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CHAPTER 3: The Women in Their Lives
" I'm getting married, bro'. You'll be an uncle in seven months. "
" That's fantastic news, Lex ! " exclaimed Lucas, embracing his elder brother. " Have you told the old man yet ? "
" I'm not sure I'll invite him to the wedding, Lucas. "
"You're his first born, Lex, and he seems to be changed. "
" A leopard can't change its spots, Lucas. Don't let yourself be deceived. "
" When's the big event ? "
" In two weeks. Will you be my best man, little brother ? " asked Lex with a warm smile.
" It'll be an honour, Lex. God, I'm glad for you and Lana ! "
" I still cannot believe she'll have me, Lucas. It's too good to be true. "
" You deserve to be as happy as the next man, Lex. "
" What about you, Lucas ? Is there anybody special in your life ? " queried Lex, uncorking a bottle of champagne.
" There is someone. She's the best thing that's ever happened to me, Lex, " he answered, accepting the glass Lex handed him.
" Will you bring her to the wedding ? I'd like to meet the woman who can make my little brother blush like an adolescent, " he added, raising his glass.
" She's a committed career woman. I'll see what I can do, " he responded.
" Let's toast: To the women in our lives. May they end the curse of being a Luthor, " wished Lex, clinking his glass against his brother's.
Lucas left Luthor Mansion an hour later, thinking about how much he'd reveal to Chloe. He knew Lana had been one of her best friends in her adolescence, but he didn't want to force a meeting with Lex. Still, he felt uncomfortable with the idea of having to make up more lies to keep their marriage a secret.
Lucas was so wrapped up in his own thoughts that he didn't notice Lionel was waiting for him by the car.
" Lucas, it's nice to see you around. What brings you to Smallville ? "
"Good afternoon, father, " he said, accepting his embrace. " I'm visiting my only family. Is that a crime ? "
" Your only family ? What would Miss Sullivan- or shall I say Mrs Luthor- think about that ? " asked Lionel ironically.
" How long have you known ? "
" Lucas, you should know me better than that. I always keep myself informed about my sons. I know you've been married for six months, just as I'm aware that my first born's getting married to Lana Lang in two weeks. I assume he's not inviting me, is he ? "
" He's thinking about it, " granted Lucas.
" It's getting late, son. Your wife must be worried. Send her my regards. "
" Goodbye, father, " he greeted Lionel, putting the wedding ring back on.
" Goodbye, Lucas. Drive carefully, " he answered, shutting Lucas' car door.
Lionel's relationship with the Kent widow appeared to have changed the old man. Unlike Lex, Lucas still have faith in humankind and was ready to give his father a second chance. The problem was how to convince Chloe to give him the benefit of the doubt when she had helped Lex put him behind bars so many years before.
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