Lightning was in his office, looking for a students file. A student who was actually leaving the school. He saw Cal go by in hall and a few other people following. Seemed odd and Cal seemed out of focus. Lightning rushed out after him calling "Hey Cal! Wait up!" Lightning ran up to his friend asking "Wow uh? What's going on? Got someone important coming?" Lightning joked. They all walked down the hall as Cal answered "Actually yes. Tex is coming." Lightning raised a brow asking "What? Really? That's great but, why?" Cal snickered answering "Yeah, he's probably bored or somethin. He's just comin into town for a few days." Lightning nodded.
Cal sighed and some girl handed him a clip board and he signed it. "What's that?" Lightning asked. Cal glared a bit explaining "Well, with Tex coming... I want the entire place to be spotlessly perfect. The school, the students, teachers all here! He's coming tomorrow." Lightning's eyes widened replying "Geez.. That's not much time to prepare Cal?" Cal snickered "Tell me about it. But it is what it is. Get that student that is leaving, out today. I don't want Tex hearing about it." Lightning nodded.
"So what about the track?" Lightning asked. Cal raised a brow, "What about it?" Lightning shrugged explaining "Well..What's Tex gonna say when he sees you closed it? I think you should consider buying it back and opening it up. I would love to help! I can be the tracks.. Uh.. I can maintain it for you. You'll never have to worry about it at all!?" Cal sighed scolding "No!? What don't you get about that old track!? It is closed! Sold! I have to train these kids in a way that they want to be trained Lightning!"
Cal looked over some things then added assuring "Oh! And don't worry, we are still on for drinks tonight. I could use it after this day!" Lightning smiled agreeing "Great! Definitely. I'll see you after work then." Cal nodded and ordered "Yes, now get back to work Light. Please?" Lightning glared "Alright Cal. Just for you... Sense you said please." Cal shook his head. He didn't have time for Lightning's attitude. He was busy with making everything perfect for Tex's arrival...
As the morning continued, Lightning found himself an unexpected visitor. As he was reaching up on the top shelf to grab a box he heard her quietly, "Hey.. Lightning.." Lightning turned toward her, mumbling her name "Cleo? What are you doing here?" he asked. Cleo smiled and walked in answering very softly. "I came to.. Ask for your forgiveness.. Please?" Lightning sighed and stared at her a moment. She looked really cute.
Wearing these light off white pants that almost looked like a skirt. Making her look super long legged. And a striped long sleeve. Black and white. thin stripes. Her hair was wavy and down. Could even call it a little messy. Must of been wearing heels, but you couldn't even see her feet from her wide pants leg. "Cleo.. You are forgiven. But we are not together." Cleo nodded and took both of Lightning's hands replying "Thank you so much. You always are so sweet.. I don't even deserve to be forgiven. I admit.. I overstepped. But I will do anything to have you back. Just.. Give me another chance Daddy.." She made the most adorable pressed on expression.
Lightning sighed But Cleo continued to beg, "I will do anything Daddy. I, I will apologize over and over and.. It's not like I ended the world? I'll even apologize to Sally." Lightning raised a brow and leaned on his desk, crossing his arms asking "You'd do that?" Cleo nodded and rubbed his shoulders briefly. "Ofcorse.. I am so sorry and I should be punished.. But I liked you. I like you. I love you Lightning." Lightning snickered and shook his head. She was literally begging. But she wasn't being all that sexual. Which was good. She wasn't using her body.
Lightning smiled a little replying "I don't know. You told.. You said you were going to lock me down. I am not even sure I ever wanna be married again." That made Cleo glare a little at him but she shrugged saying "You just need the right woman to make you feel safe again." Lightning stared. "And you think that's you?" he asked. Cleo smiled seductively "Well..." Wrapping her hands around his neck, "Why don't you give me another chance and find out?" Lightning and Cleo stared into each other's eyes. Sally would be so pissed. "I'll think about it." Lightning answered in a low tone.
Cleo smiled wide. "That's all I want you to Daddy." She made him smile a little hearing that. It just felt good to be wanted. Lightning pulled her arms away and firmly made himself clear about a few things though, such as, "You have to apologize to Sally. And you got to understand there are boundaries. It's really best to leave Sally be. She is going through a lot right now. Actually it's best you and I never talk about her. Ever." Cleo nodded. "But That doesn't mean anything. I can't promise we are going to get back to?.. Whatever we had. Okay?" Cleo nodded once more. Agreeing. "Good." Lightning finished.
Cleo traced under his chin and asked "Why don't we start with dinner tonight? I will make it myself. As a start of my apology? hmm?" "Can't. I have plans with Cal after work.. But I'll call." Cleo nodded then left. Lightning wasn't sure if he would actually call or not. If he would give Cleo another chance. Sally was so stressed. Than again, Getting back with Cleo could be a little of a slap in the face to Sally. Get back at her for being happy of his unhappiness. No. That's awful. Lightning couldn't believe he actually even though of that for a second. Lightning just felt like he was in a bad place. Depressed, confused, broken a little. Unimportant and insignificant...
Sally and Megan met for lunch. Which was so good! Sally needed to have some time with a friend. Someone to vent to without being judged all to badly. Megan laughed asking "Wait? So this mom slash model? Cleo? Brought a martini to daycare!?" Sally nodded sipping her water. "Wow. That momster is crazy." Sally giggled some asking "Momster?" Meg shrugged explaining "Seems to fit, right?" Sally nodded agreeing "Momster. I like that. So what about you? Your new job?" Sally asked with a little alluring smile. Megan rolled her eyes answering "Yeah, well. Being Cal's new assistant isn't as great as it sounds. I mean he's my husband, and I love him. But.. I get so much of his crap just slapped on my arms now!"
Sally nodded "Oh I know exactly how that feels! When I was Lightning's lawyer.. Gosh.. Every piece of crap got layed on me. Like an over bearing weight!" Meg's eyed widened. Sally's followed as she continued "Oh I'm sure Cal won't have as much drama! Cal is the best. He's so sweet and loyal. I mean let's face it. You married the young prince William and I got stuck with"-"Britney spears' inspiration for womanizer?" Megan interrupted. Sally snickered and giggled shaking her head.
"That's why your my best friend Meg." Sally added. Megan smiled proudly. "Just happy that we met!" She replied. Sally agreed to that and the girls clacked their water glasses to that. Megan set her glass down adding "Cal is so stressed lately. Tex is coming tomorrow so he is so busy and I mean I think he's becoming a little obsessed with the school?" Sally raised a brow asking "Are you?.. concerned?" Meg shook her head and asked "So?.. How are your kids?" Sally sighed answering "Growing up way too fast. I am a little worried about Ece.. She doesn't talk much at all? I wonder if she has a speech problem maybe or maybe the sseparation has done it? I didn't think she was old enough to be affected by it much. But I maybe wrong. And Colton!?.. He is definitely his father's son. Don't tell anyone this but, the little guy is turning into a jerk!" Megan giggled and rolled her eyes.
"I'm serious! He's mean!.. The teacher at daycare has to keep calling me about things. He is a bully..I'm raising a miniature version of my ex husband.. What should I do?.." She whined asking. Megan shrugged and joked "Cut off his penis? Save a future woman from the Lightning McQueen affair re run?" Sally glared. Megan shrugged again defending "Oh come on..That was funny." Sally shook her head and the two sipped their drinks, eating.
Then Megan came out with some news, "So.. I do have some.. Awesome news." Grabbing Sally's attention. "Another reason Cal is so crazy lately is.. Wow, Because we are finally adopting." Sally immediately became happy and excited for her friend! "Oh my gosh! Congratulations!" The two hugged! "When!? When is this happening!?" Sally asked. Meg shrugged answering "Well we've passed everything and pre paid for our child. Just.. Waiting for the match! The adoption agency requires that we be fitted with a child rather than choose. Which I am perfectly fine with. Gonna skip that poopy diapers newborn faze and honestly I am so excited and super happy. Cal and I both. He keeps thinking that whatever kid we get is going to hate him."
Sally nodded and replied "Oh, has he talked to Lightning? Remember he came from a huge family of kids like that." Megan nodded replying "I told him to. But I don't know if he ever did. Just, you know how Cal gets nervous then makes stupid jokes and makes no sense." Sally smiled assuring "Awe it's cute. I'm sure that'll be something the child will love about him." "I hope so." Megan added. She glanced at her watch realizing the time!
"Speaking of Cal, he is going to be wondering where I am! We are having our first night out together with Lightning tonight. Gonna tell him the exciting news and it has literally been like a year sense Cal and I have gone anywhere together. So.. I gotta go. But we need to do this again Sally.". Sally agreed and the two friends said goodbye for the night...
Lightning was still half asleep, half buzzed maybe even still. He yawned and groaned feeling his head pulse. He had way too much to drink with Cal and Meg last night. Wait?.. Cal didn't show up. That's right, he stayed at work. Lightning's memory was fuzzy. He sat up and remembered talking to Cleo last night too. Then he looked over seeing a woman in bed next to him. Cleo. Wow.. He really drank so much he drunk fucked Cleo.. That was low. But Lightning sighed, yawned and gently shook her saying "Hey... Hey Cleo.." She moaned a bit. She must of drank too from the miserable sounding moan she made. "I'll make some coffee.." Lightning grumbled softly. Cleo sat up, lifting the blanket off her and the two stared at each other wide eyed and instantly with fear. It wasn't Cleo.
It was Megan.