You are my Kryptonite

Chapter 14

LENA'S POV
  
     I watched silently as Alex embraced Sam, then proceeded to kiss. I wasn't entirely surprised that it was a secret for so long, but it did surprise me that Sam was gay. I know I've known her for years and never thought about her being into girls. She always dated guys anyways, so it really didn't occur to me.

       Sam walked over to me, pulling me into a tight hug. I pulled away, grinning weakly as she rubbed my arm.
   
     I glanced over at Alex and she quickly mouthed, "thank you." I nodded in response and sighed upon hearing Ruby and Kara enter the lab. Once they entered and everyone was distracted, I managed to slip away to my office.
   
     I really didn't want to deal with Kara today, or quite, frankly ever. I know it sounds immature of me to completely ignore her after what happened and I know it's not her fault. Hell, I can't even be in the same room with her without breaking down. Now she's just a reminder of the person I loved before, and the person who betrayed me. I just want to get over this silly situation but I think I need more time. Luthers don't really get over things easily, and a week is definitely not enough time for me.

     I carefully closed the door behind me and hurried over to my desk. I opened a drawer at the bottom, taking out a bottle of whiskey and poured myself two fingers. I walked out to the balcony staring into the night sky.

      All I want more than ever is to be with Kara. My Kara. The always positive Kara, who never looks on the bad side of things. Who always looks for the best in people, no matter how dark their past was. Always fixing the broken people with her kindness and warmth. Honestly, I don't know where I'd be now without Kara. I was broken and cold, but after meeting her, she helped me evolve and break my walls down.

       But now things were different, and Kara isn't the same person. I was naive to think that for once I could have happiness, without it being ruined in the blink of an eye. That may be selfish of me to believe, but it was more foolish to think I could have a real relationship.

     I took a long sip of the whiskey then heard someone clear their throat behind me. I turned around and finished the rest of my drink after recognizing the visitor.

"Mother, what do I owe for this unwelcomed visit?"

        Lillian scoffed and gave me a fake grin. "What? I can't visit my daughter at work." Her eyes flickered from the whiskey bottle back to my face, frowning in disapproval. "Drinking away sorrows does not suit you, dear."
    
      I rolled my eyes and pushed past her back into my office, pouring myself another drink. 

     "What the hell do you care?" I muttered taking a gulp of the whiskey, enjoying the burn in my throat.
     
         Lillian folded her arms. "Your my daughter and my job is to care about you."
     
        I set the glass on my desk and raised my eyebrows at her. "Ok, what exactly do you want? No one invited you here and it's not like you were welcome anyways."
   
       Lillian stepped towards me, grinning devilishly. "I actually came to ask you a favor. I need your help."
   
      I chuckled. Lillian wanted a favor from me? And she actually expected me to help her, of all people. "Ok, ok you seemed to have gained a sense of humor while in prison, and I find this joke of yours quite hilarious." She gave me a look, indicating she was serious and I raised an eyebrow in shock.

     "Don't act so surprised. Lena, I truly care for you, and it's come to my attention that you are broken once again. Broken because of that reporter ' friend' of yours and how she lied to you for years about her true identity."
    
       I was now in complete shock. I thought about how I had run away from Kara after her confession, then proceeded to go back to her like nothing happened. I had tried to keep my true attitude so far down, so I replaced them with my feelings for Kara. I shoved my pain and grief inside of me so I wouldn't have to deal with how I actually felt. As much as I hated Lillian, she kind of had a point. It did hurt me knowing that Kara betrayed me for do long and I just wanted it not to be true. For it all to be some sort of joke, but that's not reality. The reality is that for years, my best friend, and crush, had lied to me about who she was. I loved Kara, but just because she wasn't able to tell me (for whatever reasons) doesn't mean it still doesn't hurt.
    
     I hadn't even realized I was crying until Lillian came towards me, wiping the tears off my face with her thumb. "Lena, I know I've made mistakes in the past, but I want to truly fix things now. I love you and really want what's best for you and that reporter is not. She thinks she's National Citys savior, but she will be its downfall. Now, I have a plan and it will forever clear the Luthor name. The real question is, Lena, will you help rebuild our family's legacy?"
    
     I was quiet for a moment, contemplating my answer. At this point, what did I have to lose? My family was at it's lowest and definitely in need of redemption. Kara no longer remembers me and Supergirl is different. National City isn't in the best place right now, so maybe, just maybe I could finally do what I've always wanted to do. Make a name for myself outside my family.
 
      I locked eyes with Lillian, putting on my cold, CEO mask. " Let's fix this city and our family."

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