Selina Marie in my arms while Jerome Jr. jumps on my back. I take them both upstairs to give them baths and dress them in their pajamas. Jerome Jr. goes first and then Selina Marie. As I take both children into their bedrooms, I feel something in their room. I slowly back away. Luckily, Alfred was heading upstairs. We place the children in another bedroom, lock the door, and slowly advance towards theirs. Alfred opens the door and we both enter. We see nothing at first until Victor Zsasz walks into frame from behind the curtains. "Emily. Alfred. Relax, I mean no harm this time. I have some news for you." We close the door and I lock the door. I stare back at Victor and I say, "What is it?" Victor sits on the rocking chair and says, "It seems that Oswald is in need of your service. He promises to pay more this time." Alfred, being skeptical, asks, "Whos's the target?" Victor chuckles and says, "He didn't say. Emily needs to come with me. Now."

Oswald POV

I do hope this goes according to the plan. I miss the duo that they used to have before their little mishap. I can see Emily walking in, wearing a black leather jacket, jeans, combat boots, and her beautiful brown hair in a ponytail. "This hit better be good, Oswald. I left my kids without a bedtime story for this." I smile and say, "This is definitely worth your time. We just need to wait for your partner for this." Emily looks at me, puzzled. "I thought you only wanted me for this." I walk towards her and say, "No. For this, you need a partner." 

Emily POV

A partner? I don't need one.  There was a brief moment of silence until I could hear the door opening loudly. My eyes couldn't believe it until I heard Oswald confirm my worst fears. "Jim! My old dear friend!"