Did they realize just what they had?
It is so interesting that our L&C and SR L&C each have what the other couple wants.
“I’m sure Clark won’t mind. After all, you’re not engaged to Clark.” He was still smiling at her, but it almost seemed like there was an edge behind it.
Hmm. I am going to file this away for future thought.
He caught her off guard when he quickly folded her hand in his and gave it a gentle squeeze before releasing it again. It sent butterflies fluttering in her stomach and she reached down straightening the jacket she had on to try and disguise what he’d done.
“Bye. Love you,” he murmured softly in a deep dulcet tone.
Both of these actions seem like Clark is putting a bit of pressure on Lois. They are both very sweet and I know he is being sincere, but these blatant reminders of his feelings - in public, no less - has got to be uncomfortable for her.
“And just what did you expect me to do? Follow on your heels and play the doting little housewife to her big editor husband?” She didn’t mean for her comments to come off sounding so harsh; but really, what did he expect her to do? To say?
Good question.
She finally realized where he was going with this... and it made her angry. “It would get us away from Superman,” she chimed in, biting the words out.
Richard's neither stupid nor blind, Lois.
He clenched his jaw together and she could see the tic working in his cheek. “Be careful, Lois. Be careful that while you’re taking your time trying to make up your mind that someone else doesn’t make it up for you.”
Talk about your ultimatums.
Very emotional chapter. You are clearly painting a picture of two men whose patience is running out. Nice work, DJ!
