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Previously…
Liz was struggling to get free of Phillip’s grasp when Maria came from behind and started punching him hard trying to help her get free. Phillip lost his balance when Maria jumped on him giving Liz the much needed opportunity to get his hand of her. Once he hit the floor Liz went to get the phone to call the police when all of the sudden she felt a sharp pain in her head and fell to the floor holding her head.
LIZ… What’s wrong? What the matter?
Maria, my head… my head hurts… make it stop. Make it stop…
I’m going to call an ambulance, hold on sweetie… hold on…
Phillip was getting back on his feet when he heard somebody calling him…
Dad? M… Maria? Is that you?
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Michael, what the hell is going on?
Alex, there is so much that I need to tell you but I can’t do it right now, just please trust me okay?
I just don’t understand, I mean how is it possible that Maria and Liz are alive. How come I didn’t know that?
A lot of things happened the day of Liz’s accident. I just recently found out myself, I mean Maria just told me the whole story yesterday and to tell you the truth I still can’t believe it myself. I just can’t.
But, why? Why would they disappear like that? How can Liz do something like that to Max?
Alex, she didn’t, it’s complicated. Right now I just want to get to them. They are in trouble.
What kind of trouble?
Max’s father is there with them?
What does he has to do with them? I don’t understand, how can Mr. Evans know where they are?
Like I said, there are a lot of things that you don’t know but once you do, you will understand.
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Maria?
Oh my God, Max…
It’s not possible… you died… you died with Liz in the accident… how…he then looked at his father and knew that something really bad was going on there… and dad, what are you doing here? What is going on?
Max, son we should go. You have nothing to do here.
Maria, please make it stop… make it stop. It hurts… It hurts so much…
It’s going to be okay sweetie, the ambulance it’s going to be here soon.
I can’t take the pain… the pain is too much, please…
I know sweetie, everything is going to be okay.
What is wrong with her?
She is in a lot of pain… I don’t know what’s wrong with her. I called an ambulance. They should be here any minute now…
Max, let’s go.
Let’s go… let’s go. You are kidding, right? Because I’m not leaving here until I get an explanation of what the hell is going on here.
Nothing is going on here son.
Really, how stupid do you think I am, huh, tell me?
Max…
Don’t Max me? Tell me what the hell are you doing here? How the hell did you knew where to find Maria because she is supposed to be dead, remember? She supposedly died four years ago together with… with…and at that moment everything started to fall into place… everything that was so familiar about Claudia it became clear to him… Liz… Claudia was Liz… his Liz… He turned to look once again to the floor where Maria was holding Liz in her lap and he saw her and he felt himself coming alive once again after four years of being dead. He then looked at his father and couldn’t hold back anymore…
You… you knew they were alive… you knew and you didn’t tell me. Why? Why didn’t you tell me?
Max I only did what was best for you.
Best for me… best for me according to whom… you? You are my father, you are supposed to love me… help me…
And I did…
No you didn’t. You knew how I felt about Liz… you saw with your own two eyes what her loss did to me. You saw how devastated I was when I woke up and you just stood there and said nothing. You could’ve stopped the pain that I was in but you didn’t. You just stood there and let me suffer. How could you do that? How could you do that to your own son?
I did everything for you Max. I did it to protect you. I knew that you would not listen to reason so I did what I had to. She wasn’t good enough for you. She was with you only for your money. Don’t you see?
How dare you say something like that about her? You didn’t even know her. You didn’t give her a chance. You just made your own decision about her without even trying to get to know her.
If she was so good, then why did she take you away from us, huh?
She didn’t do anything, I did that on my own, after the way that you treated her the first time you saw her I made the decision of pulling away from you. She tried several times to convince me otherwise but I still did it. I did that on my own; she had nothing to do with it.
You are lying to protect her… see this is what I’m talking about. How can you go against your own blood for somebody that is not even family…
She is more family to me that you ever were. You may be my father but you were never a real father to me. Your idea of being a father is buying stuff to make up for the time that you didn’t spend with me. You were never there for me, at least not in the way that it really mattered.
I know that I was not the kind of father that you really wanted Max, but I love you, I really love you very much.
You have a very funny way to show it “father”…
Max please…
Please what?
You have to understand…
UNDERSTAND WHAT? That you destroyed my life? That you took away the only thing that made me happy? That you took her away from me in the most horrible way possible? That you made me believe that she was dead... dead when in reality she was alive and suffering and I wasn’t even there to help her though it? That you took our lives away so you could feel better about yourself?
That’s not what I tried to do… please Max…
So what, you decided to get her out of my life for my own good huh? You still don’t get it do you dad? I loved her… I still love her more than anything in this world. Nothing changed that… not even when I thought that she was dead, she was still in here… she is still here in my heart. She is my other half…
Son, please let’s have this conversation when you are more calmed…
I’m not going to calm down and I’m not going anywhere with you. I’m staying here. Can’t you see that she needs me?
She is not alone Max, she has Maria and…
God, I look at you and I don’t even know you. How can you even say that?
Son… please
You know what… go… I don’t even want to look at you right now. I don’t want to deal with you right now.
Max please…
Don’t… get out of here. I said, GET OUT.
At that moment Michael and Alex came barging through the door…
You heard Max, you should leave.
I’m not going anywhere without my son.
Well… have it you way. Alex grab him by the arm.
My pleasure…
Let go of me…
I don’t think so. You are not wanted here.
I don’t care. I want to talk to my son.
You heard Max; he doesn’t want to talk to you right now.
I need to talk to him… I need to make him understand…
You know, you are unbelievable. You don’t know how to be a father. A real father will never do what you did to Max.
Everything I did I did to protect him.
Yeah… right… keep telling that to yourself. Anyway, we don’t have time to this right now you either leave on your own or we will be forced to throw you out… your choice.
This isn’t over. I will talk to my son…
Yeah… whatever…
While Michael and Alex were getting rid of Phillip Max went and leaned next to Maria and Liz. Max took a hold of Liz and Maria got up and before Michael could shut the door in Phillips nose Maria just looked him straight in the eye and said what she was waiting say for four years…
I can die happy right now because like I told you four years ago… At this moment my only wish coming through… I can honestly say that today I saw you burning in hell. And with that she shut the door and returned to Max and Liz.
Maria what is wrong with her?
It started a couple of days ago when she started to remember…
Remember? What do you mean?
Max, Liz doesn’t remember what happened in the last four years.
You mean she doesn’t know about me… about us…
Only what I told her.
Maria… it hurts…
I know… hold on a little more sweetie, the ambulance is coming.
Liz…
Max?
Yes, it’s me. I’m here. It’s going to be okay.
Max… I can’t take the pain… it’s too much.
I know baby. Just hold on a little okay?
I can’t… I… and with that she lost consciousness.
Liz… Liz… come on baby… open your eyes…
Oh God… Oh God…
Liz, come on baby… open your eyes… please… look at me…
The ambulance is here, I’m going to get them…
Go ahead Alex I’m going to stay with them. Tell them to hurry.
How is she?
She is not responding Michael… I’m so scared…
I know she is going to be okay Maria. You’ll see.
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They all sat in the waiting room of the hospital waiting for new on Liz’s condition. Maria took that time to tell Max everything that happened since the day of the accident without leaving a single detail out, but the time she finished both were in tears…
I’m sorry Max… I’m so sorry. I didn’t want to do it but I didn’t have any other choice at that moment and…
It’s okay Maria. None of this was your fault. I don’t blame you for anything… just the opposite.
What do you mean?
I understand why you did it. You sacrifice everything… even your own life to make sure that Liz would have a chance. How can I be mad at you for that? I’m hurt about it, but I’m not mad.
Oh Max… still I’m so sorry. You have no idea how much I wanted to call you and tell where we were, but I was just so afraid of what your father was going to do if he found out… I just couldn’t risk putting Liz in any more danger. She’s been through so much…
I know, but now all that is over. I’m here… and she is here and I would not let anything happen to her.
What are you going to do about your father?
I don’t know yet, but thing is for sure… after today I don’t have a father.
At that moment Jesse came to find Maria…
How is she?
She is heavily sedated. She is sleeping.
What is wrong with her?
We did some tests and couldn’t find anything wrong with her. I think that since she is getting her memories back, the part of the brain that was dormant for all these years it’s working faster than normal and that is way she is getting the headaches.
So, she is going to be okay?
Yes, I think so.
Can we see her?
Like I said, she is sleeping right now.
Please doctor I need to see her? Asked Max in a very low voice…
Who are you?
Jesse, please let him go see her, I’ll tell you everything in a minute okay?
Okay Michael.
Thank you.
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Max went into the room and saw her laying there sleeping. She never looked more beautiful to him. He was still trying to come to terms with the events of the last few hours. So much had happened in so little time that he felt so overwhelmed but one thing was for sure in his life. Liz was alive… she was alive and he was here with her. He took her hand and sat next to her and took a good look at her. How come he didn’t notice right away the resemblance before? It was true that she looked different now, but her features were still the same. He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn’t notice when she opened her eyes…
Max?
I’m right here. How are you feeling?
My head still hurts.
Do you want me to call the doctor?
No, please don’t leave me.
I’m not going anywhere.
What happened?
I went to visit you and I found my father in your house and you were on the floor crying in pain and…
I remember… what happened with your father?
It’s doesn’t matter. What matters is that you are better.
Max, please tell me. What happened with your father?
We got into an argument and I told him to leave.
I’m sorry Max.
You are sorry for what?
For everything that had happened.
Liz, you didn’t do anything. Everything that happened was my father’s fault. I will never forgive him for what he did to me… to us.
I know. I still can’t believe it myself.
I’m sorry that I wasn’t there for you Liz.
Max, don’t blame yourself… there was nothing that you or me can do about it. It was out of our hands.
I know. How can he do that to me, I’m his son… I was in so much pain when I lost you… when I thought that I lost you… and he did nothing to take that pain away, just the opposite he kept quiet and saw me dying day by day…
I’m sorry.
Don’t be. You are here… and I’m just happy that you are still alive. God Liz… I’ve miss you so much… so much.
Max… I… remember… I remember everything.
You mean you remember us?
Yes.
What are we going to do now?
To be honest, I really don’t know. So much had happened… I’m so confused right now.
I know… me too but the one thing that I’m certain Liz is that I love you… I never stop loving you.
I love you too Max, but we are not the same people. We’ve been apart for so long…
What are you trying to say?
I don’t know… I just need time. I don’t know what I want to do right now. Max let’s be honest, I’m not the same person that you fell in love with. I don’t even look the same.
Liz, I know that but you are still you. You are the same person that I feel in love all those years ago. I didn’t fell in love with you because of the way you look… I fell in love with you because I could see your soul in your eyes the first time I looked in into them. I saw deep inside you…
That maybe so Max… but I’m not that person anymore.
What do you want to do?
I don’t know. Can you give me some time to sort everything out?
Okay… I’ll give you all the time you need, but Liz, don’t shut me completely out of your life, please.
Okay.
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Wow, I still can’t believe what happened.
I know Alex. I’m sorry that I didn’t tell you but I couldn’t.
I know Maria. God… I’m so glad that you guys are alive. I’ve missed you so much.
Me too Alex… me too.
What do you think it’s going to happen now?
To be honest I don’t know.
At that moment Max made his way out of the room…
She’s awake. She wants to see you Maria.
Are you all right?
I’ll be.
Michael, I need you to come with me.
Where are we going?
To see Phillip Evans.
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THE PROMISE M/L Adult/Mature 11/3/05 Ch. 12
This one is short. I've been very busy with work and with a stupid exam that I had to take (Notary Public) for the office. But I finally took it today and hopefully I will have the time to really post a really good one next week. Once again... thank you for your fb. Hope you like this new chapter.
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…Previously
Wow, I still can’t believe what happened.
I know Alex. I’m sorry that I didn’t tell you but I couldn’t.
I know Maria. God… I’m so glad that you guys are alive. I’ve missed you so much.
Me too Alex… me too.
What do you think it’s going to happen now?
To be honest I don’t know.
At that moment Max made his way out of the room…
She’s awake. She wants to see you Maria.
Are you all right?
I’ll be.
Michael, I need you to come with me.
Where are we going?
To see Phillip Evans
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Why are we going to see your father again Max?
I need to talk to him and make sure that he’ll never hurt Liz or any of us again.
And what are you going to do if he doesn’t want to back off?
Whatever it takes… I will not let him do anymore harm to her. God Michael, she needed me and I wasn’t there to help because of what my father did. I’ve bee in hell for the last four years because of him.
Do you thing that your mother knew about what was going on?
I don’t know… I really don’t know what to believe any more.
How was Liz when you saw her?
She was okay. She had a headache but other than that she said that she was fine.
Did you get to talk to her about you guys?
Some… but I just want to be with her. I want to hold her in my arms again never let her go again.
Max?
Yeah?
We have become really good friends… right?
Yes, why?
Well because as a friend I want to give you some advice.
Okay.
Give her time Max… give her all the time she needs. She just got all of her memories back and she is probably overwhelmed right now. She has a lot to deal with and ad to that the fact that now every time she looks in the mirror she sees a different person… my guess would be that she is a little confused right now.
Don’t you think I know that?
I know you do, but you really have to give her time to adjust to everything that is happening.
Michael, I know is going to sound strange, but I knew deep down that there was something familiar about her.
I know, ever since I know you she’s been the only woman that got any reaction out of you.
I wish that you could’ve met her before Michael… then you would really understand why I love her so much.
Well, I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting her before, but it’s going to be great to get to know her now, besides if I want to get close to Maria I’m going to need all the help I can get.
Maria… God she is another victim of my father. I can’t even imagine what he put her through. What was he thinking? How can he do that to Maria too? Who does he think he is...God?
You’re not mad at her, are you Max?
No! How could I. Michael she sacrifice everything to help Liz. I could never repay Maria for what she did. She is really something.
That she is… well, here we are... are you ready?
As ready as I’ll ever be, come on.
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How are you doing?
I feel much better.
What did Jesse said?
I haven’t really spoken to him, you know the drugs…
I see, so how did it go with Max?
Her eyes filled with tears as soon as she heard his name… Oh Maria, I don’t know what to do… I’m so confused right now…
I know you are sweetie… I know…
No Maria, you really don’t know.
Then explain it to me.
I remember everything.
I know, Max told me before he left.
He left?
Yes, but he is coming back.
Where did he go?
He went to see his father.
His father… why?
That I don’t know. I guess we’ll find out when he gets back. Not let’s talk about what’s really bothering you.
I remember everything and…
And what…
I remember how my life used to be before the accident. I remember who I used to be and now…
Now what?
Maria, look at me… I don’t even look the same. I’m not the person that I remember now anymore. I look at myself in the mirror and inside I feel me but on the outside all I see is a stranger.
Honey, you are still you.
No Maria, I’m not. I lost four years of my life.
Sweetie, it’s true that you look different but trust me when I say that you are still the same person that you were before.
No Maria… I’m not. Right until yesterday I was somebody else. Somebody that was comfortable with this face and now… I feel like I’m trapped in somebody else’s body because when I look in the mirror all I see is a stranger and it scares me because… because if this is the way that I see myself… then how do you think Max is going to see me… huh?
Apparently he still sees you fine because I still can see him looking at you the same way that he used to when…
No… that’s not true. God… what I’m I going to do?
First… you are going to relax so you can get better and get the hell out of here soon and then you are going to take it one day at a time. Honey, you don’t have to decide your life right now, besides Max will understand if you need time.
You think so?
I know so. Now, I have a surprise for you.
What kind of surprise, because let’s be honest sometimes I’m really afraid of your surprises.
You are going to love this one. There is somebody outside that is dying to see you.
Who?
Like I said, it’s a surprise. Let me go get him.
A few minutes later Maria opened the door and Liz just gasped…
Alex… is that you?
In the flesh!
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Knock… knock…
Max… I knew that you were going to get into your senses and understand that what I did… I did for your own good.
No father, I’m not here to thank you. I’m here to tell you to stay the hell away from Liz… and to stay the hell away from me.
Son, I know that you are angry…
Don’t call me son… I’m not your son!
I know you are upset, but once you calm down, you we’ll see that I really did this for you.
You are unbelievable. Tell me one thing… did my mother knew about all of this?
No, and she doesn’t have to know.
Well, I thing that’s going to be a little hard.
Why?
Because when she asks me why I don’t want anything to do with you I intend to tell her the truth so she can understand.
You will not do such thing.
Oh really…
I will not let you…
Let me what? You can’t control my life anymore. I can do and say whatever I want and there is nothing you can do to stop me.
Max you have to reasonable here… your mother…
Max started laughing at his father’s words… you of all people want me to be reasonable?
Your mother is an innocent in all of this, she…
So were Liz and Maria, but that didn’t stop you, did it?
This is completely different.
No is not. You wanted to play God, now deal with the consequences of your actions.
Max please…
Please what? You know what… I don’t want to talk to you anymore. I’m leaving.
Son…
I told you… don’t call me son ever again.
Max, I…
One last thing… I’m warning you, stay away from Liz. If I see you near her I swear to God… I will kill you! Do you understand me? I will fucking kill you myself!
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…Previously
Wow, I still can’t believe what happened.
I know Alex. I’m sorry that I didn’t tell you but I couldn’t.
I know Maria. God… I’m so glad that you guys are alive. I’ve missed you so much.
Me too Alex… me too.
What do you think it’s going to happen now?
To be honest I don’t know.
At that moment Max made his way out of the room…
She’s awake. She wants to see you Maria.
Are you all right?
I’ll be.
Michael, I need you to come with me.
Where are we going?
To see Phillip Evans
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Why are we going to see your father again Max?
I need to talk to him and make sure that he’ll never hurt Liz or any of us again.
And what are you going to do if he doesn’t want to back off?
Whatever it takes… I will not let him do anymore harm to her. God Michael, she needed me and I wasn’t there to help because of what my father did. I’ve bee in hell for the last four years because of him.
Do you thing that your mother knew about what was going on?
I don’t know… I really don’t know what to believe any more.
How was Liz when you saw her?
She was okay. She had a headache but other than that she said that she was fine.
Did you get to talk to her about you guys?
Some… but I just want to be with her. I want to hold her in my arms again never let her go again.
Max?
Yeah?
We have become really good friends… right?
Yes, why?
Well because as a friend I want to give you some advice.
Okay.
Give her time Max… give her all the time she needs. She just got all of her memories back and she is probably overwhelmed right now. She has a lot to deal with and ad to that the fact that now every time she looks in the mirror she sees a different person… my guess would be that she is a little confused right now.
Don’t you think I know that?
I know you do, but you really have to give her time to adjust to everything that is happening.
Michael, I know is going to sound strange, but I knew deep down that there was something familiar about her.
I know, ever since I know you she’s been the only woman that got any reaction out of you.
I wish that you could’ve met her before Michael… then you would really understand why I love her so much.
Well, I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting her before, but it’s going to be great to get to know her now, besides if I want to get close to Maria I’m going to need all the help I can get.
Maria… God she is another victim of my father. I can’t even imagine what he put her through. What was he thinking? How can he do that to Maria too? Who does he think he is...God?
You’re not mad at her, are you Max?
No! How could I. Michael she sacrifice everything to help Liz. I could never repay Maria for what she did. She is really something.
That she is… well, here we are... are you ready?
As ready as I’ll ever be, come on.
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How are you doing?
I feel much better.
What did Jesse said?
I haven’t really spoken to him, you know the drugs…
I see, so how did it go with Max?
Her eyes filled with tears as soon as she heard his name… Oh Maria, I don’t know what to do… I’m so confused right now…
I know you are sweetie… I know…
No Maria, you really don’t know.
Then explain it to me.
I remember everything.
I know, Max told me before he left.
He left?
Yes, but he is coming back.
Where did he go?
He went to see his father.
His father… why?
That I don’t know. I guess we’ll find out when he gets back. Not let’s talk about what’s really bothering you.
I remember everything and…
And what…
I remember how my life used to be before the accident. I remember who I used to be and now…
Now what?
Maria, look at me… I don’t even look the same. I’m not the person that I remember now anymore. I look at myself in the mirror and inside I feel me but on the outside all I see is a stranger.
Honey, you are still you.
No Maria, I’m not. I lost four years of my life.
Sweetie, it’s true that you look different but trust me when I say that you are still the same person that you were before.
No Maria… I’m not. Right until yesterday I was somebody else. Somebody that was comfortable with this face and now… I feel like I’m trapped in somebody else’s body because when I look in the mirror all I see is a stranger and it scares me because… because if this is the way that I see myself… then how do you think Max is going to see me… huh?
Apparently he still sees you fine because I still can see him looking at you the same way that he used to when…
No… that’s not true. God… what I’m I going to do?
First… you are going to relax so you can get better and get the hell out of here soon and then you are going to take it one day at a time. Honey, you don’t have to decide your life right now, besides Max will understand if you need time.
You think so?
I know so. Now, I have a surprise for you.
What kind of surprise, because let’s be honest sometimes I’m really afraid of your surprises.
You are going to love this one. There is somebody outside that is dying to see you.
Who?
Like I said, it’s a surprise. Let me go get him.
A few minutes later Maria opened the door and Liz just gasped…
Alex… is that you?
In the flesh!
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Knock… knock…
Max… I knew that you were going to get into your senses and understand that what I did… I did for your own good.
No father, I’m not here to thank you. I’m here to tell you to stay the hell away from Liz… and to stay the hell away from me.
Son, I know that you are angry…
Don’t call me son… I’m not your son!
I know you are upset, but once you calm down, you we’ll see that I really did this for you.
You are unbelievable. Tell me one thing… did my mother knew about all of this?
No, and she doesn’t have to know.
Well, I thing that’s going to be a little hard.
Why?
Because when she asks me why I don’t want anything to do with you I intend to tell her the truth so she can understand.
You will not do such thing.
Oh really…
I will not let you…
Let me what? You can’t control my life anymore. I can do and say whatever I want and there is nothing you can do to stop me.
Max you have to reasonable here… your mother…
Max started laughing at his father’s words… you of all people want me to be reasonable?
Your mother is an innocent in all of this, she…
So were Liz and Maria, but that didn’t stop you, did it?
This is completely different.
No is not. You wanted to play God, now deal with the consequences of your actions.
Max please…
Please what? You know what… I don’t want to talk to you anymore. I’m leaving.
Son…
I told you… don’t call me son ever again.
Max, I…
One last thing… I’m warning you, stay away from Liz. If I see you near her I swear to God… I will kill you! Do you understand me? I will fucking kill you myself!
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THE PROMISE M/L Adult/Mature 11/25/05 Ch. 13
First, I hope that you all had a nice holliday. I wish you all the best always. Sorry that it took me longer to post this chapter but between work and being sick... well you can imagine. I hope you enjoy this chapter and as always... thanks for your fb.
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…Previously
Max you have to reasonable here… your mother…
Max started laughing at his father’s words… you of all people want me to be reasonable?
Your mother is an innocent in all of this, she…
So were Liz and Maria, but that didn’t stop you, did it?
This is completely different.
No is not. You wanted to play God, now deal with the consequences of your actions.
Max please…
Please what? You know what… I don’t want to talk to you anymore. I’m leaving.
Son…
I told you… don’t call me son ever again.
Max, I…
One last thing… I’m warning you, stay away from Liz. If I see you near her I swear to God… I will kill you! Do you understand me? I will fucking kill you myself!
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Don’t you see what she is doing? She turned you against me… against your own father.
You don’t get it, do you Phillip? She will never do anything like that. You are the one that had done everything to push me away. How could you? How could you be so cruel… so cold? Huh?
I did what was necessary to protect you, you have to believe that. I know that right now you are very upset, but once you calm down you will see that…
See… see what? That my own father is a cold heartless bastard! You don’t care about anything but yourself and your stinking money.
That is not true. I love you son. I really love you.
LIAR! If you would’ve loved me like you said you would’ve never done what you’ve done. You know what, this conversation is over. I already told you, stay away from and stay away from Liz and Maria.
If I don’t, then what are you going to do?
Keep pushing and you will find out.
Come on Max. That’s enough. Let’s get out of here.
And you… you are responsible for all of this. If it wasn’t for you he would’ve never find out.
Look Mr. Evans, I didn’t do anything. Things happen because they are supposed to, so don’t try to blame me for you mistakes. I guess what Maria told you was true… what goes around… comes around. Now deal with the consequences of your own actions.
You both think that this is over, well let me tell you it isn’t. I will do whatever is necessary to keep them away from you. Maria signed a contract and she just breach it. I will drag her to court if I have to.
I wouldn’t do that if I were you… “father”.
And why is that?
Because you don’t want mother and your friends finding out the kind of heartless bastard that you really are… so if you know what is best for you… leave everything alone or I swear to GOD, I will do whatever I can to destroy you.
Let’s go Max. We are done here. It seems that Mr. Evans is pushing too hard and doesn’t know when to stop. Besides, Liz is waiting for you.
You are right. Max took one last look at his father and before turning to leave… Good bye Phillip.
Michael opened the door and saw Ed standing there. When Max saw him he felt a surge of anger and hatred run through him… You, I should’ve know.
Max, I’m just an employee…
Save it, you are just as bad as he is. How could you. You were like family to me.
Max, please…
I don’t want to hear it. I’m leaving.
Max was making his way out the door when he heard Ed screaming his father’s name. He turned to look at what was going on and that’s when he saw his father falling to the floor.
Max, please call an ambulance…
Max took one last look at the scene in front of him and in a very calmed voice… Sorry Ed, call it yourself.
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I have a surprise for you.
Maria, please I don’t think I can take any more surprises.
You are going to like this one. Maria went and opened the door. When Liz saw the person standing at the other side of the door she just couldn’t believer her eyes.
Alex? Is that you?
Yep! In the flesh.
Oh Alex, I’m so happy to see you. Come here and give me a hug.
Hey Lizzie, I’m so glad to see you again. I miss you so much.
Me too Alex… me too.
How are you feeling?
Better, Jesse said that I can go home tomorrow.
That’s good.
So, tell me… what have you been up to this last four years without us?
Well, I finish school, I have a good job and I’m getting married in a few weeks.
You are… Isabel… don’t tell me that you are marrying her?
Yep!
Oh Alex, I’m so happy for you. I can’t believe it. You finally had the nerve to ask her out. You were so in love with her. How did that happened?
Well, after your accident… I was in a really bad place. I was so alone without you guys. I didn’t have Max… so one day Isabel approached me and she started talking to and telling me how sorry she was that I had lost my friend then after that we spent a lot of time together and the rest is history…
That is so great. She is a lucky girl. I hope she knows that.
Yes she does and I’m as lucky as she is. She is an amazing woman Liz. You are going to love her. She is not as cold as everybody thought she was just the opposite. She is amazing.
Wow, you are really far gone.
You can say that.
Alex… can I ask you a question?
Sure… anything.
Tell me about Max. Tell everything you know about his life the last four years.
Well, there is not much to tell.
What do you mean?
I don’t know if Michael told you how he met Max.
Maria mentioned something.
Liz, I don’t want to upset you.
It’s okay Alex. I need to know. Please.
Okay, I was with Max the day of the accident. He called me that day after he waited for you to pick him up and since you never showed up he started calling me and Maria to see if we knew of your whereabouts. Once I convince him to go to the apartment and went to meet him there. I started calling hospitals to check if anybody with your description was been brought there I finally got “lucky” and I took Max there. When we got to the hospital, they told us that you we declared death on arrival and Max went just crazy… I mean he just lost it. They restrained him and sedate him. When he woke up form the drugs he was just catatonic. I mean he was just laying there staring at the ceiling showing no signs of live. It was like he was dead-alive. It was so sad. After that day I didn’t have contact with him until he woke up and that was two and a half years after the accident. His father didn’t want me near his son but once Max was awake he couldn’t keep me away from him. Michael kept me posted of Max’s progress. To this day Mr. Evans doesn’t know of my friendship with Michael. He thinks that I became friends with him after Max woke up. I mean, he was my friend I couldn’t leave him alone I had to make sure that at least a friend was there with him instead of strangers. After Max woke up, well all I can say is that he was never the same again. He was always sad. Michael, Max and me became inseparable but even though we were always there for him he was always in his own world.
Oh Alex…
Hey, I don’t want to see you cry over this. None of this was your fault. You were also a victim in all of this. God, I still can believe how father…
I know, I’m just upset because… Alex these past four years for me even thought they were tough… at least I had and advantage that Max didn’t…
And what is that?
I didn’t remember anything about my life until a few days ago so I guess it was easier for me… while Max… God, I can’t even imagine what it was like for him once he was awake.
It was hard and I know that it was killing him not to have you in his life… but at the same time you memory is what kept him going. The memories of all those special moments that you guys live together…
Oh Alex… I don’t know what to do.
What do you mean?
Alex I love Max… I love him with everything that I am, but I don’t know if we can go back to what we had before… I mean I’m not even the same person that he fell in love with.
Liz, look at me. You still are the same person. You may look a little different now but you are still the same Liz that he fell in love with. I mean in all these years he never even looked at another woman and for what Michael told me as soon as he saw you Max felt attracted to you.
Really?
Yes, even Michael was surprised, but now that we know that is you we can see why he was attracted to you. Liz, what Max and you share is the kind of love that most dream about and never get to live it. It’s the kind of love that goes beyond what’s outside. It’s about what is inside… is the kind of love that is born in your soul. I know that you are confused right now and it’s understandable, but give yourself time. Get to know yourself again and you’ll see that you are still the same person that we all grew to love.
I’ll think about it. I just need time.
Of course you do. I mean, let’s face it, you were beautiful before in the outside, but now… hello baby! I mean you like a model.
Stop it… it’s not true.
Liz, you know that I am a lot of things but you well know that I am not a liar, specially to my friends.
I know, I guess I just need to get used to see myself again. I need to find myself again.
Now you are talking.
I’m so glad that you are back in my life again Alex.
Same here… and you Maria, I still can believe that out of all people in the world, you were the one to bring Michael Guerin’s walls. I mean the guy was really hard to get.
What can I say, it must be my charms.
It’s good to be together again like this, don’t you think?
You can say that again Liz. The three musketeers together again.
Are we interrupting anything?
Max… you are back.
I told you I was coming back.
Is everything okay?
Guys, can you give me a few minutes alone with Liz?
Sure, we’ll be outside. Call if you need anything.
I will, thanks Maria… and Alex it was great to see you.
Same here.
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So, spill it Michael, what happened?
What? No hello?
Look don’t get me started okay?
All right, we went to see his father.
We know that, what happened?
Well, Max gave his father a piece of his mind and let me tell you, it was not pretty.
Good for Max. I’m glad that he stood up to him.
Yeah, me too, but it was a scene that I’m glad Liz didn’t have to witness, I mean can you believe that the guy still blame her for all of this?
He what?
Yep, he kept throw in it at his face every chance he got.
And…
Well, let’s say that Max didn’t take it that well. Max even threaten to kill his father if he comes even near either one of you.
Really?
Really, I mean they guy up to the last minute kept spitting venom against Liz, he even threaten to take you to court.
He what? Can he do that?
Calm down Maria, that is not going to happen. Max told him that if he even tries he was going to destroy him in front of everybody.
Good. Michael, I need you to do me a big favor.
Sure, what is it?
I need to see Mr. Evans.
What? Are you nuts?
Michael, please I need to put an end to this. Besides, I need to return him something.
Maria, I don’t think that is a good idea.
Are you going to go with me or do I have to go by myself?
Maria listen to Michael.
Alex, I need to do this and the sooner I do it the better.
Maria, I will go with you, but it can’t be right now.
Why not?
Because I think that right now Mr. Evans is probably in the hospital.
What do you mean in the hospital.
Right before we left his hotel room he collapsed.
I see.
Is he okay Michael?
I don’t know, when his attorney asked us to call an ambulance Max just looked at them and told Mr. Harding to do it himself and we left the room.
Wow, you go Max. That is my boy.
Maria!
What? Alex, that guy took away my life and Liz’s life for his own amusement and you want me to feel sorry for him? Sorry but it’s not going to happen.
I know Maria, but it’s not good to rejoice about other people’s misfortune.
I know but this guy is not a person Alex, he is a monster I mean, look at what he did to his own son.
I know sweetie, but you are not like him. Don’t let your anger control you.
I will never be like him Alex, never.
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How are you feeling?
Better, you?
I’m fine now.
What happened?
What happened?
Yes Max, what happened with your father?
Oh… I see.
Please Max, tell me. How did it go?
Well, not good. From this day on I don’t have a father anymore.
Max…
No Liz, don’t even say it. What he did to us was the lowest thing that a father could do to his son.
I know that what he did was wrong, but Max I think that what he did…
Don’t Liz, don’t try to see the good side in all of this. What he did was wrong. How could he? Huh? I was dying for the last four years and he just stood there and let me suffer. I will never forgive him for what he did… never. I don’t want to think about that anymore, I want to concentrate in us… I want to concentrate in the now and in the future… Okay?
Okay… Max?
Yes…
Do you still want to be with me?
Do I still want to be with you? Are you crazy? Of course I want to be with you. I want to be with you more than anything in this world. God, Liz for the last four years the only thing that kept me alive was the thought of you. The hope that someday in way or the other we could be together… you are my everything Elizabeth Claudia Parker. I loved you since the first time that I laid eyes on you. I will love you until the day I die.
I love you too Max… I love you too so much.
Liz… I know that we just found each other… but there is something that I want to ask you…
You can ask me anything Max… you know that.
Liz… can I kiss you? I will understand if you don’t want me too…
Okay
I mean… did you just say okay?
Yes Max… I want you to kiss me.
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…Previously
Max you have to reasonable here… your mother…
Max started laughing at his father’s words… you of all people want me to be reasonable?
Your mother is an innocent in all of this, she…
So were Liz and Maria, but that didn’t stop you, did it?
This is completely different.
No is not. You wanted to play God, now deal with the consequences of your actions.
Max please…
Please what? You know what… I don’t want to talk to you anymore. I’m leaving.
Son…
I told you… don’t call me son ever again.
Max, I…
One last thing… I’m warning you, stay away from Liz. If I see you near her I swear to God… I will kill you! Do you understand me? I will fucking kill you myself!
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Don’t you see what she is doing? She turned you against me… against your own father.
You don’t get it, do you Phillip? She will never do anything like that. You are the one that had done everything to push me away. How could you? How could you be so cruel… so cold? Huh?
I did what was necessary to protect you, you have to believe that. I know that right now you are very upset, but once you calm down you will see that…
See… see what? That my own father is a cold heartless bastard! You don’t care about anything but yourself and your stinking money.
That is not true. I love you son. I really love you.
LIAR! If you would’ve loved me like you said you would’ve never done what you’ve done. You know what, this conversation is over. I already told you, stay away from and stay away from Liz and Maria.
If I don’t, then what are you going to do?
Keep pushing and you will find out.
Come on Max. That’s enough. Let’s get out of here.
And you… you are responsible for all of this. If it wasn’t for you he would’ve never find out.
Look Mr. Evans, I didn’t do anything. Things happen because they are supposed to, so don’t try to blame me for you mistakes. I guess what Maria told you was true… what goes around… comes around. Now deal with the consequences of your own actions.
You both think that this is over, well let me tell you it isn’t. I will do whatever is necessary to keep them away from you. Maria signed a contract and she just breach it. I will drag her to court if I have to.
I wouldn’t do that if I were you… “father”.
And why is that?
Because you don’t want mother and your friends finding out the kind of heartless bastard that you really are… so if you know what is best for you… leave everything alone or I swear to GOD, I will do whatever I can to destroy you.
Let’s go Max. We are done here. It seems that Mr. Evans is pushing too hard and doesn’t know when to stop. Besides, Liz is waiting for you.
You are right. Max took one last look at his father and before turning to leave… Good bye Phillip.
Michael opened the door and saw Ed standing there. When Max saw him he felt a surge of anger and hatred run through him… You, I should’ve know.
Max, I’m just an employee…
Save it, you are just as bad as he is. How could you. You were like family to me.
Max, please…
I don’t want to hear it. I’m leaving.
Max was making his way out the door when he heard Ed screaming his father’s name. He turned to look at what was going on and that’s when he saw his father falling to the floor.
Max, please call an ambulance…
Max took one last look at the scene in front of him and in a very calmed voice… Sorry Ed, call it yourself.
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I have a surprise for you.
Maria, please I don’t think I can take any more surprises.
You are going to like this one. Maria went and opened the door. When Liz saw the person standing at the other side of the door she just couldn’t believer her eyes.
Alex? Is that you?
Yep! In the flesh.
Oh Alex, I’m so happy to see you. Come here and give me a hug.
Hey Lizzie, I’m so glad to see you again. I miss you so much.
Me too Alex… me too.
How are you feeling?
Better, Jesse said that I can go home tomorrow.
That’s good.
So, tell me… what have you been up to this last four years without us?
Well, I finish school, I have a good job and I’m getting married in a few weeks.
You are… Isabel… don’t tell me that you are marrying her?
Yep!
Oh Alex, I’m so happy for you. I can’t believe it. You finally had the nerve to ask her out. You were so in love with her. How did that happened?
Well, after your accident… I was in a really bad place. I was so alone without you guys. I didn’t have Max… so one day Isabel approached me and she started talking to and telling me how sorry she was that I had lost my friend then after that we spent a lot of time together and the rest is history…
That is so great. She is a lucky girl. I hope she knows that.
Yes she does and I’m as lucky as she is. She is an amazing woman Liz. You are going to love her. She is not as cold as everybody thought she was just the opposite. She is amazing.
Wow, you are really far gone.
You can say that.
Alex… can I ask you a question?
Sure… anything.
Tell me about Max. Tell everything you know about his life the last four years.
Well, there is not much to tell.
What do you mean?
I don’t know if Michael told you how he met Max.
Maria mentioned something.
Liz, I don’t want to upset you.
It’s okay Alex. I need to know. Please.
Okay, I was with Max the day of the accident. He called me that day after he waited for you to pick him up and since you never showed up he started calling me and Maria to see if we knew of your whereabouts. Once I convince him to go to the apartment and went to meet him there. I started calling hospitals to check if anybody with your description was been brought there I finally got “lucky” and I took Max there. When we got to the hospital, they told us that you we declared death on arrival and Max went just crazy… I mean he just lost it. They restrained him and sedate him. When he woke up form the drugs he was just catatonic. I mean he was just laying there staring at the ceiling showing no signs of live. It was like he was dead-alive. It was so sad. After that day I didn’t have contact with him until he woke up and that was two and a half years after the accident. His father didn’t want me near his son but once Max was awake he couldn’t keep me away from him. Michael kept me posted of Max’s progress. To this day Mr. Evans doesn’t know of my friendship with Michael. He thinks that I became friends with him after Max woke up. I mean, he was my friend I couldn’t leave him alone I had to make sure that at least a friend was there with him instead of strangers. After Max woke up, well all I can say is that he was never the same again. He was always sad. Michael, Max and me became inseparable but even though we were always there for him he was always in his own world.
Oh Alex…
Hey, I don’t want to see you cry over this. None of this was your fault. You were also a victim in all of this. God, I still can believe how father…
I know, I’m just upset because… Alex these past four years for me even thought they were tough… at least I had and advantage that Max didn’t…
And what is that?
I didn’t remember anything about my life until a few days ago so I guess it was easier for me… while Max… God, I can’t even imagine what it was like for him once he was awake.
It was hard and I know that it was killing him not to have you in his life… but at the same time you memory is what kept him going. The memories of all those special moments that you guys live together…
Oh Alex… I don’t know what to do.
What do you mean?
Alex I love Max… I love him with everything that I am, but I don’t know if we can go back to what we had before… I mean I’m not even the same person that he fell in love with.
Liz, look at me. You still are the same person. You may look a little different now but you are still the same Liz that he fell in love with. I mean in all these years he never even looked at another woman and for what Michael told me as soon as he saw you Max felt attracted to you.
Really?
Yes, even Michael was surprised, but now that we know that is you we can see why he was attracted to you. Liz, what Max and you share is the kind of love that most dream about and never get to live it. It’s the kind of love that goes beyond what’s outside. It’s about what is inside… is the kind of love that is born in your soul. I know that you are confused right now and it’s understandable, but give yourself time. Get to know yourself again and you’ll see that you are still the same person that we all grew to love.
I’ll think about it. I just need time.
Of course you do. I mean, let’s face it, you were beautiful before in the outside, but now… hello baby! I mean you like a model.
Stop it… it’s not true.
Liz, you know that I am a lot of things but you well know that I am not a liar, specially to my friends.
I know, I guess I just need to get used to see myself again. I need to find myself again.
Now you are talking.
I’m so glad that you are back in my life again Alex.
Same here… and you Maria, I still can believe that out of all people in the world, you were the one to bring Michael Guerin’s walls. I mean the guy was really hard to get.
What can I say, it must be my charms.
It’s good to be together again like this, don’t you think?
You can say that again Liz. The three musketeers together again.
Are we interrupting anything?
Max… you are back.
I told you I was coming back.
Is everything okay?
Guys, can you give me a few minutes alone with Liz?
Sure, we’ll be outside. Call if you need anything.
I will, thanks Maria… and Alex it was great to see you.
Same here.
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So, spill it Michael, what happened?
What? No hello?
Look don’t get me started okay?
All right, we went to see his father.
We know that, what happened?
Well, Max gave his father a piece of his mind and let me tell you, it was not pretty.
Good for Max. I’m glad that he stood up to him.
Yeah, me too, but it was a scene that I’m glad Liz didn’t have to witness, I mean can you believe that the guy still blame her for all of this?
He what?
Yep, he kept throw in it at his face every chance he got.
And…
Well, let’s say that Max didn’t take it that well. Max even threaten to kill his father if he comes even near either one of you.
Really?
Really, I mean they guy up to the last minute kept spitting venom against Liz, he even threaten to take you to court.
He what? Can he do that?
Calm down Maria, that is not going to happen. Max told him that if he even tries he was going to destroy him in front of everybody.
Good. Michael, I need you to do me a big favor.
Sure, what is it?
I need to see Mr. Evans.
What? Are you nuts?
Michael, please I need to put an end to this. Besides, I need to return him something.
Maria, I don’t think that is a good idea.
Are you going to go with me or do I have to go by myself?
Maria listen to Michael.
Alex, I need to do this and the sooner I do it the better.
Maria, I will go with you, but it can’t be right now.
Why not?
Because I think that right now Mr. Evans is probably in the hospital.
What do you mean in the hospital.
Right before we left his hotel room he collapsed.
I see.
Is he okay Michael?
I don’t know, when his attorney asked us to call an ambulance Max just looked at them and told Mr. Harding to do it himself and we left the room.
Wow, you go Max. That is my boy.
Maria!
What? Alex, that guy took away my life and Liz’s life for his own amusement and you want me to feel sorry for him? Sorry but it’s not going to happen.
I know Maria, but it’s not good to rejoice about other people’s misfortune.
I know but this guy is not a person Alex, he is a monster I mean, look at what he did to his own son.
I know sweetie, but you are not like him. Don’t let your anger control you.
I will never be like him Alex, never.
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How are you feeling?
Better, you?
I’m fine now.
What happened?
What happened?
Yes Max, what happened with your father?
Oh… I see.
Please Max, tell me. How did it go?
Well, not good. From this day on I don’t have a father anymore.
Max…
No Liz, don’t even say it. What he did to us was the lowest thing that a father could do to his son.
I know that what he did was wrong, but Max I think that what he did…
Don’t Liz, don’t try to see the good side in all of this. What he did was wrong. How could he? Huh? I was dying for the last four years and he just stood there and let me suffer. I will never forgive him for what he did… never. I don’t want to think about that anymore, I want to concentrate in us… I want to concentrate in the now and in the future… Okay?
Okay… Max?
Yes…
Do you still want to be with me?
Do I still want to be with you? Are you crazy? Of course I want to be with you. I want to be with you more than anything in this world. God, Liz for the last four years the only thing that kept me alive was the thought of you. The hope that someday in way or the other we could be together… you are my everything Elizabeth Claudia Parker. I loved you since the first time that I laid eyes on you. I will love you until the day I die.
I love you too Max… I love you too so much.
Liz… I know that we just found each other… but there is something that I want to ask you…
You can ask me anything Max… you know that.
Liz… can I kiss you? I will understand if you don’t want me too…
Okay
I mean… did you just say okay?
Yes Max… I want you to kiss me.
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THE PROMISE M/L ADULT/MATURE CHAPTER 14 2/19/06
Hello my friends, I'm sorry that it took me longer that I expected to post this chapter but you all know how life is. A lot going on in my life right now, but finally I got a chance to finish this chapter. I hope you forgive my delay.
As always, thank you for your fb. Always good to know that your work is appreciated. Hopefully in the next few days I will have the time to finish this story.
Than you again for your patience.
And to you my loyal readers...
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I love you too Max… I love you too so much.
Liz… I know that we just found each other… but there is something that I want to ask you…
You can ask me anything Max… you know that.
Liz… can I kiss you? I will understand if you don’t want me too…
Okay
I mean… did you just say okay?
Yes Max… I want you to kiss me.
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Max was leaning over to kiss her when his cell phone started ringing.
Aren’t you going to answer that?
Who ever it is we’ll call back.
Maybe it’s important.
You are important. The rest can wait.
He was getting ready to kiss her again when his phone started to ring again.
I think you better pick that up.
Okay, just give me a minute. Hello?
Max?
Mom? Is that you?
Yes, Oh honey, I’m so glad that I got you.
What’s wrong?
It’s your father. I just got a call from Ed and he told me that your father is in the hospital right now and they don’t know if he is going to make it.
And what do you want me to do?
What do you mean what do I want you to do? I want you to go and be with him until I get there.
Sorry mom, not going to happen.
But…
For you I will do anything, but for him I will not and I repeat not do anything.
Max, your father needs you. He was always there for you. How can you say that you are not going to take care of him?
Like I said mother, I will not go to see him. I will not be there for him and if he gets better and tries to even come near me or the people that I love I will not have any compassion with him and I will do whatever I have to do to keep him away.
Max, what’s going on with you and your father? I know that you guys had a disagreement about you moving to Texas, but I don’t see that as a big deal.
Mom, all I can tell you right now is that I’m not going there to see him and if you want to talk to me about this in person I’ll be more than happy to do so.
All right, I’ll be there tonight, but we will talk about this. I know that this has to be a misunderstanding.
Is more than that mom and I just don’t know what will happen after you hear the whole story.
You are scaring me Max, what is going on?
Like I said mom, when you get here give me a call and we’ll talk okay?
Okay.
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At the hospital…
Are you a relative of Mr. Evans?
No, I’m his attorney.
Does he have any family here?
His wife is going to be here later tonight. She is flying from Boston.
I see.
What’s his condition?
Mr. Evans is in really bad shape, but I can’t tell you anything more until a relative is here.
I understand. Is there anything else you need for him?
Not really. I’ll be back when his wife is here.
Thank you doctor.
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What happened?
That was my mom. She is coming here tonight.
I heard that, but what’s wrong with your dad?
Apparently he is in the hospital.
I’m sorry.
Don’t Liz, don’t you dare feel sorry for him, not after what he did to you… to us. He doesn’t deserve it.
I know that he hurt us a lot Max, but he is still your father.
That may be so, but to me in what is worth he isn’t. I mean do you really think that I will consider him my father after what he did to you?
It was bad, but Max…
No! I’m sorry Liz, but I don’t even feel sad that he is in the hospital. I don’t even care what happens to him from now on. He made decisions for other people without thinking about the consequences of those decisions… now let him live with the consequences of what he did. I don’t even know how my mother is going to react to all of this and that is one thing that is really worrying me. I mean, I don’t even know if she will be on mine or his side on this.
I’m sorry Max. This is all my fault.
What? What are you talking about?
Max, think about it. Ever since we got together in college, well your relationship with them was never the same.
Liz, they made their own decision, I was willing to share everything with them, but they decided from one look at you that you were not good enough for me. They didn’t even give you a chance. They didn’t even try to know you before they pass their judgment on you. To them you were a gold digger and nothing else, they didn’t stop to look at how happy you made me or how important you were to me.
I never wanted any of this to happen Max, that’s why I didn’t want to go out with you when you started asking me out, I knew that sooner or later our different backgrounds were going to be a problem only I never thought that it was going to get this far.
I’m the one who is sorry. I should’ve known that that something was wrong…
Max, you can’t blame yourself for what happened. I mean none of us ever thought that something like this… that your father was capable of doing something like this.
That’s just it Liz, it was my father the one responsible for everything that happened.
Not everything Max. He didn’t cause the accident.
That maybe so, but he took advantage of the situation and took you away from me. He saw me laying in that bed for two and a half years and when I finally came out of my catatonic stage he could’ve told me that you were alive and let me make my own decisions, but he didn’t. He kept lying just to keep me away from you. He saw how sad and unhappy I was thinking that you were dead and he had the power to stop my pain but he didn’t. He only thought of himself and what he wanted. I will never forgive him for that. I will never forgive him for keeping me away from you. Do you know how hard it is for me to think that you needed me and that I wasn’t there for you? It’s killing me to know that you’ve been trough hell and back and I wasn’t there for you Liz… I wasn’t there…
By this point he was sobbing and so was she. She held him close to her and let him let out all of the pain that he was holding inside. They stay like that in each others arm for like it seems hours. When they finally calm enough, he sat up and looked at her straight in the eyes.
Liz, he took away from us four years… four years of our lives I don’t want to loose you again. I know that we need to start all over again but please I’m begging you, please don’t push me away, I don’t think I can live through that again. I can’t even think of not having you in my life again.
Max, I know. I also want to start all over again, but I’m going to need time. Before yesterday I was fine with whom I was because I didn’t know who I really was, but now so much has change that I’m going to need time. I need time to know myself again because I am different Max… I look at myself and I don’t even recognize myself. I’m not the same Liz that you feel in love with. That Liz does not exist anymore. Do you understand what I’m saying?
I do understand Liz, but trust me you are the same. I know it because I look into your eyes and see you… I see the Liz that I feel in love with.
Max please….
Okay Liz, what do you want me to do? I will do anything you want.
First I want you to go and meet with your mother and resolve that situation. I don’t want her to think once she finds out that I’m alive that I’m keeping you away from her or your father. I want you to go to her and let her find out from you why you are being this way about your father’s situation. Can you do that for me?
Okay.
Then after all that is sort out, we’ll take it one day at a time. I don’t want to jump with you and start where we left of. I don’t think it’s fair. Like I told you before we are not the same people Max, so much has happened in our lives and we need to take it slow. We need to know each other again. I can only promise you that I will try my best to get where we left of. Are you okay with that? Can you do that?
I can do that if it means that you are not going to keep me away from you. I will do anything you want me to.
Okay then, now I know that we are taking things slow but, weren’t you going to kiss me before your phone started ringing?
I guess I was…
He leaned once again to kiss her when they heard the door open. They both left a deep breath out then leaning their foreheads together.
I hope I ‘m not interrupting anything.
It’s okay Jesse. When can I go home?
That’s why I’m here. You can go home today.
Really?
Really, but on one condition…
Sure anything as long as I can go home.
You will have to go home and rest for the rest of the day and you will take it easy for the next few days. I also want to see you next week just to make sure that everything is all right.
I can do that!
She certainly will. I will make sure of it.
Maria…
Oh no young lady, you know how I can get.
Yes I know.
Maria?
Yes Jesse, that is my real name, I guess I never told you the whole story. I only told you part of it.
So if your real name is Maria what is Claudia’s real name?
Elizabeth… Elizabeth Claudia Parker.
Well I guess You will have to sit one day and tell me the whole story.
I promise I will Jesse and you don’t know how we appreciated all the help you gave us during the last four years.
Gra… I mean Maria, it was the least I could do. Anyway, let me go get the paperwork ready for you and then you can leave.
Thank you.
After they took care of all of the paperwork and got ready to take Liz home Max went last moment to meet with Jesse.
Excuse me doctor do you have a minute?
Sure, you’re Michael’s friend right?
Yes, Max… Max Evans.
Yeah I remember, He took care of you for a while.
Yeah he did.
Well, what can I do for you?
I really need to know about Liz’s condition.
I already told you all that she is fine.
I know what you said, I just want to know if there is anything else that we need to be on the look out for.
Max, she is fine. I’m not going to lie and say it wasn’t a little scary what happened to her but she is fine. You have to understand that it was too much for her to get all her memories back all of the sudden but she is fine. She may get some dizzy spells here and there the more she remembers more of her past life but she is fine. Clinically speaking there is nothing wrong with her. She is completely healthy now. Trust me.
I just need to make sure that she is okay. I mean that she is in no danger of coming back here again.
She is going to be fine Max. Why are you so interested in her?
She was my girlfriend four years ago. She was the reason why I went into catatonia.
You mean she is the girl…
Yes, I was going to propose to her the day that she had the accident and when she didn’t showed up to pick me up at school I just went crazy and then when they told me at the hospital that she was dead… I just couldn’t deal with the pain. It was too much to bear and I just closed my self to the world so I didn’t have to deal with the reality of the situation.
I’m sorry.
Yeah, me too, so you see I just afraid to loose her again now that I found her.
You can rest assure that she is in good health. If anything weird happen that I really doubt it would happen just give me a call, okay?
Thank you for everything doctor.
Call me Jesse any friend of Michael it’s a friend of mine.
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Hello Ms. Evans.
Hi Ed, how is my husband?
He is still in critical condition but we will have to wait and see. The doctors didn’t want to give me to many details since I’m not family.
I see. Can you tell my why my son doesn’t want to see his father? Do you know what’s going on?
Ms. Evans, I…
You what?
I really think that that is something that you have to discuss personally with them.
But you know what’s going on don’t you?
Yes Ms. Evans I do know.
I’m going to call my son and ask him to meet us at the hospital.
I don’t think that he is going to show up at the hospital Ms. Evans?
Why not?
Trust me. I know. I think it’s going to be better if I take you to see him.
What the hell is going on?
Follow me mam, I will take you to see him right before I take you to the hospital.
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Are you sure that you are comfortable?
Maria, will you please just quit it… you are driving me insane. Yes, I have everything that I need. Why don’t you go and keep Michael and Alex some company.
Okay, okay… but if you need anything call me okay?
I promise.
Maria was leaving the room when she turned one last time…
Max, make sure that she…
She didn’t got to finish the sentence when Liz threw a pillow at her.
Okay, I’m going… I’m going… jeez…
I really miss Maria.
Yeah she is just unique. I’m just glad that she was here with me. I don’t think I would’ve been able to make it without her.
I’m sorry.
For what Max?
For everything.
Max, let’s not dwell in the past, I’m sick of it okay. I don’t want to think about any of that… at least for a while.
Okay, do you want me turn the tv on?
No, I’m feeling a little tired. I think I’m going to take a nap.
Do you want me to leave?
No! Can you stay and just hold me while I fall a sleep?
Sure.
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Can you believe that she threw me out of the room?
Well Maria, my guess would be that you were driving her nuts?
Alex Whitman, are you implying that I drive people crazy?
Me? No. What gave you that idea?
Blondie, no offense but you can be a little…
A little what spaceboy?
A little overbearing sometimes.
Oh no, you did not said that to me.
Anyway, at what time did Max said that his mother was going to be here in Texas?
Sorry Alex, he never said.
Michael, what do you think it’s going to happen? I mean you live practically with them for a couple of years.
Honestly I really don’t know. I know that Max’s mom loves him very much, but I also know that she loves her husband, so to be honest… I have no clue of what is going to happen.
I only hope that she will see things clearly and will understand that what her husband did was wrong. I mean how could he?
I know Maria, I hope so too.
Alex, how long are you staying?
I’m going to stay for a week. I have to call Isabel and tell everything that happened. She is probably going crazy as we speak.
There is a phone in my room if you want to call her right now. I mean that way you can have some privacy.
Thanks Maria. I’ll be back in a few minutes.
Alex left leaving Maria and Michael alone in the living room…
So, how are you Maria?
Me I’m fine, why do you ask?
Come on Maria, it’s been crazy since yesterday. Tell me… talk to me.
Honestly, I’m exhausted, sad, happy, confused… I mean is this ever going to end? Are we going to have some peace and happiness? Is it too much to ask? I’m so tired Michael, I don’t think I can go on with all this bull shit. I hate that man. I hate him for all the pain that he had put us through. I hate him for coming back into our lives and try to mess it up again. I just wish…
Don’t Maria, don’t say it. You are not like him. You are better than him. I understand that what he did was awful and he deserves punishment for it, but don’t wish for things that later will make you feel guilty. He will pay for what he did, but leave it in God’s hand. He will pass judgment on him. I mean he is already stating to pay for it don’t you think?
I just…
I know. Do you want to take a nap or something? You look tired.
Yeah, I’m tired. Maybe a little nap before Liz wakes up, huh?
I think that is a good idea. Come on lay down over here.
Maria was getting comfortable in the sofa in Michael’s lap when they heard a knock at the door.
Stay there, I’m going to see who is at the door.
Michael opened the door to find Ed and Mrs. Evans at the other side of the door…
Michael?
Hi Mrs. Evans.
Where is my son? I need to talk to Max.
Hold here a minute, I go and get him.
Can I come in?
I don’t think that is a good idea.
Why not?
Trust me. I know?
Who is it Michael?
Maria was in shock when she came to the door. She couldn’t believe that she was here in her house.
Can I help you?
I’m here to see my son.
Well you can wait here for him. Michael will go get him for you.
How rude.
Rude? Rude? You want to see rude lady?
Maria please, you are not helping with the situation.
I don’t want to help the situation. I don’t want any of these people in my house.
Maria?... Why does that name ring a bell?
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Max was peacefully sleeping with Liz in his arms when he heard all the noise coming from the living room…
What is that noise?... What’s going on?
Shhh… Go back to sleep. I’m going to see what’s going on okay?
Okay. You’re coming back?
Of course, now go back to sleep.
Max waited a couple of minutes until Liz fell back to sleep and then he went to the other room to see what was going on…
Can anybody tell me what the hell is going? You just woke… Mom?
Max? What are you doing here?
The question is what are you doing here?
Ed brought me here so I can talk to you.
Ed, I see. He is always there to help huh Ed?
Max, what’s gotten into you? You don’t have to be that direspectfull to Ed.
Mother, I told you to give me a call when you got in, not to come looking for me.
Why are you behaving like this Max? What is wrong with you?
Mother, you really want to know what is wrong with me?
Yes I really do. I can’t believe that you are the same person that left my house only a couple of weeks ago. What happened to you?
Maria what is all that noise?... I can’t sleep with all the noise that people are making.
I’m sorry sweetie. Let’s go back to your room.
Liz looked at the door and saw Max’s mother there. She couldn’t believe that she was here in her house after all this time.
Liz, go back to be with Maria. I will take care of my mother okay?
Liz?... Liz? What do you mean Liz?
Come on mother. We need to talk but not here.
Max pushed his mother out the door and closed it behind him leaving Maria and the rest of the group with their mouths open.
Outside in the car…
Max?
Not here mother. Ed, my guess would be that you know where my apartment is?
Yes Max.
Please take us there.
As you wish.
Max, please tell me what the hell is going on?
I will tell you everything mother, but let’s get to my apartment first, okay.
I don’t understand, Why do you call that girl Liz?
Like I said, I will tell you everything in a few minutes. I don’t live far from here.
Okay.
A few minutes later they were at Max’s apartment…
Do you want something to drink?
No, I just want to know what the hell is going on?
All right, well first let me tell you that my distinguish father is a monster.
Max, how dare you?
How dare I? Well, let’s see… Did you know that he fake Liz’s death? Did you know that he did all of that to keep me away from her?
What? What are you talking about? That girl died because of a car accident.
No she didn’t. She was in a car accident. The hospital tried to contact me, but instead by mistake they contacted my father. After they told him about the accident he went to the hospital and when he saw how bad she was he made her friend make the decision to leave the state. Liz was in real bad shape and she was going to need a lot help to get better. He took advantage of the situation and blackmailed her friend. He offered her friend to help Liz get better if she agree to take Liz away from me. Liz was dying and my father only thought of himself and what he thought was right for him. He never thought of what I wanted.
No… it’s not true… he couldn’t…
Oh yes mother, he did. That’s why he didn’t want me to come to Texas, because he knew that there would be a possibility that I could find her. You remember how upset he got when I told him that I was moving here? How he forbid me to come here?
Yes, but… it has to be a mistake. I can’t believe that your father would do something so awful.
Well mother, he did. He saw my suffering and he did nothing to stop it. He could’ve stop the pain that I was in when I woke up and he didn’t.
It’s not possible. It has to be a mistake Max. You have to talk to your father. You can really believe that he would do something like that.
I already spoke to him. I heard everything from his mouth mother. There is no mistake. How could he? How could he do something like that? Huh? He is my father for Christ sake.
Oh God, how? I… I…
I’m sorry mother that you have to find this out, but there is no way that I can forgive him for what he did to me and to her. She needed me mom, she went through hell and I wasn’t there to help her.
I still can’t believe it. I’m sorry Max. I’m so sorry. I don’t know what to say.
You don’t have to say anything mother. I just only hope that you will understand that I just can’t forgive him. I can’t. There is no excuse for what he did.
I know, I just can’t believe that he was capable of doing something like that. I mean it’s like I’m married to a stranger. I don’t even know who he is.
Mom, I love Liz, I never stop loving her. She is the best thing that ever happened to me. I’m going to try to get my relationship with her back. I want to have her back in my life and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to do that. I know that you don’t like her, but please don’t try to come between me and her, because if you do mom, I’m telling you right now I will not allow it. I love you with all my heart, but if you try to interfere with my relationship with her I will have no other choice that to cut my ties with you too.
Max!
No mother, I want to be honest with you. I want you to be a part of my life. I want to share with you everything that goes on in my life, but if you are not willing to accept Liz as a part of it, then let me know now, because I already lost four years of my life with her because of my father and I’m not willing to loose any more because of you.
I have to think about all this Max. I’m so confused right now.
Well, when you are ready to talk to me, give me a call.
Okay, I’m going to see your father now. I’ll give you a call tomorrow.
Diane got up and walked out of the apartment. Once inside the car she took a look at Ed…
You knew about this and you said nothing to me?
I’m sorry Mrs. Evans, but your husband gave me extrict orders not to.
I see. Take me to the hospital. We’ll talk later.
Once they got to the hospital the doctor told Mrs. Evans about her husband’s condition and that he was improving a little. They took her to his room and left her there with him. She took a look at him and it was like she was looking at a stranger. How could he do something like that to their son? How could he live with them for the last four years and do nothing to take their son’s pain away? She was so lost in her thoughts that she didn’t notice that he was awake.
Diane? Is that you?
She looked at him but said nothing.
Diane, honey what’s wrong?
Wrong? How could you? How could you do something like that? How could you do something like that to our son? What kind of a monster are you? Huh?
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... Previously
I love you too Max… I love you too so much.
Liz… I know that we just found each other… but there is something that I want to ask you…
You can ask me anything Max… you know that.
Liz… can I kiss you? I will understand if you don’t want me too…
Okay
I mean… did you just say okay?
Yes Max… I want you to kiss me.
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Max was leaning over to kiss her when his cell phone started ringing.
Aren’t you going to answer that?
Who ever it is we’ll call back.
Maybe it’s important.
You are important. The rest can wait.
He was getting ready to kiss her again when his phone started to ring again.
I think you better pick that up.
Okay, just give me a minute. Hello?
Max?
Mom? Is that you?
Yes, Oh honey, I’m so glad that I got you.
What’s wrong?
It’s your father. I just got a call from Ed and he told me that your father is in the hospital right now and they don’t know if he is going to make it.
And what do you want me to do?
What do you mean what do I want you to do? I want you to go and be with him until I get there.
Sorry mom, not going to happen.
But…
For you I will do anything, but for him I will not and I repeat not do anything.
Max, your father needs you. He was always there for you. How can you say that you are not going to take care of him?
Like I said mother, I will not go to see him. I will not be there for him and if he gets better and tries to even come near me or the people that I love I will not have any compassion with him and I will do whatever I have to do to keep him away.
Max, what’s going on with you and your father? I know that you guys had a disagreement about you moving to Texas, but I don’t see that as a big deal.
Mom, all I can tell you right now is that I’m not going there to see him and if you want to talk to me about this in person I’ll be more than happy to do so.
All right, I’ll be there tonight, but we will talk about this. I know that this has to be a misunderstanding.
Is more than that mom and I just don’t know what will happen after you hear the whole story.
You are scaring me Max, what is going on?
Like I said mom, when you get here give me a call and we’ll talk okay?
Okay.
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At the hospital…
Are you a relative of Mr. Evans?
No, I’m his attorney.
Does he have any family here?
His wife is going to be here later tonight. She is flying from Boston.
I see.
What’s his condition?
Mr. Evans is in really bad shape, but I can’t tell you anything more until a relative is here.
I understand. Is there anything else you need for him?
Not really. I’ll be back when his wife is here.
Thank you doctor.
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What happened?
That was my mom. She is coming here tonight.
I heard that, but what’s wrong with your dad?
Apparently he is in the hospital.
I’m sorry.
Don’t Liz, don’t you dare feel sorry for him, not after what he did to you… to us. He doesn’t deserve it.
I know that he hurt us a lot Max, but he is still your father.
That may be so, but to me in what is worth he isn’t. I mean do you really think that I will consider him my father after what he did to you?
It was bad, but Max…
No! I’m sorry Liz, but I don’t even feel sad that he is in the hospital. I don’t even care what happens to him from now on. He made decisions for other people without thinking about the consequences of those decisions… now let him live with the consequences of what he did. I don’t even know how my mother is going to react to all of this and that is one thing that is really worrying me. I mean, I don’t even know if she will be on mine or his side on this.
I’m sorry Max. This is all my fault.
What? What are you talking about?
Max, think about it. Ever since we got together in college, well your relationship with them was never the same.
Liz, they made their own decision, I was willing to share everything with them, but they decided from one look at you that you were not good enough for me. They didn’t even give you a chance. They didn’t even try to know you before they pass their judgment on you. To them you were a gold digger and nothing else, they didn’t stop to look at how happy you made me or how important you were to me.
I never wanted any of this to happen Max, that’s why I didn’t want to go out with you when you started asking me out, I knew that sooner or later our different backgrounds were going to be a problem only I never thought that it was going to get this far.
I’m the one who is sorry. I should’ve known that that something was wrong…
Max, you can’t blame yourself for what happened. I mean none of us ever thought that something like this… that your father was capable of doing something like this.
That’s just it Liz, it was my father the one responsible for everything that happened.
Not everything Max. He didn’t cause the accident.
That maybe so, but he took advantage of the situation and took you away from me. He saw me laying in that bed for two and a half years and when I finally came out of my catatonic stage he could’ve told me that you were alive and let me make my own decisions, but he didn’t. He kept lying just to keep me away from you. He saw how sad and unhappy I was thinking that you were dead and he had the power to stop my pain but he didn’t. He only thought of himself and what he wanted. I will never forgive him for that. I will never forgive him for keeping me away from you. Do you know how hard it is for me to think that you needed me and that I wasn’t there for you? It’s killing me to know that you’ve been trough hell and back and I wasn’t there for you Liz… I wasn’t there…
By this point he was sobbing and so was she. She held him close to her and let him let out all of the pain that he was holding inside. They stay like that in each others arm for like it seems hours. When they finally calm enough, he sat up and looked at her straight in the eyes.
Liz, he took away from us four years… four years of our lives I don’t want to loose you again. I know that we need to start all over again but please I’m begging you, please don’t push me away, I don’t think I can live through that again. I can’t even think of not having you in my life again.
Max, I know. I also want to start all over again, but I’m going to need time. Before yesterday I was fine with whom I was because I didn’t know who I really was, but now so much has change that I’m going to need time. I need time to know myself again because I am different Max… I look at myself and I don’t even recognize myself. I’m not the same Liz that you feel in love with. That Liz does not exist anymore. Do you understand what I’m saying?
I do understand Liz, but trust me you are the same. I know it because I look into your eyes and see you… I see the Liz that I feel in love with.
Max please….
Okay Liz, what do you want me to do? I will do anything you want.
First I want you to go and meet with your mother and resolve that situation. I don’t want her to think once she finds out that I’m alive that I’m keeping you away from her or your father. I want you to go to her and let her find out from you why you are being this way about your father’s situation. Can you do that for me?
Okay.
Then after all that is sort out, we’ll take it one day at a time. I don’t want to jump with you and start where we left of. I don’t think it’s fair. Like I told you before we are not the same people Max, so much has happened in our lives and we need to take it slow. We need to know each other again. I can only promise you that I will try my best to get where we left of. Are you okay with that? Can you do that?
I can do that if it means that you are not going to keep me away from you. I will do anything you want me to.
Okay then, now I know that we are taking things slow but, weren’t you going to kiss me before your phone started ringing?
I guess I was…
He leaned once again to kiss her when they heard the door open. They both left a deep breath out then leaning their foreheads together.
I hope I ‘m not interrupting anything.
It’s okay Jesse. When can I go home?
That’s why I’m here. You can go home today.
Really?
Really, but on one condition…
Sure anything as long as I can go home.
You will have to go home and rest for the rest of the day and you will take it easy for the next few days. I also want to see you next week just to make sure that everything is all right.
I can do that!
She certainly will. I will make sure of it.
Maria…
Oh no young lady, you know how I can get.
Yes I know.
Maria?
Yes Jesse, that is my real name, I guess I never told you the whole story. I only told you part of it.
So if your real name is Maria what is Claudia’s real name?
Elizabeth… Elizabeth Claudia Parker.
Well I guess You will have to sit one day and tell me the whole story.
I promise I will Jesse and you don’t know how we appreciated all the help you gave us during the last four years.
Gra… I mean Maria, it was the least I could do. Anyway, let me go get the paperwork ready for you and then you can leave.
Thank you.
After they took care of all of the paperwork and got ready to take Liz home Max went last moment to meet with Jesse.
Excuse me doctor do you have a minute?
Sure, you’re Michael’s friend right?
Yes, Max… Max Evans.
Yeah I remember, He took care of you for a while.
Yeah he did.
Well, what can I do for you?
I really need to know about Liz’s condition.
I already told you all that she is fine.
I know what you said, I just want to know if there is anything else that we need to be on the look out for.
Max, she is fine. I’m not going to lie and say it wasn’t a little scary what happened to her but she is fine. You have to understand that it was too much for her to get all her memories back all of the sudden but she is fine. She may get some dizzy spells here and there the more she remembers more of her past life but she is fine. Clinically speaking there is nothing wrong with her. She is completely healthy now. Trust me.
I just need to make sure that she is okay. I mean that she is in no danger of coming back here again.
She is going to be fine Max. Why are you so interested in her?
She was my girlfriend four years ago. She was the reason why I went into catatonia.
You mean she is the girl…
Yes, I was going to propose to her the day that she had the accident and when she didn’t showed up to pick me up at school I just went crazy and then when they told me at the hospital that she was dead… I just couldn’t deal with the pain. It was too much to bear and I just closed my self to the world so I didn’t have to deal with the reality of the situation.
I’m sorry.
Yeah, me too, so you see I just afraid to loose her again now that I found her.
You can rest assure that she is in good health. If anything weird happen that I really doubt it would happen just give me a call, okay?
Thank you for everything doctor.
Call me Jesse any friend of Michael it’s a friend of mine.
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Hello Ms. Evans.
Hi Ed, how is my husband?
He is still in critical condition but we will have to wait and see. The doctors didn’t want to give me to many details since I’m not family.
I see. Can you tell my why my son doesn’t want to see his father? Do you know what’s going on?
Ms. Evans, I…
You what?
I really think that that is something that you have to discuss personally with them.
But you know what’s going on don’t you?
Yes Ms. Evans I do know.
I’m going to call my son and ask him to meet us at the hospital.
I don’t think that he is going to show up at the hospital Ms. Evans?
Why not?
Trust me. I know. I think it’s going to be better if I take you to see him.
What the hell is going on?
Follow me mam, I will take you to see him right before I take you to the hospital.
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Are you sure that you are comfortable?
Maria, will you please just quit it… you are driving me insane. Yes, I have everything that I need. Why don’t you go and keep Michael and Alex some company.
Okay, okay… but if you need anything call me okay?
I promise.
Maria was leaving the room when she turned one last time…
Max, make sure that she…
She didn’t got to finish the sentence when Liz threw a pillow at her.
Okay, I’m going… I’m going… jeez…
I really miss Maria.
Yeah she is just unique. I’m just glad that she was here with me. I don’t think I would’ve been able to make it without her.
I’m sorry.
For what Max?
For everything.
Max, let’s not dwell in the past, I’m sick of it okay. I don’t want to think about any of that… at least for a while.
Okay, do you want me turn the tv on?
No, I’m feeling a little tired. I think I’m going to take a nap.
Do you want me to leave?
No! Can you stay and just hold me while I fall a sleep?
Sure.
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Can you believe that she threw me out of the room?
Well Maria, my guess would be that you were driving her nuts?
Alex Whitman, are you implying that I drive people crazy?
Me? No. What gave you that idea?
Blondie, no offense but you can be a little…
A little what spaceboy?
A little overbearing sometimes.
Oh no, you did not said that to me.
Anyway, at what time did Max said that his mother was going to be here in Texas?
Sorry Alex, he never said.
Michael, what do you think it’s going to happen? I mean you live practically with them for a couple of years.
Honestly I really don’t know. I know that Max’s mom loves him very much, but I also know that she loves her husband, so to be honest… I have no clue of what is going to happen.
I only hope that she will see things clearly and will understand that what her husband did was wrong. I mean how could he?
I know Maria, I hope so too.
Alex, how long are you staying?
I’m going to stay for a week. I have to call Isabel and tell everything that happened. She is probably going crazy as we speak.
There is a phone in my room if you want to call her right now. I mean that way you can have some privacy.
Thanks Maria. I’ll be back in a few minutes.
Alex left leaving Maria and Michael alone in the living room…
So, how are you Maria?
Me I’m fine, why do you ask?
Come on Maria, it’s been crazy since yesterday. Tell me… talk to me.
Honestly, I’m exhausted, sad, happy, confused… I mean is this ever going to end? Are we going to have some peace and happiness? Is it too much to ask? I’m so tired Michael, I don’t think I can go on with all this bull shit. I hate that man. I hate him for all the pain that he had put us through. I hate him for coming back into our lives and try to mess it up again. I just wish…
Don’t Maria, don’t say it. You are not like him. You are better than him. I understand that what he did was awful and he deserves punishment for it, but don’t wish for things that later will make you feel guilty. He will pay for what he did, but leave it in God’s hand. He will pass judgment on him. I mean he is already stating to pay for it don’t you think?
I just…
I know. Do you want to take a nap or something? You look tired.
Yeah, I’m tired. Maybe a little nap before Liz wakes up, huh?
I think that is a good idea. Come on lay down over here.
Maria was getting comfortable in the sofa in Michael’s lap when they heard a knock at the door.
Stay there, I’m going to see who is at the door.
Michael opened the door to find Ed and Mrs. Evans at the other side of the door…
Michael?
Hi Mrs. Evans.
Where is my son? I need to talk to Max.
Hold here a minute, I go and get him.
Can I come in?
I don’t think that is a good idea.
Why not?
Trust me. I know?
Who is it Michael?
Maria was in shock when she came to the door. She couldn’t believe that she was here in her house.
Can I help you?
I’m here to see my son.
Well you can wait here for him. Michael will go get him for you.
How rude.
Rude? Rude? You want to see rude lady?
Maria please, you are not helping with the situation.
I don’t want to help the situation. I don’t want any of these people in my house.
Maria?... Why does that name ring a bell?
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Max was peacefully sleeping with Liz in his arms when he heard all the noise coming from the living room…
What is that noise?... What’s going on?
Shhh… Go back to sleep. I’m going to see what’s going on okay?
Okay. You’re coming back?
Of course, now go back to sleep.
Max waited a couple of minutes until Liz fell back to sleep and then he went to the other room to see what was going on…
Can anybody tell me what the hell is going? You just woke… Mom?
Max? What are you doing here?
The question is what are you doing here?
Ed brought me here so I can talk to you.
Ed, I see. He is always there to help huh Ed?
Max, what’s gotten into you? You don’t have to be that direspectfull to Ed.
Mother, I told you to give me a call when you got in, not to come looking for me.
Why are you behaving like this Max? What is wrong with you?
Mother, you really want to know what is wrong with me?
Yes I really do. I can’t believe that you are the same person that left my house only a couple of weeks ago. What happened to you?
Maria what is all that noise?... I can’t sleep with all the noise that people are making.
I’m sorry sweetie. Let’s go back to your room.
Liz looked at the door and saw Max’s mother there. She couldn’t believe that she was here in her house after all this time.
Liz, go back to be with Maria. I will take care of my mother okay?
Liz?... Liz? What do you mean Liz?
Come on mother. We need to talk but not here.
Max pushed his mother out the door and closed it behind him leaving Maria and the rest of the group with their mouths open.
Outside in the car…
Max?
Not here mother. Ed, my guess would be that you know where my apartment is?
Yes Max.
Please take us there.
As you wish.
Max, please tell me what the hell is going on?
I will tell you everything mother, but let’s get to my apartment first, okay.
I don’t understand, Why do you call that girl Liz?
Like I said, I will tell you everything in a few minutes. I don’t live far from here.
Okay.
A few minutes later they were at Max’s apartment…
Do you want something to drink?
No, I just want to know what the hell is going on?
All right, well first let me tell you that my distinguish father is a monster.
Max, how dare you?
How dare I? Well, let’s see… Did you know that he fake Liz’s death? Did you know that he did all of that to keep me away from her?
What? What are you talking about? That girl died because of a car accident.
No she didn’t. She was in a car accident. The hospital tried to contact me, but instead by mistake they contacted my father. After they told him about the accident he went to the hospital and when he saw how bad she was he made her friend make the decision to leave the state. Liz was in real bad shape and she was going to need a lot help to get better. He took advantage of the situation and blackmailed her friend. He offered her friend to help Liz get better if she agree to take Liz away from me. Liz was dying and my father only thought of himself and what he thought was right for him. He never thought of what I wanted.
No… it’s not true… he couldn’t…
Oh yes mother, he did. That’s why he didn’t want me to come to Texas, because he knew that there would be a possibility that I could find her. You remember how upset he got when I told him that I was moving here? How he forbid me to come here?
Yes, but… it has to be a mistake. I can’t believe that your father would do something so awful.
Well mother, he did. He saw my suffering and he did nothing to stop it. He could’ve stop the pain that I was in when I woke up and he didn’t.
It’s not possible. It has to be a mistake Max. You have to talk to your father. You can really believe that he would do something like that.
I already spoke to him. I heard everything from his mouth mother. There is no mistake. How could he? How could he do something like that? Huh? He is my father for Christ sake.
Oh God, how? I… I…
I’m sorry mother that you have to find this out, but there is no way that I can forgive him for what he did to me and to her. She needed me mom, she went through hell and I wasn’t there to help her.
I still can’t believe it. I’m sorry Max. I’m so sorry. I don’t know what to say.
You don’t have to say anything mother. I just only hope that you will understand that I just can’t forgive him. I can’t. There is no excuse for what he did.
I know, I just can’t believe that he was capable of doing something like that. I mean it’s like I’m married to a stranger. I don’t even know who he is.
Mom, I love Liz, I never stop loving her. She is the best thing that ever happened to me. I’m going to try to get my relationship with her back. I want to have her back in my life and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to do that. I know that you don’t like her, but please don’t try to come between me and her, because if you do mom, I’m telling you right now I will not allow it. I love you with all my heart, but if you try to interfere with my relationship with her I will have no other choice that to cut my ties with you too.
Max!
No mother, I want to be honest with you. I want you to be a part of my life. I want to share with you everything that goes on in my life, but if you are not willing to accept Liz as a part of it, then let me know now, because I already lost four years of my life with her because of my father and I’m not willing to loose any more because of you.
I have to think about all this Max. I’m so confused right now.
Well, when you are ready to talk to me, give me a call.
Okay, I’m going to see your father now. I’ll give you a call tomorrow.
Diane got up and walked out of the apartment. Once inside the car she took a look at Ed…
You knew about this and you said nothing to me?
I’m sorry Mrs. Evans, but your husband gave me extrict orders not to.
I see. Take me to the hospital. We’ll talk later.
Once they got to the hospital the doctor told Mrs. Evans about her husband’s condition and that he was improving a little. They took her to his room and left her there with him. She took a look at him and it was like she was looking at a stranger. How could he do something like that to their son? How could he live with them for the last four years and do nothing to take their son’s pain away? She was so lost in her thoughts that she didn’t notice that he was awake.
Diane? Is that you?
She looked at him but said nothing.
Diane, honey what’s wrong?
Wrong? How could you? How could you do something like that? How could you do something like that to our son? What kind of a monster are you? Huh?
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Diane? Why are you behaving like this?
Don’t you dare play stupid with me Philip Evans. I still can comprehend how in the world you could do something like that to our son and on top of that how could you lie to me?
Honey, I don’t know what you heard, but I can explain.
Explain what? That you let our son suffer for four years and did nothing to stop his pain? That you took it upon yourself to play God with the lives of those two poor girls?
Diane, I did it for our son and for us.
What the hell are you talking about?
I did everything to protect Max and to keep that girl away from Max. She took him away from us six years ago and I just did what I had to get him back.
I look at you and I don’t even know who you are anymore. I’m ashamed to call you my husband. You saw our son suffer for all these years and you had the power to stop his pain, but you didn’t, you just sat back and watched our son get more and more sad and depress every day. What kind of a father does something like that? Huh?
Diane, I know that right now you are upset, but once you calm down you will see that what I did was the right thing to do.
Unbelievable, you are still defending what you did. I know that when we met Liz we were not happy with her, but God Philip, that didn’t give you the right to rob that poor girl of four years of her life. Not only did you destroyed her life but her friend’s life too.
Diane, please be reasonable, you are just upset and right now...
Don’t you dare Now I understand why our son doesn’t want anything to do with you anymore. I wouldn’t even be surprised if at this point he hates you. What you did to him was lowest Philip. You are lucky that you are in this hospital because I swear to God I would’ve put you in here myself.
Diane...
No Philip, I don’t want to hear any more of your pathetic excuses. When you get out of this hospital I’m going to take you home and I’m going to leave for a while.
What? What are you talking about?
What did you expected from me? You thought that I was going to listen to you and forget about everything that you did to our son. God, I so afraid that he will hate me too. He probably thinks deep down that I had something to do with all of this.
You can’t be serious.
Yes I am. Once I take you home I’m going to do whatever it takes to regain my son’s trust, but most importantly his love.
You don’t have to do any of that. He doesn’t think that you had anything to do with what I did. I told him myself.
And you really think that he is going to believe you? How stupid do you think I am? I’m not taking that chance. I’m going to show my son that he is the most important thing in this world to m.
You don’t have to leave me to do that. You can stay with me and do that.
No Philip, I can’t. Right now I feel like I don’t even know you. I look at you and all I see is a different man. Right now you don’t look like the man I fell in love with.
Don’t say that, please Diane. Maybe I made a mistake, but please you can’t be serious. We have been married for almost 30 years. You can’t throw that away.
No Philip, you did that yourself. You did it when you try to play God with our son’s life.
I promise you that I will not interfere with their lives, but please Diane don’t leave me.
I don’t believe you Philip. I don’t believe in your promises anymore.
I swear that it is true.
When did you became such a good liar.
What are you talking about?
You are not going to let them alone.
Yes I will if that is what you want.
That’s not what I heard a few minutes before I came into this room.
What...
I heard you talking to that poor girl. I heard it from your own mouth Philip. I heard when you told her that you were going to do whatever it takes to keep Liz and Max apart.
I was just bluffing... I..
Don’t, who are you? When did you became this monster? Where was I when all of this happened?
Diane I swear to you...
I don’t want to hear any more of your lies. I told you what I’m going to do and there is nothing you can do to make me change my mind. I’m going to the hotel to get change and I’ll be back later to talk to the doctor.
Diane...
See you later Philip.
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So, how did it go with the old man?
Pretty good actually. I feel free.
What happened?
Well, I threw him a certified check to his face and told him to stay away from us or a I will kill him myself.
You didn’t?
Oh yes I did.
Remind me never to get you mad at me.
Seriously Michael, even after I told him to stay away from us he had the nerve to threaten me and Liz again. Can you believe the nerve of that man?
Maria, you have to be careful, Philip is a very powerful man and he has the resources to do whatever he wants and get away with it.
I don’t think that he will be doing anything any time soon.
What makes you think that?
Well, when I was leaving the room and bumped into Mrs. Evan and let’s say that she didn’t look so happy.
What do you mean?
She heard the conversation that I had with Mr. Evans and let me tell you, she looked like she was going to give him a piece of her mind. She even apologized to me.
Oh man, that man is going to get it really bad.
You can say that again and for future reference let me tell you something... if you don’t really want a woman piss off at you... don’t lie to them. That will always gets them.
Noted. So are you going to the gallery now?
Yes, I haven’t been there for the last few days and Serena is probably ready to kill me.
Max and Liz lay a sleep in a very comfortable and familiar way. It’s been a long time since the last time they share a moment like this. Max was the first to wake up and just laid there looking at her. He wanted to familiarize himself with her once again. The more he looked at her the most incredible it was to him to believe that she was here with him once again. It was a miracle that they were like and that he has the gift to hold her in his arms for like it seems forever, He didn’t want this moment to end but he knew that the gang would be here soon.
Hey sleepy head.
Hum... Max?
Wake up honey, they guys are going to be here soon.
I don’t care, I’m sleepy, besides I don’t want to get up.
Why not?
I like to the way we are right now.
Me too sweet, but if you don’t get up our friends are going to be here and we are not going to be ready and I told you that we were going out.
Oh all right, you know when did you turn in such a party pooper?
Now I’m a party pooper huh?
Yep, I mean wouldn’t you like to be here in bed with than going out?
Of course I would love that more than anything, but if you get ready now and we go out with our friends, then we come back here and I could stay the night here with you... well only if you want me to.
Really? You want to stay with me here tonight?
Liz, I only wish that I could spend every minute of the day with you and staying here in bed with you would be like a dream come true for me. I miss you Liz, I miss you so much. I miss having you in my life every day like we used to. I want to have that back. I want you completely back in my life again. Don’t you want that too?
More than anything Max, but...
But what Liz? You know you can tell me anything.
I’m afraid Max.
Afraid of what?
Afraid of not being the person that you fell in love with. Afraid that now that I look different you will realize that you are not in love with me anymore. Afraid that if you stay with me would be only because you feel sorry for me.
By now she wasn’t even looking at for fear of what she will see in his eyes and that is something that really scared her.
Liz, look at me please. I need you to look at me.
She didn’t make any movement so he very slowly lifted her face until her eyes were at level with his...
Liz, I already told you, yes you look a little different, so what? I still see you. I see the Liz that I feel in love all those years ago. When I see you... God Liz I don’t even know how to explain to you what I feel. It’s like every fiber in my body hums... like my heart want to get off my chest because it beats so fast. You make me feel things that no other woman in this planet would make me feel. I don’t t think that it’s possible for me to fall out of love with you Liz. Don’t you know that by now?
I guess... I’m sorry I know that I must sound stupid, but it’s been four years Max. Four long years we were not together and I just wonder if what we used to have faded in those years you know?
Max knew that she was still not really convinced so he tried to lighten the mood a little bit. She used to love when he did in the past...
I know sweetheart, I know, but if you really think about out it I never stop thinking about you. I mean I spend two and half years in my sleep dreaming constantly about you. Then when I woke up I thought some more about you. Then after that I came here and thought more about you, so as you can see you have always been in my life in one way or another.
This brought a little smile to her lips and he knew that his work was done...
Are you trying to make fun of me Mr. Evans?
Me why do think that?
You know you are the most amazing man in the whole world.
Really?
Yes really. Here I am babbling about us and you always find the most simple way to make me feel better. I love you Max. I really do.
And I love you too, but if we don’t get out of this bed soon we are going to have to deal with hurricane Deluca and that is something that I’m not ready to do any time soon.
Chicken...
Oh really, don’t tell me that you don’t remember what she did to us that time that we were supposed to picked her up for and take her to visit her mom’s grave, do you remember what she did to us?
Five years ago...
Max and laid in bed sleeping peacefully after having made love early that morning. The looked so content and peaceful when all of the sudden they fell cold ice water on top of them. The both jumped out of bed screaming.
What the hell? Maria, what the hell is wrong with you and what in the hell are you doing here so early?
First of all, Max buddy... can you cover yourself, I mean
Max turned all kinds of red when he finally realized that he was standing next to his bed completely naked.
Thank you, much better, now let me see what I’m I doing here this early? Hum? Let’s see... I remember, well my friends Max and Liz were supposed to pick me up two hours ago and take me to visit my mother’s grave and when they didn’t showed up I got a little worried so I came here to see if something happened to them.
Oh Maria I’m sorry.
You are sorry, there I was worrying about you too while you two horn dogs were here frolicking and sleeping!
Maria, I’m sorry too.
Save Max. I don’t want to hear it. You guys have 20 minutes to get ready. If you are not ready in 20 minutes I’m coming back to this room and let me tell you it’s not going to be pretty.
Oh my God, I forgot about that. Liz jumped out of bed and started looking for her clothes. At what time are we supposed to be ready again?
Half and hour later Alex and Isabel made it to the apartment.
Hi Isabel, it’s nice to see you again.
Hi Max. How are you doing?
I’m doing great.
I bet. So, where is Liz. I’m dying to meet her.
She’ll be out in a few minutes.
Where is Maria?
She still not back. Last I heard she left with Michael to go the Gallery but my guess would be that it took her longer than she expected.
They heard the bedroom door open and they all turned to look. Max just stood there looking at her...
Hey Lizzie, how are you feeling today?
I’m good. Hi! You must be Isabel. It’s nice to finally meet you.
Same here.
Well Alex, she is really beautiful. You know this guy here he had the biggest crush on ever since he saw you in college.
I know, he told me. The thing is I also had a crush on him too. I thought he was so adorable.
Really?
Yes.
I’m so happy for you Alex. She is just perfect for you.
I know. She is the best that ever happened to me, well after you and Maria.
Hey!
I’m sorry sweetheart, but it’s the truth. I had two other ladies in my life before I met you, but none of them held my heart like you did. That... belonged to you!
Oh Alex...
Max, are you okay?
Huh?
Max I asked you if you were okay?
Yes, sure. It’s just, God Liz you look so beautiful.
Thank you.
Oh no, here we go again. The vacation is over. They are back to the goo goo eyes and the lovey dovey kind of thing.
Oh shut up Alex.
What?
Hello everybody!
Hey Maria. How did it go at the Gallery.
Well Liz, I’m just lucky that Serena didn’t kill me as soon as she saw me.
That bad, huh?
Yep, but everything is fine now. Give me 15 minutes to get refreshed and we can go.
Hey Maria.
Hey Alex. You must be Isabel.
That’s me. It’s nice to finally meet you. Alex talks about you all the time.
Good things I hope.
Yes, only good things.
Where is Michael?
He went to change. He’ll be back soon.
If you excuse me, I really need to take a quick shower it’s been a very long day.
Go ahead, we’ll wait for you here.
Thanks Liz, be a nice hostest and offer something to our friend.
Maria, get out of here. I’m starving!
I’m going, I’m going, jeez...
Maria left the room and Max and Alex started laughing...
What is so funny?
Maria, you just got to love her.
Is she always like this?
Izzy, let me tell you, this was calmed you have to see her when she is really hyper, that is something that you will never forget!
After every got ready they decided to go to the steak house restaurant where they ate with Michael for the first time. They ordered the food and they ate and were having the best time in a long time.
So, let me get this straight, you guys are afraid of Maria?
No, Max and Alex said at the same time...
Oh really, that is not what I heard.
What kind of stories have you been telling Isabel, I mean the girl is going to think that I’m a basket case, which I’m not by the way.
Well, Maria in my defense all I can say is that I hardly spend any time with Isabel, so there is no way that I go on telling her stories about you.
Max, you are such a traitor.
Alex?
Well Maria, all I ever told her were the stories of the time we spend together. You know, nothing more nothing less.
I see. You know Isabel I have quite a few stories myself, we should have some girl time before you go back to Boston, what do you say?
I think that it would be great.
The look of terror in Alex's face was priceless.
Maria, what are you going to tell her?
Nothing Alex, only a few stories of our time together, nothing more, nothing less.
This brought a big laugh from the rest of the gang while Alex was just turning all shades of red.
Maria, Liz there is something that I want to ask you and I know that it’s very short notice but I would really love for you two to be my bridesmaid.
Maria started squealing and hugging Isabel. Maria was so happy that they thought of her to be part of their special day. Max looked at Liz and saw that she was very serious and almost ready to cry...
Liz, are you all right?
She stood up and excused herself to the bathroom leaving all of them with a very shocked face.[/b]
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Diane? Why are you behaving like this?
Don’t you dare play stupid with me Philip Evans. I still can comprehend how in the world you could do something like that to our son and on top of that how could you lie to me?
Honey, I don’t know what you heard, but I can explain.
Explain what? That you let our son suffer for four years and did nothing to stop his pain? That you took it upon yourself to play God with the lives of those two poor girls?
Diane, I did it for our son and for us.
What the hell are you talking about?
I did everything to protect Max and to keep that girl away from Max. She took him away from us six years ago and I just did what I had to get him back.
I look at you and I don’t even know who you are anymore. I’m ashamed to call you my husband. You saw our son suffer for all these years and you had the power to stop his pain, but you didn’t, you just sat back and watched our son get more and more sad and depress every day. What kind of a father does something like that? Huh?
Diane, I know that right now you are upset, but once you calm down you will see that what I did was the right thing to do.
Unbelievable, you are still defending what you did. I know that when we met Liz we were not happy with her, but God Philip, that didn’t give you the right to rob that poor girl of four years of her life. Not only did you destroyed her life but her friend’s life too.
Diane, please be reasonable, you are just upset and right now...
Don’t you dare Now I understand why our son doesn’t want anything to do with you anymore. I wouldn’t even be surprised if at this point he hates you. What you did to him was lowest Philip. You are lucky that you are in this hospital because I swear to God I would’ve put you in here myself.
Diane...
No Philip, I don’t want to hear any more of your pathetic excuses. When you get out of this hospital I’m going to take you home and I’m going to leave for a while.
What? What are you talking about?
What did you expected from me? You thought that I was going to listen to you and forget about everything that you did to our son. God, I so afraid that he will hate me too. He probably thinks deep down that I had something to do with all of this.
You can’t be serious.
Yes I am. Once I take you home I’m going to do whatever it takes to regain my son’s trust, but most importantly his love.
You don’t have to do any of that. He doesn’t think that you had anything to do with what I did. I told him myself.
And you really think that he is going to believe you? How stupid do you think I am? I’m not taking that chance. I’m going to show my son that he is the most important thing in this world to m.
You don’t have to leave me to do that. You can stay with me and do that.
No Philip, I can’t. Right now I feel like I don’t even know you. I look at you and all I see is a different man. Right now you don’t look like the man I fell in love with.
Don’t say that, please Diane. Maybe I made a mistake, but please you can’t be serious. We have been married for almost 30 years. You can’t throw that away.
No Philip, you did that yourself. You did it when you try to play God with our son’s life.
I promise you that I will not interfere with their lives, but please Diane don’t leave me.
I don’t believe you Philip. I don’t believe in your promises anymore.
I swear that it is true.
When did you became such a good liar.
What are you talking about?
You are not going to let them alone.
Yes I will if that is what you want.
That’s not what I heard a few minutes before I came into this room.
What...
I heard you talking to that poor girl. I heard it from your own mouth Philip. I heard when you told her that you were going to do whatever it takes to keep Liz and Max apart.
I was just bluffing... I..
Don’t, who are you? When did you became this monster? Where was I when all of this happened?
Diane I swear to you...
I don’t want to hear any more of your lies. I told you what I’m going to do and there is nothing you can do to make me change my mind. I’m going to the hotel to get change and I’ll be back later to talk to the doctor.
Diane...
See you later Philip.
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So, how did it go with the old man?
Pretty good actually. I feel free.
What happened?
Well, I threw him a certified check to his face and told him to stay away from us or a I will kill him myself.
You didn’t?
Oh yes I did.
Remind me never to get you mad at me.
Seriously Michael, even after I told him to stay away from us he had the nerve to threaten me and Liz again. Can you believe the nerve of that man?
Maria, you have to be careful, Philip is a very powerful man and he has the resources to do whatever he wants and get away with it.
I don’t think that he will be doing anything any time soon.
What makes you think that?
Well, when I was leaving the room and bumped into Mrs. Evan and let’s say that she didn’t look so happy.
What do you mean?
She heard the conversation that I had with Mr. Evans and let me tell you, she looked like she was going to give him a piece of her mind. She even apologized to me.
Oh man, that man is going to get it really bad.
You can say that again and for future reference let me tell you something... if you don’t really want a woman piss off at you... don’t lie to them. That will always gets them.
Noted. So are you going to the gallery now?
Yes, I haven’t been there for the last few days and Serena is probably ready to kill me.
Max and Liz lay a sleep in a very comfortable and familiar way. It’s been a long time since the last time they share a moment like this. Max was the first to wake up and just laid there looking at her. He wanted to familiarize himself with her once again. The more he looked at her the most incredible it was to him to believe that she was here with him once again. It was a miracle that they were like and that he has the gift to hold her in his arms for like it seems forever, He didn’t want this moment to end but he knew that the gang would be here soon.
Hey sleepy head.
Hum... Max?
Wake up honey, they guys are going to be here soon.
I don’t care, I’m sleepy, besides I don’t want to get up.
Why not?
I like to the way we are right now.
Me too sweet, but if you don’t get up our friends are going to be here and we are not going to be ready and I told you that we were going out.
Oh all right, you know when did you turn in such a party pooper?
Now I’m a party pooper huh?
Yep, I mean wouldn’t you like to be here in bed with than going out?
Of course I would love that more than anything, but if you get ready now and we go out with our friends, then we come back here and I could stay the night here with you... well only if you want me to.
Really? You want to stay with me here tonight?
Liz, I only wish that I could spend every minute of the day with you and staying here in bed with you would be like a dream come true for me. I miss you Liz, I miss you so much. I miss having you in my life every day like we used to. I want to have that back. I want you completely back in my life again. Don’t you want that too?
More than anything Max, but...
But what Liz? You know you can tell me anything.
I’m afraid Max.
Afraid of what?
Afraid of not being the person that you fell in love with. Afraid that now that I look different you will realize that you are not in love with me anymore. Afraid that if you stay with me would be only because you feel sorry for me.
By now she wasn’t even looking at for fear of what she will see in his eyes and that is something that really scared her.
Liz, look at me please. I need you to look at me.
She didn’t make any movement so he very slowly lifted her face until her eyes were at level with his...
Liz, I already told you, yes you look a little different, so what? I still see you. I see the Liz that I feel in love all those years ago. When I see you... God Liz I don’t even know how to explain to you what I feel. It’s like every fiber in my body hums... like my heart want to get off my chest because it beats so fast. You make me feel things that no other woman in this planet would make me feel. I don’t t think that it’s possible for me to fall out of love with you Liz. Don’t you know that by now?
I guess... I’m sorry I know that I must sound stupid, but it’s been four years Max. Four long years we were not together and I just wonder if what we used to have faded in those years you know?
Max knew that she was still not really convinced so he tried to lighten the mood a little bit. She used to love when he did in the past...
I know sweetheart, I know, but if you really think about out it I never stop thinking about you. I mean I spend two and half years in my sleep dreaming constantly about you. Then when I woke up I thought some more about you. Then after that I came here and thought more about you, so as you can see you have always been in my life in one way or another.
This brought a little smile to her lips and he knew that his work was done...
Are you trying to make fun of me Mr. Evans?
Me why do think that?
You know you are the most amazing man in the whole world.
Really?
Yes really. Here I am babbling about us and you always find the most simple way to make me feel better. I love you Max. I really do.
And I love you too, but if we don’t get out of this bed soon we are going to have to deal with hurricane Deluca and that is something that I’m not ready to do any time soon.
Chicken...
Oh really, don’t tell me that you don’t remember what she did to us that time that we were supposed to picked her up for and take her to visit her mom’s grave, do you remember what she did to us?
Five years ago...
Max and laid in bed sleeping peacefully after having made love early that morning. The looked so content and peaceful when all of the sudden they fell cold ice water on top of them. The both jumped out of bed screaming.
What the hell? Maria, what the hell is wrong with you and what in the hell are you doing here so early?
First of all, Max buddy... can you cover yourself, I mean
Max turned all kinds of red when he finally realized that he was standing next to his bed completely naked.
Thank you, much better, now let me see what I’m I doing here this early? Hum? Let’s see... I remember, well my friends Max and Liz were supposed to pick me up two hours ago and take me to visit my mother’s grave and when they didn’t showed up I got a little worried so I came here to see if something happened to them.
Oh Maria I’m sorry.
You are sorry, there I was worrying about you too while you two horn dogs were here frolicking and sleeping!
Maria, I’m sorry too.
Save Max. I don’t want to hear it. You guys have 20 minutes to get ready. If you are not ready in 20 minutes I’m coming back to this room and let me tell you it’s not going to be pretty.
Oh my God, I forgot about that. Liz jumped out of bed and started looking for her clothes. At what time are we supposed to be ready again?
Half and hour later Alex and Isabel made it to the apartment.
Hi Isabel, it’s nice to see you again.
Hi Max. How are you doing?
I’m doing great.
I bet. So, where is Liz. I’m dying to meet her.
She’ll be out in a few minutes.
Where is Maria?
She still not back. Last I heard she left with Michael to go the Gallery but my guess would be that it took her longer than she expected.
They heard the bedroom door open and they all turned to look. Max just stood there looking at her...
Hey Lizzie, how are you feeling today?
I’m good. Hi! You must be Isabel. It’s nice to finally meet you.
Same here.
Well Alex, she is really beautiful. You know this guy here he had the biggest crush on ever since he saw you in college.
I know, he told me. The thing is I also had a crush on him too. I thought he was so adorable.
Really?
Yes.
I’m so happy for you Alex. She is just perfect for you.
I know. She is the best that ever happened to me, well after you and Maria.
Hey!
I’m sorry sweetheart, but it’s the truth. I had two other ladies in my life before I met you, but none of them held my heart like you did. That... belonged to you!
Oh Alex...
Max, are you okay?
Huh?
Max I asked you if you were okay?
Yes, sure. It’s just, God Liz you look so beautiful.
Thank you.
Oh no, here we go again. The vacation is over. They are back to the goo goo eyes and the lovey dovey kind of thing.
Oh shut up Alex.
What?
Hello everybody!
Hey Maria. How did it go at the Gallery.
Well Liz, I’m just lucky that Serena didn’t kill me as soon as she saw me.
That bad, huh?
Yep, but everything is fine now. Give me 15 minutes to get refreshed and we can go.
Hey Maria.
Hey Alex. You must be Isabel.
That’s me. It’s nice to finally meet you. Alex talks about you all the time.
Good things I hope.
Yes, only good things.
Where is Michael?
He went to change. He’ll be back soon.
If you excuse me, I really need to take a quick shower it’s been a very long day.
Go ahead, we’ll wait for you here.
Thanks Liz, be a nice hostest and offer something to our friend.
Maria, get out of here. I’m starving!
I’m going, I’m going, jeez...
Maria left the room and Max and Alex started laughing...
What is so funny?
Maria, you just got to love her.
Is she always like this?
Izzy, let me tell you, this was calmed you have to see her when she is really hyper, that is something that you will never forget!
After every got ready they decided to go to the steak house restaurant where they ate with Michael for the first time. They ordered the food and they ate and were having the best time in a long time.
So, let me get this straight, you guys are afraid of Maria?
No, Max and Alex said at the same time...
Oh really, that is not what I heard.
What kind of stories have you been telling Isabel, I mean the girl is going to think that I’m a basket case, which I’m not by the way.
Well, Maria in my defense all I can say is that I hardly spend any time with Isabel, so there is no way that I go on telling her stories about you.
Max, you are such a traitor.
Alex?
Well Maria, all I ever told her were the stories of the time we spend together. You know, nothing more nothing less.
I see. You know Isabel I have quite a few stories myself, we should have some girl time before you go back to Boston, what do you say?
I think that it would be great.
The look of terror in Alex's face was priceless.
Maria, what are you going to tell her?
Nothing Alex, only a few stories of our time together, nothing more, nothing less.
This brought a big laugh from the rest of the gang while Alex was just turning all shades of red.
Maria, Liz there is something that I want to ask you and I know that it’s very short notice but I would really love for you two to be my bridesmaid.
Maria started squealing and hugging Isabel. Maria was so happy that they thought of her to be part of their special day. Max looked at Liz and saw that she was very serious and almost ready to cry...
Liz, are you all right?
She stood up and excused herself to the bathroom leaving all of them with a very shocked face.[/b]
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The whole group was a little taken a back with Liz’s reaction. Maria was more concerned than the rest of them and knew that something was not right...
What happened Max?
I don’t know all of the sudden she just looked like she was going to cry and left the table with the excuse that she was going to the bathroom.
I’m going to go and check on her.
Two minutes later Maria went inside the bathroom looking for Liz. She heard little sobs and knew that she was in there crying... the question was why....
Liz, are you in here?
Maria is that you? In between sobs...
Yes honey it’s me. Come out so we can talk. Tell me what happened?
A minute later Liz came out of the booth looking very sad and with her face stained with tears.
What’s wrong?
I’m sorry Maria, I just got really sad when Isabel started talking about the wedding. It’s that all of the sudden it occurred to me that if none of this would’ve happened... maybe Max and would’ve been married by now and... and...
Maria pulled Liz into a tight hug trying not to cry herself... I know sweetie, I know that all of these adjustments are hard on you but I promise you that everything is going to be all right you’ll see.
That is what Max says, but Maria how are we going to get those four years of our lives back?
We won’t. We are going to start from zero and make a new life for ourselves. We can’t live in the past Liz. What is done is done and there is nothing we can do about it. I know that it’s going to be hard in the beginning but we are going to make great lives for ourselves, I mean after all the hell that we’ve been through we deserve to be happy, don’t you think?
Yes I do. God I feel so stupid now. What is Isabel going to think about me now, that I’m a basket case?
Don’t worry sweetie she is not going to think that about you, beside to her I’m the basket case. Now, come on, let’s get out of here because there is a very worried man out there waiting for you.
Thank you Maria.
Always, now come on let’s get your face refreshed and go out there and finish having fun, okay?
Yes, let’s go.
Max was outside the bathroom waiting for like it seems hours. He was very concerned because he knew deep down that whatever got Liz upset had to do with the mention of Alex’s wedding. He himself got a little sad when he thought about it because he knew that none of this would’ve happened he would’ve been married to Liz long time ago. It was a few minutes later when he heard the bathroom door open and they came out.
Hey, are you okay?
I’m sorry Max. I didn’t want to worry you.
What happened?
Can we talk about it when we get home?
Home... she said home. He was so happy to hear that she still consider their apartment their home. Sure.
When they got to the table they all eyes were on her. She noticed how uncomfortable her friends were and decided that she really needed to apologize to them for her behavior, after all it wasn’t their fault.
She took a deep breath and started talking... Guys I’m sorry about my behavior from before I guess I just need some time to adjust to everything.
Liz you don’t have to apologize for anything. We understand... said Alex.
Oh Alex, you guys are the best.
That I am and don’t you forget it.
Isabel I hope that you can forgive me... and my answer to your question is yes. I’ll be very honored to be a part of yours and Alex’s special day.
Oh Liz, Alex did you hear, now everything is going to be perfect.
I know sweetie, I know.
Now that all the drama is out of the way, how about we really finish celebrating? Said Michael with a smile on his face.
I second that. I want to propose a toast. To good friends and love said Max...
Here... here
They spent the rest of their diner having great conversation, telling stories about their past time together and just having a good time. The night was almost perfect and they couldn’t ask for more. After diner was over they all went their separate ways, Alex and Isabel decided earlier in the day that they were going to stay in a hotel so they could have some well deserved privacy, Michael convinced Maria to come to his apartment and spend some time with him since Max ask him to give him so private time with Liz tonight and since he was more than willing to do so it didn’t take him much to convince Maria to come with him.
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In the hotel...
So what do you think about the girls, do you like them?
Yes, I really did. God I can even imagine how hard all of this must be had been for them, specially Maria. I mean Liz didn’t remember anything of her life until a few weeks back, but Maria... God how can she do it without going crazy, I mean can you imagine having to renounce to your own life in order to live like somebody else? That is just amazing.
I know, me too. They are both amazing. I just still can’t believe that they are both alive. I still can’t believe that Max’s father was capable to doing something like that.
I know and how are things going on between Max and his father?
Not good, Max told him to stay away from them. He doesn’t want anything to do with him.
Good... and his mother?
Well, they are trying to build up their relationship. She really didn’t know what her husband did until she got to Texas and Max told her. After that Max and his mother had a conversation and for what I understand they are going to try and be a family again, but Max made it very clear to her that he doesn’t have any intention of having any relationship with his father. I guess he can’t forgive him for what he did.
I wouldn’t forgive him either, I mean what he did was the most horrible thing that I ever heard. How can a father do something like that to his son, I mean to a stranger I could at least understand but to your own flesh and blood, that it’s just sick.
I know baby, I’m just happy that they found each other again and that everything is out in the open. Maybe now they can start to rebuilt their lives again.
I just think that Liz and Maria are both extraordinary women and I know that we are going to be great friends. I can’t wait to spend time with them.
I know what you mean, I guess I was very lucky to get them in my life all those years ago in college. They were the best of friends when I was alone in a new city. The made feel welcome and at home. They became my family.
They are your family Alex and I promise you that I’m going to do my best to gain their affection.
I don’t think that you are going to try too hard to gain their affection..
Why not?
Because I bet you that they already love you. I mean they know how much you mean to me so if you look at it from my point of view you are already half way there.
I guess you are right.
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In Michael’s apartment, Maria and Michael were sitting in the living room watching some tv and relaxing after a very long day...
Maria, are you going to tell me what happened to Liz at the restaurant?
When Isabel asked us to be in her and Alex’s wedding it suddenly made Liz realize that if none of this would have happened probably by now she and Max would’ve been married.
Oh...
Yeah, I mean you only seen the way they are with each other now, but imagine what you’ve seen by at least 10 times more and that is the kind of relationship they had before all of this happened.
Wow, that intense?
Yeah, Liz and Max always has this kind of you are my soul mate kind of relationship. I was so happy for her when she met him. He made her feel special all the time and there was nothing that they would not do for each other.
I can see why she felt that way. For what I seen in Max since I met him he is very special guy.
Yeah, he is. He is also a very special kind of friend too. He will do anything for you. Max and Liz are like that. They have the kind of relationship that every woman dreams about but not everybody gets.
Do you want to have that kind of relationship too?
Of course I do, don’t you?
Well, if I’m honest with you I think I already have found that kind of relationship.
What do you mean?
What I mean is that I love you Maria, I think I fell in love with you the first day I saw you coming out of Jesse’s office. I want to be with you all the time Maria. I want to make you happy if you’ll let me.
Oh God.... Oh God...
Are you okay? Maria, talk to me, please.
Oh God, Are you saying what I think you are saying?
Yes, I love you Maria, I really do love you. Do you feel anything for me? Anything at all?
Michael...
He was afraid that her answer would be no, but he needed to know, he needed to know for sure where he was standing in this relationship.
If you don’t feel the same way I’ll understand, but I really need to hear it from you. I’m willing to wait for you to be ready. I don’t want you to feel obligated to say that you feel the same way just to make me feel better.
Michael... first would you just shut up and let me talk?
Sure, sorry.
I do love you Michael, I love you more than I ever loved any other guy in my life and it scares me... it scares me because I never been in this kind of relationship before where a guy really cares about me you know? Most guys in my life were with me for one thing and I don’t think that I have to tell you what they wanted for you to understand. I had my heart broken into pieces so many times before and I’m tired, I’m tired of people doing that to me. What we have it’s amazing. You make me feel special Michael nobody ever made me feel the way you do and that is mostly why I’m so afraid. I’m afraid to fall more in love with you and have my heart broken again.
I will never do that to you Maria. You are it for me.
You say that now, but what if you meet somebody else and then you realize that what you feel for me is not what you thought it was, huh? What do you think that is going to do to me?
He looked at her and knew right away that she was looking for excuses and he needed to break those barriers once and for all.
Maria, what is it that you are really afraid of?
I already told you, I had my heart broken so many times...
That is bull shit and you know it. We all have our share of broken hearts. Please tell me what are you really afraid of? At least I deserve that much.
I...
Tell me please.
Okay, I don’t want to suffer like Liz and Max did. I don’t want to know that kind of pain.
I’ve lived it with Liz all that and I just don’t want to suffer like that okay
Maria you have to let that go. What happened to them it’s not going to happen to us. Those were special circumstances and I assure you that it’s not going to happen to us.
How do you know?
Because I don’t have a rich father who is going to think less of you... because I will do whatever it takes to always protect you and keep you safe... because you are the most amazing woman that I ever met in my life and I know that my family is going to love you to death like me.
Michael... By now she was in tears. Never in all her life anybody said something like that to her. She knew that he was the one... the only one for her. The one that she was waiting for all her life...
I know that you are afraid and to be honest with you Maria I am afraid too.
You are?
Yes, I never loved anybody the way I love you and I’m afraid that I’m going to mess up. I want to make you happy Maria the way that you make me. Every time I look at you... God you turn my insides out...and I mean that in a good way... a very good way. I never felt this way about any other girl before and it scares me too Maria. I know that I’m taking a big step here but I’m ready to do it. I want to take that step with you. The question now is are you willing to take it with me. Are you willing to accept me in your life forever.
Are you sure that this is what you want? That you are not just saying that because you just want to get me into your bed and then leave me?
If those were my intentions Maria I would’ve got you in my bed long time ago.
You are very sure of yourself aren’t you?
Seriously Maria, I’m not going to lie and say that I don’t want that because I do, but that is not what I want from you. I want you to love me back. I want you to fall in love with me too.
Maria took a good look at him and she knew that he was telling her the truth. She can see it in his eyes. Now she understood when Liz told her that she can always tell when Max was telling her the truth about anything... because she could see it in his eyes and now for the first time in her life she too can see the truth in a guy’s eyes and this time this guy was telling her that he loved her and that he would do anything for her. Maybe this was her reward for all the years of suffering that she went through. Yes, she though... he was her reward for all the pain that she hade been through and she was not going to let hi slip away.
Say something Maria... please...
She did the only thing that she could think of that moment... she kissed him and in that kiss she told him everything that she was feeling...
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In Liz’s apartment...
How are you feeling?
I’m fine.
You were quiet all the way home. Is something wrong?
No, I guess I’m just tired.
Are you sure there is nothing bothering you?
Max?
Yes?
Can I ask you a question?
You know you can ask me anything you want.
Do you think that if none of this would’ve happened... do you think that we would’ve been married by now?
He looked he in the eye to make sure that she can see that he was saying was true.... Yes, yes I do. Do you?
I guess, it’s just that all of this is too hard, you know?
I know, but everything is going to be okay.
How do you know? I mean... what if your mother doesn’t like me after all? What if your father won’t leave us alone?
I don’t care. I’m not going to loose you again Liz. If I have to give up my family for you then so be it. I don’t want to live my life without you in it. I already been through that and believe me... it was like I was just existing... I wasn’t living like I was when I was with you. Trust me when I say this Liz... I prefer to die... than to loose you again.
Don’t say that.
It’s the truth, Liz when I woke up after your accident I felt empty inside. I thought so many times of ending my life because the pain and loneliness that I was feeling was so much to bear, but for some unexplainable reason I couldn’t do it. Something inside of me was keeping me alive. I think that it was you. I think that you heart was calling mine and that’s why I couldn’t go through with it. In my dreams at night I could see you and you were always calling me. In my dreams you were lost and I was trying so hard to find you...
Oh Max, I’m sorry that you had to go through that. It must have been really hard for you. You were all alone...
It’s okay Liz, none of that was your fault. Don’t you see, even after everything that my father did to keep us apart... we still found each other. We found each other and we are together.
I love you so much Max Evans... so much.
And I love you too Elizabeth Claudia Parker. I want you to know that there is nothing in this world that can keep me away from you. You mean everything to me.
I know Max, I feel it every time you look at me, every time you touch me... it’s like you never stopped...
I never did. You were always with me... always. Now that we went through all of this long conversation I know that you must be tired.
Actually I am.
You should go to bed. I’ll stay here in the sofa.
You don’t have to stay in the sofa Max, you can sleep with me if you want.
I do want but I don’t want to feel pressured or obligated. I told you this afternoon that I wanted to stay, but I don’t want you to think that... she quickly put her finger to his lips to silence him...
Max, I know you better that anybody else in this world and I know that you will never pressure me into anything, besides, I want you to. I need you to.
Really?
Yes Max, we been apart for too long. I think it’s time for us to start picking up the pieces and start putting them together, don’t you think?
I think that you have the right idea. I always thought that you were really smart.
Hum...really?
Yep Don’t you believe me?
Maybe, but if I recall correctly, you were the smart one in this relationship.
How come?
Well, because you were the one to always agree with me in everything that I used to say... don’t you remember?
Oh... right. How could I forget that... yep, I was definitely the smart one. Now that is settled, let’s go to bed. You had a long day I don’t want you to get to tired and get sick again.
Max, I know that you worry about me but you don’t have to. I mean, Jesse said that I was okay and other than a few headaches I had no other problems.
I know, I just don’t want to take any chances okay... Just humor me.
Okay, but just because you are asking nicely.
They went inside the room and Liz went into her bathroom to change into her pajamas. Max stayed in the room and took off his clothes and started to get the bed ready for her. He heard the door of the bathroom open and when he saw her he had to take a deep breath to calm himself off. Sometimes he forgot how beautiful she looked in everything specially when she used to go to be with him. Liz noticed his change and got a little worried....
Are you all right?
Yeah, it’s just that I forgot how beautiful you look when you were like this.
Oh...
Come on you must be very tired. It’s been a very long day and I don’t want you to over do yourself.
Well, aren’t we bossy today?
Like I said before, just humor me okay?
Yeah...Yeah.
She laid in bed and he wrapped his arms around her. It felt so right. It felt like he never stopped been there with her. They stood like that for a few minutes without saying a word just enjoying each others company. Liz was the first one to speak...
Max?... Are you awake?
Yes.
Can I ask you a question?
Sure, you can ask me anything.
What are you going to do?
What do you mean?
I mean... well ... are you going to stay here in Texas or are you going back to Boston?
I’m staying. Why do you ask?
I wasn’t sure what you were going to do, I mean I thought that maybe you wanted to go back to Boston to deal with your mother... you know, to try to build your relationship with her.
Liz, I”m not going anywhere. I’m staying here with you that is unless you don’t want me here.
How can you even think that. Of course I want you here. I just don’t want you to feel that you have to stay here with me out of obligation, you know, you still have to deal with your mom and you can’t do that from all the way over here.
Liz, in case you have forgotten, I’m not a little kid anymore I’m a grown man and I can decide where I want to live regardless of where my parents live. You should know that better than anybody else and as for my relationship with my mother, well I guess for now we will be doing that long distance. I’m pretty sure that she is very understanding at this point of what I’m doing and why.
And why is that?
Because she knows that I love you... that I never stop loving you and I guess she starting to understand that. I don’t know how long my father is going to be in the hospital, but I hope that the time that she gets to spend here we can at least spend some of it getting to know each other again.
You know Max I think I remember now what I fell in love with you all those years ago.
And why is that?
Because when I looked into your eyes I saw the amazing man that you really are. I’m so in love with you Max. I don’t believe that there is another man like you in this earth. I feel so lucky that you chose to love me when you could’ve chose any girl.
There was no other girl for me Liz, the moment I saw you... I knew it was you or nobody else. The moment I saw you I knew that you were the one for me.
She looked into his eyes and she knew right then and there that no matter what happed to them in the past the love that the had for one another was still alive like it was the first day. She didn’t have any more doubts and she knew without a doubt that she really wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. They already wasted four years for no fault of their own and it was time to make up for it. She leaned into him and kissed him. At first he was a little shocked but he quickly responded with the same ardor that she was and he couldn’t be happier. She could feel Max pressing more against her and she felt like had never passed and it felt like the last night the spent together. She wanted to feel more of him so she started to remove his shirt without breaking contact with his lips. Max broke the kiss and looked her in the eyes...
What are you doing Liz?... he said barely in a whisper
I think that is was obvious.
I know, but are you sure that you are ready for this, I mean I don’t want you to feel pressured or that you have to...
Max, we already lost four years of our lives apart... do you really want to loose more time waiting?
I don’t want to wait Liz... God Liz I want you more that I ever thought I could want you, but I just want you to be ready. I’m willing to wait as long as you need.
Well, if that is what you are waiting for, then I’m ready Max. I want you... I want to be with you. I want you to make love to me.
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The whole group was a little taken a back with Liz’s reaction. Maria was more concerned than the rest of them and knew that something was not right...
What happened Max?
I don’t know all of the sudden she just looked like she was going to cry and left the table with the excuse that she was going to the bathroom.
I’m going to go and check on her.
Two minutes later Maria went inside the bathroom looking for Liz. She heard little sobs and knew that she was in there crying... the question was why....
Liz, are you in here?
Maria is that you? In between sobs...
Yes honey it’s me. Come out so we can talk. Tell me what happened?
A minute later Liz came out of the booth looking very sad and with her face stained with tears.
What’s wrong?
I’m sorry Maria, I just got really sad when Isabel started talking about the wedding. It’s that all of the sudden it occurred to me that if none of this would’ve happened... maybe Max and would’ve been married by now and... and...
Maria pulled Liz into a tight hug trying not to cry herself... I know sweetie, I know that all of these adjustments are hard on you but I promise you that everything is going to be all right you’ll see.
That is what Max says, but Maria how are we going to get those four years of our lives back?
We won’t. We are going to start from zero and make a new life for ourselves. We can’t live in the past Liz. What is done is done and there is nothing we can do about it. I know that it’s going to be hard in the beginning but we are going to make great lives for ourselves, I mean after all the hell that we’ve been through we deserve to be happy, don’t you think?
Yes I do. God I feel so stupid now. What is Isabel going to think about me now, that I’m a basket case?
Don’t worry sweetie she is not going to think that about you, beside to her I’m the basket case. Now, come on, let’s get out of here because there is a very worried man out there waiting for you.
Thank you Maria.
Always, now come on let’s get your face refreshed and go out there and finish having fun, okay?
Yes, let’s go.
Max was outside the bathroom waiting for like it seems hours. He was very concerned because he knew deep down that whatever got Liz upset had to do with the mention of Alex’s wedding. He himself got a little sad when he thought about it because he knew that none of this would’ve happened he would’ve been married to Liz long time ago. It was a few minutes later when he heard the bathroom door open and they came out.
Hey, are you okay?
I’m sorry Max. I didn’t want to worry you.
What happened?
Can we talk about it when we get home?
Home... she said home. He was so happy to hear that she still consider their apartment their home. Sure.
When they got to the table they all eyes were on her. She noticed how uncomfortable her friends were and decided that she really needed to apologize to them for her behavior, after all it wasn’t their fault.
She took a deep breath and started talking... Guys I’m sorry about my behavior from before I guess I just need some time to adjust to everything.
Liz you don’t have to apologize for anything. We understand... said Alex.
Oh Alex, you guys are the best.
That I am and don’t you forget it.
Isabel I hope that you can forgive me... and my answer to your question is yes. I’ll be very honored to be a part of yours and Alex’s special day.
Oh Liz, Alex did you hear, now everything is going to be perfect.
I know sweetie, I know.
Now that all the drama is out of the way, how about we really finish celebrating? Said Michael with a smile on his face.
I second that. I want to propose a toast. To good friends and love said Max...
Here... here
They spent the rest of their diner having great conversation, telling stories about their past time together and just having a good time. The night was almost perfect and they couldn’t ask for more. After diner was over they all went their separate ways, Alex and Isabel decided earlier in the day that they were going to stay in a hotel so they could have some well deserved privacy, Michael convinced Maria to come to his apartment and spend some time with him since Max ask him to give him so private time with Liz tonight and since he was more than willing to do so it didn’t take him much to convince Maria to come with him.
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In the hotel...
So what do you think about the girls, do you like them?
Yes, I really did. God I can even imagine how hard all of this must be had been for them, specially Maria. I mean Liz didn’t remember anything of her life until a few weeks back, but Maria... God how can she do it without going crazy, I mean can you imagine having to renounce to your own life in order to live like somebody else? That is just amazing.
I know, me too. They are both amazing. I just still can’t believe that they are both alive. I still can’t believe that Max’s father was capable to doing something like that.
I know and how are things going on between Max and his father?
Not good, Max told him to stay away from them. He doesn’t want anything to do with him.
Good... and his mother?
Well, they are trying to build up their relationship. She really didn’t know what her husband did until she got to Texas and Max told her. After that Max and his mother had a conversation and for what I understand they are going to try and be a family again, but Max made it very clear to her that he doesn’t have any intention of having any relationship with his father. I guess he can’t forgive him for what he did.
I wouldn’t forgive him either, I mean what he did was the most horrible thing that I ever heard. How can a father do something like that to his son, I mean to a stranger I could at least understand but to your own flesh and blood, that it’s just sick.
I know baby, I’m just happy that they found each other again and that everything is out in the open. Maybe now they can start to rebuilt their lives again.
I just think that Liz and Maria are both extraordinary women and I know that we are going to be great friends. I can’t wait to spend time with them.
I know what you mean, I guess I was very lucky to get them in my life all those years ago in college. They were the best of friends when I was alone in a new city. The made feel welcome and at home. They became my family.
They are your family Alex and I promise you that I’m going to do my best to gain their affection.
I don’t think that you are going to try too hard to gain their affection..
Why not?
Because I bet you that they already love you. I mean they know how much you mean to me so if you look at it from my point of view you are already half way there.
I guess you are right.
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In Michael’s apartment, Maria and Michael were sitting in the living room watching some tv and relaxing after a very long day...
Maria, are you going to tell me what happened to Liz at the restaurant?
When Isabel asked us to be in her and Alex’s wedding it suddenly made Liz realize that if none of this would have happened probably by now she and Max would’ve been married.
Oh...
Yeah, I mean you only seen the way they are with each other now, but imagine what you’ve seen by at least 10 times more and that is the kind of relationship they had before all of this happened.
Wow, that intense?
Yeah, Liz and Max always has this kind of you are my soul mate kind of relationship. I was so happy for her when she met him. He made her feel special all the time and there was nothing that they would not do for each other.
I can see why she felt that way. For what I seen in Max since I met him he is very special guy.
Yeah, he is. He is also a very special kind of friend too. He will do anything for you. Max and Liz are like that. They have the kind of relationship that every woman dreams about but not everybody gets.
Do you want to have that kind of relationship too?
Of course I do, don’t you?
Well, if I’m honest with you I think I already have found that kind of relationship.
What do you mean?
What I mean is that I love you Maria, I think I fell in love with you the first day I saw you coming out of Jesse’s office. I want to be with you all the time Maria. I want to make you happy if you’ll let me.
Oh God.... Oh God...
Are you okay? Maria, talk to me, please.
Oh God, Are you saying what I think you are saying?
Yes, I love you Maria, I really do love you. Do you feel anything for me? Anything at all?
Michael...
He was afraid that her answer would be no, but he needed to know, he needed to know for sure where he was standing in this relationship.
If you don’t feel the same way I’ll understand, but I really need to hear it from you. I’m willing to wait for you to be ready. I don’t want you to feel obligated to say that you feel the same way just to make me feel better.
Michael... first would you just shut up and let me talk?
Sure, sorry.
I do love you Michael, I love you more than I ever loved any other guy in my life and it scares me... it scares me because I never been in this kind of relationship before where a guy really cares about me you know? Most guys in my life were with me for one thing and I don’t think that I have to tell you what they wanted for you to understand. I had my heart broken into pieces so many times before and I’m tired, I’m tired of people doing that to me. What we have it’s amazing. You make me feel special Michael nobody ever made me feel the way you do and that is mostly why I’m so afraid. I’m afraid to fall more in love with you and have my heart broken again.
I will never do that to you Maria. You are it for me.
You say that now, but what if you meet somebody else and then you realize that what you feel for me is not what you thought it was, huh? What do you think that is going to do to me?
He looked at her and knew right away that she was looking for excuses and he needed to break those barriers once and for all.
Maria, what is it that you are really afraid of?
I already told you, I had my heart broken so many times...
That is bull shit and you know it. We all have our share of broken hearts. Please tell me what are you really afraid of? At least I deserve that much.
I...
Tell me please.
Okay, I don’t want to suffer like Liz and Max did. I don’t want to know that kind of pain.
I’ve lived it with Liz all that and I just don’t want to suffer like that okay
Maria you have to let that go. What happened to them it’s not going to happen to us. Those were special circumstances and I assure you that it’s not going to happen to us.
How do you know?
Because I don’t have a rich father who is going to think less of you... because I will do whatever it takes to always protect you and keep you safe... because you are the most amazing woman that I ever met in my life and I know that my family is going to love you to death like me.
Michael... By now she was in tears. Never in all her life anybody said something like that to her. She knew that he was the one... the only one for her. The one that she was waiting for all her life...
I know that you are afraid and to be honest with you Maria I am afraid too.
You are?
Yes, I never loved anybody the way I love you and I’m afraid that I’m going to mess up. I want to make you happy Maria the way that you make me. Every time I look at you... God you turn my insides out...and I mean that in a good way... a very good way. I never felt this way about any other girl before and it scares me too Maria. I know that I’m taking a big step here but I’m ready to do it. I want to take that step with you. The question now is are you willing to take it with me. Are you willing to accept me in your life forever.
Are you sure that this is what you want? That you are not just saying that because you just want to get me into your bed and then leave me?
If those were my intentions Maria I would’ve got you in my bed long time ago.
You are very sure of yourself aren’t you?
Seriously Maria, I’m not going to lie and say that I don’t want that because I do, but that is not what I want from you. I want you to love me back. I want you to fall in love with me too.
Maria took a good look at him and she knew that he was telling her the truth. She can see it in his eyes. Now she understood when Liz told her that she can always tell when Max was telling her the truth about anything... because she could see it in his eyes and now for the first time in her life she too can see the truth in a guy’s eyes and this time this guy was telling her that he loved her and that he would do anything for her. Maybe this was her reward for all the years of suffering that she went through. Yes, she though... he was her reward for all the pain that she hade been through and she was not going to let hi slip away.
Say something Maria... please...
She did the only thing that she could think of that moment... she kissed him and in that kiss she told him everything that she was feeling...
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In Liz’s apartment...
How are you feeling?
I’m fine.
You were quiet all the way home. Is something wrong?
No, I guess I’m just tired.
Are you sure there is nothing bothering you?
Max?
Yes?
Can I ask you a question?
You know you can ask me anything you want.
Do you think that if none of this would’ve happened... do you think that we would’ve been married by now?
He looked he in the eye to make sure that she can see that he was saying was true.... Yes, yes I do. Do you?
I guess, it’s just that all of this is too hard, you know?
I know, but everything is going to be okay.
How do you know? I mean... what if your mother doesn’t like me after all? What if your father won’t leave us alone?
I don’t care. I’m not going to loose you again Liz. If I have to give up my family for you then so be it. I don’t want to live my life without you in it. I already been through that and believe me... it was like I was just existing... I wasn’t living like I was when I was with you. Trust me when I say this Liz... I prefer to die... than to loose you again.
Don’t say that.
It’s the truth, Liz when I woke up after your accident I felt empty inside. I thought so many times of ending my life because the pain and loneliness that I was feeling was so much to bear, but for some unexplainable reason I couldn’t do it. Something inside of me was keeping me alive. I think that it was you. I think that you heart was calling mine and that’s why I couldn’t go through with it. In my dreams at night I could see you and you were always calling me. In my dreams you were lost and I was trying so hard to find you...
Oh Max, I’m sorry that you had to go through that. It must have been really hard for you. You were all alone...
It’s okay Liz, none of that was your fault. Don’t you see, even after everything that my father did to keep us apart... we still found each other. We found each other and we are together.
I love you so much Max Evans... so much.
And I love you too Elizabeth Claudia Parker. I want you to know that there is nothing in this world that can keep me away from you. You mean everything to me.
I know Max, I feel it every time you look at me, every time you touch me... it’s like you never stopped...
I never did. You were always with me... always. Now that we went through all of this long conversation I know that you must be tired.
Actually I am.
You should go to bed. I’ll stay here in the sofa.
You don’t have to stay in the sofa Max, you can sleep with me if you want.
I do want but I don’t want to feel pressured or obligated. I told you this afternoon that I wanted to stay, but I don’t want you to think that... she quickly put her finger to his lips to silence him...
Max, I know you better that anybody else in this world and I know that you will never pressure me into anything, besides, I want you to. I need you to.
Really?
Yes Max, we been apart for too long. I think it’s time for us to start picking up the pieces and start putting them together, don’t you think?
I think that you have the right idea. I always thought that you were really smart.
Hum...really?
Yep Don’t you believe me?
Maybe, but if I recall correctly, you were the smart one in this relationship.
How come?
Well, because you were the one to always agree with me in everything that I used to say... don’t you remember?
Oh... right. How could I forget that... yep, I was definitely the smart one. Now that is settled, let’s go to bed. You had a long day I don’t want you to get to tired and get sick again.
Max, I know that you worry about me but you don’t have to. I mean, Jesse said that I was okay and other than a few headaches I had no other problems.
I know, I just don’t want to take any chances okay... Just humor me.
Okay, but just because you are asking nicely.
They went inside the room and Liz went into her bathroom to change into her pajamas. Max stayed in the room and took off his clothes and started to get the bed ready for her. He heard the door of the bathroom open and when he saw her he had to take a deep breath to calm himself off. Sometimes he forgot how beautiful she looked in everything specially when she used to go to be with him. Liz noticed his change and got a little worried....
Are you all right?
Yeah, it’s just that I forgot how beautiful you look when you were like this.
Oh...
Come on you must be very tired. It’s been a very long day and I don’t want you to over do yourself.
Well, aren’t we bossy today?
Like I said before, just humor me okay?
Yeah...Yeah.
She laid in bed and he wrapped his arms around her. It felt so right. It felt like he never stopped been there with her. They stood like that for a few minutes without saying a word just enjoying each others company. Liz was the first one to speak...
Max?... Are you awake?
Yes.
Can I ask you a question?
Sure, you can ask me anything.
What are you going to do?
What do you mean?
I mean... well ... are you going to stay here in Texas or are you going back to Boston?
I’m staying. Why do you ask?
I wasn’t sure what you were going to do, I mean I thought that maybe you wanted to go back to Boston to deal with your mother... you know, to try to build your relationship with her.
Liz, I”m not going anywhere. I’m staying here with you that is unless you don’t want me here.
How can you even think that. Of course I want you here. I just don’t want you to feel that you have to stay here with me out of obligation, you know, you still have to deal with your mom and you can’t do that from all the way over here.
Liz, in case you have forgotten, I’m not a little kid anymore I’m a grown man and I can decide where I want to live regardless of where my parents live. You should know that better than anybody else and as for my relationship with my mother, well I guess for now we will be doing that long distance. I’m pretty sure that she is very understanding at this point of what I’m doing and why.
And why is that?
Because she knows that I love you... that I never stop loving you and I guess she starting to understand that. I don’t know how long my father is going to be in the hospital, but I hope that the time that she gets to spend here we can at least spend some of it getting to know each other again.
You know Max I think I remember now what I fell in love with you all those years ago.
And why is that?
Because when I looked into your eyes I saw the amazing man that you really are. I’m so in love with you Max. I don’t believe that there is another man like you in this earth. I feel so lucky that you chose to love me when you could’ve chose any girl.
There was no other girl for me Liz, the moment I saw you... I knew it was you or nobody else. The moment I saw you I knew that you were the one for me.
She looked into his eyes and she knew right then and there that no matter what happed to them in the past the love that the had for one another was still alive like it was the first day. She didn’t have any more doubts and she knew without a doubt that she really wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. They already wasted four years for no fault of their own and it was time to make up for it. She leaned into him and kissed him. At first he was a little shocked but he quickly responded with the same ardor that she was and he couldn’t be happier. She could feel Max pressing more against her and she felt like had never passed and it felt like the last night the spent together. She wanted to feel more of him so she started to remove his shirt without breaking contact with his lips. Max broke the kiss and looked her in the eyes...
What are you doing Liz?... he said barely in a whisper
I think that is was obvious.
I know, but are you sure that you are ready for this, I mean I don’t want you to feel pressured or that you have to...
Max, we already lost four years of our lives apart... do you really want to loose more time waiting?
I don’t want to wait Liz... God Liz I want you more that I ever thought I could want you, but I just want you to be ready. I’m willing to wait as long as you need.
Well, if that is what you are waiting for, then I’m ready Max. I want you... I want to be with you. I want you to make love to me.
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CHAPTER 17
He was still in shock at her words, but he could see in her eyes that she was being honest with him. She was ready and that she once again wanted to belong to him like they did years ago.
You don’t know what those words mean to me Liz. I’ve dream for so long to have you in my arms again even if it was one more time and now here you are in front of me and it’s just the most amazing gift that I’ve could receive.
I’m here Max, I’m here and I’m your like I was all those years ago. Can you make love to me?
It will be my pleasure.
He leaned and kissed her once again. This time there were no doubts, no holding back and they gave into each others desires. They kissed and caress each other trying to get to know each other again. They couldn’t get enough of each other. Max was dying to be buried deep inside her and she was feeling the same way. He couldn’t wait to be surrounded by her once again, but he was afraid that it was all a dream and he was going to wake up and find out that she was not there with him...
I need to see you Liz... can I see you? His breathing was almost gone. His eyes were the darkest that she ever seen them and all of this excited her...
Very seductively she started to remove the shirt that she was wearing to bed but Max stopped her...
Let me. He felt like a kid on Christmas morning opening his presents. He studied every piece of skin that was revealed to him and to him she was more beautiful than ever. Once the shirt was gone he couldn’t contain the moan that escaped his throat... She definitely looked more beautiful than he remembered...
God Liz, you are so beautiful... He studied her and notice two little scars that were hardly visible the to the naked eye, but he knew her body better than anybody else so he noticed the every new change in her body. She noticed him looking at her and felt a little self conscious about it and tried to cover herself...
Don’t... please. You are still so beautiful. Don’t ever feel that you have to cover yourself with me. He leaned and kissed where the two scars were and then looked back at her. When he looked up he noticed that she had tears in her eyes...What’s wrong?
Nothing, don’t worry.
Did I do something wrong?
No, just the opposite. You never cease to amaze me you know?
Why do you say that?
Because here I was worried about how you were going to feel... I was wondering if you were going to feel disgusted with my scars and then you go and kissed them... and I just...
Hey, look at me... you don’t have to feel self-conscious about any of your scars... I personally think they are beautiful.
You never were a good liar you know?
I know, but they don’t matter to me. What matter to me is that you are alive and if you have a few scars then who cares... I certainly don’t. Liz I wish you could see through my eyes how I really see you. There are no words that can really describe what I see when I look at you.
I guess I do, because I feel the same way when I look at you. To me you are perfect in every way. There is nothing about you that I will change.
That’s how I feel about you. So now that we cleared all that up...where were we?
I think you were about to make love to me.
Ah yeah that’s what I was trying to do when I was interrupted... he looked at her with a mischievous look in his eyes. She started laughing because she knew that look very well, it was the look that Max used to give her when she used to tease him and she loved it. She knew that what was about to come was special and from his heart and that no one will ever make her feel that kind of emotion ever again... just him.
Max bend down and kissed her with all the passion he felt in his heart and she melted into him. She needed to feel him deep inside her and she couldn’t wait anymore. She knew that their first was going to be fast and full of passion but at this moment it was all she wanted from him. She pushed his shirt off his body and started removing his pants when he stopped her. He looked at her with a questioning look in his face...
Liz, we don’t want to rush this, we have all the time in the world.
I know we do Max, but I really need you. I really need to feel you inside of me right now. It’s been so long.
I know baby, trust me I know, but...
Please... she was begging him and he was not the one that was going to deny her what his own body what screaming for. He helped her removed the last of his clothes and he let the passion and love that he felt for her flow in the open for the first time in years. He laid her down in the bed and without losing con eye contact with her he took a hold of his manhood and guided it to her center. The first touch it was life fire. She felt so warm and wet that he thought that he was going to loose even before he was inside her. He push the head inside her and she heard her soft moan come out of her mouth. She pulled him down and kissed him hard... he pushed completely inside her and without breaking the kiss he started pushing in and out of her. The feeling was like any other. She was moving in accord with him and he knew that he was not going to last very long. After all it’s been four years... four long years without her.
Oh God Max... right there baby... harder...
Liz...baby I don’t think I’m going to last long... you feel so good around me.
You too Max, harder... harder...
Max was pounding into her hard... he was afraid that he was going to hurt her but he couldn’t stop even if he wanted to she felt so good and it’s been so long since he’s been like this with her. He felt the tightening in his balls and he knew that it was time but he wanted her with him so he reached with hand and started rubbing her clit in circular strokes and she started convulsing underneath him...
Oh yes... oh Max... I’m coming...
Let go Liz... come for me...
That it’s all it took for Liz to let go. Her orgasm was explosive. He felt her walls tightening and he too let go and came hard. He burry himself as deep as he could and spilled his seed deep within her. Lizzz...
It took him several minutes to recover his breath. He tried to move from her but she stopped him..
Don’t move. I want to feel you inside me a little longer.
I don’t want to crush you.
You’re not... trust me.
Are you okay... I’m sorry that I got so intense...
Don’t apologize for loving me, besides you did it the way I wanted it.
Really?
You know I did. You didn’t hear me complain about it.
I love you Liz... I love you so much.
I love you too.
I miss being like this with you. I miss having you in my arms like this... to feel you the way I’m feeling you right now.
Me too, I can’t believe that it’s been four years since the last time we’ve been in the same bed together like this. Hummm... I could stay here forever...
Me too... he kissed her again and it was like they couldn’t get enough of each other.
They spent the night loving and learning each others bodies again. They fell a sleep only a few hours ago because neither one of them wanted to fall a sleep afraid that it would be all a dream. Finally after tiring each other they fell a sleep. Max was the first one to wake up the next morning. It took him only a second to realize where he was. He felt her warm body next to him and he felt like he was in heaven once again. He lifted himself on his elbow and took a real good look at her sleeping. He love watching her sleep. She look so peaceful and it always amazed him that this lovely creature loved him the same way he loved her. It still amazed him how perfect she fit against him. It was like she was created for him and he knew that no other woman will ever make him feel the things that she did. He felt her stir in her sleep and knew that she was waking up. He knew her so well, even after all this years he could still remember even the smallest of the little quirks...
Good morning... she said in very groggy voice... What time is it?
It’s going to be nine o’clock. Sleep well?
Hum... she purr and stretched like a cat... it’s was the best night sleep that I had in a very long time... you?
I can say the same. How are you feeling?
Max, I love that you worry about me, but you don’t have to over do it. I mean it’s not like I’m going to break every time I do something you know?
I know, I’m sorry. Forgive me?
Only if you kiss me...
The next few weeks went by like a breeze and pretty soon the found themselves packing for their trip to Boston for Alex and Isabel’s wedding.
Are you packed?
Yes Maria, you?
I’m almost done.
At what time are we leaving again?
Our flight leaves at eleven. Oh I can’t wait.
Me too. I still can’t believe that Alex is getting married. I’m so happy for him.
Yeah, who knew that our boy was going to get the girl.
I would’ve love to be there to see him getting the girls of his dream. Do you remember how he used to get every time he saw her?
It was hysterical. I mean the poor guy got literally sick. Poor thing, it was definitely hysterical. Maria looked at Liz with a little concern in her eyes...
Why are you looking at me like that?
Nothing.
Oh no, tell me what’s wrong?
Well, I’m just a little worried about you.
Why?
Are you okay with all of this? I mean with the wedding and everything else?
Maria, of course I am. I know that I got a little let’s say “sappy” when I first found out but I’m okay with it now.
And what about with returning to Boston?
I’m a little scared, but I’m going to be okay. It’s not like I’m going alone. I have you, Max and even Michael.
I know, you know that I will always have your back right?
I know.
Are you going to meet with Max’s mom?
I think so, Max told me that she invited us to have diner with her tomorrow.
That’s good... right?
Well, it’s a start don’t you think?
Yeah, I think so.
I just hope that this time around she will like me. I mean for Max’s sake. I will hate to see him loose both his parents from his life because of me.
Oh no... no...no. First of all, if Max doesn’t want his father in his life anymore is because of his own fault. As for his mother... well she have it in her hands to prevent that from happening. I think that she will be more open this time around. I really don’t think that she is like his father. I think that she really learned from her husband’s mistakes.
You really think so?
I know so. I mean if she mess up, then she is very stupid.
Anybody home?
Hey Max.
Hey Maria. He leaned and kiss Liz... hi
Hi yourself.
You two make me sick. Where is Michael.
He is parking the car. He’ll be up in a few minutes. So are you ladies packed?
Almost. How about you?
I got everything I need right here... he said hugging Liz.
I’m going to wait for Michael in the living room. You guys are really sickening... but before she left the room... I’m glad that you two are back getting us all sick. She winked at them and left the room.
So, do you miss me while I was gone?
Max, you practically live here and besides you left only three hours ago.
Oh the pain... he said holding his hand to his heart. I thought that you were here missing me like I was missing you, I guess I was wrong...
You idiot, of course I missed you. I want you here with me all the time you know that.
Good, now that we got that clear, how about you give me a real hello kiss.
I see, so that is what you were missing huh? The make out.
Well you can’t hold that against me, I mean look at you... you are just irresistible.
Come here. She put her hands behind his neck and pulled him into a very passionate kiss. After she had him really wired up she pulled away and started walking to the door... you coming?
I’m going to get you for this, you know?
Promises... promises. She started running out of the room when she saw him coming after her.
The next day they went to the airport early because they wanted to make sure that they would not miss their flight. The wedding was in two days and they wanted to make sure that they were there today so the girls could go and get their dresses finish for the big event.
This is so exciting don’t you think Liz?
I think it’s going to be great. I still can’t believe that he is getting married. I mean our Alex is getting married.
Who knew that out of all of us he was going to be the first one to bite the bullet.
I don’t see what the big deal is, Alex is a great guy and he deserves it.
Michael of course we think that he deserves it, but if you would’ve been there the first time that he saw her in college... trust me you will be thinking like us. It’s just unbelievable that a girl like Isabel finally had the common sense to even look at Alex. I mean don’t get me wrong Alex is cute but he is no superman while Isabel is like a super model kind of look. Do you see what I mean?
Of course I do, but let’s face it. Who do you think is the lucky one here? To me she is even lucky that a guy like Alex is with her.
You got that right Michael. I only hope that she will make him happy. He deserves that and more.
You see, Liz see my point.
Oh and I don’t?
I didn’t say that Maria. I know that you know Alex longer than me and that you know him better, but from a guy point of view and from a friend’s point of view I still think that she is the lucky one.
Guys I don’t think that Alex is going to have a problem with Isabel, I mean the guy treats her like a queen and you can tell that she just adores him.
Thank you for your point of view Mr. Sensitive...and then Maria started laughing.
Liz, can I talk to you for a moment?
Sure, what is it?
Come with me. Let’s go get some coffee and I’ll tell you on our way there okay?
Okay, you guys want anything?
Coffee is good and if you see those cookies that I love so much....
I know, you Michael?
Just coffee, thank you.
We’ll be right back.
They started walking to the coffee shop and Liz was a little worried about what Max wanted to tell her...
What is it that you want to talk about?
Liz, I don’t want you to get upset or anything with what I’m about to tell you okay?
You are scaring me...
No, please relax it’s nothing bad.
Then what is it?
You remember the apartment that we use to live before all of this happened?
Yes, why?
Well, while I was in my “sleep stage” Alex made sure that it was paid for and kept in the same way that we left it the day of your accident. After I came out of my sleep, well I went there and I didn’t have the heart to leave it. I thought about getting rid of it numerous times, but every time it felt like I was trying to get rid of your memory and I couldn’t do that...
What are you trying to say?
What I’m trying to say is that... I bought that apartment Liz. I bought it and is still in the same condition that you left it four years ago. I used to go there when I wanted to be close to you. I used to go there and just sit for hours remembering all the wonderful moments that we lived there. It help keep me alive.
She stopped and looked at him with tears in her eyes...
I will understand if you don’t want to go there ever again, but I needed to tell you before we go to Boston. I wanted to tell you that I did everything I could to keep you alive in every way I could... I just couldn’t let you go. I promise you the night before the accident that I was never going to say goodbye to you... and I didn’t. I just couldn’t.
By now she was crying openly and he just held her in his arms.
I’m sorry Liz, I didn’t want to upset you. I’m sorry. I just wanted...
She didn’t let him finish. She put her finger on his lips to shut him up... I’m not upset Max. I just happy. This are happy tears. I can’t believe that you went through all that just to keep me or the memory of me close to you. I love you more and more every day. You make me the happiest woman in the whole universe... do you know that?
So you are not mad that I kept the apartment?
Of course not. I’m glad you did. I love that place Max. I only have happy memories there. Do you think that you can take me there when we get to Boston?
I’ll take you to the end of the world if you ask me... of course I will take you.
She wasn’t sure how he was going to react to her next question but she asked him anyway... Max?
Yes?
Do you think that it will be possible for us to stay there tonight?
Of course we can. I don’t see why not. Everything is exactly like you left it. I have somebody go every week to clean it up with specific instructions that after cleaning to put everything back in place.
Max Evans... you never cease to amaze me you know that?
I hope so, I want to make all your dreams come true Liz. I want to make you happy.
You already made me happy Max and believe me when I tell you that you made my dreams come true.
I hope that not all of them.
Well, not all... but most of them.
So you are okay with this.
More than okay, now let’s go and get the coffee before Maria comes looking for us.
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They got to Boston around three o’clock in the afternoon. Alex and Isabel were waiting for them at the airport...
It’s nice to see you again guys.
You too Alex. How are you Isabel?
Honestly Liz... I’m a nervous wreck but other than that I’m fine.
Don’t worry Isabel, everything is going to be perfect you’ll see.
You think so?
I know so.
Thanks Liz... I really needed to hear that.
So, are you guys ready to get out of here?
Sure, let get the luggage and we’ll be on our way.
What do you want to do first?
Me, I want to go to the hotel and take a nice hot bath, said Maria.
I’ll second that, said Michael.
How about you two?
Liz and I have something that we need to do. We’ll meet you guys later for diner if that’s okay?
Sure that fine. We’ll meet here in the hotel lobby let’s say around 8 o’clock?
That’s fine. We’ll be ready.
Max and Liz left the hotel. They took a cab and headed to their old apartment. They opted no to tell Maria yet about where they were going because they knew that she was going to get worried about Liz. A few minutes later they were standing in front of their old apartment...
Are you sure that you want to do this?
Max, I’m sure.
We’ll go in, but if you feel uncomfortable or anything we’ll leave okay?
I promise I will tell you.
Okay, so are you ready?
As ready as I’ll ever be.
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CHAPTER 18
They walked inside the apartment and for Liz it was like coming back home. She looked around and was really surprised to see that he really kept the place in the same way that she left it all those years ago. She started lurking around and touching the surface of the things trying to familiarize herself again with it. She smiled when she saw that the nightgown that she was wearing her last night here was still in the same place that she left it...
You know, when you told me that you kept the place in the same way that it was four years ago I didn’t think that you literally kept it like that.
I couldn’t move anything away. I guess I just… deep down was hoping that you were going to come back to me in some way or another.
It must have been pretty hard for you to come here.
Liz I told you, this was my escape... my own private heaven. It was the only place that I felt home even though you were not here with me physically... you were here in every other possible way. Everything in this place is a part of you. We build this little place together in one way or another and it meant to me that it was a part of you... a part of you that I wasn’t ready to give up. My parents didn’t know that I had this place I guess if they knew they would’ve done everything in their power to make it go away.
Oh Max... why did all of this had to happen to us? Why can we just be happy? I never wanted anything in my life until I met you and....
Don’t Liz, please... I know that we’ve been through heaven and hell but I will gladly go through all of that again if it means that I’m going to have you here with me again like you are right now. For me all the pain that I went through is worth it because it made me realize that I really and truly I’m in love with you. There will be no one else for me... ever.
I love you. I am really lucky. I still don’t know what I did to have the love of a man as wonderful as you.
Do you want to keep looking around or do you want to go to the hotel and rest a little bit before we meet the others for diner?
I want to stay here if you don’t mind.
Why would I mind? This is your house as much as it is mine.
I would kill for a bath right now. Can you get our luggage from the car… please?.
You still have all your old clothes here.
Yes, but they’re been like in the closet for four years Max, they probably stink.
Liz, they are clean. I told you I have somebody come every week to clean everything and I mean everything. I mean your regular stuff I mean, like jeans, shirts and stuff like that. I really left the dressy stuff intact.
Have I told you today what a great man you are?
Maybe, but I like to hear it.
You are the best Max. I’m going to take a quick shower. Do you want to come too?
Do you have to ask?
I didn’t think so, but hey… you never know. Come, I want to take a shower and take a nap if that’s okay with you.
Whatever you want it’s fine with me.
They went in the room and Liz was shocked he wasn’t lying when he told her that everything was like she left it all those years ago. She started to open all the drawers and saw that all her things were in the same place she left them. She took a change of clothes out and put it on top of the bed. She noticed that Max was staring at her…
What are you looking at me like that?
No particular reason, I just love watching you.
So let me get this straight… I’ve been gone for four years and suddenly you have become a “voyeur”…
What can I say… a guy got a do… what a guy got to do.
I see, so aren’t you going to take a shower with me?
As much as I really want to do that, I don’t think that is a good idea.
Why not?
Because we will be doing more than taking a shower and I know that you are tired from the long trip. I’ll take one as soon as you are done.
Oh well, suit yourself, but if you change your mind… you know where to find me… and with that she went into the bathroom.
As soon as she left the room Max went to his drawer and opened it and took out the box that he kept there. He opened it and took a look at what was inside. He smiled and left out deep sight. He knew that the time has come to make all his dreams come true and after Alex’s wedding he was going to make them come true. He had almost everything ready for the event and with the help of some very special friends his plan was in motion.
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They arrived at the hotel almost on time. Max was dress in very plain slacks and a shirt that Liz picked for him. It was one of her favorites. She was dress with a very simple dress and some sandals. When they got to the hotel the rest of the group were already waiting for them…
Finally, I thought you guys weren’t coming.
Chill out Maria, we are only 10 minutes late.
Oh my God Liz… I remember that dress.
Really?
Yeah, we went together to the mall one day and you just fell in love with it. Where the hell did you find it?
It was in my closet at the apartment.
Guys, I love to stay and chat about clothes, but I’m starving.
Alex you are always hungry.
Yes Maria, but I need my strength I’m going to get married in two days and trust me I do not want to disappoint my future wife.
Alex…
What honey, it’s the truth. I mean I don’t want you to leave me on our honeymoon because I could not…
Isabel very quickly put her hand to Alex’s mouth… Let’s go. I think it’s best if we leave now.
Okay, where are we going?
It’s a surprise.
Oh come on Alex, you can tell me I’m your best friend…
Now Liz… are you trying to get me in trouble with Maria. If I tell you then she is going to be hurt.
You got that right. If you tell her and don’t tell me… well you know the consequences of that, don’t you?
Ohhhh yes… I don’t want you to go Deluca on me.
I thought so. Now, let’s go so we can see this mysterious place.
Twenty minutes later they got to the restaurant and Maria and Liz were all excited about it. They right away recognized the place. It was the place that they used to come every year for their friendship anniversary.
Oh my God, I can’t believe this place is still here…
Me too, Alex I got to give it to you. This is the perfect place.
I thought so, we can start a new tradition, what do you say girls?
You are the best.
What is so special about this place Max?
Alex, Liz and Maria used to come here once a year to celebrate their anniversary.
What anniversary?
Their friendship anniversary.
Wow, I never heard of anybody before that would celebrate their friendship like that.
Well, they did… they were very close. They were like family.
Did you used to come with them too?
No, they invited me every year, but I never came. This was their special day and I didn’t want to interfere in that.
I see.
So I guess I did good?
You did great Alex.
I thought that since we are going to start fresh and since we are more now, we can start a new tradition including the new friends. What you say?
I think that you are the best Alex.
Thank you girls… shall we?
They went inside and ordered their food and had the greatest time. They about everything and nothing but to them it was the best time ever. They were laughing and even a few tears were shed but all of happiness.
I think we should go, tomorrow we have a very long day and you two girls need to rest because I’m picking you up at 9:00 o’clock.
Why so early?
Because you have to go to get the dresses fitted and after that we have to get your shoes and then we have to go shopping and…
Sweetheart, take a deep breath… I think they got the point and you guys be ready too. They are not the only ones that have a long day ahead of them.
What we have to get up too?
You got that right. If we are going to be up you should too.
Come on guys, it’s late already and like my wonderful fiancée already said, we have a very long day tomorrow.
They all went their separate ways after deciding where to meet the next morning. Max told Michael to pick them up at his apartment with Maria the next morning and from there they would meet with Alex and Isabel.
That was great, don’t you think?
Yeah, I had a great time.
I’m so happy for them you know. Alex deserves to be happy.
He is a great guy and for what I’ve seen of Isabel she is not too bad herself.
I know what you mean. I remember the first time I saw her. She gave me impression of being very superficial. I never thought that she was going to give Alex the time of day and now look at them, I’m still in shock.
That will give you and idea of how love really is my love. When you fall in love with someone and I mean really fall in love… it doesn’t matter what’s on the outside what matter is what’s in the love that you feel for one another.
I know… believe me I know. I just guess that some of us get extra lucky sometimes.
Why do you say that?
Well, in my case I got this extraordinary guy that not only has a beautiful soul... but is hot as hell on the outside.
At this point Max was blushing profusely… Well, if we go by that then we are both very lucky.
The next morning they got up early and Michael and Maria where there on time to pick them up.
Hi guys, come on in, Liz is almost ready.
So Maxwell, this is where you used to come.
Yes.
Nice.
Oh my God, I can’t believe I’m here again. This feels like a dream come true. I really miss this place. I see that you still have the same decoration. I mean, if I’m not mistaken it looks exactly the same.
That’s because it does.
What do you mean it does?
Look around, do you see anything different?
Nope.
That’s because I never changed anything… anything at all. I was afraid that if I did… well it was like I was loosing her and I could not deal with that.
Oh Max, come here and give me a hug… you are the sweetest guy I ever met.
Hey, what I’m I chopped liver?
Shut up Spaceboy. Now Max, you have the girl back… right?
Of course.
She hit him in the head…
Ouch… why are you hitting me?
Well, now that you got the girl back… you better do something with this place because it’s like the twighlight zone… I’m mean it’s like it was preserved in time capsule.
Hey guys.
Honey… she hit me…
Why?
Well because lover boy needs to do something with this place now that you are back. I mean look at this place it’s exactly like you left it.
I know, isn’t that the sweetest thing you ever seen?
Yes, but now that you are back girl… you need to redecorate this.
Maria, this is Max’s place he can do whatever he wants with it. If he wants to keep it like this so be it besides, I don’t live here anymore Maria… in case you have forgotten we live in Texas. We are here to visit.
Oh, I forgot. Sorry Max, my bad.
Now, let’s go I don’t want to be late. I got scared last night. I thought that Isabel was going to have a nervous breakdown and I don’t think that Alex is going to appreciate that.
The girls spent the day doing all the wedding shores and shopping for the last minute items necessary to make the event perfect. The guys went to get their tuxedos fitted and after that decided to go and play some hoops to release some of the stress. Both groups were having a great time and have decided to meet later that day to go to diner again. Max was having a fun time when he received a call…
Hello?
Hi honey
Mom?
Yes, it’s me.
How are you?
I’m fine, you?
I’m doing good. What can I do for you?
I heard that you are back in Boston for Alex’s wedding and I was calling to remind you about diner tonight.
I don’t know, I think that the girls already made plans and…
Max, I know that you don’t trust me right now because of what your father did, but I’m not him Max. I could never do something like that to you, besides, you already told me that you were going to come to diner tonight.
I know mom, it’s just…
I don’t want to leave Liz alone you know.
I understand and I would really love if you can bring her with you. I already told you that she was invited also.
I don’t know.
Max, please. I really want to see you. I miss you.
I miss you too mom.
Please…
I don’t promise you anything, but I’m going to call Liz, if she is up to it I will give you a call… okay?
Okay, that’s good enough.
Okay mom. I’ll talk to you later.
Talk to you later and Max…
Yes mom?
I love you.
I love you too. He closed the phone and stood there thinking.
Hey, is everything okay?
Huh?
Maxwell, who was that on the phone?
It was my mother.
I see, what did she wanted?
She called to remind me about diner tonight.
Oh, and what did you tell her?
That I need to talk to Liz before I could give her an answer.
What do you think she is going to say?
To be honest, I don’t know.
Well Maxwell, there is only one way to find out.
Gee Michael, you think?
What’s really bothering you Max?
I don’t know Alex, I just don’t want to upset Liz. I mean, I want to give my mother the opportunity to really get to know her, but everything had happened so fast in the last two months and I guess I’m just afraid that Liz is not ready for this.
Maxwell, Liz is a very strong woman for what I’ve seen in the time that I’ve known her.
I know she is, but I don’t want her to get upset or…
Or what Max? Be honest, what is it that is really worrying you?
I’m afraid that too many emotions could harm her. I don’t want to ever see her sick again. I don’t want her to relapse…
Max, I understand that you are concerned with her health, but Jesse said that Liz was completely fine. The only thing that was wrong with her now was the loss of her memory and she completely got that back. She is going to be okay. Trust me buddy, Liz is healthier than all of us put together.
Thanks Michael, I guess I’m just too over protective.
Max you have always been overprotective with Liz ever since I know you. I don’t think that it’s something that is going to change any time soon. Just give her a call and let her decide for herself.
I guess you guys are right.
Five minutes later the girls were sitting at a café taking a break from shopping when Liz’s phone started ringing…
Hi honey?
How do you know it was me?
Max, this the era of call waiting and caller ID.
Sorry…
How are you guys doing?
We are doing great, how about you?
We are having a great time too.
Good… good…
Liz knew that something was up. Max… what’s wrong?
Nothing is wrong.
Are you sure, you sound… I don’t know … I don’t strange.
Everything is fine.
Max, I know you, what’s wrong?
Well, I just received a call.
Who was it?
It was my mom.
Oh… what happened? What did she want?
She wanted to remind me about diner tonight.
Oh my God, I completely forgot about that.
It’s okay, I forgot myself. What do you want to do? Do you still want to go and have diner with my mother?
Of course, we already agreed to that. I don’t want her to get upset about it.
Liz, if you don’t want to go we don’t have to. We can do it some other day.
No Max, let’s do this and get it out of the way. I mean how bad can it be… right?
Right. So, I’m going to call her and tell her that we’ll be there tonight at 7.
Okay. So I guess I will tell the girls that we can accompany them tonight.
See you later at the apartment then.
Have I told you today how much I love you?
Well, let me think… not since this morning.
I love you Liz.
I love you too. I’ll see you later okay?
Okay, I’ll call my mother and make the arrangements.
Great, see you later.
Bye.
The girls immediately noticed Liz’s change of demeanor…
Was that Max?
Yes.
Hey chica, what’s wrong?
I completely forgot that we promised Max mother to have diner with her tonight.
Oh my God, that’s right. I forgot about it also. What did you tell him?
I told Max that we will go.
Are you sure that you are up to it?
I’m scared Maria… what if she really doesn’t like me. What if she still hates me? I don’t want to loose both of his parents because of me. It’s not fair…
Hey… look at me. She is going to love you, okay. There is no way in hell that she is not going to love you once she really know who you really are and she can see with her two own eyes how much you really love her son. I mean that is what every mother really wants.
I don’t know…
Hey, take it from experience; I thought Alex’s parents were going to hate me when I met them especially after I spent my first Christmas with them.
And why is that?
Because, well let me put it this way… when it comes to Christmas they call me the Christmas Nazi… get the idea… All three girls started laughing…
Everything is going to be okay, you’ll see.
I hope so… I really hope so.
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CHAPTER 17
He was still in shock at her words, but he could see in her eyes that she was being honest with him. She was ready and that she once again wanted to belong to him like they did years ago.
You don’t know what those words mean to me Liz. I’ve dream for so long to have you in my arms again even if it was one more time and now here you are in front of me and it’s just the most amazing gift that I’ve could receive.
I’m here Max, I’m here and I’m your like I was all those years ago. Can you make love to me?
It will be my pleasure.
He leaned and kissed her once again. This time there were no doubts, no holding back and they gave into each others desires. They kissed and caress each other trying to get to know each other again. They couldn’t get enough of each other. Max was dying to be buried deep inside her and she was feeling the same way. He couldn’t wait to be surrounded by her once again, but he was afraid that it was all a dream and he was going to wake up and find out that she was not there with him...
I need to see you Liz... can I see you? His breathing was almost gone. His eyes were the darkest that she ever seen them and all of this excited her...
Very seductively she started to remove the shirt that she was wearing to bed but Max stopped her...
Let me. He felt like a kid on Christmas morning opening his presents. He studied every piece of skin that was revealed to him and to him she was more beautiful than ever. Once the shirt was gone he couldn’t contain the moan that escaped his throat... She definitely looked more beautiful than he remembered...
God Liz, you are so beautiful... He studied her and notice two little scars that were hardly visible the to the naked eye, but he knew her body better than anybody else so he noticed the every new change in her body. She noticed him looking at her and felt a little self conscious about it and tried to cover herself...
Don’t... please. You are still so beautiful. Don’t ever feel that you have to cover yourself with me. He leaned and kissed where the two scars were and then looked back at her. When he looked up he noticed that she had tears in her eyes...What’s wrong?
Nothing, don’t worry.
Did I do something wrong?
No, just the opposite. You never cease to amaze me you know?
Why do you say that?
Because here I was worried about how you were going to feel... I was wondering if you were going to feel disgusted with my scars and then you go and kissed them... and I just...
Hey, look at me... you don’t have to feel self-conscious about any of your scars... I personally think they are beautiful.
You never were a good liar you know?
I know, but they don’t matter to me. What matter to me is that you are alive and if you have a few scars then who cares... I certainly don’t. Liz I wish you could see through my eyes how I really see you. There are no words that can really describe what I see when I look at you.
I guess I do, because I feel the same way when I look at you. To me you are perfect in every way. There is nothing about you that I will change.
That’s how I feel about you. So now that we cleared all that up...where were we?
I think you were about to make love to me.
Ah yeah that’s what I was trying to do when I was interrupted... he looked at her with a mischievous look in his eyes. She started laughing because she knew that look very well, it was the look that Max used to give her when she used to tease him and she loved it. She knew that what was about to come was special and from his heart and that no one will ever make her feel that kind of emotion ever again... just him.
Max bend down and kissed her with all the passion he felt in his heart and she melted into him. She needed to feel him deep inside her and she couldn’t wait anymore. She knew that their first was going to be fast and full of passion but at this moment it was all she wanted from him. She pushed his shirt off his body and started removing his pants when he stopped her. He looked at her with a questioning look in his face...
Liz, we don’t want to rush this, we have all the time in the world.
I know we do Max, but I really need you. I really need to feel you inside of me right now. It’s been so long.
I know baby, trust me I know, but...
Please... she was begging him and he was not the one that was going to deny her what his own body what screaming for. He helped her removed the last of his clothes and he let the passion and love that he felt for her flow in the open for the first time in years. He laid her down in the bed and without losing con eye contact with her he took a hold of his manhood and guided it to her center. The first touch it was life fire. She felt so warm and wet that he thought that he was going to loose even before he was inside her. He push the head inside her and she heard her soft moan come out of her mouth. She pulled him down and kissed him hard... he pushed completely inside her and without breaking the kiss he started pushing in and out of her. The feeling was like any other. She was moving in accord with him and he knew that he was not going to last very long. After all it’s been four years... four long years without her.
Oh God Max... right there baby... harder...
Liz...baby I don’t think I’m going to last long... you feel so good around me.
You too Max, harder... harder...
Max was pounding into her hard... he was afraid that he was going to hurt her but he couldn’t stop even if he wanted to she felt so good and it’s been so long since he’s been like this with her. He felt the tightening in his balls and he knew that it was time but he wanted her with him so he reached with hand and started rubbing her clit in circular strokes and she started convulsing underneath him...
Oh yes... oh Max... I’m coming...
Let go Liz... come for me...
That it’s all it took for Liz to let go. Her orgasm was explosive. He felt her walls tightening and he too let go and came hard. He burry himself as deep as he could and spilled his seed deep within her. Lizzz...
It took him several minutes to recover his breath. He tried to move from her but she stopped him..
Don’t move. I want to feel you inside me a little longer.
I don’t want to crush you.
You’re not... trust me.
Are you okay... I’m sorry that I got so intense...
Don’t apologize for loving me, besides you did it the way I wanted it.
Really?
You know I did. You didn’t hear me complain about it.
I love you Liz... I love you so much.
I love you too.
I miss being like this with you. I miss having you in my arms like this... to feel you the way I’m feeling you right now.
Me too, I can’t believe that it’s been four years since the last time we’ve been in the same bed together like this. Hummm... I could stay here forever...
Me too... he kissed her again and it was like they couldn’t get enough of each other.
They spent the night loving and learning each others bodies again. They fell a sleep only a few hours ago because neither one of them wanted to fall a sleep afraid that it would be all a dream. Finally after tiring each other they fell a sleep. Max was the first one to wake up the next morning. It took him only a second to realize where he was. He felt her warm body next to him and he felt like he was in heaven once again. He lifted himself on his elbow and took a real good look at her sleeping. He love watching her sleep. She look so peaceful and it always amazed him that this lovely creature loved him the same way he loved her. It still amazed him how perfect she fit against him. It was like she was created for him and he knew that no other woman will ever make him feel the things that she did. He felt her stir in her sleep and knew that she was waking up. He knew her so well, even after all this years he could still remember even the smallest of the little quirks...
Good morning... she said in very groggy voice... What time is it?
It’s going to be nine o’clock. Sleep well?
Hum... she purr and stretched like a cat... it’s was the best night sleep that I had in a very long time... you?
I can say the same. How are you feeling?
Max, I love that you worry about me, but you don’t have to over do it. I mean it’s not like I’m going to break every time I do something you know?
I know, I’m sorry. Forgive me?
Only if you kiss me...
The next few weeks went by like a breeze and pretty soon the found themselves packing for their trip to Boston for Alex and Isabel’s wedding.
Are you packed?
Yes Maria, you?
I’m almost done.
At what time are we leaving again?
Our flight leaves at eleven. Oh I can’t wait.
Me too. I still can’t believe that Alex is getting married. I’m so happy for him.
Yeah, who knew that our boy was going to get the girl.
I would’ve love to be there to see him getting the girls of his dream. Do you remember how he used to get every time he saw her?
It was hysterical. I mean the poor guy got literally sick. Poor thing, it was definitely hysterical. Maria looked at Liz with a little concern in her eyes...
Why are you looking at me like that?
Nothing.
Oh no, tell me what’s wrong?
Well, I’m just a little worried about you.
Why?
Are you okay with all of this? I mean with the wedding and everything else?
Maria, of course I am. I know that I got a little let’s say “sappy” when I first found out but I’m okay with it now.
And what about with returning to Boston?
I’m a little scared, but I’m going to be okay. It’s not like I’m going alone. I have you, Max and even Michael.
I know, you know that I will always have your back right?
I know.
Are you going to meet with Max’s mom?
I think so, Max told me that she invited us to have diner with her tomorrow.
That’s good... right?
Well, it’s a start don’t you think?
Yeah, I think so.
I just hope that this time around she will like me. I mean for Max’s sake. I will hate to see him loose both his parents from his life because of me.
Oh no... no...no. First of all, if Max doesn’t want his father in his life anymore is because of his own fault. As for his mother... well she have it in her hands to prevent that from happening. I think that she will be more open this time around. I really don’t think that she is like his father. I think that she really learned from her husband’s mistakes.
You really think so?
I know so. I mean if she mess up, then she is very stupid.
Anybody home?
Hey Max.
Hey Maria. He leaned and kiss Liz... hi
Hi yourself.
You two make me sick. Where is Michael.
He is parking the car. He’ll be up in a few minutes. So are you ladies packed?
Almost. How about you?
I got everything I need right here... he said hugging Liz.
I’m going to wait for Michael in the living room. You guys are really sickening... but before she left the room... I’m glad that you two are back getting us all sick. She winked at them and left the room.
So, do you miss me while I was gone?
Max, you practically live here and besides you left only three hours ago.
Oh the pain... he said holding his hand to his heart. I thought that you were here missing me like I was missing you, I guess I was wrong...
You idiot, of course I missed you. I want you here with me all the time you know that.
Good, now that we got that clear, how about you give me a real hello kiss.
I see, so that is what you were missing huh? The make out.
Well you can’t hold that against me, I mean look at you... you are just irresistible.
Come here. She put her hands behind his neck and pulled him into a very passionate kiss. After she had him really wired up she pulled away and started walking to the door... you coming?
I’m going to get you for this, you know?
Promises... promises. She started running out of the room when she saw him coming after her.
The next day they went to the airport early because they wanted to make sure that they would not miss their flight. The wedding was in two days and they wanted to make sure that they were there today so the girls could go and get their dresses finish for the big event.
This is so exciting don’t you think Liz?
I think it’s going to be great. I still can’t believe that he is getting married. I mean our Alex is getting married.
Who knew that out of all of us he was going to be the first one to bite the bullet.
I don’t see what the big deal is, Alex is a great guy and he deserves it.
Michael of course we think that he deserves it, but if you would’ve been there the first time that he saw her in college... trust me you will be thinking like us. It’s just unbelievable that a girl like Isabel finally had the common sense to even look at Alex. I mean don’t get me wrong Alex is cute but he is no superman while Isabel is like a super model kind of look. Do you see what I mean?
Of course I do, but let’s face it. Who do you think is the lucky one here? To me she is even lucky that a guy like Alex is with her.
You got that right Michael. I only hope that she will make him happy. He deserves that and more.
You see, Liz see my point.
Oh and I don’t?
I didn’t say that Maria. I know that you know Alex longer than me and that you know him better, but from a guy point of view and from a friend’s point of view I still think that she is the lucky one.
Guys I don’t think that Alex is going to have a problem with Isabel, I mean the guy treats her like a queen and you can tell that she just adores him.
Thank you for your point of view Mr. Sensitive...and then Maria started laughing.
Liz, can I talk to you for a moment?
Sure, what is it?
Come with me. Let’s go get some coffee and I’ll tell you on our way there okay?
Okay, you guys want anything?
Coffee is good and if you see those cookies that I love so much....
I know, you Michael?
Just coffee, thank you.
We’ll be right back.
They started walking to the coffee shop and Liz was a little worried about what Max wanted to tell her...
What is it that you want to talk about?
Liz, I don’t want you to get upset or anything with what I’m about to tell you okay?
You are scaring me...
No, please relax it’s nothing bad.
Then what is it?
You remember the apartment that we use to live before all of this happened?
Yes, why?
Well, while I was in my “sleep stage” Alex made sure that it was paid for and kept in the same way that we left it the day of your accident. After I came out of my sleep, well I went there and I didn’t have the heart to leave it. I thought about getting rid of it numerous times, but every time it felt like I was trying to get rid of your memory and I couldn’t do that...
What are you trying to say?
What I’m trying to say is that... I bought that apartment Liz. I bought it and is still in the same condition that you left it four years ago. I used to go there when I wanted to be close to you. I used to go there and just sit for hours remembering all the wonderful moments that we lived there. It help keep me alive.
She stopped and looked at him with tears in her eyes...
I will understand if you don’t want to go there ever again, but I needed to tell you before we go to Boston. I wanted to tell you that I did everything I could to keep you alive in every way I could... I just couldn’t let you go. I promise you the night before the accident that I was never going to say goodbye to you... and I didn’t. I just couldn’t.
By now she was crying openly and he just held her in his arms.
I’m sorry Liz, I didn’t want to upset you. I’m sorry. I just wanted...
She didn’t let him finish. She put her finger on his lips to shut him up... I’m not upset Max. I just happy. This are happy tears. I can’t believe that you went through all that just to keep me or the memory of me close to you. I love you more and more every day. You make me the happiest woman in the whole universe... do you know that?
So you are not mad that I kept the apartment?
Of course not. I’m glad you did. I love that place Max. I only have happy memories there. Do you think that you can take me there when we get to Boston?
I’ll take you to the end of the world if you ask me... of course I will take you.
She wasn’t sure how he was going to react to her next question but she asked him anyway... Max?
Yes?
Do you think that it will be possible for us to stay there tonight?
Of course we can. I don’t see why not. Everything is exactly like you left it. I have somebody go every week to clean it up with specific instructions that after cleaning to put everything back in place.
Max Evans... you never cease to amaze me you know that?
I hope so, I want to make all your dreams come true Liz. I want to make you happy.
You already made me happy Max and believe me when I tell you that you made my dreams come true.
I hope that not all of them.
Well, not all... but most of them.
So you are okay with this.
More than okay, now let’s go and get the coffee before Maria comes looking for us.
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They got to Boston around three o’clock in the afternoon. Alex and Isabel were waiting for them at the airport...
It’s nice to see you again guys.
You too Alex. How are you Isabel?
Honestly Liz... I’m a nervous wreck but other than that I’m fine.
Don’t worry Isabel, everything is going to be perfect you’ll see.
You think so?
I know so.
Thanks Liz... I really needed to hear that.
So, are you guys ready to get out of here?
Sure, let get the luggage and we’ll be on our way.
What do you want to do first?
Me, I want to go to the hotel and take a nice hot bath, said Maria.
I’ll second that, said Michael.
How about you two?
Liz and I have something that we need to do. We’ll meet you guys later for diner if that’s okay?
Sure that fine. We’ll meet here in the hotel lobby let’s say around 8 o’clock?
That’s fine. We’ll be ready.
Max and Liz left the hotel. They took a cab and headed to their old apartment. They opted no to tell Maria yet about where they were going because they knew that she was going to get worried about Liz. A few minutes later they were standing in front of their old apartment...
Are you sure that you want to do this?
Max, I’m sure.
We’ll go in, but if you feel uncomfortable or anything we’ll leave okay?
I promise I will tell you.
Okay, so are you ready?
As ready as I’ll ever be.
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CHAPTER 18
They walked inside the apartment and for Liz it was like coming back home. She looked around and was really surprised to see that he really kept the place in the same way that she left it all those years ago. She started lurking around and touching the surface of the things trying to familiarize herself again with it. She smiled when she saw that the nightgown that she was wearing her last night here was still in the same place that she left it...
You know, when you told me that you kept the place in the same way that it was four years ago I didn’t think that you literally kept it like that.
I couldn’t move anything away. I guess I just… deep down was hoping that you were going to come back to me in some way or another.
It must have been pretty hard for you to come here.
Liz I told you, this was my escape... my own private heaven. It was the only place that I felt home even though you were not here with me physically... you were here in every other possible way. Everything in this place is a part of you. We build this little place together in one way or another and it meant to me that it was a part of you... a part of you that I wasn’t ready to give up. My parents didn’t know that I had this place I guess if they knew they would’ve done everything in their power to make it go away.
Oh Max... why did all of this had to happen to us? Why can we just be happy? I never wanted anything in my life until I met you and....
Don’t Liz, please... I know that we’ve been through heaven and hell but I will gladly go through all of that again if it means that I’m going to have you here with me again like you are right now. For me all the pain that I went through is worth it because it made me realize that I really and truly I’m in love with you. There will be no one else for me... ever.
I love you. I am really lucky. I still don’t know what I did to have the love of a man as wonderful as you.
Do you want to keep looking around or do you want to go to the hotel and rest a little bit before we meet the others for diner?
I want to stay here if you don’t mind.
Why would I mind? This is your house as much as it is mine.
I would kill for a bath right now. Can you get our luggage from the car… please?.
You still have all your old clothes here.
Yes, but they’re been like in the closet for four years Max, they probably stink.
Liz, they are clean. I told you I have somebody come every week to clean everything and I mean everything. I mean your regular stuff I mean, like jeans, shirts and stuff like that. I really left the dressy stuff intact.
Have I told you today what a great man you are?
Maybe, but I like to hear it.
You are the best Max. I’m going to take a quick shower. Do you want to come too?
Do you have to ask?
I didn’t think so, but hey… you never know. Come, I want to take a shower and take a nap if that’s okay with you.
Whatever you want it’s fine with me.
They went in the room and Liz was shocked he wasn’t lying when he told her that everything was like she left it all those years ago. She started to open all the drawers and saw that all her things were in the same place she left them. She took a change of clothes out and put it on top of the bed. She noticed that Max was staring at her…
What are you looking at me like that?
No particular reason, I just love watching you.
So let me get this straight… I’ve been gone for four years and suddenly you have become a “voyeur”…
What can I say… a guy got a do… what a guy got to do.
I see, so aren’t you going to take a shower with me?
As much as I really want to do that, I don’t think that is a good idea.
Why not?
Because we will be doing more than taking a shower and I know that you are tired from the long trip. I’ll take one as soon as you are done.
Oh well, suit yourself, but if you change your mind… you know where to find me… and with that she went into the bathroom.
As soon as she left the room Max went to his drawer and opened it and took out the box that he kept there. He opened it and took a look at what was inside. He smiled and left out deep sight. He knew that the time has come to make all his dreams come true and after Alex’s wedding he was going to make them come true. He had almost everything ready for the event and with the help of some very special friends his plan was in motion.
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They arrived at the hotel almost on time. Max was dress in very plain slacks and a shirt that Liz picked for him. It was one of her favorites. She was dress with a very simple dress and some sandals. When they got to the hotel the rest of the group were already waiting for them…
Finally, I thought you guys weren’t coming.
Chill out Maria, we are only 10 minutes late.
Oh my God Liz… I remember that dress.
Really?
Yeah, we went together to the mall one day and you just fell in love with it. Where the hell did you find it?
It was in my closet at the apartment.
Guys, I love to stay and chat about clothes, but I’m starving.
Alex you are always hungry.
Yes Maria, but I need my strength I’m going to get married in two days and trust me I do not want to disappoint my future wife.
Alex…
What honey, it’s the truth. I mean I don’t want you to leave me on our honeymoon because I could not…
Isabel very quickly put her hand to Alex’s mouth… Let’s go. I think it’s best if we leave now.
Okay, where are we going?
It’s a surprise.
Oh come on Alex, you can tell me I’m your best friend…
Now Liz… are you trying to get me in trouble with Maria. If I tell you then she is going to be hurt.
You got that right. If you tell her and don’t tell me… well you know the consequences of that, don’t you?
Ohhhh yes… I don’t want you to go Deluca on me.
I thought so. Now, let’s go so we can see this mysterious place.
Twenty minutes later they got to the restaurant and Maria and Liz were all excited about it. They right away recognized the place. It was the place that they used to come every year for their friendship anniversary.
Oh my God, I can’t believe this place is still here…
Me too, Alex I got to give it to you. This is the perfect place.
I thought so, we can start a new tradition, what do you say girls?
You are the best.
What is so special about this place Max?
Alex, Liz and Maria used to come here once a year to celebrate their anniversary.
What anniversary?
Their friendship anniversary.
Wow, I never heard of anybody before that would celebrate their friendship like that.
Well, they did… they were very close. They were like family.
Did you used to come with them too?
No, they invited me every year, but I never came. This was their special day and I didn’t want to interfere in that.
I see.
So I guess I did good?
You did great Alex.
I thought that since we are going to start fresh and since we are more now, we can start a new tradition including the new friends. What you say?
I think that you are the best Alex.
Thank you girls… shall we?
They went inside and ordered their food and had the greatest time. They about everything and nothing but to them it was the best time ever. They were laughing and even a few tears were shed but all of happiness.
I think we should go, tomorrow we have a very long day and you two girls need to rest because I’m picking you up at 9:00 o’clock.
Why so early?
Because you have to go to get the dresses fitted and after that we have to get your shoes and then we have to go shopping and…
Sweetheart, take a deep breath… I think they got the point and you guys be ready too. They are not the only ones that have a long day ahead of them.
What we have to get up too?
You got that right. If we are going to be up you should too.
Come on guys, it’s late already and like my wonderful fiancée already said, we have a very long day tomorrow.
They all went their separate ways after deciding where to meet the next morning. Max told Michael to pick them up at his apartment with Maria the next morning and from there they would meet with Alex and Isabel.
That was great, don’t you think?
Yeah, I had a great time.
I’m so happy for them you know. Alex deserves to be happy.
He is a great guy and for what I’ve seen of Isabel she is not too bad herself.
I know what you mean. I remember the first time I saw her. She gave me impression of being very superficial. I never thought that she was going to give Alex the time of day and now look at them, I’m still in shock.
That will give you and idea of how love really is my love. When you fall in love with someone and I mean really fall in love… it doesn’t matter what’s on the outside what matter is what’s in the love that you feel for one another.
I know… believe me I know. I just guess that some of us get extra lucky sometimes.
Why do you say that?
Well, in my case I got this extraordinary guy that not only has a beautiful soul... but is hot as hell on the outside.
At this point Max was blushing profusely… Well, if we go by that then we are both very lucky.
The next morning they got up early and Michael and Maria where there on time to pick them up.
Hi guys, come on in, Liz is almost ready.
So Maxwell, this is where you used to come.
Yes.
Nice.
Oh my God, I can’t believe I’m here again. This feels like a dream come true. I really miss this place. I see that you still have the same decoration. I mean, if I’m not mistaken it looks exactly the same.
That’s because it does.
What do you mean it does?
Look around, do you see anything different?
Nope.
That’s because I never changed anything… anything at all. I was afraid that if I did… well it was like I was loosing her and I could not deal with that.
Oh Max, come here and give me a hug… you are the sweetest guy I ever met.
Hey, what I’m I chopped liver?
Shut up Spaceboy. Now Max, you have the girl back… right?
Of course.
She hit him in the head…
Ouch… why are you hitting me?
Well, now that you got the girl back… you better do something with this place because it’s like the twighlight zone… I’m mean it’s like it was preserved in time capsule.
Hey guys.
Honey… she hit me…
Why?
Well because lover boy needs to do something with this place now that you are back. I mean look at this place it’s exactly like you left it.
I know, isn’t that the sweetest thing you ever seen?
Yes, but now that you are back girl… you need to redecorate this.
Maria, this is Max’s place he can do whatever he wants with it. If he wants to keep it like this so be it besides, I don’t live here anymore Maria… in case you have forgotten we live in Texas. We are here to visit.
Oh, I forgot. Sorry Max, my bad.
Now, let’s go I don’t want to be late. I got scared last night. I thought that Isabel was going to have a nervous breakdown and I don’t think that Alex is going to appreciate that.
The girls spent the day doing all the wedding shores and shopping for the last minute items necessary to make the event perfect. The guys went to get their tuxedos fitted and after that decided to go and play some hoops to release some of the stress. Both groups were having a great time and have decided to meet later that day to go to diner again. Max was having a fun time when he received a call…
Hello?
Hi honey
Mom?
Yes, it’s me.
How are you?
I’m fine, you?
I’m doing good. What can I do for you?
I heard that you are back in Boston for Alex’s wedding and I was calling to remind you about diner tonight.
I don’t know, I think that the girls already made plans and…
Max, I know that you don’t trust me right now because of what your father did, but I’m not him Max. I could never do something like that to you, besides, you already told me that you were going to come to diner tonight.
I know mom, it’s just…
I don’t want to leave Liz alone you know.
I understand and I would really love if you can bring her with you. I already told you that she was invited also.
I don’t know.
Max, please. I really want to see you. I miss you.
I miss you too mom.
Please…
I don’t promise you anything, but I’m going to call Liz, if she is up to it I will give you a call… okay?
Okay, that’s good enough.
Okay mom. I’ll talk to you later.
Talk to you later and Max…
Yes mom?
I love you.
I love you too. He closed the phone and stood there thinking.
Hey, is everything okay?
Huh?
Maxwell, who was that on the phone?
It was my mother.
I see, what did she wanted?
She called to remind me about diner tonight.
Oh, and what did you tell her?
That I need to talk to Liz before I could give her an answer.
What do you think she is going to say?
To be honest, I don’t know.
Well Maxwell, there is only one way to find out.
Gee Michael, you think?
What’s really bothering you Max?
I don’t know Alex, I just don’t want to upset Liz. I mean, I want to give my mother the opportunity to really get to know her, but everything had happened so fast in the last two months and I guess I’m just afraid that Liz is not ready for this.
Maxwell, Liz is a very strong woman for what I’ve seen in the time that I’ve known her.
I know she is, but I don’t want her to get upset or…
Or what Max? Be honest, what is it that is really worrying you?
I’m afraid that too many emotions could harm her. I don’t want to ever see her sick again. I don’t want her to relapse…
Max, I understand that you are concerned with her health, but Jesse said that Liz was completely fine. The only thing that was wrong with her now was the loss of her memory and she completely got that back. She is going to be okay. Trust me buddy, Liz is healthier than all of us put together.
Thanks Michael, I guess I’m just too over protective.
Max you have always been overprotective with Liz ever since I know you. I don’t think that it’s something that is going to change any time soon. Just give her a call and let her decide for herself.
I guess you guys are right.
Five minutes later the girls were sitting at a café taking a break from shopping when Liz’s phone started ringing…
Hi honey?
How do you know it was me?
Max, this the era of call waiting and caller ID.
Sorry…
How are you guys doing?
We are doing great, how about you?
We are having a great time too.
Good… good…
Liz knew that something was up. Max… what’s wrong?
Nothing is wrong.
Are you sure, you sound… I don’t know … I don’t strange.
Everything is fine.
Max, I know you, what’s wrong?
Well, I just received a call.
Who was it?
It was my mom.
Oh… what happened? What did she want?
She wanted to remind me about diner tonight.
Oh my God, I completely forgot about that.
It’s okay, I forgot myself. What do you want to do? Do you still want to go and have diner with my mother?
Of course, we already agreed to that. I don’t want her to get upset about it.
Liz, if you don’t want to go we don’t have to. We can do it some other day.
No Max, let’s do this and get it out of the way. I mean how bad can it be… right?
Right. So, I’m going to call her and tell her that we’ll be there tonight at 7.
Okay. So I guess I will tell the girls that we can accompany them tonight.
See you later at the apartment then.
Have I told you today how much I love you?
Well, let me think… not since this morning.
I love you Liz.
I love you too. I’ll see you later okay?
Okay, I’ll call my mother and make the arrangements.
Great, see you later.
Bye.
The girls immediately noticed Liz’s change of demeanor…
Was that Max?
Yes.
Hey chica, what’s wrong?
I completely forgot that we promised Max mother to have diner with her tonight.
Oh my God, that’s right. I forgot about it also. What did you tell him?
I told Max that we will go.
Are you sure that you are up to it?
I’m scared Maria… what if she really doesn’t like me. What if she still hates me? I don’t want to loose both of his parents because of me. It’s not fair…
Hey… look at me. She is going to love you, okay. There is no way in hell that she is not going to love you once she really know who you really are and she can see with her two own eyes how much you really love her son. I mean that is what every mother really wants.
I don’t know…
Hey, take it from experience; I thought Alex’s parents were going to hate me when I met them especially after I spent my first Christmas with them.
And why is that?
Because, well let me put it this way… when it comes to Christmas they call me the Christmas Nazi… get the idea… All three girls started laughing…
Everything is going to be okay, you’ll see.
I hope so… I really hope so.
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Hi everybody! First I wanted to apologize for taking this long to post a new chapter but as you all know life can be a pain in the behind at times and right now it is my turn. I'm loaded with work and on top of that I'm going through a divorce. Don't feel bad for me, that is life and even though this kind of situations sometimes are sad I can say for myself that I'm doing pretty good. Thankfully I'm trying to end things in a friendly manner and right now it seems to be working. So, once again my apologies to all of you.
Here is the next chapter, I know it's not as long as my other chapters but the next one will be better.
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Max and Liz met later that day at their apartment. Max knew that Liz extremely nervous about meeting his mother once again and he knew that it was not good for her to put that much stress upon herself.
Liz?
Yeah?
Look at me sweetheart.
What?
I know that you are worried about meeting my mother tonight, but I don’t want you to get too stress out about it, okay?
Max… she started crying…what if she really doesn’t like me? What is going to happen if she hates me?
Liz honey, that is not going to happen. Listen to me, my mother is not like my father. I’m not going to lie to you and tell you that I’m completely relax about our meeting with her tonight, but I know that my mother is a good person and that her heart is always in the right place. I know that the first time that she met you she acted unlike herself, but now that she really knows how important you really are to me her conception about you is different. Now she knows that you are definitely special if I feel that way about you. Please if you feel like this whole situation is going to make you sick, tell me now and I will call her and cancel. I don’t want you getting sick just to please me.
I’m just so scared Max. I really want her to like me. I really want to have a nice amicable relationship with her. I will love to get to know her, but I’m so scared…
I know baby… I know. Everything is going to be okay. You’ll see. I promise. If it makes you feel any better, the minute that you start to feel uncomfortable you let me know and we’ll leave. Okay?
Okay.
Now let’s finish getting ready so we can get this out of the way. Besides, we have to come back early, tomorrow we have a wedding to go to and Alex will not forgive us if we miss it.
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An hour later they made their way to Max’s mom house. Liz thought that she was still living in the Evan’s mansion and was very surprised when Max stopped the car in a very different house.
What are we doing here? I thought we were going to see your mom.
We are. This is where she lives now. Well, as you know she left my father.
I know, but I thought that he was the one to leave the house to give her space… you know?
For what my mother told me, he offered but she needed to be away from the big house. She told him that she needed to be in a new environment. He was upset but at the end my mother got her way.
Oh…
Well, let’s get this over with so we can go back home. Tomorrow is the wedding and I don’t think that Alex and Isabel would appreciate if we show up late.
A minute later Max knocked the door and Liz was surprised when she saw Diane opening the door herself…
Max… you made it.
Hi mom.
Well, don’t stand there, come on in.
We can’t stay too long mom, we have to get up early tomorrow for the wedding and we had a very long day today.
I understand, well hi Liz.
Hello Mrs. Evans.
It’s Diane Liz please. You look very nice.
Thank you.
So, let’s go to the dining room. Diner is almost ready.
So mom, how are you doing?
I’m doing pretty good. You?
I’m good.
There was an uncomfortable silence and Diane decided to talk first…
Liz, I know that this is very accuard for you.
Mrs. Evans…
No Liz let me finish. I’m very sorry for what my husband did to you. There are no words to describe what I felt when I found out what Phillip did. It was wrong of me to treat you the way I did when I first met you. I guess you can say that I forgot where I came from. I didn’t gave myself a chance to really get to know you then… but I hope that this time around you will give me that chance even though I know that I don’t deserve it. I will really love for you to give me that chance because now I really know how important you are to my son. When he thought that you were dead… it just destroyed him. When I saw how devastated he was about it… that’s when I really understood the depth of his feeling for you. I never wanted to believe that what the two of you had was real love. At that time I only saw you as a person that wanted to steal my son away from me… I even thought that you were after him only for his money, but God… I was so wrong, so wrong. Please Liz in front of my son I’m asking you to give me a chance to really get to know you. God knows that I don’t deserve it, but I really hope that you find it in your heart and…
Liz didn’t give her a chance to finish the sentence. She got up and went to sit next to her. Liz took her hands in hers… Mrs… Diane, that’s what I always really wanted. I want you to give me a chance to show you who I really I’m. I want to get to know you better because you mean the world to Max.
Oh Liz… I… she started crying and Liz hugged her and let her cry in her shoulder. Her own tears running down her cheeks. Max was watching the scene folding in front of him and at that moment he knew that his mother was always going to be there for him.
Well, how about if my two favorite ladies stop crying and feed me. I had a really long day and I need to be fed.
Both Liz and Diane looked at him and started laughing. His mission was accomplished.
Let me go in the kitchen, in the mean time why don’t you two go and make yourselves ready.
Mom, you don’t have anybody here working for you?
No honey. I wanted to be by myself. I really needed this. I wanted to remember… you know, before I married your father. I used to live by myself and I used to enjoy doing everything for myself. I’m really enjoying all of this. I even enjoying cooking again. Can you believe it?
I think its great mom. Can we help you?
No, go sit down in the diner. I’ll be with you in a few minutes.
Before she turned to go to the kitchen, Max stopped her and gave her a big kiss and a hug. Thank you mom, I love you.
I love you too honey.
They sat and had a wonderful diner together. They talked about everything and nothing. By the end of the evening Liz felt more that comfortable and for the first time in years she saw a glimpse of hope that at least Diane was really going to give her the chance to get to know her.
They said their goodbyes and made plans to meet again before they went back to Texas.
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The wedding went on without any inconvenience. Isabel looked like a queen and Alex looked very handsome in his suit. They celebrated until the late hours of the night. After the wedding Maria, Michael, Max and Liz spent a few days traveling through out Boston remembering the old times. Two days before they were supposed to return to Texas Max took all of them to have diner with his mother and to his surprise they had a great time. His mother warmed up to Maria and to his own amazement they even had friendly conversation. All of this made him very happy because Maria was a very vital part of Liz’s life and he wanted everything and everybody around her happy and in good terms. Later that night, Isabel and Alex were coming back from their honey moon. They all went to pick them up at the airport and from there to Liz and Max’s apartment.
So, how did it go? How was your trip?
It was amazing. We had a great time.
We have to plan a trip for all of us to go there. I mean Jamaica is amazing. The beaches are beautiful… the people… the food…
So let me get this straight… you guys were on your honey moon and you spend it sight seeying?
Michael felt somebody hitting him on the back of the head and right away knew it was Maria. Hey…what?
You mister should know when to shut up. Forgive him guys, sometimes he just don’t know when he is putting his foot in his mouth. Anyway, sound like you two had a lot of fun.
We did. So what’s new with you guys?
Well, we went around trying to catch up. We had diner with Max’s mom…
Wait a minute… did you said Max’s mom?
Yep, actually we all had a good time. She is trying really hard this time around. I couldn’t be happier.
I’m glad Lizzie. I know how important this is for you and for Max.
Yeah, thanks Alex. So guys, are you hungry? Or do you want to go home and rest for a while and come back later?
I think that we are going to go home and will be back later. Maybe we can go out to diner or go to a club or something… what do you guys think?
I’m going to cook diner for all of us and then maybe we can go out and have some drinks. What do you guys think?
I think it’s a great idea.
Well, then that’s settled. We’ll have diner here and then we can discuss where can we go.
Later that evening they all met at Max’s apartment. They had fun during their diner making fun of the newly weds. It was like old times and even though they were back together again the impending departure of them was starting to be felt by all of them.
Where do you guys want to go?
We can go to the club that is near the university.
I think that is a great idea. I’m in, said Maria.
Me too, said Michael.
Well, then that’s it. Let’s go.
They spent the night dancing and having fun. The girls were all in the dancing floor having the time of their lives while the guys stayed in their table chatting and looking at their girls in the dance floor.
So Maxwell, it’s everything ready for tomorrow?
Yes, I have everything done. You guys are going to be there, right?
I wouldn’t miss it for the world. I mean I’ve waited for this moment for fours years and you think that I’m going to miss it? Think again Max. I’ll be there even if I have to walk.
Good.
You look a little nervous… what’s wrong?
Nothing.
Come on Maxwell, I know you.
It’s just…
Just what? Spill it.
What if she gets mad? What if she is not ready yet to be completely with me? Maybe I’m making a big mistake.
What? Are you crazy? Max, I’ve known you almost as long as I know Liz and let me tell you the girl is nuts about you. There is no way in hell that she is going to be disappointed with your surprise. Trust me.
Yeah, maybe you are right. I just want her to be happy, you know?
She is already happy Max. Just being with you makes her happy. Anything else that happens between you two is just a bonus and by the way, I know I’m right.
Yeah… yeah. You know Alex, I need you to do me one last favor for tomorrow.
Then I’m your man…. Shoot.
This is what I want you to do…
Here is the next chapter, I know it's not as long as my other chapters but the next one will be better.
Thank you again for your support and I hope that you keep leaving your fb that always brightens my days.
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Max and Liz met later that day at their apartment. Max knew that Liz extremely nervous about meeting his mother once again and he knew that it was not good for her to put that much stress upon herself.
Liz?
Yeah?
Look at me sweetheart.
What?
I know that you are worried about meeting my mother tonight, but I don’t want you to get too stress out about it, okay?
Max… she started crying…what if she really doesn’t like me? What is going to happen if she hates me?
Liz honey, that is not going to happen. Listen to me, my mother is not like my father. I’m not going to lie to you and tell you that I’m completely relax about our meeting with her tonight, but I know that my mother is a good person and that her heart is always in the right place. I know that the first time that she met you she acted unlike herself, but now that she really knows how important you really are to me her conception about you is different. Now she knows that you are definitely special if I feel that way about you. Please if you feel like this whole situation is going to make you sick, tell me now and I will call her and cancel. I don’t want you getting sick just to please me.
I’m just so scared Max. I really want her to like me. I really want to have a nice amicable relationship with her. I will love to get to know her, but I’m so scared…
I know baby… I know. Everything is going to be okay. You’ll see. I promise. If it makes you feel any better, the minute that you start to feel uncomfortable you let me know and we’ll leave. Okay?
Okay.
Now let’s finish getting ready so we can get this out of the way. Besides, we have to come back early, tomorrow we have a wedding to go to and Alex will not forgive us if we miss it.
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An hour later they made their way to Max’s mom house. Liz thought that she was still living in the Evan’s mansion and was very surprised when Max stopped the car in a very different house.
What are we doing here? I thought we were going to see your mom.
We are. This is where she lives now. Well, as you know she left my father.
I know, but I thought that he was the one to leave the house to give her space… you know?
For what my mother told me, he offered but she needed to be away from the big house. She told him that she needed to be in a new environment. He was upset but at the end my mother got her way.
Oh…
Well, let’s get this over with so we can go back home. Tomorrow is the wedding and I don’t think that Alex and Isabel would appreciate if we show up late.
A minute later Max knocked the door and Liz was surprised when she saw Diane opening the door herself…
Max… you made it.
Hi mom.
Well, don’t stand there, come on in.
We can’t stay too long mom, we have to get up early tomorrow for the wedding and we had a very long day today.
I understand, well hi Liz.
Hello Mrs. Evans.
It’s Diane Liz please. You look very nice.
Thank you.
So, let’s go to the dining room. Diner is almost ready.
So mom, how are you doing?
I’m doing pretty good. You?
I’m good.
There was an uncomfortable silence and Diane decided to talk first…
Liz, I know that this is very accuard for you.
Mrs. Evans…
No Liz let me finish. I’m very sorry for what my husband did to you. There are no words to describe what I felt when I found out what Phillip did. It was wrong of me to treat you the way I did when I first met you. I guess you can say that I forgot where I came from. I didn’t gave myself a chance to really get to know you then… but I hope that this time around you will give me that chance even though I know that I don’t deserve it. I will really love for you to give me that chance because now I really know how important you are to my son. When he thought that you were dead… it just destroyed him. When I saw how devastated he was about it… that’s when I really understood the depth of his feeling for you. I never wanted to believe that what the two of you had was real love. At that time I only saw you as a person that wanted to steal my son away from me… I even thought that you were after him only for his money, but God… I was so wrong, so wrong. Please Liz in front of my son I’m asking you to give me a chance to really get to know you. God knows that I don’t deserve it, but I really hope that you find it in your heart and…
Liz didn’t give her a chance to finish the sentence. She got up and went to sit next to her. Liz took her hands in hers… Mrs… Diane, that’s what I always really wanted. I want you to give me a chance to show you who I really I’m. I want to get to know you better because you mean the world to Max.
Oh Liz… I… she started crying and Liz hugged her and let her cry in her shoulder. Her own tears running down her cheeks. Max was watching the scene folding in front of him and at that moment he knew that his mother was always going to be there for him.
Well, how about if my two favorite ladies stop crying and feed me. I had a really long day and I need to be fed.
Both Liz and Diane looked at him and started laughing. His mission was accomplished.
Let me go in the kitchen, in the mean time why don’t you two go and make yourselves ready.
Mom, you don’t have anybody here working for you?
No honey. I wanted to be by myself. I really needed this. I wanted to remember… you know, before I married your father. I used to live by myself and I used to enjoy doing everything for myself. I’m really enjoying all of this. I even enjoying cooking again. Can you believe it?
I think its great mom. Can we help you?
No, go sit down in the diner. I’ll be with you in a few minutes.
Before she turned to go to the kitchen, Max stopped her and gave her a big kiss and a hug. Thank you mom, I love you.
I love you too honey.
They sat and had a wonderful diner together. They talked about everything and nothing. By the end of the evening Liz felt more that comfortable and for the first time in years she saw a glimpse of hope that at least Diane was really going to give her the chance to get to know her.
They said their goodbyes and made plans to meet again before they went back to Texas.
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The wedding went on without any inconvenience. Isabel looked like a queen and Alex looked very handsome in his suit. They celebrated until the late hours of the night. After the wedding Maria, Michael, Max and Liz spent a few days traveling through out Boston remembering the old times. Two days before they were supposed to return to Texas Max took all of them to have diner with his mother and to his surprise they had a great time. His mother warmed up to Maria and to his own amazement they even had friendly conversation. All of this made him very happy because Maria was a very vital part of Liz’s life and he wanted everything and everybody around her happy and in good terms. Later that night, Isabel and Alex were coming back from their honey moon. They all went to pick them up at the airport and from there to Liz and Max’s apartment.
So, how did it go? How was your trip?
It was amazing. We had a great time.
We have to plan a trip for all of us to go there. I mean Jamaica is amazing. The beaches are beautiful… the people… the food…
So let me get this straight… you guys were on your honey moon and you spend it sight seeying?
Michael felt somebody hitting him on the back of the head and right away knew it was Maria. Hey…what?
You mister should know when to shut up. Forgive him guys, sometimes he just don’t know when he is putting his foot in his mouth. Anyway, sound like you two had a lot of fun.
We did. So what’s new with you guys?
Well, we went around trying to catch up. We had diner with Max’s mom…
Wait a minute… did you said Max’s mom?
Yep, actually we all had a good time. She is trying really hard this time around. I couldn’t be happier.
I’m glad Lizzie. I know how important this is for you and for Max.
Yeah, thanks Alex. So guys, are you hungry? Or do you want to go home and rest for a while and come back later?
I think that we are going to go home and will be back later. Maybe we can go out to diner or go to a club or something… what do you guys think?
I’m going to cook diner for all of us and then maybe we can go out and have some drinks. What do you guys think?
I think it’s a great idea.
Well, then that’s settled. We’ll have diner here and then we can discuss where can we go.
Later that evening they all met at Max’s apartment. They had fun during their diner making fun of the newly weds. It was like old times and even though they were back together again the impending departure of them was starting to be felt by all of them.
Where do you guys want to go?
We can go to the club that is near the university.
I think that is a great idea. I’m in, said Maria.
Me too, said Michael.
Well, then that’s it. Let’s go.
They spent the night dancing and having fun. The girls were all in the dancing floor having the time of their lives while the guys stayed in their table chatting and looking at their girls in the dance floor.
So Maxwell, it’s everything ready for tomorrow?
Yes, I have everything done. You guys are going to be there, right?
I wouldn’t miss it for the world. I mean I’ve waited for this moment for fours years and you think that I’m going to miss it? Think again Max. I’ll be there even if I have to walk.
Good.
You look a little nervous… what’s wrong?
Nothing.
Come on Maxwell, I know you.
It’s just…
Just what? Spill it.
What if she gets mad? What if she is not ready yet to be completely with me? Maybe I’m making a big mistake.
What? Are you crazy? Max, I’ve known you almost as long as I know Liz and let me tell you the girl is nuts about you. There is no way in hell that she is going to be disappointed with your surprise. Trust me.
Yeah, maybe you are right. I just want her to be happy, you know?
She is already happy Max. Just being with you makes her happy. Anything else that happens between you two is just a bonus and by the way, I know I’m right.
Yeah… yeah. You know Alex, I need you to do me one last favor for tomorrow.
Then I’m your man…. Shoot.
This is what I want you to do…
MADY
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It was their last day in Boston and Liz was a little suspicious about Max’s behavior since he got up. She knew that he was up to something but she wasn’t sure what it was.
Are you okay Max? You look a little nervous.
Me? Nervous?
Yes, you. What’s wrong? Are you having second thoughts about going back to Texas with me?
What? Where did you get that idea?
I don’t know it’s just that you are behaving really weird since you got up this morning and I just thought that maybe you just wanted to stay here and you didn’t know how to tell me. I will understand if you do because… she didn’t get to finish her sentence because Max put his finger to her lip.
Liz, of course I want to go back to Texas with you… hell I will go to the end of the world if that’s where you want to go. I guess I’m just a little nervous about my visit to my mom later today. I know that she is going to be sad and now that things are getting better between us I just feel bad about leaving her, you know?
I know… I’m sorry that I just thought…
Don’t be sorry. I’m the one who should be sorry. I didn’t mean to upset you or worry you.
Max, if you want I can go with you.
No Liz. This is something that I have to do on my own, besides I want you to go with our friend and have some fun. I’ll meet with you guys later, okay?
Okay, but on one condition.
And what is that?
That you will call me if you need me, promise?
I promise. Now go get ready that our friends are going to be here soon and you know how they get specially Maria.
Okay, at what time are you going to meet with us?
I’m going to meet you around three o’clock.
What should I wear; they didn’t tell me where we were going?
Why don’t you wear that little dress that you bought the other day?
But I bought that dress for a special occasion.
Well, today is a special day. You can say that today is the first day of the rest of our lives. After today, nobody is going to take you away from me Elizabeth Claudia Parker.
What do you mean? I don’t understand?
What I mean is that from this day on, I will never leave your side… that is unless you want me to.
Of course I want you with me. I don’t want to loose you ever again.
Now, go and get yourself pretty for me. Later today, I promise that I will make this day one that you will never forget. I’m going to sweep you off your feet.
Well, confident much… huh?
Can’t blame a guy for trying.
No, I guess not.
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Max met with his mother and believe it or not she helped him with the last minute details of his surprise to Liz.
Are you sure that this is what you want Max?
Yes mom. I know that it’s sudden, but it feels right, you know?
I know sweetheart. I only hope that everything works out the way you want it.
It will, you’ll see. I can’t wait to see Liz’s face when she sees what I have in storage for her.
She will love it Max. I know she will.
How do you know?
Well, let’s just say that this time around I’m really paying attention and I’ve seen the way that she looks at you when you are around her… and let me tell you it is the same way that you look at her. I’m just sorry that I never gave you or her the chance years ago. I guess that I was jealous of her. Now I understand that it wasn’t that I didn’t like her then, but it was more that I was afraid that she was going to take you away from me.
That’s not who she is mom. She would’ve never done anything like that. She even tried several times to make me go and talk to you then and try to fix things with you and dad.
I know that now. I only hope that I can make up for all of my mistakes and that both of you will let me be a part of your future together.
Of course we will mom. I love you very much and I’m pretty sure that Liz loves you too.
Anyway, today is your special day. Go get ready and go and surprise that girl of yours. I want to hear everything about it, okay?
What? You are not coming with me?
You want me to go with you?
Of course, I want my family there with me. I want all the people that loves us there, especially you mom.
Oh sweetheart, you make me so happy.
So, what do you say… go and get yourself pretty for me.
Okay…. I love you Max. I love you with all my heart. You make so proud to call you my son...
I love you too mom, now go. I don’t want to be late. Max was getting ready to leave when they heard the door bell ring.
Mom, are you expecting someone?
No, can go and see who it is while I go and change?
Sure. Max went and opened the door and as soon as he saw who was at the door he felt anger rush over him... what are you doing here?
Nice to see you too son.
I ask you what are you doing here?
I came to see your mother.
You’ll have to come some other time because we are going out.
Well, I’m not leaving until I talk to her.
Max… who was…? Phillip, what are you doing here?
I came to see you. I need to talk to you.
Now it’s not a good time. Can we do this some other time; I’m on my way out.
Don’t you think that you can at least give me a few minutes of your time, I mean I’m still your husband… and where are you going dress like that?
You may be still my husband Phillip, but I will not stay here and talk to you right now, if you really need to talk to me, you will respect my wishes and will come tomorrow when I have the time, as for where I’m I going forgive me for saying this but it is none of your business, now if you excuse me, Max and I have to be somewhere.
You will not talk to me that way.
You are never going to change are you?
Stay out of this Max; this is between your mother and me.
That’s where you are wrong… when you disrespect my mother the way that you are doing right now, it is my business. I will not allow you to treat her like that.
Are you going to stop me?
If I have to… yes I will. Max was getting ready to charge his father when his mother came in between the two of them.
Max, please let me handle this.
Okay, but if he disrespects you one more time I swear mom…
I know honey, I know, now go get in the car. I will be there in a minute. I promise.
Are you sure?
Go. Diane waited until Max was out of the door and then turned to Phillip…
Can you believe the way he treated me?
How dare you?
What? Why are you looking at me like that?
Look Phillip, I don’t have much time so listen to me and listen to me very careful. I really thought that this time alone was going to make you realize the kind of behavior that you were portraying, but now I can see that you are still the same heartless man that almost destroyed our son’s life. I really thought that you were going to react and come to us, but I can see that it’s not going to happen and let me tell you it saddens me. I will never go back to you… do you hear me… never.
I can’t believe that he turned you against me.
What the hell it’s wrong with you, aren’t you listening to what I’m telling you. You did this yourself, nobody else. I was stupid enough to follow your game the first time around, but I will not do that this time around… or to our son again. I will do whatever it takes to protect him from you. I don’t want you near me or our son ever again.
Unbelievable…
I’m not finish Phillip; Tomorrow I will have my attorney call your attorney so we can start the divorce proceedings.
You can’t be serious.
Oh… I’m very serious.
I will never grant you the divorce.
We’ll see about that.
I swear Diane, if you continue with this…
What? Are you going to hurt me like you did our son? I don’t think so, you will grant me the divorce and after that I don’t want you ever near me or my son or I’ll swear to God Phillip I will destroy you.
I will leave you on the streets; I will not give you any of my money…
Your money… that is a laugh. In case you have forgotten Phillip, it is my money and I’m going to be the nice one and give you half of it if you agree to not give us any trouble, but if you persist in doing so, I promise you that you are going to be the one living on the streets, now if you excuse me I have a very important place to be with my son. Close the door on your way out.
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Guys, how long are we going to walk I mean Max is probably waiting for us.
Oh come Lizzie… this is our last day here. I want to buy a couple of things to take back with us to Texas.
How much more do you want to buy Maria, I mean you almost have bought half of the mall already.
I know, but for some reason I like to shop here more than in Texas.
You know, I don’t want to be all smelly and disgusting when we meet with Max.
Oh… that is so sweet Liz, but it’s not going to work we all know that Max will like you even if you stink like a skunk.
Not funny Maria… Isabel, please can you please help me here?
Don’t look at me; I’m with Maria on this one. Who doesn’t like to go shopping, besides I have to take advantage that you guys are here with me shopping because let’s face it, shopping with guys that is definitely a real pain in the butt.
Uf… I give up. Let go. By the way, where are the guys?
Probably doing guys stuff. Let’s go chica, we don’t have much time. We have to meet with your prince charming in a little while.
Two hours later and hundreds of dollars later they finally met with the guys in the parking lot.
So you girls had fun shopping?
We did, but Liz was definitely a drag. I mean she didn’t by a thing.
I was not Maria.
Yes you were, you wanted us to stop so we could go and meet with Max, I mean come on it’s not like the guys is going to find another girl in a few hours… gee Liz let the guy breathe.
You know what? Let’s go, okay.
You are not mad are you Liz?
No, can we just get the hell out of here please?
Okay, okay…
Liz turned and went to open the door of the car and got inside. The rest of the group stood there looking at each other and smiling knowing what was to come.
Did you guys have everything that we put on the list?
Yes mam!
Michael, this is not a game, this is serious.
Yes Maria we did. Alex made sure of it. We already dropped it. Max was there already and get this… his mother is going to be there too.
Oh my God… this is going to be so great. I can’t wait to see Liz’s face.
Are you guys are going to stay there all day or are we going to leave?
Coming Liz.
Okay guys; let’s get this show on the road.
When they got into the car Maria and Isabel sat in the back with Liz.
Are you mad at us?
No, I’m not mad.
Then why are you frowning and pouting like that when you are talking to me?
Look Maria you are my best friend but what you said back there was uncalled for.
I know chica and in my defense it was all Max’s idea.
What are you talking about?
Well, if you want to know, you have to put this blind fold on.
Why?
Because lover boy has a surprise for you. We were just keeping you busy until he was ready for you to meet with him.
Really?
Yep, now are you going to put the blind fold on or do we have to do by force, because I have strict orders to do so if you don’t cooperate with us?
Is that so?
Yes. So what is it going to be?
Okay, I’ll do it, but Max and I are going to have a long and nice conversation tonight.
You can say that again.
What did you say?
Nothing.
Half and hour later they were close to their destination.
Are we there yet?
Gee Liz would you just shut up. You sound like a kid.
I will not shut up. I don’t even know where you taking me.
That’s why is called a surprise.
The finally put the car to a stop. Michael pulled his cell phone out and called Max to let him know that they were there. A few minutes later Liz felt two set of arms helping her while they walk to their destination. The grown was uneven and since she was on heels she was finding it a little difficult to walk.
Where the hell are you taking me?
All good things come to those who wait. Now Liz, be a good girl and try not to trip.
Well, here we are.
Can I take the blind fold off?
Nope, not yet.
Oh come guys, where is Max?
I’m right here honey.
Max? Is that you?
Yeah sweetie, it’s me.
You know, we are going to have a long conversation later about all of this.
Whatever you want. Now, are you ready for your surprise?
Okay, but this better be good because the hell that I went though to today… she didn’t get to finish the sentence because Max removed the blind fold… it took her a few second to re-adjust her vision and when she finally got the chance to look around she immediately recognized the place…
Oh my God, Max… we are…
Yes love, we are. Do you like it?
Like it? I love it. Oh Max, this is… this is the best present ever.
Hey… I haven’t even started yet. First come with me.
Max held her hand and led her to the top of the cliff.
It is still as beautiful as I remember.
I know this is the first time that I’ve come here since your accident.
Really?
Yes.
Liz… the reason that I brought you here is because four years ago you were taken away from me by force and I say by force because destiny had other path for us. The night of your accident was our second anniversary and I had everything planned but I never got the chance to celebrate with you, so today I want to give you the present that I had for you on that day… Max took the small box out of his pocket and stood there in front of her in one knee. Liz saw him and started crying…
Liz, the day that you came into my life was the day that I really started living my life. Every moment that I get to spend with you is a gift because you make them all special. I love you more than words can say and I want to ask you here in our special place and in front of our friends and family… will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me?
Yes…Yes… I will marry you Max. I love you.
I love you too.
Everybody came and congratulate them and after a few minutes Max turned to Liz and with a serious face…
Well, since you have agreed to marry me what will you say and we do it right now?
Huh?
Do you want to get married right now Liz?
I would love to, but Max where are we going to do that, I mean it takes time to…
She didn’t finish the sentence. Max put a finger on her lips and turned her towards the tree that was near the cliff. When she saw what he had planned for them she just did the only thing that she could do. She turned around and hugged him tightly her and kissed him with the intensity of the feelings that she was feeling at that moment.
I love you so much Max.
And I love you. So what do you say? Do you want to get married?
Yes, let’s do it.
Well let’s get married then. Why don’t you go with the girls and get ready.
What do you mean get ready?
You didn’t think that I was going to let you get married dressed like that do you? I know that it’s going to be a very small wedding, but I want you to at least experience some of the traditional part of it.
I don’t understand.
Go with the girls and you will. I will be waiting for you at the altar my love. He took her hands in his and kissed them both. Now go.
Liz went with the girls and when she saw what Max meant she just started weeping. Inside the camper that was next to the cliff on top of the bed was the most beautiful wedding dress that she had ever seen.
Oh my God, guys, how? When?
Well, since I know you so very well my friend, Isabel and I went shopping before her wedding and let me tell you girlfriend, it was not easy. I know how you like things simple, so here it is. I hope we did good.
Oh Maria… Isabel. This is the most beautiful dress that I have ever seen in my life. I don’t know what to say. You guys are the best friends that a girl can ask for. I hope that someday I can repay what you did for me.
Now Liz, we did it because we wanted to and most of all because we love. We want you to be happy and if we don’t get you ready soon, I think Romeo is going to barge in here and get you out himself, so what do you say and we get this show on the road.
Okay, let’s do this.
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Half and hour later Liz was looking at herself in the mirror. She still could not believe that in a matter of minutes all of her dreams were going to come true. It’s been a very long journey to this moment, but she wouldn’t change it for the world.
Are you ready?
Yes I am.
Well, let’s go.
Maria, Isabel… thank you for everything. You guys are my family and because of all of you guys this day is going to be extra special.
A few minutes later all three girls were outside the RV where Alex was waiting for them.
Well Ms. Parker are you ready to become Mrs. Evans?
What do you think? How do I look?
Liz, you look beautiful, Max is going to die when he sees you.
Let’s hope not, because I want him to be around for a very long… long time.
Alex offered his arm to Liz which she gladly held. They got to the area where the ceremony was going to be held and at the end of the trend Liz could see Max waiting for her. He also changed into a nice dressing suit and from where she was standing he looked extremely handsome.
Maria started singing Ave Maria which brought tears to Liz’s eyes. She always love her best friend’s voice, but today she sounded like an angel, because let’s face it to her that’s what Maria was to her. Not only that she sacrificed her life to take care of her but put her own on hold for her. Liz couldn’t wait to get next to Max. There were just a few seats around but everything looked beautiful. There was long white carpet in the center with petals of flowers scattered all over them. There was a little canopy at the end full of white roses adorning it because Max knew that white roses were her favorites. When she was reaching Max she noticed that his mother was also there. This made her happy because she knew how important this was to Max and that fact that she was here was a sign that she was accepting her in Max’s life. Once she reached his side tears of joy were flowing on her face. Alex made the symbolic gesture of giving away the bride and Max was more than happy to take her hand.
You look beautiful Liz.
You look very handsome yourself.
The minister started talking and Max and Liz could not stop looking at each other. It was like everybody and everything just disappeared around them and they were the only two people on the planet. The ceremony was quick but very full of meaning for those who were there to witness the moment that it took what it seems a lifetime to be fulfilled. The minister gave Max Liz’s ring and it was the time that Max was waiting for his whole life. He took once again her hand in his and…
Liz… I have been in love with you since the first time I saw you. Word can’t really describe how I really feel about you. When I lost you four years ago it was like my life just stopped. It was like I stop living and when I found you again it was like a gift from God. You complete me in a way that nobody else does. Four years ago, I promise you that I was never going to say goodbye to you… and I didn’t. I just couldn’t. If I did it would’ve been like accepting that you were gone and I just knew deep down inside me that God couldn’t be that cruel to us, that the love that he granted us with is the kind of love that people look for an entire lifetime and never find it… but we did Liz, we found that love in each other. So today here and now I want to make a new promise… a promise that I know it will never be broken and that promise is… that I will love you for the rest of my life. So with this ring I seal that promise today in front of God, our friends and family. I love you.
By now Liz was completely in tears and she just was amazed of how wonderful Max really was and how lucky she really was to have had the luck of finding him. Oh Max, I love you too… so much. You mean the world to me too. She took his wedding band and it was her time to say what she really was feeling… Max, I also fell in love with you the moment I saw you. I was so scared to let you in into my life for a lot of different reasons, but the main reason was that I was afraid that you were going to break my heart. I tried so hard to keep you away from me at the beginning and I’m so grateful that you never gave up. Once I started to really know you… the real you I new that you were my other half. You complete me in a way that nobody else could and I thank God every day for granting me the gift of having a person like you loving me. So, here today in front of our friends and our family I promise you too that I will love you for the rest of my life. With this ring I also seal that promise in front of God, our friends and family. I love you.
By the power vested in me by the State of Massachusetts, I pronounce you husband and wife. Max you can kiss your wife. Max kissed her very softly on the lips since he knew that on that if he deepened it there was no way that he would let her go.
Ladies and gentlemen I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Evans.
By now the little group of friends and family were by their side congratulating them.
I’m so happy for you Max.
Thanks mom. I wanted to thank you for being here with me.
Max there is not other place in the world that I rather be than here with you sharing this special moment with you and Liz. It took me some time but now I see why you love her so much. She is just like you Max… she is definitely your other half and I’m glad that you guys found each other again. I wish you both a life full of happiness and on that note… don’t you think it’s time to start thinking about making me a grandma. I mean I’m not getting any younger… you know?
Mom… Max hugged and kissed her and so did Liz.
They went to Liz and Max’s favorite restaurant to have a little celebration and they had a great time. They ate, they laugh, they dance… the whole night was just perfect. They said their goodbyes for the night and they all went their separate ways. Max still had one last surprise for Liz…
Max, thank your for today, today was the best day of my life.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Where are we going, this is not the route to our apartment.
I know, I still have one more surprise for you.
Max, you don’t have to do anything else for me. Everything that you’ve done it’s more than enough to last me a lifetime.
Maybe, but you didn’t think that I was going to marry you and not take you on a honeymoon did you?
What do you mean?
You’ll see. You just will have to wait.
Where a we going?
It’s a surprise. Now be a good girl.
Have I told you today how much I love you?
Yeah, many times, but it won’t hurt to hear you say it again.
I love you Max… I love you so much.
I love you too, and today my love is the beginning of our future together.
THE END
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It was their last day in Boston and Liz was a little suspicious about Max’s behavior since he got up. She knew that he was up to something but she wasn’t sure what it was.
Are you okay Max? You look a little nervous.
Me? Nervous?
Yes, you. What’s wrong? Are you having second thoughts about going back to Texas with me?
What? Where did you get that idea?
I don’t know it’s just that you are behaving really weird since you got up this morning and I just thought that maybe you just wanted to stay here and you didn’t know how to tell me. I will understand if you do because… she didn’t get to finish her sentence because Max put his finger to her lip.
Liz, of course I want to go back to Texas with you… hell I will go to the end of the world if that’s where you want to go. I guess I’m just a little nervous about my visit to my mom later today. I know that she is going to be sad and now that things are getting better between us I just feel bad about leaving her, you know?
I know… I’m sorry that I just thought…
Don’t be sorry. I’m the one who should be sorry. I didn’t mean to upset you or worry you.
Max, if you want I can go with you.
No Liz. This is something that I have to do on my own, besides I want you to go with our friend and have some fun. I’ll meet with you guys later, okay?
Okay, but on one condition.
And what is that?
That you will call me if you need me, promise?
I promise. Now go get ready that our friends are going to be here soon and you know how they get specially Maria.
Okay, at what time are you going to meet with us?
I’m going to meet you around three o’clock.
What should I wear; they didn’t tell me where we were going?
Why don’t you wear that little dress that you bought the other day?
But I bought that dress for a special occasion.
Well, today is a special day. You can say that today is the first day of the rest of our lives. After today, nobody is going to take you away from me Elizabeth Claudia Parker.
What do you mean? I don’t understand?
What I mean is that from this day on, I will never leave your side… that is unless you want me to.
Of course I want you with me. I don’t want to loose you ever again.
Now, go and get yourself pretty for me. Later today, I promise that I will make this day one that you will never forget. I’m going to sweep you off your feet.
Well, confident much… huh?
Can’t blame a guy for trying.
No, I guess not.
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Max met with his mother and believe it or not she helped him with the last minute details of his surprise to Liz.
Are you sure that this is what you want Max?
Yes mom. I know that it’s sudden, but it feels right, you know?
I know sweetheart. I only hope that everything works out the way you want it.
It will, you’ll see. I can’t wait to see Liz’s face when she sees what I have in storage for her.
She will love it Max. I know she will.
How do you know?
Well, let’s just say that this time around I’m really paying attention and I’ve seen the way that she looks at you when you are around her… and let me tell you it is the same way that you look at her. I’m just sorry that I never gave you or her the chance years ago. I guess that I was jealous of her. Now I understand that it wasn’t that I didn’t like her then, but it was more that I was afraid that she was going to take you away from me.
That’s not who she is mom. She would’ve never done anything like that. She even tried several times to make me go and talk to you then and try to fix things with you and dad.
I know that now. I only hope that I can make up for all of my mistakes and that both of you will let me be a part of your future together.
Of course we will mom. I love you very much and I’m pretty sure that Liz loves you too.
Anyway, today is your special day. Go get ready and go and surprise that girl of yours. I want to hear everything about it, okay?
What? You are not coming with me?
You want me to go with you?
Of course, I want my family there with me. I want all the people that loves us there, especially you mom.
Oh sweetheart, you make me so happy.
So, what do you say… go and get yourself pretty for me.
Okay…. I love you Max. I love you with all my heart. You make so proud to call you my son...
I love you too mom, now go. I don’t want to be late. Max was getting ready to leave when they heard the door bell ring.
Mom, are you expecting someone?
No, can go and see who it is while I go and change?
Sure. Max went and opened the door and as soon as he saw who was at the door he felt anger rush over him... what are you doing here?
Nice to see you too son.
I ask you what are you doing here?
I came to see your mother.
You’ll have to come some other time because we are going out.
Well, I’m not leaving until I talk to her.
Max… who was…? Phillip, what are you doing here?
I came to see you. I need to talk to you.
Now it’s not a good time. Can we do this some other time; I’m on my way out.
Don’t you think that you can at least give me a few minutes of your time, I mean I’m still your husband… and where are you going dress like that?
You may be still my husband Phillip, but I will not stay here and talk to you right now, if you really need to talk to me, you will respect my wishes and will come tomorrow when I have the time, as for where I’m I going forgive me for saying this but it is none of your business, now if you excuse me, Max and I have to be somewhere.
You will not talk to me that way.
You are never going to change are you?
Stay out of this Max; this is between your mother and me.
That’s where you are wrong… when you disrespect my mother the way that you are doing right now, it is my business. I will not allow you to treat her like that.
Are you going to stop me?
If I have to… yes I will. Max was getting ready to charge his father when his mother came in between the two of them.
Max, please let me handle this.
Okay, but if he disrespects you one more time I swear mom…
I know honey, I know, now go get in the car. I will be there in a minute. I promise.
Are you sure?
Go. Diane waited until Max was out of the door and then turned to Phillip…
Can you believe the way he treated me?
How dare you?
What? Why are you looking at me like that?
Look Phillip, I don’t have much time so listen to me and listen to me very careful. I really thought that this time alone was going to make you realize the kind of behavior that you were portraying, but now I can see that you are still the same heartless man that almost destroyed our son’s life. I really thought that you were going to react and come to us, but I can see that it’s not going to happen and let me tell you it saddens me. I will never go back to you… do you hear me… never.
I can’t believe that he turned you against me.
What the hell it’s wrong with you, aren’t you listening to what I’m telling you. You did this yourself, nobody else. I was stupid enough to follow your game the first time around, but I will not do that this time around… or to our son again. I will do whatever it takes to protect him from you. I don’t want you near me or our son ever again.
Unbelievable…
I’m not finish Phillip; Tomorrow I will have my attorney call your attorney so we can start the divorce proceedings.
You can’t be serious.
Oh… I’m very serious.
I will never grant you the divorce.
We’ll see about that.
I swear Diane, if you continue with this…
What? Are you going to hurt me like you did our son? I don’t think so, you will grant me the divorce and after that I don’t want you ever near me or my son or I’ll swear to God Phillip I will destroy you.
I will leave you on the streets; I will not give you any of my money…
Your money… that is a laugh. In case you have forgotten Phillip, it is my money and I’m going to be the nice one and give you half of it if you agree to not give us any trouble, but if you persist in doing so, I promise you that you are going to be the one living on the streets, now if you excuse me I have a very important place to be with my son. Close the door on your way out.
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Guys, how long are we going to walk I mean Max is probably waiting for us.
Oh come Lizzie… this is our last day here. I want to buy a couple of things to take back with us to Texas.
How much more do you want to buy Maria, I mean you almost have bought half of the mall already.
I know, but for some reason I like to shop here more than in Texas.
You know, I don’t want to be all smelly and disgusting when we meet with Max.
Oh… that is so sweet Liz, but it’s not going to work we all know that Max will like you even if you stink like a skunk.
Not funny Maria… Isabel, please can you please help me here?
Don’t look at me; I’m with Maria on this one. Who doesn’t like to go shopping, besides I have to take advantage that you guys are here with me shopping because let’s face it, shopping with guys that is definitely a real pain in the butt.
Uf… I give up. Let go. By the way, where are the guys?
Probably doing guys stuff. Let’s go chica, we don’t have much time. We have to meet with your prince charming in a little while.
Two hours later and hundreds of dollars later they finally met with the guys in the parking lot.
So you girls had fun shopping?
We did, but Liz was definitely a drag. I mean she didn’t by a thing.
I was not Maria.
Yes you were, you wanted us to stop so we could go and meet with Max, I mean come on it’s not like the guys is going to find another girl in a few hours… gee Liz let the guy breathe.
You know what? Let’s go, okay.
You are not mad are you Liz?
No, can we just get the hell out of here please?
Okay, okay…
Liz turned and went to open the door of the car and got inside. The rest of the group stood there looking at each other and smiling knowing what was to come.
Did you guys have everything that we put on the list?
Yes mam!
Michael, this is not a game, this is serious.
Yes Maria we did. Alex made sure of it. We already dropped it. Max was there already and get this… his mother is going to be there too.
Oh my God… this is going to be so great. I can’t wait to see Liz’s face.
Are you guys are going to stay there all day or are we going to leave?
Coming Liz.
Okay guys; let’s get this show on the road.
When they got into the car Maria and Isabel sat in the back with Liz.
Are you mad at us?
No, I’m not mad.
Then why are you frowning and pouting like that when you are talking to me?
Look Maria you are my best friend but what you said back there was uncalled for.
I know chica and in my defense it was all Max’s idea.
What are you talking about?
Well, if you want to know, you have to put this blind fold on.
Why?
Because lover boy has a surprise for you. We were just keeping you busy until he was ready for you to meet with him.
Really?
Yep, now are you going to put the blind fold on or do we have to do by force, because I have strict orders to do so if you don’t cooperate with us?
Is that so?
Yes. So what is it going to be?
Okay, I’ll do it, but Max and I are going to have a long and nice conversation tonight.
You can say that again.
What did you say?
Nothing.
Half and hour later they were close to their destination.
Are we there yet?
Gee Liz would you just shut up. You sound like a kid.
I will not shut up. I don’t even know where you taking me.
That’s why is called a surprise.
The finally put the car to a stop. Michael pulled his cell phone out and called Max to let him know that they were there. A few minutes later Liz felt two set of arms helping her while they walk to their destination. The grown was uneven and since she was on heels she was finding it a little difficult to walk.
Where the hell are you taking me?
All good things come to those who wait. Now Liz, be a good girl and try not to trip.
Well, here we are.
Can I take the blind fold off?
Nope, not yet.
Oh come guys, where is Max?
I’m right here honey.
Max? Is that you?
Yeah sweetie, it’s me.
You know, we are going to have a long conversation later about all of this.
Whatever you want. Now, are you ready for your surprise?
Okay, but this better be good because the hell that I went though to today… she didn’t get to finish the sentence because Max removed the blind fold… it took her a few second to re-adjust her vision and when she finally got the chance to look around she immediately recognized the place…
Oh my God, Max… we are…
Yes love, we are. Do you like it?
Like it? I love it. Oh Max, this is… this is the best present ever.
Hey… I haven’t even started yet. First come with me.
Max held her hand and led her to the top of the cliff.
It is still as beautiful as I remember.
I know this is the first time that I’ve come here since your accident.
Really?
Yes.
Liz… the reason that I brought you here is because four years ago you were taken away from me by force and I say by force because destiny had other path for us. The night of your accident was our second anniversary and I had everything planned but I never got the chance to celebrate with you, so today I want to give you the present that I had for you on that day… Max took the small box out of his pocket and stood there in front of her in one knee. Liz saw him and started crying…
Liz, the day that you came into my life was the day that I really started living my life. Every moment that I get to spend with you is a gift because you make them all special. I love you more than words can say and I want to ask you here in our special place and in front of our friends and family… will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me?
Yes…Yes… I will marry you Max. I love you.
I love you too.
Everybody came and congratulate them and after a few minutes Max turned to Liz and with a serious face…
Well, since you have agreed to marry me what will you say and we do it right now?
Huh?
Do you want to get married right now Liz?
I would love to, but Max where are we going to do that, I mean it takes time to…
She didn’t finish the sentence. Max put a finger on her lips and turned her towards the tree that was near the cliff. When she saw what he had planned for them she just did the only thing that she could do. She turned around and hugged him tightly her and kissed him with the intensity of the feelings that she was feeling at that moment.
I love you so much Max.
And I love you. So what do you say? Do you want to get married?
Yes, let’s do it.
Well let’s get married then. Why don’t you go with the girls and get ready.
What do you mean get ready?
You didn’t think that I was going to let you get married dressed like that do you? I know that it’s going to be a very small wedding, but I want you to at least experience some of the traditional part of it.
I don’t understand.
Go with the girls and you will. I will be waiting for you at the altar my love. He took her hands in his and kissed them both. Now go.
Liz went with the girls and when she saw what Max meant she just started weeping. Inside the camper that was next to the cliff on top of the bed was the most beautiful wedding dress that she had ever seen.
Oh my God, guys, how? When?
Well, since I know you so very well my friend, Isabel and I went shopping before her wedding and let me tell you girlfriend, it was not easy. I know how you like things simple, so here it is. I hope we did good.
Oh Maria… Isabel. This is the most beautiful dress that I have ever seen in my life. I don’t know what to say. You guys are the best friends that a girl can ask for. I hope that someday I can repay what you did for me.
Now Liz, we did it because we wanted to and most of all because we love. We want you to be happy and if we don’t get you ready soon, I think Romeo is going to barge in here and get you out himself, so what do you say and we get this show on the road.
Okay, let’s do this.
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Half and hour later Liz was looking at herself in the mirror. She still could not believe that in a matter of minutes all of her dreams were going to come true. It’s been a very long journey to this moment, but she wouldn’t change it for the world.
Are you ready?
Yes I am.
Well, let’s go.
Maria, Isabel… thank you for everything. You guys are my family and because of all of you guys this day is going to be extra special.
A few minutes later all three girls were outside the RV where Alex was waiting for them.
Well Ms. Parker are you ready to become Mrs. Evans?
What do you think? How do I look?
Liz, you look beautiful, Max is going to die when he sees you.
Let’s hope not, because I want him to be around for a very long… long time.
Alex offered his arm to Liz which she gladly held. They got to the area where the ceremony was going to be held and at the end of the trend Liz could see Max waiting for her. He also changed into a nice dressing suit and from where she was standing he looked extremely handsome.
Maria started singing Ave Maria which brought tears to Liz’s eyes. She always love her best friend’s voice, but today she sounded like an angel, because let’s face it to her that’s what Maria was to her. Not only that she sacrificed her life to take care of her but put her own on hold for her. Liz couldn’t wait to get next to Max. There were just a few seats around but everything looked beautiful. There was long white carpet in the center with petals of flowers scattered all over them. There was a little canopy at the end full of white roses adorning it because Max knew that white roses were her favorites. When she was reaching Max she noticed that his mother was also there. This made her happy because she knew how important this was to Max and that fact that she was here was a sign that she was accepting her in Max’s life. Once she reached his side tears of joy were flowing on her face. Alex made the symbolic gesture of giving away the bride and Max was more than happy to take her hand.
You look beautiful Liz.
You look very handsome yourself.
The minister started talking and Max and Liz could not stop looking at each other. It was like everybody and everything just disappeared around them and they were the only two people on the planet. The ceremony was quick but very full of meaning for those who were there to witness the moment that it took what it seems a lifetime to be fulfilled. The minister gave Max Liz’s ring and it was the time that Max was waiting for his whole life. He took once again her hand in his and…
Liz… I have been in love with you since the first time I saw you. Word can’t really describe how I really feel about you. When I lost you four years ago it was like my life just stopped. It was like I stop living and when I found you again it was like a gift from God. You complete me in a way that nobody else does. Four years ago, I promise you that I was never going to say goodbye to you… and I didn’t. I just couldn’t. If I did it would’ve been like accepting that you were gone and I just knew deep down inside me that God couldn’t be that cruel to us, that the love that he granted us with is the kind of love that people look for an entire lifetime and never find it… but we did Liz, we found that love in each other. So today here and now I want to make a new promise… a promise that I know it will never be broken and that promise is… that I will love you for the rest of my life. So with this ring I seal that promise today in front of God, our friends and family. I love you.
By now Liz was completely in tears and she just was amazed of how wonderful Max really was and how lucky she really was to have had the luck of finding him. Oh Max, I love you too… so much. You mean the world to me too. She took his wedding band and it was her time to say what she really was feeling… Max, I also fell in love with you the moment I saw you. I was so scared to let you in into my life for a lot of different reasons, but the main reason was that I was afraid that you were going to break my heart. I tried so hard to keep you away from me at the beginning and I’m so grateful that you never gave up. Once I started to really know you… the real you I new that you were my other half. You complete me in a way that nobody else could and I thank God every day for granting me the gift of having a person like you loving me. So, here today in front of our friends and our family I promise you too that I will love you for the rest of my life. With this ring I also seal that promise in front of God, our friends and family. I love you.
By the power vested in me by the State of Massachusetts, I pronounce you husband and wife. Max you can kiss your wife. Max kissed her very softly on the lips since he knew that on that if he deepened it there was no way that he would let her go.
Ladies and gentlemen I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Evans.
By now the little group of friends and family were by their side congratulating them.
I’m so happy for you Max.
Thanks mom. I wanted to thank you for being here with me.
Max there is not other place in the world that I rather be than here with you sharing this special moment with you and Liz. It took me some time but now I see why you love her so much. She is just like you Max… she is definitely your other half and I’m glad that you guys found each other again. I wish you both a life full of happiness and on that note… don’t you think it’s time to start thinking about making me a grandma. I mean I’m not getting any younger… you know?
Mom… Max hugged and kissed her and so did Liz.
They went to Liz and Max’s favorite restaurant to have a little celebration and they had a great time. They ate, they laugh, they dance… the whole night was just perfect. They said their goodbyes for the night and they all went their separate ways. Max still had one last surprise for Liz…
Max, thank your for today, today was the best day of my life.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Where are we going, this is not the route to our apartment.
I know, I still have one more surprise for you.
Max, you don’t have to do anything else for me. Everything that you’ve done it’s more than enough to last me a lifetime.
Maybe, but you didn’t think that I was going to marry you and not take you on a honeymoon did you?
What do you mean?
You’ll see. You just will have to wait.
Where a we going?
It’s a surprise. Now be a good girl.
Have I told you today how much I love you?
Yeah, many times, but it won’t hurt to hear you say it again.
I love you Max… I love you so much.
I love you too, and today my love is the beginning of our future together.
THE END
MADY