squeee! I liked this chapter even better than the first one. The small chapter was very interesting and insightful about how it provided the readers with a look into Chloe’s life and status as it is right now… but THIS one was all about the Chlex… the chemistry between them, their animosity towards each other, and the way they use sharp, clever word-play to cut each other to pieces. It was pure electricity! Thrilling to watch!
ROTFLMAO! I KNEW it!! I knew he was just waiting to ‘pounce’ and surprise her. He’s really such a sneaky kid underneath all the sexy sophistication, LOL!Lex's eyes had adjusted. But the time he heard the door unlock, he could see everything in the cramped apartment. He smiled as he watched her move through the apartment, shedding shoes and a purse. It was a little like the feeling he'd had as a kid, hiding, waiting to jump out and a scare a friend. Almost gleeful.
Ba*tard lech! And he had the nerve to make some snide inner comments about how ‘undesirable’ Chloe is? He wants to pass judgement on relationship issues…? Let’s not forget about WHO has been duped by all three of his ex-wives who claimed to be ‘madly in love with him’ only to try and kill him later. Even Lana tried to get him the electric chair through a sneaky frame-up job. I REALLY hope she makes him eat his words/thoughts tonight.Of course, they weren't friends. They were as far from friendly as people got nowadays. The cutest pet name she had for him was "snake." He had a few for her. "Nosy b*tch" was a bit of a favorite. She walked right past him toward the tiny kitchenette. He smiled again. Losing your edge, Sullivan?
He watched her bend low to open the cabinet with some interest. The skirt slit up the back. If it wasn't so dark, he could see what color panties she wore. When she straightened, he wasn't too disappointed. Probably wore spinster white. She was single again, after all.
Heh, but I really liked how these few paragraphs set the tone for the current Chlex relationship… showing how there’s absolutely NOTHING but loathing, animosity and perhaps a grudging hostile sense of respect for each other’s skills and intelligence.
LOL! I was glad to see this ‘small’ flash of respect that Lex had for Chloe just now. At least he has the wit to appreciate her nerve.He smiled. If there ever was a perfect time to reveal himself... "I wouldn't say that."
He leaned back in the chair, dangling the bag from his fingers, watched her stiffen and close the fridge. She didn't jump, though. Good for you, Sullivan.
ROTFLMAO! Point to Chloe! I LOVE how she marks and scores off him through cutting word-play. It’s SO darned fun to see Lex being beaten at his favourite game or verbal judo."Oh, I'm sorry." He squinted slightly as she crossed her arms. "I know you prefer skulking around in the dark, but some of us would rather see what you're up to." She tilted her head to the side. "How did you get in?"
He stood, deciding to ignore her snide skulking remark. "As your landlord, I happen to have a key."
ROTFLMAO! Nice one, Chloe! Although, I get the feeling she was being absolutely serious over here… she would NEVER have opened that package, at least not bare-handed and without preparation against corrosives and explosives beforehand.She stared at the long, red bag, but didn't take it. "Gee, thanks. Why don't you run along while I call the bomb squad?"
heh, Skauble actually guessed that Lex was probably here to thank Chloe for the surveillence cut-off. I owe her a cookie. I’m also guessing that this was his way of gloating to Chloe about how he’s the ‘know all, see all’ of Metropolis and Smallville? Sneaky kid! LOL!"The answer to all questions," he said, cutting her off, "is Lana. She'd programmed your birthday into my PDA. As far as why..." He smiled and sat down again. "You did do me a little favor, cutting off Lana's surveillance."
ROTFLMAO! Well DUH, Lex! You kidnap a girl, kidnap her MOTHER and perform tests and experiments on both of them… they’re bound to be a ‘little’ suspicious about your motivations. ESPECIALLY when you’re claiming to be ‘nice’. But it is VERY amusing about how Lex is actually peeved, and a little hurt about not being trusted when he’s doing something genuinely nice this one time…"Christ, Sullivan." He closed his eyes and sighed. The one time he tried to do something genuinely nice... Well, nice enough. It wasn't as if this was completely out of the goodness of his heart. He ripped the bag away and let it drop. He held the bottle up. "This happens to be a blended scotch from Chivas Regal." He held it up, admiring the ornate blue bottle. "Royal Salute. Twenty-one, much like you. It was released in 2003 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation." He caressed it lightly. "It also happens to be worth ten thousand dollars."
LOL! Although, he just wouldn’t be Lex Luthor unless he had some ulterior agenda even when his main motivation is ‘niceness’, ROTFL! I loved how AmazingApe added in the hint that he ‘does’ have some hidden agenda underneath his ‘seemingly’ selfless gesture. I can’t wait to find out what it is.
Oooh, and that was a LOVELY choice in wine from him. Whatever you might say about him, he certainly manages to make an impressive display and showmanship out of anything and everything.
LOL! Very nicely done! I really enjoyed how he finally got sick of Chloe’s refusal to believe that didn’t have malicious intentions. I seriously think he MIGHT actually not have anything malevolent in mind tonight. I loved how he got so frustrated that he swigged down a glassful of very expensive wine (in such an unrefined way) just to prove that it was safe for consumption, LOL!"You know what?" He side stepped her and moved to the kitchenette. "There's only one way to settle this." He moved to the cabinet and took out a small tumbler. Not as nice as what this liquor deserved, but it would do. He opened the bottle, glancing sideways once at her mutinous expression. He poured two fingers and took up the glass. "Here's mud in your eye," he said before downing the glass. He closed his eyes. He'd had better, of course, but it was nice. "Smooth," he breathed. He opened his eyes.
I got such sexy, shuddering thrills from this image of Lex leaning over and intimately offering his ‘darkest secrets’ to me… erm.. CHLOE! To Chloe! LOL, I have such a weakness for this man, ROTFL!He leaned toward her. "Is this where I spill my deepest darkest secrets?"
ROTFLMAO! I loved this delicious image of Chloe snatching the bottle away from Lex and just gulping the wine down straight from the bottle! Oh dear NO, Chloe! Lex is NEVER going to bring over a ten thousand bottle of wine to you ever again! But then again, we’ll see how the rest of this evening goes, LOL!Her eyes narrowed and she grasped the bottle. "Oh, give me that!" He watched with some surprise as she took the bottle and brought it to her mouth.
This was an excellent, FUN chapter! And I look forward to seeing how the rest of it goes… Good luck, and please update soon.
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