Chapter 11: Business
"Clark do you have any idea how awkward this is going to be? I mean I haven't talked to or seen these people in over three years! What am I supposed to say?" I asked as we pulled into the Kent farm. I was so nervous that I couldn't even speak with out becoming even more panicked. Clark was laughing at me.
"Juliet relax, they loved you before and nothing's going to change about that. He told me smiling.
"Have you even told them the truth yet? I mean do they even know that I'm going to be here?" His expression became uneasy.
"Well I thought it would be a nice surprise?" He questioned as he turned off the car.
"Clark Kent!" I yelled. "I can't believe this! Now it is going to be even more difficult! How could you do this to me?" But he just smiled at me, I couldn't help but laugh.
"You know you better be glad you have that whole charm thing going for you." I said.
"Oh trust me I am." He said.
We got out of the car and I was clutching Clark's hand so hard that I could hear my own fingers cracking. Before he opened the door, he turned to face me.
"What now? I said, scared. Clark leaned down and kissed me softly.
"Everything is going to be fine." He whispered. I nodded and felt a million times better.
He opened the door and we walked in.
"Mom, dad?" he yelled. In a matter of seconds they were in the living room. Their smiles faded into shock when they saw me
"Umm, surprise?" I said quietly after a few moments of uncomfortable silence.
"Juliet?" Mr. Kent asked.
"It's me." I said. God and here came the tears. I was so sick of crying.
"Oh my God." Mrs. Kent whispered. Then the silence was back.
"So, I guess you want to hear the story huh?" I said meekly. They nodded, so I began.
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I told them everything, Clark of course told the red kryptonite story and about his broken engagement. They were none the less stunned.
It was silent for a long time. Then out of no where, Mrs. Kent embraced me.
"We are so glad you're back Juliet." She said, I could hear her tears through her voice and I felt my own tears running down my face.
"Yeah, me too." I said. She pulled away and smiled as she whipped her tears away. I looked up and Mr. Kent, his eyes were watering up as well. He came over and placed his hands on my shoulders.
"Don't ever do that again, promise?" He said. I smiled and nodded.
"Promise." I said. He smiled at me and hugged me. It was unexpected but welcomed. Then I looked at Clark, who was smiling brightly. I walked over to him and rested my head on his arm. He wrapped his arm around my waist and kissed my head.
We talked for a long time, then I got a mysterious call.
"Hello?" I asked when I answered.
"Miss Davis?" The other person asked.
"Yes." I replied.
"Lex Luthor would like to meet with you at five this evening, do you accept?" They asked.
I thought for a moment.
"Sure, I'll be there." I said and then hung up.
"Clark can I borrow your car for a little while, I have some business to take care of." I asked.
"Sure, can I go with you?" He asked.
"No, this is something I need to do on my own." I stated.
"You sure?" He said.
"Yes positive." I said. He got up and walked me to the car.
"Promise you'll be back?" Clark asked, he almost looked scared. I tiptoed up and kissed him.
"Nothing could keep me away now." I said seriously. He nodded and I drove off.
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"Juliet, it certainly has been awhile." Lex said.
"Yea well, when you threaten somebody's identity, throw them against a liquor cabinet and cause them some mental insecurity for the rest of their life, they tend to avoid you." I stated bluntly. He just nodded.
"Good point, but that doesn't mean that we aren't family." He said as he handed me an envelope. "Open it."
I looked at him skeptically but did it anyways. At that moment, I was more shocked then I have ever been in my life.
"Lex! I can't accept this!" I gasped out.
"It's not a gift, it's your inheritance. When my father died, he didn't change his will, so either you take the money or hope for me to die so you can take over LuthorCorp." Lex stated.
"My inheritance is one hundred million dollars?" I said.
"From the Luthor side yes, but from the Davis's you have more then just a couple billion and an entire vineyard in Europe. Which, since I found out you were alive, I wired all of the money into an account for you." He handed me all the information to my accounts. I stood dumbfounded.
"Well Jules I think that takes care of all out unfinished business. Have a nice life." He said.
"Lex, thank you." I said.
"Well you are family after all." Lex stated before leaving the room. After I collected my thoughts I got in the car and drove back to the Kent's.