Chapter 6
When Chloe arrived back at her apartment, she realized she was quite exhausted from everything. She knew she had to be on top of her game tonight, and that she had another long night ahead of her, so she laid down for a quick nap. She set her alarm because she had to make the most of her time, and of course kept her cell phone nearby, not knowing when she would receive the phone call giving her the instructions for tonight's event.
She awoke later, still a bit groggy, but knew she could rely on her good old standby, coffee, and went to make a fresh pot. While it was brewing, she jumped in the shower, again, keeping the phone on the counter, just in case the call came.
Afterwards, wrapped in a towel, she went back into the kitchen poured herself a cup of hot coffee, then went directly to her bedroom closet. She reached up to the top shelf, behind some shoe boxes and pulled down a Styrofoam shaped head that held a wig with long auburn hair. She placed it on her dresser. She rifled through the dresses she had purchased at the high-end second hand shop that were now hidden far back behind all her other clothing. She didn't think Lois would ever go in her closet to borrow any clothes; they were different sizes after all, but she didn't want to take any chances. This time she decided to wear a shimmery emerald green cocktail dress with a low-cut neckline.
"Time to become Olivia Green again," she said aloud, shaking her head as she was still a little embarrassed by the alias she had chosen for herself. It was a close connection to Oliver's name and his secret identity, she had realized soon after choosing it, but once she committed to using it, there was no going back. She clearly had him on the brain.
She now sat down at her vanity to begin the transformation. She was getting faster and better at applying her makeup, with each time she got into character.
It was while she was busy with all her preparations that the cell phone rang. Once again, the noise almost caused her to jump out of her skin, even though she knew it was coming.
"Ms. Green?" replied the same gruff voice she remembered from last night.
"Yes, this is she," Chloe replied, steadying her voice.
"Tonight you will go to one, zero, zero, one, Central Avenue; the Ace of Clubs. Go up to the top floor dining area. There is a reservation for you in your name for ten o'clock. Order whatever you would like; it is on the house. At ten minutes till eleven, ask to speak to the Sommelier; His name is Paschal. Tell him you want to see the wine collection. When he asks you if there is a particular bottle you are interested in, you reply Chateau Margaux. He will then take you to where you need to go," and just like that, the call ended.
Chloe had learned from the first time, you had to pay attention, because there was no repeating the instructions. And it was a good thing she had done her homework, because a few months ago, she didn't even know that a Sommelier was a wine expert at a fine restaurant.
Not bad for a girl who grew up in Smallville, she thought to herself as she resolutely got back to her preparations for this evening's adventure.