Disclaimer : See Chapter One
Rating : PG -13
Warning : I use some in this chapter. I don't speak it at all but I thought it would be interesting to have Lex know some. What I'm saying is that if it's wrong, I would not have a clue. If your interested in the site that translated the text for me, here is the url :
A/N : Response to Reviewer is at the bottom. Any spelling error are because I got five hours of sleep and it's also just after four in the morning. (Yes, I am insane, why did you ask? lol) Also, I'm sorry about the long wait for this chapter. I was planning updating every other night but I just never really sat down to type until now.
Also, this, ~ means the start or end of a Flashback.
One more thing, not sure if I've said this, but I'll say it again. Chloe is legal now! And legal in the flashback!
Oh, putting this as chatper eight. I know I did not post a chatper six but I'm just leaving it alone. I want the chapters to go with the numbers and this just works out better. I'll be out of town for the weekend so nothing new until Tuesday. Unless I update before this coming Friday.
Enjoy!!
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Chapter Eight : The Past Relived
0o0o0o0o0o
Chloe walked into the cafe not knowing what to expect. Lex's note had indicated that he still loved her or at least cared about her deeply. But, as she had learned, letters could be deceiving. She did not believe in her heart that Lex would make a declaration of love to her in a letter then go back on his word in order to embarrass her.
Yet she had seem him closing business deals, he was the worlds best actor. He knew how to deliver a line.
0o0o Lex 0o0o
'I hope she is willing to listen to me.' He thought, 'There are so many things that need to be said. I know she will at least need some coffee. I have a little bit of a chance to keep her here with that.'
Lex knew how much Chloe loved coffee. That was part of the reason he had picked this little place. He loved this part of the city. As much as he missed the bustle of big city life, there was something to be said for the feeling of relaxition that one can only find in a small town.
You can look up into the heavens and see millions of stars, the air was not laced with fumes and gases but with love and friendship. The way people still smile at you when they pass; instead of yelling a curse because you were going to slow or getting in their way.
The cafe had become his little peace of heaven in this large town. If you wanted a plain cup of black coffee, you had best go to a chain of coffee houses. Imagine was a place that had the very air of it's name. You could sit here and chat for hours and the only question asked what if you need another refill.
'So very much like the Talon.' Lex thought as he observed the shop. He looked down at his watch, 'Five more minutes.' Lex had never known Chloe to be late for a meeting with him, weather it was business or pleasure.
Lex had chosen a couch in the back. It was in the most remote part of the cafe. Their was enough room for two but it was on the small side. He needed, more then wanted to be close to her. She was the only person that could make him feel the way he needed. Loved. But, if she wished for space it provided that as well. As he waited Lex had a couple moments to reminisce about the past; their past.
~ Luthor Corp. Christmas Party Two Years Before ~
"Who is she?" Lex asked a friend standing next to him.
"Your looking at her? My god, Lex Luthor, are you ill? Is their something wrong I need to know about?" Ted asked of, Lex's seemingly absurd question. When his only answer came in the form of a raised eyebrow he elaborated.
"Really, Lex, looking at a girl wrapped in that much cloth is amazing, for you. I would surly have thought you would all ready be on top of that one over their," Ted indicated a woman dressed in what could have passed as a napkin.
"As hormonally driven as you are my friend, I would like for once, to have the opportunity of an intelligent conversation with a women who's interests go beyond removing boxers and spending my money."
"Is their something you are trying to tell me, Lex?" Ted asked after a moment's thought.
"Simply that I would like to know that woman's name. You may attempt to expand your knowledge of the, pleasures I spoke of earlier with the red head. I'll see you later." Lex said before walking off. Ted was a "yes man", though a semi good man, he only saw women as many men in his position do.
Lex walked across the room. He was delighted by this young woman. She had not, like every other female in the room; including those married with children, come to speak with him.
Lex was quite shocked but that move and it fueled his desire to meet her. She was leaning against the side of the bar. Holding a glass of something clear and in a flowing, dark red dress she looked absolutely stunning to him.
He loved the way her hair fell, the way he eyes moved around the room, scanning everyone and everything in it. The way her fingers tapped slightly along the rim of her glass to the beat of the music; "Lady In Red". 'Damn, why did they have to play that song!' Lex thought, 'At a Christmas party no less.'
Half way across the room he was stopped by a hand on his arm.
"Ah, Mr. Luthor, such a lovely evening, thank you so much for inviting my family! I want you to meet my daughter, Lo-"
'NOT THE TIME FOR PEOPLE! Why? Why? Why!?' Lex pushed these thoughts aside as he turned to the man who had his arm.
"Mr. Peters, no nice to see you. Glad your having a good time," 'Even if I think it's hell on earth save for the only woman not declaring her undying love for me.' "If you'll excuse me, I really must be going."
"Yes, sir, sorry, please," Mr. Peters, indicated with his hand that, Lex should continue. Seemingly oblivious to his other hand keeping a firm grip on Lex's arm.
"I would, were it not for your hand on my forearm." With a slightly embarrassed and "I've had to much to drink" facial expression he removed his hand and Lex kept walking.
Ten minutes after setting out on his goal of walking fifty feet, Lex finally reached her.
"Red wine." Lex told the bar tender. "Are you enjoying the evening?" He asked with a glance at Chloe.
"Yes, thank you. I'm just going over some notes in my head. Did you know, if you did not have these Christmas parties, Luthor Corp would save enough money to give all their employees an extra thousand dollars a year?"
'Not what I thought she would be like.'
"How do you believe morale would be during the rest of the year if those employees you speak of did not feel as if Luthor Corp cared enough about them to have these parties?" Lex asked, he took a high interest in this. She was the first person to ever pose a question like that.
"If morale are so influential, why not fund this out of your own pocket? Fortune has you listed as the second richest person in the world, first being your father. And you never answered my question." Chloe shot back. She never dreamt of getting this lucky, talking openly to Lex Luthor.
'This is so entertaining it could be foreplay.'
"And I will not. You can not understand, nor will you ever, the complex world of business." Lex blurted out faster then he'd wished. He wanted to get some where with her, and not the bed but maybe one of the gardens. This last step however, had put the nail in the coffin, and hope of getting out of the room alive was tossed out the window.
"I do not agree with your presumption of me, sir. You've not known me but five minutes and yet you are now stating my apparent lack if knowledge in complex subjects? It is you, Mr. Luthor that is unenlightened on matters of importance not I. Making that form of a declaration with out knowing me is not only insulting but diminishes your public image as a respectable man. I'm going before I write more then even your spin doctors can handle. Good evening."
"What do you mean by write?" Lex asked, placing a hand on her arm.
"You'll soon find out. Now, remove your hand or you won't have one."
"So nice chatting with you, let's do it again some time." Lex said as she began to leave, adding aloud, "Por que devem todas as mulheres ser tais burros?" .
0o0o Twenty minutes later 0o0o
"Gabe, wonderful of you to come. Are you staying in Metropolis for the evening?" Lex asked his plant manager.
"No, we are going back to Smallville this evening."
"We?" Lex asked, arching an eyebrow. As far as he knew, Gabe was no longer married and was not dating.
"Yes, my daughter and I. We are driving back tonight. I just wish she would come out soon." He said with a sigh, "She met some girl. A daughter of another person at the plant. She seemed to get along well with- ah! Their she is now, Mr. Luthor-" Gabe started but stopped as he saw Lex's face fall, him mouth hanging open.
"We've met." Lex said as he looked at Gabe who was now looking between his daughter and boss with a questioning gaze.
"Yes, it was nice, he was a complete bastard, nothing like the papers make him out to be." Chloe said with a glance at Lex.
"CHLOE! My word, I've never heard you say such a thing!" Gabe yelled, he was appalled by his little girls' language and having it directed at his boss no less, "I'm so sorry, Mr. Luthor, she never says such things. I'm sure she did not mean it. Did you Chloe Ann?"
'Why did my parents need to give me a middle name??' Chloe thought as her father took a tight grip of her arm.
"No, of course not." She said, as, Gabe began to express remorse yet again. Their car was brought up and Gabe stepped in. Chloe's door was opened for her but before stepping in she took another look at Lex and tossed over her shoulder, "Oh, e Sr. Luthor, eu sou certo que não é todas as mulheres. Você parece ter um efeito em povos. Trazer para fora de seus sentimentos verdadeiros sobre você. Você parou sempre para pensar de você pode ser o empurrão e não a mulher?"
Lex was momentarily stunned. He did not know any one that spoke Portuguese that worked or were related to people working at Luthor Corp. From that moment on, he knew that Chloe Sullivan was the woman he was going to marry. Now all he needed to do was convince her.
~
Lex saw her coming. He knew it was early but he need to know. Taking a sip of his coffee he looked up. She was walking over to his table. He needed all the help he could get. His nerves were at an all time high so he did the only thing he could, reached into his pocket, this little item gave him the strength he needed. It was his mother's so long ago.
0o0o TBC... 0o0o
I know! I said I would get them together! I never had plans to get into how they met and was I began typing it was going for a love at first sight thing. Well, I never type what I set out to. I hope you enjoyed it all the same!! They really will meet next chapter.
Also, shout out to whom ever guesses what Lex is holding! *Evil grin* I so love cliffhangers!
ani - And with each chapter you review! *joins in the dance* I'm so glad you liked that chapter!! Sorry to drag this out so long. They will meet soon!! REALLY! hehe
Nicki - So do I. If only my fingers would type it... *sigh*. Thanks for the review!!
Ruffyan - Chapter 5 TO: I really enjoy the mental image of Lionel with plastic skin and white hair! I was laughing for a while. Chapter 5 PT (6) : Yeah, at least it was Lex. Their was no way I would let Chloe do that on her own. And, the only thing I will not type other then his death is any thing about Clark Kent being around. In a memory yes, talking and walking, no. Agree about the Chlionel, that's on the back of my Chlex tee shirt. Chapter 7 : Glad you like the twist. They are back together. I'm a hopeless romantic. I'm so happy to see you reviewing again! Hope you get some time off from what ever you do.
Thanks again to all the wonderful people that reviewed!! *hugs* You keep me posting and wanting to write the best story I can! Thank you!
One more thing, smut or no smut? It's totally up to you, the readers!
*Looks at people that have not reviewed* See, little button down their that says review? PRESS!!
Rating : PG -13
Warning : I use some in this chapter. I don't speak it at all but I thought it would be interesting to have Lex know some. What I'm saying is that if it's wrong, I would not have a clue. If your interested in the site that translated the text for me, here is the url :
A/N : Response to Reviewer is at the bottom. Any spelling error are because I got five hours of sleep and it's also just after four in the morning. (Yes, I am insane, why did you ask? lol) Also, I'm sorry about the long wait for this chapter. I was planning updating every other night but I just never really sat down to type until now.
Also, this, ~ means the start or end of a Flashback.
One more thing, not sure if I've said this, but I'll say it again. Chloe is legal now! And legal in the flashback!
Oh, putting this as chatper eight. I know I did not post a chatper six but I'm just leaving it alone. I want the chapters to go with the numbers and this just works out better. I'll be out of town for the weekend so nothing new until Tuesday. Unless I update before this coming Friday.
Enjoy!!
0o0o
Chapter Eight : The Past Relived
0o0o0o0o0o
Chloe walked into the cafe not knowing what to expect. Lex's note had indicated that he still loved her or at least cared about her deeply. But, as she had learned, letters could be deceiving. She did not believe in her heart that Lex would make a declaration of love to her in a letter then go back on his word in order to embarrass her.
Yet she had seem him closing business deals, he was the worlds best actor. He knew how to deliver a line.
0o0o Lex 0o0o
'I hope she is willing to listen to me.' He thought, 'There are so many things that need to be said. I know she will at least need some coffee. I have a little bit of a chance to keep her here with that.'
Lex knew how much Chloe loved coffee. That was part of the reason he had picked this little place. He loved this part of the city. As much as he missed the bustle of big city life, there was something to be said for the feeling of relaxition that one can only find in a small town.
You can look up into the heavens and see millions of stars, the air was not laced with fumes and gases but with love and friendship. The way people still smile at you when they pass; instead of yelling a curse because you were going to slow or getting in their way.
The cafe had become his little peace of heaven in this large town. If you wanted a plain cup of black coffee, you had best go to a chain of coffee houses. Imagine was a place that had the very air of it's name. You could sit here and chat for hours and the only question asked what if you need another refill.
'So very much like the Talon.' Lex thought as he observed the shop. He looked down at his watch, 'Five more minutes.' Lex had never known Chloe to be late for a meeting with him, weather it was business or pleasure.
Lex had chosen a couch in the back. It was in the most remote part of the cafe. Their was enough room for two but it was on the small side. He needed, more then wanted to be close to her. She was the only person that could make him feel the way he needed. Loved. But, if she wished for space it provided that as well. As he waited Lex had a couple moments to reminisce about the past; their past.
~ Luthor Corp. Christmas Party Two Years Before ~
"Who is she?" Lex asked a friend standing next to him.
"Your looking at her? My god, Lex Luthor, are you ill? Is their something wrong I need to know about?" Ted asked of, Lex's seemingly absurd question. When his only answer came in the form of a raised eyebrow he elaborated.
"Really, Lex, looking at a girl wrapped in that much cloth is amazing, for you. I would surly have thought you would all ready be on top of that one over their," Ted indicated a woman dressed in what could have passed as a napkin.
"As hormonally driven as you are my friend, I would like for once, to have the opportunity of an intelligent conversation with a women who's interests go beyond removing boxers and spending my money."
"Is their something you are trying to tell me, Lex?" Ted asked after a moment's thought.
"Simply that I would like to know that woman's name. You may attempt to expand your knowledge of the, pleasures I spoke of earlier with the red head. I'll see you later." Lex said before walking off. Ted was a "yes man", though a semi good man, he only saw women as many men in his position do.
Lex walked across the room. He was delighted by this young woman. She had not, like every other female in the room; including those married with children, come to speak with him.
Lex was quite shocked but that move and it fueled his desire to meet her. She was leaning against the side of the bar. Holding a glass of something clear and in a flowing, dark red dress she looked absolutely stunning to him.
He loved the way her hair fell, the way he eyes moved around the room, scanning everyone and everything in it. The way her fingers tapped slightly along the rim of her glass to the beat of the music; "Lady In Red". 'Damn, why did they have to play that song!' Lex thought, 'At a Christmas party no less.'
Half way across the room he was stopped by a hand on his arm.
"Ah, Mr. Luthor, such a lovely evening, thank you so much for inviting my family! I want you to meet my daughter, Lo-"
'NOT THE TIME FOR PEOPLE! Why? Why? Why!?' Lex pushed these thoughts aside as he turned to the man who had his arm.
"Mr. Peters, no nice to see you. Glad your having a good time," 'Even if I think it's hell on earth save for the only woman not declaring her undying love for me.' "If you'll excuse me, I really must be going."
"Yes, sir, sorry, please," Mr. Peters, indicated with his hand that, Lex should continue. Seemingly oblivious to his other hand keeping a firm grip on Lex's arm.
"I would, were it not for your hand on my forearm." With a slightly embarrassed and "I've had to much to drink" facial expression he removed his hand and Lex kept walking.
Ten minutes after setting out on his goal of walking fifty feet, Lex finally reached her.
"Red wine." Lex told the bar tender. "Are you enjoying the evening?" He asked with a glance at Chloe.
"Yes, thank you. I'm just going over some notes in my head. Did you know, if you did not have these Christmas parties, Luthor Corp would save enough money to give all their employees an extra thousand dollars a year?"
'Not what I thought she would be like.'
"How do you believe morale would be during the rest of the year if those employees you speak of did not feel as if Luthor Corp cared enough about them to have these parties?" Lex asked, he took a high interest in this. She was the first person to ever pose a question like that.
"If morale are so influential, why not fund this out of your own pocket? Fortune has you listed as the second richest person in the world, first being your father. And you never answered my question." Chloe shot back. She never dreamt of getting this lucky, talking openly to Lex Luthor.
'This is so entertaining it could be foreplay.'
"And I will not. You can not understand, nor will you ever, the complex world of business." Lex blurted out faster then he'd wished. He wanted to get some where with her, and not the bed but maybe one of the gardens. This last step however, had put the nail in the coffin, and hope of getting out of the room alive was tossed out the window.
"I do not agree with your presumption of me, sir. You've not known me but five minutes and yet you are now stating my apparent lack if knowledge in complex subjects? It is you, Mr. Luthor that is unenlightened on matters of importance not I. Making that form of a declaration with out knowing me is not only insulting but diminishes your public image as a respectable man. I'm going before I write more then even your spin doctors can handle. Good evening."
"What do you mean by write?" Lex asked, placing a hand on her arm.
"You'll soon find out. Now, remove your hand or you won't have one."
"So nice chatting with you, let's do it again some time." Lex said as she began to leave, adding aloud, "Por que devem todas as mulheres ser tais burros?" .
0o0o Twenty minutes later 0o0o
"Gabe, wonderful of you to come. Are you staying in Metropolis for the evening?" Lex asked his plant manager.
"No, we are going back to Smallville this evening."
"We?" Lex asked, arching an eyebrow. As far as he knew, Gabe was no longer married and was not dating.
"Yes, my daughter and I. We are driving back tonight. I just wish she would come out soon." He said with a sigh, "She met some girl. A daughter of another person at the plant. She seemed to get along well with- ah! Their she is now, Mr. Luthor-" Gabe started but stopped as he saw Lex's face fall, him mouth hanging open.
"We've met." Lex said as he looked at Gabe who was now looking between his daughter and boss with a questioning gaze.
"Yes, it was nice, he was a complete bastard, nothing like the papers make him out to be." Chloe said with a glance at Lex.
"CHLOE! My word, I've never heard you say such a thing!" Gabe yelled, he was appalled by his little girls' language and having it directed at his boss no less, "I'm so sorry, Mr. Luthor, she never says such things. I'm sure she did not mean it. Did you Chloe Ann?"
'Why did my parents need to give me a middle name??' Chloe thought as her father took a tight grip of her arm.
"No, of course not." She said, as, Gabe began to express remorse yet again. Their car was brought up and Gabe stepped in. Chloe's door was opened for her but before stepping in she took another look at Lex and tossed over her shoulder, "Oh, e Sr. Luthor, eu sou certo que não é todas as mulheres. Você parece ter um efeito em povos. Trazer para fora de seus sentimentos verdadeiros sobre você. Você parou sempre para pensar de você pode ser o empurrão e não a mulher?"
Lex was momentarily stunned. He did not know any one that spoke Portuguese that worked or were related to people working at Luthor Corp. From that moment on, he knew that Chloe Sullivan was the woman he was going to marry. Now all he needed to do was convince her.
~
Lex saw her coming. He knew it was early but he need to know. Taking a sip of his coffee he looked up. She was walking over to his table. He needed all the help he could get. His nerves were at an all time high so he did the only thing he could, reached into his pocket, this little item gave him the strength he needed. It was his mother's so long ago.
0o0o TBC... 0o0o
I know! I said I would get them together! I never had plans to get into how they met and was I began typing it was going for a love at first sight thing. Well, I never type what I set out to. I hope you enjoyed it all the same!! They really will meet next chapter.
Also, shout out to whom ever guesses what Lex is holding! *Evil grin* I so love cliffhangers!
ani - And with each chapter you review! *joins in the dance* I'm so glad you liked that chapter!! Sorry to drag this out so long. They will meet soon!! REALLY! hehe
Nicki - So do I. If only my fingers would type it... *sigh*. Thanks for the review!!
Ruffyan - Chapter 5 TO: I really enjoy the mental image of Lionel with plastic skin and white hair! I was laughing for a while. Chapter 5 PT (6) : Yeah, at least it was Lex. Their was no way I would let Chloe do that on her own. And, the only thing I will not type other then his death is any thing about Clark Kent being around. In a memory yes, talking and walking, no. Agree about the Chlionel, that's on the back of my Chlex tee shirt. Chapter 7 : Glad you like the twist. They are back together. I'm a hopeless romantic. I'm so happy to see you reviewing again! Hope you get some time off from what ever you do.
Thanks again to all the wonderful people that reviewed!! *hugs* You keep me posting and wanting to write the best story I can! Thank you!
One more thing, smut or no smut? It's totally up to you, the readers!
*Looks at people that have not reviewed* See, little button down their that says review? PRESS!!