#Gardener!Lena

[uselesseaweedbrain]

Supercorptober - 4. Garden

Gardener AU (to be continued)

At barely twenty-five, Lena Luthor lives alone, works from her mansion - that oversees a whole hamlet, from her different lab buildings, her four annexes, and the cozy wooden houses built all over the fifty acres of land at her disposal.

Lena lives in a wild, empty village, surrounded by a lush, verdant, protective wall of greenery. 

It's been slowly growing into a jungle since Lena's previous gardener tried to plant a bomb in her house and was promptly let go. 

Lena doesn't mind, revels in the wilderness and the luxuriance of invasive plants, and Lena's employees (the ones she trusts enough to meet with) are too mindful of themselves around her to ever complain. 

Samantha Arias, however, Lena's CFO, official acting CEO, and only friend, has no such qualms. 

"Uff- Lena, this is absolutely terrible. Whoever persuaded you to live in the jungle?", she asked one day, after tripping on three strings of ivy and almost face-planting twice, her clothes greener after her eventful trip than they had been in her car. 

"Whatever do you mean?" Lena responds cheekily, one eyebrow raised. "Are you for some unfathomable reason insulting my well-tended garden?" 

Sam chuckles, and Lena follows suit. 

"No, really, Lena, I know exactly why you haven't hired anyone else since- well, since the previous gardener turned out such a twat, but- this is not possible anymore. At some point it will become impossible to even exit your house, never mind go in." 

Lena sighs in acknowledgement. 

"I realise this, Sam, but- I can't go through this again. I don't even know the first thing about gardeners, I would have to screen them, and any unlucky pick would definitely have to spend a lot of time around the house considering the current state of the garden, so I would have to interview them personally to make sure we at least get along." 

Sam nods, obviously already aware of Lena's concerns. 

"What if I told you I'd already found somebody who I think would be perfect?" 

Lena's right eyebrow twitches. 

"What have you done now, Sam?" 

Sam lifts her hands in defence. 

"Absolutely nothing. I simply mentioned you in passing to my girlfriend, who, by the way, you still haven't met," Sam interrupts herself to throw Lena an accusatory look, "and as it turns out, her sister is a gardener and a landscape architect, and she's been looking for a job." 

"Does your girlfriend even know who my family is?" 

Sam shakes her head. "You told me not to tell anyone." 

"Then what makes you think her sister would even come within ten feet of me, never mind willingly work for me?" 

"I know her. Trust me, she won't mind. She would be happy to help - especially if you give her a job.” 

"Fine, then. If she agrees to work for me once she knows who I am, I will see her for an interview. Deal?" 

Sam's grin widens, and Lena has the distinct impression that she just fell into an elaborate trap. 

************* 

Kara Danvers rings Lena Luthor's doorbell on a Monday morning at 8:55. 

Lena had been awaiting her, of course, as per their appointment, but she had also definitely expected to be stood up. 

Yet the doorbell rings, and when Lena comes to open the door, she's faced with a preppy blonde who seems better suited for HR than gardening. 

The blonde's eyes widen for a tenth of a second at the sight of her, and Lena sighs internally. 

It looks like the interview will be short, after all. 

She extends her hand in greeting nonetheless. 

"Hi, I'm Lena Luthor." 

The blonde shakes it with a surprisingly firm grip. 

"Kara Danvers”, she answers with a smile. 

Lena releases Kara's hand, beckoning her to come inside. 

A little while later, both women are seated on Lena's immaculate white couches, opposite one another, glasses of water on the table separating them. 

"I'm sorry for asking this question, Ms. Danvers, but it's better if we don't waste both of our times here." 

Kara's eyes meet Lena's questioningly, and the blonde's eyebrows furrow slightly.

"Yes?" 

"Do you know who I am, Ms. Danvers?" 

"Um- I think so? I mean, you're Lena Luthor, right?" 

Lena's lips twitch into an involuntary smile. 

"Yes, I am. But surely you've heard of my family? Why would you even want to work for me in these conditions?" 

"Well yes, I know about your family, but I also read a lot about what you did, once you got the reins. I saw you invest in oncology research,  air cleaning, divert from resource spoliation, patent some of the most revolutionary inventions of this century, so- To be honest, I'm quite excited to be working for you." 

Kara has gathered her hands in her lap, awaiting Lena's sentence, while Lena is busy picking her jaw off the floor. She’s never heard her achievements listed quite this way, without judgement or a follow-up statement reminding her of the Luthors’ legacy, and how little what she did could offset the damage already wrought.

"Well- in that case- I can pay you 300k a year, with health benefits and property insurance. You would be expected to get here around nine A.M., leave around 5 P.M., but hours are flexible. The one thing I ask is to respect my privacy around the house, and get this garden back to a liveable place. Should you want to stay on the grounds overnight, cook lunch, or simply rest, there is a secondary dependence built some hundred meters away, with all the necessities. Does that sound fair to you?" 

Kara is openly gaping then, her eyes wide as saucers. 

"Yes?" 

Lena chuckles. "You don't sound sure. Why don't you take some time to mull it over, and get back to me some time this week?" 

"No! No, no, I'm quite sure. I just- had some questions, if that's okay?" 

Lena nods her assent. 

"Um- what if I need some help, to pull fallen trees for examples, or simply another pair of hands to work faster, would that be allowed? Can I refer to my own contractors or would you rather I go through you?" 

Lena purses her lips. Of course the task has become so monumental that Kara can't do it alone. 

"Well, I would appreciate it if you could work alone to the best of your ability, but in cases where help is absolutely necessary, I would prefer it if you ran any person entering the premises through me. Of course, money for contracting will be covered, and budget should not be a problem." 

"Okay." Kara breathes. 

"Okay?" 

"Okay, I'm in." 

"You are?" 

Kara laughs and Lena fights the urge to blush. 

"Definitely." She replies easily, without a trace of hesitation, and Lena is truly baffled. 

"Okay, well, when can you start?" 

Kara grimaces with a guilty look, and Lena is instantly alarmed. There is always a catch. 

Of course this was too good to be true.

"I- well, actually, I brought everything I need to kind of start today?" 

Lena chokes on air. 

Misinterpreting her new boss's silence, Kara rushes to explain herself. 

"Sam said it was really urgent, and that I'd better get to it before it truly became a jungle, and since I've got nothing better to do, I just brought my tools, but if you'd rather- I mean, you don't have to pay me from today or anything, I just- this could give me a head start, unless-" 

Lena raises a hand, but Kara's rambling doesn't stop. 

"Ms. Danvers." 

"Just say the word and I'll be gone until you want me to start, I-" 

"Ms. Danvers." 

"I really don't want to impose, I just thought-" 

"Kara!" 

The rambling stops abruptly, and the blonde's cheeks turn a lovely shade of red. 

"Oh I'm so sorry, I was talking over you, I-" 

"It's fine, Ms. Danvers", actually, Lena has to smother a chuckle, "I was simply going to say that you can absolutely start today, and that you'll of course be paid. Should you need anything, don't hesitate to ask me." 

A disbelieving smile takes over Kara Danvers's features and Lena feels a pull on her lips in return. 

"Just like that?" 

"Just like that", Lena confirms. "I'll send you the contract this afternoon so that you can review it and sign it." 

"Oh, well- thank you, Ms. Luthor." 

"Lena." Lena gently corrects. "If you're a friend of Sam, I think we can do without the formalities, don't you, Ms. Danvers?" 

Lena could have sworn she saw a blush colour the blonde's cheeks. 

"Oh, well, if it's Lena to me, then-" Kara is absently fidgeting in a way that Lena immediately finds endearing. 

"Kara it is," Lena completes, and Kara can't help but notice the beginning of a dimple. 

[cartoonbudartz]

The toons have their Halloween spirit!

[simmingnate]

Introducing contestant number one…

✨LENA LEMON✨

by @bunbeeplays

Keen baker Lena has lived most of her life in the shadow of her famous cousin, but now she's ready to forge her own path, and fully explore her own Zest for life!

Introducing contestant number two…

✨EBELE UDO✨

by @itsOBiGem

Aging out of the modelling world, Ebele has decided it's time to find true love! Going against her parents' wishes, she's looking for a guy who can make her laugh, rather than make her rich.

Introducing contestant number three…

✨PENELOPE HART✨

by @ginovasims

Farm-girl Penelope has a fulfilling teaching career, but all those kids have made her want a family of her own. Pen admits she's never been in love before - could Johnny break the spell?

Introducing contestant number four…

✨HAVEN EDGE✨

by @MogSimmer

Romance-obsessed Haven has been researching this role for a long time, watching almost every dating show in existence! She also writes romance novels - but will Johnny be her happy ending?

Introducing contestant number five…

✨AUBREY RICHARDS✨

by @edawghizzle

Aubrey is serious about her activism work, SO serious in fact, that her friends had to force her to apply for the competition! Will Johnny remind her of the importance of love?

Introducing contestant number six…

✨KITTY SPICE✨

by @tedsies

Bottle-blonde Kitty has a lifelong fascination with the Landgraab matriarch, and leapt at the chance to potentially join the famous family. Hopefully Johnny won't mind her Nancy-esque look!

Introducing contestant number seven…

✨LYDIA GARDEN✨

by @nek0rina

They don't come much more wholesome than this! A green-thumbed nature lover whose whole life has been spent on her family farm, Lydia's now hoping to sow the seeds of love in Johnny's field.

Introducing contestant number eight…

✨RILEY MORLIND✨

by @surely-sims

Wannabe-vet Riley lost her glasses on the way to the auditions, and suddenly became much prettier and also partially blind… but this gullible girl-next-door is still looking for love!

Introducing contestant number nine…

✨MARGO ALVAREZ✨

by @iloooon_sims

Foodie Margo knows how to whip up a good meal, and how to whip her hair in the club! She's a 50/50 mix of family and fun, plus some clumsiness… will she trip and fall for Johnny?

Introducing contestant number ten…

✨MEGHAN MOON✨

by @tiptoesims

Erratic toaster-lover Meghan may have more than 99 issues, and not having a man is one of them! Hence she's here to win Johnny's heart with her vast collection of hats and enigmatic charm!

Introducing contestant number eleven…

✨DAHLIA HYDE✨

by @SimmerBrooklyn

Dahlia is used to getting what she wants, when she wants - and that includes Johnny! This anti-girl's-girl is sure to ruffle some feathers… but will Johnny and her be lovebirds?

Introducing contestant number twelve…

✨ALIYAH CARINA✨

by @SimGirl_T

Aliyah hopes this will be a fun experience before she starts her law career, but perhaps she's more serious about Johnny than she lets on… after all, she's brought along a denim bra!

Introducing contestant number thirteen…

✨MÍA PALAK✨

by @loonaserena

Mía's not sure what to do since graduating from university, but this easygoing gal is open to exploring all sorts of paths - will Johnny want to join her on her next big adventure?

Introducing contestant fourteen…

✨LETITIA 'TITS' MCGHEE✨

by @ice-creamforbreakfast

After refusing to take part in a 100-baby challenge, genius Tits decided to take control and find a guy to fulfil her many needs. Is Johnny the man to keep her love tank full?

Introducing contestant fifteen…

✨LIZ SONG✨

by @whimsyalien

Prince Charming was taking too long to find romance novel fan Liz, so she decided to take her fairytale fate into her own hands and find him herself! Will her happily ever after be with Johnny?

[lkingofcatsl]

PERFUMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAHHHHHHH

[vulto-cor-de-rosa]

I really like Lena because, unlike Elias who viewed his employees has pawns who could be discarded, she actually cares about her employees. She's genuinely worried about Gwen and was quite upset when Gwen brought an external to the office, putting her coworkers in danger. She's cold but not in a "evil mastermind" way, more in a "I'm your boss and this is a professional setting" way. She reminds me of Jon during s1

[florealegiardini]

Miss Lena enjoying the flowers in her garden ~ Marie Gonsior

[lenacarstairspotterstewart]

we need more live albums. and i don’t just mean live recordings of individual songs i mean the experience

the audience singing along

transitions so good that if you close your eyes you can’t tell where one song ends and the next begins because it’s so smooth it’s like you’re there

the conversations you get at gigs that just improve the vibes every time

[cletusthurstonbeauregard]

[flhoarder]

You know Jean is getting adopted by Lena and Morell when they drop the news

[lostinaflashforward]

SNOWPIERCER - Recensione 4x01 "Snakes in the Garden" e 4x02 "The Sting of Survival"

Il ciclo finale di Snowpiercer si apre con due interessanti episodi, mostrando un nuovo conflitto su due fronti...

RECENSIONE 4x01/02

[silicacid]

xiaohei, a spirit, encountering flamebringer moping alone inside an empty garden at 4 am: is that a spirit haunting this garden

[god-has-entered-my-body]

have we ever spoken about the mpind boys both fucking girly in the same hole at the same time? because i'm having visions

- mads <3

i'm having pathetic george visions where Matty is fucking her ass and keeps talking to him going "Fuck, she's so tight- feels so fucking good G, i'm telling you." just teasing him and making him want her more and just ughhshshshjj i'm literally walking in a botanical garden as we speak i will elaborate later i PROMISE xxxx

[foxgirlknot]

Lena.......

[simmingnate]

Thanks for watching the first episode of #JohnnyWantsAWife!

Aliyah, Haven and Lydia will be missed - but there are still plenty more fascinating ladies for Johnny to choose from! Until next time… 💘

[lostgrimesgirl]

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