Chapter 7:

It was just hitting quarter to five when Lionel's car dropped Martha off in front of the main building. Lionel chose not to meet her at the airport. Instead, he wanted to "freshen-up" the place for her. The doorman let her thru tipping his hat & welcoming her to the building. The concierge was obviously tipped off that Senator Kent was arriving because he was already awaiting her beside the main desk with someone prepared to take her bags. The only thing was, like before, she didn't bring any bags on this trip. She was far too concerned with getting to the airport & getting the first available flight to worry about a bag.

"Please just show me up to Mr Luthor's penthouse please."

"Yes Senator."

And with that, they were in the the elevator & Martha was contemplating what she was going to say to the man that had just professed his undying love to her at the Fortress.

How do I feel about Lionel? Friendship, yes. Trust, definitely. Sexual attraction... There is definitely some tension between us. I felt it before our last Thanksgiving together when we almost kissed. There's fire & definite heat, but can there also be love? I can't see him taken out of my life. I was being honest when I told him he wasn't a complication. He is a part of my life & I'm so very thankful for that. But am I ready? Do we even have enough time? As far as I know, Lionel may still die tonight.

And with that last thought echoing in her head, Martha left the elevator to knock on the door of the man that was stirring all these feelings inside her.

TO BE CONTINUED ….