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Chp 23

She made it clear that she wanted more action, he was afraid that it might be too soon, as much as he wanted to and pretty much mentally kicked himself thinking that she may agree with him. She didn't and escorting him into their bed room was all he need to know. This is where he lost all thoughts and concerns of Clark and the others and went solely on sexual feelings with her. It was so good to feel her body up against his, skin on skin contact, he didn't last as long as he'd hoped, but it was too good. As they laid in each others arms she asked "I'm asking again only to be nice, but I want to go out, I can't stay here coped up any more, I want to see the world outside and live again, I 'm a survivor" "Okay I didn't want to ruin the surprise, but I have that business party and your going to be on my arm that night" She hugged him as tightly as possible and kissed him, but then stopped "I have nothing fancy to wear" she said concerned "It's not a fancy thing, and I've have an outfit ready for you", "When is it" she said so excited "Tomorrow" he said with a smirk "What, that doesn't give me time, I have to think how my hair and....." she was stopped by his kiss "So glad to see you so happy, but like I said I will arrange everything for you, my love" and he kissed her. He surprised both of them by his words "my love" he never meant for it to come out, but he had no intention of stopping either, he wasn't going to make the same mistake twice. When Lex was more then satisfied that her memories didn't include Clark and the others to be on the safe side it was then Lex thought that it wasn't too late to totally redeem himself or at least try to in Clark's eyes, it's not like he really needed to, but thought that it might be easier in the end. "Clark, it's Lex" "Know who it is, what do you want" he said very, well bitchy, unlike him at all. "I have the best news ever" Lex waited for a reply, but got none. "Clark? You still there?" he asked "Yes, I'm just waiting for you to continue" , "It's about Pacifica" Lex now knew he had his full attention. "What about her? Have you found her?" Clark hardy could wait to hear more "I'm having a business party to night, I think you should attend" he went to far off topic for Clark. "What he hell does that have to do with her?" Clark asked "Wear something clean, but not suite, it's not that formal, and I'll see you around 8pmish" and with that Lex hung up.

Clark not really knowing what Lex was up to and not trusting him he brought Pete along, he would have taken Chloe, but was afraid with her reporters actions she may cause too much of a scene. "Oh I'm having so much fun" and she kissed him on the cheek "You look beautiful" and Lex returned the kiss "And glad to see your still a child" and with that she went off exploring the ballroom again, she'd been in the mansion's ballroom several times after her accident and danced by herself but now that it was filled with people, music, laughter, life it was a totally different experience. Clark wanted to wait for Lex to turn around, but all his manners were lost. Lex turned to face a clean cut and well groomed Clark and Pete, he greeted each, but told them that Pete was not, well with not being too rude "welcomed" it may not be for the good, but that they would have to go with the flow of things, both Clark and Pete looked at each other a bit confused. "What does this have to with Pacifica" Pete asked "Did some one call my name" a voice behind them said and they both turned around to make sure that they just weren't hearing things over the music. And there she was, Pacifica, she looked absolutely stunning, her body healed well, she lost some weight, her curly hair was flowing nicely on one shoulder and the tub black and white dress she wore fitted her every curve and angled down on her left leg. Couldn't tell who was more speechless Clark or Pete. She walked through them and hooked Lex by the arm. "Are you not going to introduce me to your business associates?" she asked Lex "This is my friend Clark and this is his friend Pete" he answered she reached out her hand to shake Pete's first but when he reached for Clark's and said "Pleasure to meet you Clark" she got a sharp pain in her head and leaned against support on Lex. "Are you okay Pacifica" Clark asked with concern "Yes, I think it's must be all the excitement, you see I was in an accident and this is my real first time around people" and winked at Lex as if to say "I'm okay" She could sense that some thing was wrong and way too quite for a group of friends. "I need something to drink, would anyone like me to get something for them?" she asked hoping to help the situation, or what ever was happening. When none of them voiced that they wanted anything, she excused herself and went to go get something to drink "Why did my head hurt when I called his name, this isn't the first time" she thought to herself. Lex explained that some of her memories where coming back but not all.

Clark wanted to say that it seems that she only had memories of Lex and not any one else, since she seemed to hang all over him, almost as if they were together again, but then she returned and Clark stopped himself for her sake. As much as Pete was grateful that Pacifica was alright, Pete's hormones were always on and it was only a matter of minutes that a young thing caught his attention, Pete felt bad leaving them, but knew that Clark would have no problems handling things if needs be. Lex hated when one of his business associates called out for him to join them and meet the new CEO, he couldn't be rude to them but was still a bit hesitant to leave Clark and Pacifica alone, but he knew that Clark would not hurt her in any way, reluctantly he left to join the gentlemen. "So are you enjoying yourself.." she wanted to say his name, but didn't want to get that pain in her head in the same spot "No, really I didn't come here for that" he said. She questioned why he was here, he wanted to tell her the truth, but wasn't sure how'd she react, he didn't want to hurt her, but he did long for his friend back. "I came here to see you" and there he took his chance "Me, how sweet" and smiled at him "So far so good" he thought "I have a strong feeling I know you Clark" and there it was a shooting pain but this one didn't last long. "Do you always get those" , "No pretty much when I say your name, and some other time, but that's why I have a feeling we some how have a connection" she looked at him and he wanted to tell her everything, but when she winced in pain, he didn't want to push her to far to fast, but it gave him great joy that she starting remember. She completely caught him off guard with what she said next "Tell me something, do or did you ever get the feeling as if some parts of your life, only small seconds speed right in front of you" he looked at her and no words came out to answer her, he knew what she meant, but was speechless "Ah, never mind what I just said, I'm embarrassed and not to make myself look worse, I'm gonna go" and she pointed over her shoulder and slowly walked away. Clark could see so much of her real or old personality coming through "You know" she turned to keep talking to him "I get the funniest feeling that this mansion is not my home" "It's not..." them he stopped himself short. She excused herself and grabbed Lex and pulled him a side "Where do I live, I thought it was here with you, but it doesn't feel like home" she said "What did Clark tell you" Lex was interrupted by Clark "Nothing, just said that this isn't her home" Clark didn't lie to her "Have you been keeping secrets from me" she some what raised her voice, but was glad she'd pulled him aside and that the music would drown out the rest "Not secrets" Lex said, "One thing I made sure of it that I wouldn't lie to you, you've asked me questions and I always answered you truthfully" he continued "I asked you about my friends" her voice once again was raised, "And you told me nothing" before Lex could even answer there she went again "I have the strongest feeling that Clark.. "she paused at the pain "that Clark" and this time kept talking through the pain "that Clark is my friend and Pete and who else... oh shit you never told me about Chloe" by this time the pain in her head was too much for her to handle and even though she was mad right now at Lex she leaned on him for support. "You never asked about them, but I never hide them from you" he said in a gentle voice, he could see her pain "Your right, I'm sorry I lost my temper, that's right I have a temper don't I" then the pain just got worse "Lex I better go and find some quietness, I think I've had enough for tonight" as she looked up at him "Come we'll go" he said "No, no Lex you have to stay I know this is important to you, Clark can help me" she looked at Clark "Of course I will". She gave Lex a soft and tender kiss on the lips and said "I'll wait for you in the entertainment room" and winked at him. She propped herself onto Clark and he wrapped his arm around her and pressed her close into him for support of course. Lex watched as they walked away, he wasn't happy, but she was right he had to stay and keep up appearances.

TBC