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Chapter 5 "Ice"
It had been two long weeks since Lois and Clark's loss. Lois had finally persuaded Clark to go back to work; he had been working her last nerve by checking on her every five minutes, constantly asking whether she needed anything. Perry had given her leave on compassionate grounds and right now she was nowhere ready to go back to work and report the news.
It had been the afternoon and Lois had decided to get some air, she couldn't spend another afternoon staring into space or even worse staring at the numerous cards and flower arrangements sent by concerned friends and colleagues. So, she just got in her car and drove, she drove round in circles mostly, just revelling in the mindless monotony of driving and before she knew it, it was dark outside. She parked her car and looked around, she was no longer close to home, but from her surroundings she guessed that she was now down town, she rested her head against the steering wheel plotting her next move. Someone knocked on her window forcing her to jump.
She looked up clutching her hand to her racing heart. It was a skinny, pale skinned ginger haired guy. Lois wound her window down."Yes?"
"Lady, club promotion; Show this card at the bar and you get 15% off all drinks."He said handing her a small piece of card. Once she'd taken it, he strolled off, ready to approach a group of young people coming towards him.
"CLUB ICE."The shiny black card with silver embossed letters read. Just what she needed, a good stiff drink.
Walking into the club she had spotted him almost immediately even though it had been more than 10 years since they'd last spoken, he was looking insanely attractive in a bespoke suit that probably cost more than most people's quarterly wage. If she was going to have fun then he was probably the person to do it with, but she didn't want fun...no, she just wanted to drown her sorrows. Naturally Alexander Luther was surrounded by a bevy of beauties none of whom could keep his attention.
Lois kept her head low as she made her way to the bar and purchased a double malt whisky on the rocks. She downed it in one go, greedily. She immediately raised her hand to signal the barista, when a pretty oriental girl gently prodded her on the shoulder "Miss, this is from the gentleman in the expensive blue suit." The waitress winked and placed the cocktail in front of Lois .Lois didn't need to turn to see the gentleman the waitress had been referring too. She'd been spotted.
"A 'screaming Orgasm'. how original." Lois smirked to herself. The memories and the connotations of the drink came flooding back. Lois raised the glass to her mouth and took a sip
"If it isn't Lois Lane." Said a masculine voice from behind her.
Lois swivelled round on her seat. "Lex Luther."
The handsome bald headed man smirked, picked up her hand and placed a gentle kiss on it.
"Still the same old Lex,huh?"Lois arched her eyebrow sceptically and took another sip of the cocktail.
"You know me Lane,old dog,new tricks." Lex held out his hand "Join me, I have a private booth in the VIP section." It wasn't a request but a demand, Lex Luther was much too used to getting his own way.
"No." Was all Lois could think of to say, she really wasn't in the mood.
Lex leant in conspiratorially "We used to have a lot of fun together, you and I."
Lois almost smiled at the memory. The summer she graduated from Met U, she had met Alexander Luther and they'd spent the entire summer as Lovers. Never before had the young Lois Lane been wined, dined and seduced in such a refined manner, for a girl raised on army bases for most of her life ,it had been a pleasant awakening and introduction to womanhood.
"Well, I learn my lessons the hard way."Lois held up her right hand and wiggled the fingers, displaying the wedding ring "Besides, I just came for the drinks."
"Well,take my business card. It would be lovely to catch up."
Lex handed her an expensive golden business card.
"Catch up?" Lois nearly snorted, experience had taught her to have reservations about Lex's intentions; hesitantly she took the card and haphazardly threw it into her purse, not giving it another thought.
Although she refused to join him in the VIP area, the old acquaintances exchanged playful banter, witty put downs and a few more rounds of drinks. It had been good to forget the pain and immerse herself in an old persona.
Finally Lois got up to leave, Lex quickly backed her into the corner and kissed her. He had completely taken her by surprise; she never saw it coming and didn't have time to put up her defences. A struggle seemed somewhat futile, immobilised by her slight tipsiness and emotional disposition, she let the kiss play out.
Once Lex had let her go, Lois was enraged, her eyes blazing and her body slightly shaking with the sheer audacity of the man. She raised her hand and in one fell swoop slapped him hard across his face. Then she immediately picked up her purse and turned on her heels not once looking back.
"'Attagirl," He said rubbing his stinging cheek as he watched her march off. Something told him they'd have another encounter and Lex couldn't wait.
TBC.