Disclaimer: I don't own or have anything to do with Smallville or Superman or any of the characters. This is only a fan fiction. Something I do for fun and to relax. I the idea from the movie, "The Family Man." I hope you like it.
A Glimpse
Chapter 1
A Lonely Christmas Day
It's really is amazing, the way things can change in just one day. Yesterday the streets were full of people rushing here and there. Shoppers were everywhere and each store had reduced prices in hopes of moving more merchandise before they closed on Christmas Eve.
Today, the streets were empty, except for an occasional car, here and there, taking families to see loved ones and friends. All over the world today people were spending time, with the ones they cared most about. Smallville was no exception and the downtown area was deserted. The joy of sharing this special day with families was evident in each house. Everyone was having fun.
Like many places, it's downtown areas was deserted. No one was there, except for one person. She had driven into town alone. Parking her car at the Talon, she slowly walked into the downtown area. She was unaccompanied. What a pity, such a pretty lady and alone on Christmas Day. She stopped at a little park that was across from a churches' manger scene. Sitting down on a park bench, she adjusted her scarf to shield her a little better from the cold. When she did this, you could see the gloves made of fine Corinthian leather. She wore expensive boots that rose to her mid calves. Her coat was made from the finest imported down from Finland. Her scarf was from Switzerland.
This young lady was absolutely beautiful. She was obviously an important person. She had been present at many social gatherings and even a costume ball for the very elite. She was very familiar with entertaining the wealthy. But on this particular Christmas Day instead of being with family and friends sharing Christmas cheer, she was alone, sitting in downtown Smallville.
She thought, I am totally confused and lost. I have no sense of direction. I don't really belong anywhere. One year ago today I was happy, confident and excited about my life and its direction, but today I am only going through the appearance of being alive, but inside, I am emotionally dead. Life no longer has meaning for me.
One year ago, everything was different, I was with Clark, it was our first Christmas together! I remember telling him this was our first Christmas, the first of many to come. But during the year that followed something went terribly wrong. Clark began pulling away and finally one fateful day told me he no longer loved me. We broke up and haven't spoken much to each other since then. I know that he lied to me. Another lie and I just couldn't take any more of it. So many years of his lies and secrets, I had, had enough. Soon after that day, I began seeing Lex. I don't love him, but he is a good person, he has never lied to me and he puts me first. Well except for when he has an important business meeting. But, he is an important individual; I understand when he has to go. In fact, that's why he isn't with me today. He is off at a business meeting in California.
Come to think of it he really hasn't spent much time with me lately. After I lost the baby, it's as if everything has changed between us. He has been a little cold and distant. He caters to me only when others are around us. You know parties, benefits, concerts. He no longer treats me special unless others are present.
So here I sit, Christmas Day all alone. What a difference one year can make. I wonder what Clark is doing now? Is he alone or has he met someone? We don't talk anymore. For two people who were so close, we have become so distant. No one knows and I rarely let myself think about it, but I still love him. So you see my life is really a mess. On this day honored for the peace and joy that came into this world a little more than two thousand years ago…I, Lana Lang, have to say, I have neither in my life.
Having said that Lana looked across the street to the manger scene, it seemed so peaceful. There were angels, shepherds, Mary, Joseph and Jesus. She thought of the first Christmas and then bent her head to say an almost silent prayer, "Lord please help me, I am so hurt and confused. Please assist me." Tears began to fall from her eyes. It was Christmas day. To many, the happiest day of the year and Lana was crying.