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Operation: DeFloweration
Entry #5 – Monday, September 19th
Oooh!...I'm seriously considering doing major bodily harm and it all because of the two stalkers that I seemed to have inherited literally overnight. Clark Kent and Lana Lang are perilously close to their last days on this earth. Ugh! I just don't understand why did they have to go and pick me.
What in the hell have I done?
Ever since my botched meeting with the Lex, (and I'm so not going into it – damn them!), it seems wherever I go, one of them always seems to be around. At first I didn't notice it. I chalked it up to it just being "Clark and Lana" strangeness. But as the days wore on...I started noticing that I was seeing them everywhere. And this morning when I arrive at school, Lana was by my locker. When I finished my Statistics class (that was thankfully without their presence) Clark was waiting for me.
I don't understand why they have chosen to shadow me. Has a threat been made against me that only Clark and Lana know? And if so, wouldn't it be wise to inform the person whose being threatened?
They are constantly at the Torch and you can forget the Talon. I'm beginning to reach the point where I just want to pull out a flamethrower and fire.
The only time I have to myself is at home (Lana is blessedly living on her own in the upstairs apartment at the Talon) and even then I still get no peace.
Why? Why must I be tormented every minute of my life?
It's like something out of Stepford movie... I tried to plan new tactics yesterday but it was halted due to the fact that Clark showed up with some lame ass excuse about doing our math homework. Math homework? Me?
It was on the tip of my tongue to tell him to go home and leave me in peace but my Dad gave me that "Chloe be nice or else" look and had to bite my tongue.
Do you know want to know what it's come to? I am in the girl's bathroom for heaven's sake. THE GIRL'S BATHROOM! Madly scribbling away because if I don't get this out of my system right now, I'm going to screech like the mad woman Lex thinks I am.
Oh For HEAVEN'S SAKE... Lana just walked looking for me...CAN I NOT GET ANY PEACE? Aaaaahhh!
Gotta go. Will talk soon...
Chloe
Entry 6th – Tuesday, September 20th
OMG! I had such a FREAKIN close call today... and I still can't believe what happened... My mind is all atwitter at the possi --- Sorry... Digressing... Okay...Let me take you back to the beginning...
You see all was well...I finally managed to get away from Clark and Lana on the pretense that I had to attend a meeting at something or other. To tell you the truth, I have no idea what I told them. I was just desperate and wanted to keep them far, far away from me.
So, here I am at the Torch comfortably sitting at my desk contemplating my next move. I'm sipping on a nice cold bottle of water because if I have any more coffee, I'll be shaking like a leaf on a tree.
It's been four days. Four very, very long days. Aside from the stalking situation, I've also notice that my crankiness has increased tenfold since I haven't seen hide nor hare (excuse the pun!) of Lex Luthor. Darn it! I could have sworn there was a moment. A MOMENT!
Geez...I'm just thankful that I did not give myself a time limit. I'd have pulled out all of my hair in frustration and be as bald as Lex by now.
I've been feverishly writing one plan after another only to end up discarding them just as quickly. I sat pondering my latest plan.
What do you think?
I sneak into LexCorp (of course I would have assured myself that Lex was still there) and I conveniently let myself get caught. I'll play the indignant "I'm a journalist investigating a lead and I demand to see the owner" card. The security guard will have no choice but to acquiesce to my demands and bring me to Lex (but then again I could end up in jail for trespassing)...
STUPID! STUPID!
Aaah! I groaned in disgust as I threw yet another paper into the overflowing wastebasket.
I must get serious about this... I need to handle this as if it were a story... How would I go about it?
Ohh! How about I sneak into the mansion late at night... I could use the same idea and demand to see Lex Luthor. Hah! The servants will no doubt bring me to him and who knows, I might end up in his bedroom... That could work...
Or they would probably set the dogs on me...Does Lex even have dogs?
NO! NO! NO! I groaned as I crossed out the idea and began once again.
A knock on the door suddenly interrupted my thoughts. Oh NO! Clark and Lana... Not again! Damn it! I forgot to lock the door...Perhaps...
Antha, I didn't know what possessed me but as soon as I notice the knob turning I bolted for the door hoping to lock it before either one could enter.
Amazingly (and I still don't know how I did it) I managed to crash straight into the door with a hard thud thereby successfully keeping the two out.
YES! I couldn't help the satisfied grin on my face. Mentally...I did a happy dance...I was dancing a full jig...At least...
Until I heard the low growl and curse on the other side.
Oh God! It can't be! Please, please, tell me, it cannot be who I think it is...
"Ms. Sullivan, are you in there?" Lex called out angrily from the other side.
Antha, I have to say that I slowly pulled away from the door and silently started screaming and flailing my arms about. If anyone were to look at me at that moment, they would have said I was having an episode.
That's it! I give up! And how dare he show up like this? I am not ready. I don't have any plans to rely on...
My mind suddenly yelled out: "Don't say anything! Just keep quiet! He doesn't know you're in here. He's only guessing."
"Chloe?" Lex called out uncertainly. THAT was my undoing. He called me by my first name. Why did he have to say my name that way?
Feeling myself cave in, I reluctantly and against my common sense, opened the door. There he stood in all his glory wearing a dark blue blazer and matching slacks. He wore a light blue shirt that complemented his beautiful eyes perfectly.
It should be a crime for a man to look so sinfully sexy while at the same time nursing a big red welt on his forehead.
"Why Lex? What a surprise? I wish you had called. REALLY..." I said trying for a blasé tone of voice. It definitely did not work...
"I apologize for dropping by unannounced. Although, I think there is something wrong with your door." He said looking suspiciously at me. The heat I felt coming my face was so great that one could fry an egg on it.
"Ugh – Ah – Yes. This – door – does that sometimes." Was all I could come up with. What is happening to me? Where was my finesse? My snappy comebacks... Look what SEX, or the thought of it, has reduced me to ...
"If you were in the middle of something, I could come back some other time." He said. Antha, if I had a rope...
"No-NO!" I rushed out... "Nonsense...I wasn't busy at all. Come in..." I quickly stepped aside and invited him. The urge to grab and shove him inside was overwhelming. It was only sheer will power that kept me from reaching out.
As he stepped inside the inclination to another happy dance consumed my mind. I couldn't believe he was here. And I did not have to do anything this time... All those plans...were...for...HOLY SHIT!
I couldn't help the gasp that escaped my lips and my eyes widened to the size of saucers (at least I think that's the correct statement). Unfortunately, my gasp led to a serious coughing fit. OH GOD! OH GOD! My plans! My JOURNAL!
Lex turned and I noted that concern marked his eyes. I wish I could have relished the look but I was hacking up a storm and it didn't seem to be going away.
"Chloe...Are you all right?" He asked. I tried to answer but I couldn't. The fates definitely have something against me. I kept on with my coughing fit.
"You need some water." He said looking around the room. He spotted the water bottle I had been drinking from on my desk. 'NOOO!' my mind cried as he turned in that direction.
I panicked! I couldn't help it! I simply just PANICKED!
I couldn't let him get near my desk. I had to head him off. I sprang into action, literally pushing him out of the way and jumped in front of my desk. I did not realize how strong I was because Lex ended up crashing against the wall.
Antha, I didn't mean to push him that hard.
"Oh, Lex, I'm so sorry. I –" I muttered hoarsely as I tried to help him.
He looked at me as if he'd finally come to the conclusion that he was right. I am deranged. And at this point, I'd have to agree with him.
"Are you certain you're all right? You don't seem to be yourself." Lex managed to straighten himself out and took a step backwards.
"I'm fine! There was no need for water." I said sounding like I swallowed a frog.
"A simple 'No thank you' would have sufficed." Lex said taking another step backwards.
"Yes. A simp - Umm – What are you doing here?" I asked desperately trying to change the subject.
He gave me another meaningful glance and I tried to look at serene as possible, which was almost impossible.
"Actually, I came here to check up on the computers. I wondered if everything was fine. Did you ever get them replaced?" Lex responded smoothly taking a slow look around the room.
BUSTED! Think! Have to think!
"N-Not yet. I have been bombarded with tons of work lately and trying to switch everything over is a very lengthy process. I promised myself I would get it done this weekend." I said in a severely hoarse tone. I really needed some water.
"This weekend... I must say, Chloe, you are a very dedicated woman. To give up your free time for Torch business is very commendable." Lex stated with his infamous smirk.
Antha, I don't know if this is possible but I was both flying high from the comment and intuitively suspicious at the same time. He's up to something. I could feel it in my gut...
"Thank you. I think." I responded not knowing what to say.
"Truly, Chloe, your dedication is very humbling. And because I'm so humbled, I've decided help you oversee the computers are being switched out."
'AAAH! I KNEW IT! I KNEW IT!' My mind screamed.
Antha, I may have glared at him because his suddenly his smirk intensified. Switching out the computers is a major hassle. Especially since I have a lot of information stored on them that is for my eyes only. What this means is: I'm going to have to transfer all my private files (and I have a lot) into a portable hard drive, re-install everything and double check that everything is up to speed. That is going to take hours upon hours.
Ohhh! The rotten snake...
"It's really not necessary. I'll be fine." I said through clenched teeth.
"Nonsense." He waved off my remark dismissively.
"I am deeply touched by your selfless gesture." I remarked caustically. At my remarked he actually smiled. I decided to flay him with my razor sharp wit when a 'ding...ding...ding..." went off in my head.
Wait...He's going to keep my company...YES! I can so use this to my advantage. I wonder...
"Do you own a sleeping bag?" I noticed my voice took on an air of innocence. His blue eyes narrowed slightly. I saw that he was instantly on guard...
"A sleeping bag?" He questioned slowly.
"Yes. A sleeping bag. You know...the thing people sleep in when they go camping. Though you'd probably wouldn't know..." I responded dryly.
"I know what it is. My question is why?" He quipped irately. I wanted to grin from ear to ear. My goodness he's testy.
"Well – You've obviously never switched out computers before, have you?" I could not help cooing.
"No." He growled softly.
"Well, it takes more than a couple of hours. Try more like twenty-four to thirty-six hours. So I believe you're going to have to buy yourself a snuggly sleeping bag." And I so intend on joining you in it!
"That's absurd." He shot back angrily.
"I'm afraid so, Lex." I said not feeling the slightest bit guilty for my huge lie! And decided to take a major gamble "Of course, if you're not up to this..." I said challengingly.
Pay dirt. The determined look on his face spoke volumes.
"No! I said I'll keep you company."
Antha, I wanted to shout with glee. I did it. I pulled it off. I'm going to have Lex for an entire day and night. How perfect is this?
"Buck up, Lex. Thirty-six hours will pass like a snap." And to emphasize my comment, I snapped my fingers.
Okay maybe I shouldn't taunt him. But, damn it, he deserved it. He shot me a furious glare.
"Then I shall see you on Saturday." He growled then turned and left my office.
YES! YES! I had successfully turned the tables on Mr. Lex Luthor.
Antha, do you know what this means? I can finally make my move. YES! Finally! Of course the amount of work it's going to take to get ready is extreme but it is definitely worth it.
HAPPY DANCE! I'M DOING A HAPPY DANCE!
Okay...Gotta go... Lots of planning to do... Sexy lingerie to buy...
Promise to talk soon.
Chloe
TBC...
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