Title: Choices & Changes
Author: StayceeM
Pairing: Chloe/Oliver….Clark
Rating: PG13 for now/M
Spoilers: None
A/N Italics is Chloe's thoughts…Enjoy! Chloe Sullivan is back in Smallville after 5 years absent…with few surprises in tow….Thanks for reading...Why she left will be fully explained in the next chapter. First multi chapter Smallville fanfic…be nice…lol
Chapter 2- You don't know what you got until it is gone
"Lois….I will tell you everything once you get at home…Bye Lo." Chloe closed her cell phone and plopped onto the hotel couch. Her mind was going on overload from the events of the day. You couldn't live another day of your life with him not knowing…
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"Sidesick, are you sure?" He gently kissed her flushed cheeks thoroughly. His hands were practically everywhere. "Yes, it's just a one night stand…We are both adults with adults needs."Oliver smiled at her. Her breathing suddenly went irregular. "Ok…then…" Her body shook in anticipation. She hadn't felt like this a while. They collapsed back into the bed.
The next morning, Chloe eased her olive eyes open. To her disappointment, she was the only one there. She knew it wasn't supposed to last forever, but she wanted it to. Chloe realized that night, she wanted him more than just one night. Now, he was gone, and no note to be found.
Oliver sat on his private plane thinking about his night with her. Annoyance arrived when he found out in the middle of the night; he would be call in for a business emergency at one of Queen's subsidiaries in Switzerland. He called her cell several times; it went straight to voicemail. He didn't want to leave a message. He wanted to speak to her directly. "Why didn't I just leave a note…she probably thinks I don't care…It was more than---" An older man interrupted his thought. "Mr. Queen, you have a call on line one." "Thanks, John…"
Three weeks passed, Chloe didn't receive any form of communication from Oliver. It was as he dropped from the map. She wasn't angry at all. Oliver was known for his disappearing acts. "Chloe, are you alright?" Chloe grabbed her abdomen in pain. "I think it's a stomach flu…don't worry, Clark." She ran to the bathroom. She felt her bacon and eggs go south into the toilet. She thought about her symptoms for a moment. She captured her cell and glanced at the calendar. "It can't be…no…no…" She slowly walked out of the bathroom five minutes later sporting a mask of calmness. "Chloe, I am taking you to the hospital…." She folded her arms in defense. "I am ok…go save someone that really need to be saved." He smiled her lightly. "Chloe, call me when you need me...Please." "Ok, Man of Steel…" He laughed, and super sped out. She ran to get her cell. "I need an appointment with Dr. Emerson, today."
Several hours later, Chloe travelled back home with one thing of my mind. "I am pregnant…how the…"She sat in the car for about more two hours. "What am I going to do? I can't face them." She took out a small piece on paper and started to write. I am so sorry to leave like this. It's so abrupt and with no explanation. Please don't try to find me. I need to do it for myself. Oliver, it was a special moment, don't forget that …Clark, thank you for be there…Don't be sorry for what happened...Everything happens for a reason. She placed the note underneath her door. She walked back to her car. She turned the key in the ignition and just drove away from Metropolis for good.
Oliver arrived back to Metropolis the later that night. He was so elated that his business crisis was finally over. He felt awful that he hadn't kept in touch with Chloe. His endless work filled mornings and nights prevented him from any personal contacts other than business ones. He knew Chloe would understand his hectic work life. Oliver knocked on her door with a green box in hand. He felt his nerves in his chest trying to get out. He was beyond ready to bare his soul to her. Clark answered. "Oh Hi Clark…" Instantly, Oliver's eyes spotted the desolation in Clark's face. "Oliver, she is gone." He gave him the small note. His happiness faded away and gloom seeped in.
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On the other side of Metropolis, Oliver sat anxiously with Joe. He was armed with questions for his newly four old son. "So, Joe…what has mommy told you about me?" Joe smiled at him. "She says you save people in trouble…you are a hero just like Uncle Clark. " He beamed at him in return. "Hey, Joe…Tell me about Nick?" "Mister Nick is comes to pick up Mommy for dinner alot…Mommy says he is going to be part of the family now." Oliver made a face that didn't go unnoticed. "What is wrong, Daddy?" Oliver's expression softened at the question. "Joe, Let me explain it…Daddy lov—I mean likes Mommy a lot…" Joe smirked at him. "Tell her daddy...we all can be together…" Oliver laughed a little and raised his brow.
"You are a smart one….You must get that from your mommy…" "Mommy tells me that all the time." Oliver squeezed him into hug. "Joe, you feel a little warm…Are you ok?" Joe puckered brow a little. "Well…Mommy forgot to pack my medicine…she says I have to take it daily...for two weeks..." Oliver started to get concerned. "Joe, I am going to call Chloe…I mean your Mommy…ok, son." He smiled once more at the sound of son. "Thanks daddy…Mommy also says I get my strength from you." Oliver chuckled and started to dial.
Chloe's olive eyes snapped open at the sound of her cell ringing. "Hello?" "Chloe, it is Oliver." "Oh...Hey…how did you…" Oliver interrupted. "Joe told me." He lied; he knew her phone number for a while now. "What is wrong, Ollie?" He paused for a second. "Joe is not feeling well…he said you forgot to pack the medicine." "I will be there in fifteen minutes." She hung up before he could say another word.
"Will he be ok?" Oliver watched as she gave Joe the medicine with a spoon. "Sweetie, I am so sorry… I didn't pack your medicine." Chloe rubbed his stomach in a soothing matter. Few minutes later, He quietly drifted asleep. "Wait a minute… why is he taking medicine…what is wrong?" She twisted herself around and placed her index finger on her lips. "Shh…Joe picked up an infection from playing at the playground back home." Oliver folded his arms. "He is never going to play outside again." Chloe grin and placed her hand on his elbow. "Your fatherly instincts are kicking in, Oliver." Oliver's face changed to serious instantly."Chloe…this is weird…A few hours ago, I didn't even know I had a son…A few minutes ago, I was fearful of losing him." Chloe wrapped her arms around him. He mimicked her embrace and lowered his face close to her ear. "Why did you really leave…I have a feeling there is more to the story just the pregnancy." Chloe started to shed tears. Now or never again…the truth shall set you free…"The truth is… I didn't know for sure if he was yours?"
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Preview for next chapter…what is in the green box Oliver had for Chloe….why she thought it was a possibility that Joe is not Oliver's….another flashback coming