A Glimpse

Chapter 4

What' s Happening to Me

That night Lana fell asleep very quickly. It had been a very long and stressful day and she found herself, welcoming, the escape of sleep. To put it candidly, she was worn out! That night she slept very soundly, not waking up even one time. She became aware of hearing birds, singing at the window. Lana realized morning had come. I don't believe this she thought to herself. That's the first time that I have slept through the night, since I moved into this mansion. Wow, it was not only restful, but it was the most peaceful night's sleep that I have had in over a year. Oh I feel so good this morning, like I could go out and whip the world today! I promise, I am going to make sure I see today, in a new light and with a new attitude.

Opening her eyes she was temporarily blinded by the bright sunlight coming through the bedroom window. After quickly closing them she thought, I must have forgotten to close the heavy drapes and with the door locked the servants could not do it for me. I must remember to close them tonight, especiall, if I am going to begin sleeping better here. That morning sun is just too bright! Oh, I really feel refreshed. I slept like a baby last night and I am so grateful. I had a bad day yesterday. Let's face it Lana, life could be a lot better.

Wait a minute, Lana thought, do I smell pancakes, bacon and eggs. Oh they smell so good! But, hold on a minute, I am too far from the Mansion's dining area to smell what is being prepared. Maybe Lex is back and he is going to treat me to a breakfast in bed. This would be nice to see him have a change in his attitude. He really has been acting very coldly toward me. Oh, I can't wait! I'll just pretend to be sleeping and wait till prince charming wakes me with a kiss.

But instead of a kiss from her prince, she was met by a thump on the bed and the voice of a little girl. Surprised, Lana opened her eyes to see what was going on. To her amazement, she was looking into the eyes of a little girl, but this wasn't just any little girl. This young lady looked exactly her. The same hazel, almond shaped eyes, brunette hair and a little nose that crinkled up, when she smiled. It was as if she was looking across the span of time and was seeing herself as a child. It was very unnerving to say the least.

Before she could say anything or react in any way. The young child smiled at her and said, "Come on mommy it's time to open gifts! Please hurry mommy! Santa Claus was here!" Then the young child hopped off of the bed and ran out of the room. Lana pinched herself thinking that she was still asleep and dreaming. "Ouch," she said as she felt the discomfort of the pinch. "Well, I'm not dreaming. But, if that wasn't a part of a dream…What just happened?" But before she could continue, thinking about it, a young boy about the age of two or maybe three years old walked in holding a blanket. He had his thumb in his mouth. "Mommy," he said, can you come and help us open presents? Come on mommy, please." Lana didn't know what to do she was unable to move or speak. Oh my God, she thought, that boy looks exactly like a miniature Clark Kent. What is happening to me?

Before she could process any of what had happened so far this morning, Clark Kent came into the room, walked over to the bed, bent over and kissed her on the cheek. After doing this he said, "Take your time sweetheart. Don't rush! The kids and I will wait until you are ready to open presents. Oh, sweetheart…Merry Christmas!" Clark turned picked up the boy and said, "come on Jonathan, mommy will be down soon." After that he was gone. Lana was becoming very frightened. What is happening to me? Am I losing it or am I hallucinating? What are Clark and those children doing at the mansion? Lex strictly forbade Clark from ever coming back here, again.

Getting out of bed she looked for her clothes.

Hey, where are my clothes? She didn't see her designer jeans, leather boots and Gucci blouse. Going over to the closet she found what could only be described as generic jeans and blouses. Looking at the label on the jeans she almost screamed…Walmart, I don't wear this stuff. Where are my clothes? Reluctantly she put on the jeans, grabbed a Smallville High School Football shirt and slipped on some U.S. Ked's tennis shoes. My God, she thought these clothes fit, but who would dress like this. No taste, no class, at all.

When she finished dressing, she quickly, but quietly ran downstairs. I don't recognize this house at all, she thought. This is definitely not the mansion. Going to the front door she noticed car keys on a hook. Grabbing the keys she quietly opened the door and ran to a small Honda parked in the driveway. She got in the vehicle, started it and as quickly as possible drove away from the house, got her bearings and headed straight for the Luthor Mansion. What just happened to me she thought?

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