A Glimpse

Chapter 5

An Unpleasant Encounter

As Lana was driving down the road, she noticed that she was trembling. Seeing this she realized that she was a little shaken by what she had experienced. She asked herself, what just happened back there? How did I get there? Why was Clark there and who were those children? That little girl looked exactly like me, who was she? She was obviously confused and she had many more questions. But first and foremost on her mind was getting to the mansion. Once she was home and in her room, she could sort through all of this.

Finally there, she drove up to the guardhouse that led into the mansion and let out a sigh of relief. Lana was very close to panicking. I don't understand what just happened? Lana pointed to the gate, her usual signal for the guard to let her in, but this time instead of letting her in the guard asked her if she had an appointment with Mr. or Mrs. Luthor this morning? Somewhat surprised she asked the guard, "Don't you recognize me Quentin? I am Mr. Luthor's fiancé."

"With all due respect Miss, Mr. Luthor doesn't have a fiancé. He is already married!"

"Married Lana said, somewhat shocked, to whom and when!"

"He married Dr. Helen Bryce six years ago. Their wedding was carried by all the major television, radio stations and all the newspapers. Where have you been, hiding under a rock in the desert?"

"But, how could this be she asked looking like she was about to begin crying. Look here; do you see that ring on my finger? That is the engagement ring that Lex gave me a few weeks ago."

Ignoring her, the man in the guardhouse suddenly turns around, to face the limo which was coming down the drive. He was standing at attention and actually saluted the car as it was nearing his post. The vehicle stopped and the back window closest to the guard rolled down. Lana could see Lex in the back sitting very close to Helen.

Lana thought oh my God it is true, I don't believe it.

Lex, seeing Lana there talking with the guard, shouted very coldly, "What can we do for you Ms. Lang? Didn't I make myself clear, the day I fired you from the Talon? I told you that I never wanted to see you again! I meant what I said. I don't want to see you there or here. Do you understand!"

Lana was almost in tears as she said, "But Lex, I am your fiancé."

"Lana, he replied, take a good look at Helen, my wife. I am sitting here with a grown woman. Why would I want to have anything to do with you, a mere child?"

"But, Lex, I successfully managed the Talon for you for many years. We were very successful! Why on earth would you fire me, she asked?"

"It was because of your incompetence, he shouted at her!"

That was it for Lana she couldn't hold back the tears any longer. She began to weep openly.

Helen chuckled and turned to Lex. "Why don't you tell her the truth dear? You fired her because she rejected your advances and became engaged to Clark Kent instead."

Looking a little bit upset, he replied, "that had nothing to do with it and you are well aware of that fact, my dear."

"Whatever Lex," Helen replied. "Whatever."

"One more thing Ms. Lang, if I ever see you here again, I will have you thrown in jail for trespassing!"

Lana watched as the window rolled back up and the limo drove off. She was too stunned to move. "She was absolutely devastated. Completely broken and confused, she said to the guard, but they divorced."

"Yes they did the guard replied, but Mrs. Luthor got counseling and takes medication and she and Mr. Luthor remarried. Now you have to leave Miss or I am going to have to call the authorities."

All she could do was back the car up and drive off. She was stunned, emotionally traumatized! "What is happening to me, she asked totally baffled?"

Not knowing where else to go, she drove into town. She parked across from the Talon. Getting out of the car, she walked over to the door. It was locked and a sign on the door said, Closed for Christmas.

Getting back into the car, she drove back to her point of origin realizing she had nowhere else to go. What will I find there? It appears that somehow, Clark and I are together and have children, but I don't know how that could be possible. What a strange day.

More to come.
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