Despite all of the games and revenge I hope that you stick with me and watch all of this unfold. I’m pretty much done writing this fic and I’ve *heard* that’s it’s ok so I hope you feel the same once it’s all out. I have to be honest and say that I wanted to give up and not post anymore but I thought about it and I reminded myself that it *is* what I wanted, for everyone to think of Max as a selfish, egotistical pig and I guess I succeeded maybe a little too much though I don’t know.
Maybe I take the FB too personal and that’s my fault. I love to read everything you guys have to say and just have to remind myself that the FB is about the characters I’m writing not directed towards me personally. I get a little attached, sue me. LOL I am going to post it all and just hope that the ending is satisfactory. Thank you all again your FB means a lot to me and I’m honestly blown away by the amount that I’m getting so thank you thank you!
coco pucks- Thank you I’m glad you liked the M/L parts.
FamersAmers- Words cannot describe my endless love for you! He he. Seriously thanks for, well you know what for.
POM-Thank you
Vampyrax- He he the nuts may come in handy.
G7silvers- Max might be a distant cousin of the Energizer bunny.
Strawberry88- Conversation will be soon…sort of.
Anonymousarfan-Liz has Zero self control around Max. She’ll get into that.
Extingman- Well you pretty much have Max in a nutshell. LOL We’ll just have to wait and see what Liz does.
Roswell3053- Thank you.
Abbs007- Thank you.
ShatteredDreamer- Liz hasn’t come out and said that it’s bothering her that he’s sleeping with other woman, not in that way anyway.
Harroc83- Liz getting some other action? Hummmm interesting.
Lazza- Max and Liz will talk…sort of in this chapter.
Frenchkiss70- WOW umm masochistic? Ok I know that Max’s treatment towards Liz is…not nice but I never thought of Liz being a masochistic to put up with it. They don’t have a relationship. While they do have sex they aren’t in a relationship. Yes it’s wrong, yes it may even be immoral to some people but that’s the situation they are in, the situation they both agreed to. No Max didn’t specifically tell Liz he was going to bring women home but he did say that his life isn’t changing. She accepted it for whatever reason but she did.
OmegaRam1- Liz’s revenge is soon.
Jason's Lover- Thank you.
Begonia9508- Again I’ll say that it wasn’t all Liz that made him be this way. It will be explained later but just remember that it’s not just what Liz did to him. Let’s just say that was what started it.
Kylie the control freak- As I said above it wasn’t all Liz. Max will get into it later but I never meant for it to be all about Liz and what she did back in college. Liz will get her revenge but the best revenge is when the other person isn’t expecting it.
Erina258- All in due time.
su-lyn- Thank you.
Kittens- Thanks for the FB.
Martine- Liz doesn’t have anyone else in her life. I think Max is enough to deal with. Lol If Liz did what Max did she would be just as bad as him then we would be in an insane circle with that.
Ellie- The agreement was for Liz to accompany him when he needed her and he would stay married for a year so she can get her inheritance. That is all Liz wanted out of it. Baby steps with the revenge.
Googi- No way on the Max and Tess hooking up. Will never happen in any of my fics.
Cherie- Yeah they have issues to say the least.
Michelle in Yonkers- Thank you for posting despite everyone having said what they said. Glad you liked the shower scene.
~~Chapter11~~
~*~Max’s room~*~
I know Liz must be pissed but I don’t care. I need her to know that I’m not exclusive with her and that we do not have a relationship. I look over to Bianca’s sleeping form and wonder if she and I would ever work outside the bedroom? I’ve never thought about it before and never discussed it with her either. I push those thoughts out of my head and wonder what is wrong with me? It must be Michael and all his bullshit talk. I can barely deal with Liz I couldn’t imagine an actual relationship where I have to come home in time for dinner and all that crap.
As I lie in bed I think about the morning. I could be a complete ass and arrange it so that Liz and Bianca crossed paths or I could be discreet and wait for Liz to leave before waking her up. The thought of having them cross paths is amusing and highly interesting to me but then I’d have to find someone else to have fun with at night because I know that Bianca isn’t going to like someone else living here. I’ll wait and see what kind of mood I’m in in the morning.
~*~Living room~*~
I wake up with a stiff neck and freezing my ass off. This house is an ice box! Seems like Satan and his latest conquest are still asleep so I rush back into my room. God I hope they are not morning sex people. I turn on the hot water in desperate need of a hot shower.
I pull my clothes out and go to do my hair before getting dressed. Still no sign on Satan as I walk to the kitchen to make myself some tea and toast before going to work.
I’m reading the paper enjoying my breakfast thinking that the coast is clear this morning when I hear a door open followed by an annoyingly perky giggle. I hope she’s headed straight for the door so I don’t have to see her.
“Oh, your still here.” He stands in front of me in a pair of black boxer briefs scratching his head while he yawns. I see someone standing next to him but could care less so I turn my attention back to the paper.
“Aren’t you going to say good morning?” He’s pushing my buttons.
“Fuck off.” I say peering up from my paper for a moment.
“Maxie who is this?” Ugh Maxie? How annoying.
“No one.” He says and turns on the coffee pot. She just stands there eyeing me up and down. Idiot.
“What do you mean no one. It’s obviously someone.” She puts her hands on her hips and I bite back a laugh.
“I’m his wife sweetheart.” I say with a smile and look towards Max who just stands there.
“Excuse me?” She asks. Poor innocent thing. I feel bad for her. Well not really but whatever.
“Maxie honey why don’t you explain to her.” I pull him down for a passionate kiss before grabbing my keys and walking out the door. Score one for Liz.
~*~Kitchen~*~
Liz Parker is the devil incarnate! It’s now a fact, she’s a she devil. I have to keep on my toes if I’m going to get her because she just played me like a fiddle.
“Max what is she talking about?” She leaves me here with Bianca and her pathetic questions.
“What didn’t you understand? She’s my wife.” I walk over to the counter and prepare my coffee.
“How? I mean when? What is going on here?” Ok she needs to go. It’s too early for this shit.
“I went to Vegas we hooked up and got married. End of story. Now I need to get ready for work.” She should know by now what this means, I just hope she leaves quietly.
“You know I knew you were an asshole but this takes the cake. I’ve never in my life met anyone so…”
“Sweetheart save it. I really don’t care so don’t bother.”
“Asshole!” She goes to my room only to come out moments later screaming some obscenities at me before slamming the front door shut.
Being married even if it’s a sham is exhausting. Way to start the morning. I drink my coffee and hop in the shower.
~*~Liz‘s studio~*~
“He did what?” Kris and I are having our morning chat.
“He had some chick there and I told her I was his wife before I left.” I sip my tea as if it was nothing.
“Ok he’s sick. What was he thinking?”
“I don’t know and I don’t care.”
“Yeah right. You care.” Kris says giving me that look. The look that says ‘I know the truth.’
“I do not. This is a business thing nothing more. I don’t’ care who he sleeps with.”
“Ok.”
“I don’t.” I say in my defense.
“Liz babe you care. I know it and you know it. What I don’t know is why you let him.”
“Let him do what?” I ask wondering where she is going with this.
“You sleep with him recently?” She asks with a raised eyebrow.
“Yeah.” I admit. No point in lying to her.
“So do you care to tell me why? I mean I know he’s hot and all but he’s obviously a pig Liz.”
“I know that. God I know that but I don’t know I just can’t control myself. I tell myself that I’m not going to but then I look at him and my body just reacts. It’s like a pull and I can’t control it. I know he’s a pig and I know that our relationship if you can call it that is seriously screwed up but I can’t help but think that there is something there. Like he’s trying to open up but just hasn’t yet.”
“So you think that sleeping with him will help him open up?” She laughs.
“No. Can we not talk about this right now please. I get it I’m fucked up, he’s fucked up I know ok. Let’s just leave it at that and move on for now.”
“Fine.”
“God I wish these lawyers would come do their stupid inspection already so I can get out of there.” I throw some papers down and lean back in my chair.
“It’s only been a few days. I’m sure they will do it soon.”
“Yeah I hope so. I don’t know how much more I can take of this.” I hear Kris laugh and wonder what is so funny.
“Care to share?” I ask her.
“You like him.” She says with a straight face.
“What? Your crazy I loathe him. I detest him.”
“Yeah ok. Keep telling yourself that. I know you and you like him.”
“Whatever. He gave me this post nuptial agreement, I have to look it over and sign it in front of a lawyer.” I say pulling the papers out of my briefcase.
“Have you read them yet?” Kris asks.
“No. I will later. It’s not like I’m getting anything so I’m sure it’s pretty basic.” I say flipping open the package.
“Why don’t you tell him that he can’t have random women in the house. I mean could you imagine them coming to do their check up and he has some bimbo there coming out of his room no less?”
“Yeah that’s going to go over well with him. He doesn’t bring anyone over till late and it only happened once so I’m not going to say anything yet.”
“Aren’t you going to meet the parents tonight?” She asks.
“Yeah.” Good thing she reminded me. I need to pick up my dress.
“Well that’s a good a time as any to mess with him.”
“I’m not going to do that. That’s stupid. I don’t think he really gets along with them anyway.” I shrug.
“Well he needs to be taught a lesson, unless you don’t want to.”
“Oh I agree but I need to me smart about it. Making a scene at his parents house is unnecessary. I’ll get him back though.”
“Ok I’m going to go. Call me later.” She gets her purse and leaves.
~*~Michaels office~*~
“What brings you to this part of the world?” He asks me as I take a seat on the sofa. He’s right, I never come over to this side of our offices.
“I don’t know. Just needed a change of scenery I guess.” This side of the office is more laid back since it’s where all of the architects are. It’s designed to invoke creativity.
“Ok. So what’s up?” He asks me.
“How did you know?”
“I just know. So you going to tell me or you going to sit in here all day?”
“She’s getting to me Michael. I don’t know how she’s doing it but she’s making me crazy.” I run my hands through my hair suddenly getting more frustrated.
“Tell her to leave then.”
“It’s not that easy.”
“Ahhhh yes the great arrangement. How could I forget?” He sits next to me propping his feet up on the coffee table.
“Shut up! I just have to wait it out I guess. Not that many days left.” I stand up ready to walk back to my office.
“Wait a second.” Michael calls out to me.
“Yeah?”
“Your not falling for her are you?” He asks me looking my right in the eye.
“No. What would you think that?” It’s suddenly hot in here.
“No reason.”
“I gave her the post nup so you can relax now.” I tell him.
“Good. That’s the smartest thing you’ve done in weeks. What did they say?” He asks me.
“I got it under control Michael. What does your say?” I ask him wanting to piss him off.
“Fuck you! That was different.”
“So you do have one? What the hell is wrong with you, you knew Maria way before you had a cent why would you get one?” I ask not really knowing that he had an agreement with her.
“I didn’t want one at first but we went through that rough period and I decided to get one which made things worse, needless to say it exists.” He sighs. I remember when he and Maria were fighting, He stayed at my place for a few weeks, it was odd for me. They were always so solid and to see them have issues like that freaked me out even more and made me really believe that there is no such thing as happily every after. In the end they got counseling and everything worked out but I had my doubts for a while.
“You’re an ass but at least things worked out for you.” I say.
“Yeah the did.” He says looking at a picture that is on his desk. I know the picture well. It’s one of he, Maria and the kids at the beach.
“Ok see you later then.” I open the door and walk out.
“Later.” I wonder what prompted him to ask me if I‘m falling for her? Falling for her is the last thing that I want. This is about her falling for me.
~*~Max’s house that night~*~
I’ve been getting ready since 5:00. Max said it’s at 7 so I want to be ready for whenever he gets here. I picked out a simple black dress that I bought a few months ago with a pair of strappy sandals. I keep my make up simple and light with my hair pinned up in a few places with simple silver clips that my grandmother gave me.
It’s 6:00 when I hear the door open. I’m almost done getting ready and put on my earrings.
“I’m almost ready.” I hear him walking past my room and yell out to him.
“Good.” I guess he’s in a bad mood so I don’t say anything else. Once I’m done I spray some Burberry Tender Touch on and walk out to the living room.
45 minutes later he comes out and looks like he stepped out of GQ. He’s wearing a suit but has the while shirt partially unbuttoned with no tie. He brushes past me and I can smell his intoxicating cologne in the air. I turn around and catch a glimpse of his ass as he grabs his wallet and keys.
“You ready?” He asks me.
“So are we playing the perfect couple or what?” I ask not knowing what he wants.
“Doesn’t matter. My parents are going to be pissed either way although I think it would annoy them more if we did play into the part.” He says and takes a last look at himself in the mirror.
“Do you have everything?”
“Yeah.” As we walk to his car he places his hand on the small of my back and I can’t help but smile. We get into an SUV that I haven’t seen before. He’s usually driving a convertible.
“It’s a long drive, this car is more comfortable.” He says before opening the door for me.
“So where do they live?” I ask when we turn onto the freeway.
“Pasadena.”
“I heard it’s nice there.” The vibe is strange in the car.
“Yeah it’s ok.” He seems distracted so I sit back and watch the road.
“So my parents might ask where we met and all that. Maybe we should come up with a story or whatever.”
“Ok umm how about we just tell them that we’ve known each other for a while and just kept things low profile.” I say the first thing that comes to mind.
“Sounds good.”
Close to an hour later we pull up to a gigantic house. There are tons of cars all around the circular driveway. A valet opens the door for us and Max hands him the keys.
“Wow this is a big house.” He comes around to open the door for me.
“Yeah I guess.” I’m beginning to think that he really doesn’t like his parents much.
“Hello sir. May I take your jacket?” We walk in and a butler asks us right away. Max hands him my jacket and purse and we walk further into the house.
“Maxwell I’m glad you made it.” I see a woman make a bee line towards us and assume it’s his mother.
“Hello mother.” I was right but I wonder why he’s so clod with her.
“And who is this lovely young lady?” She asks looking towards me. This is it. I’m waiting for him to drop the bomb.
“Well mother I’d rather tell you and father at the same time. Where is he anyway?” He looks around for his father.
“I’ll go get him.” She walks away and we stand in the middle of this grand room.
“This is a beautiful house.” I say hanging onto his arm. He doesn’t say anything but simply nods. A waiter walks by with some champagne and he grabs two glasses handing one to me.
“Maxwell I’m glad you made it.” A man looking very much like Max comes up to us.
“Mother, father this is Elizabeth….Evans.” He says.
“Evans? What do you mean?” His mother asks.
“I mean she’s my wife mother.”
“Don’t be silly Maxwell you are not married.” His father says in a serious tone.
“Oh but I am serious. Isn’t it what you’ve always wanted?”
“Maxwell this is not a joking matter. What is going on here?” His father asks.
“What’s so hard to understand? I’m married meaning she is my wife. You’re a lawyer dad it’s not that hard to piece together.” I muffle my laughter at that. His father looks seriously pissed right now.
“Mr. And Mrs. Evans we are married.” I cut in.
“Let’s talk about this in private please.” His father starts to walk away but Max stops him.
“There is nothing to discuss. I’m married that’s it. Accept it and move on.”
“Fine I’ll let it go for now but we are going to discuss this later.”
“Whatever. I’m going to enjoy the party that is what I came for.” And with that we make our way into the party. We mingle with some other people at the party and everyone is surprised that Max is married. His father has known all of these people for years and they all know Max since he was a child. I have to admit that being with him here tonight feels nice. He hasn’t acted like a jerk once. In face he’s been the perfect date or shall I say husband.
He’s talking to some men on one side of the room and I decide to get some air so I step outside. The backyard isn’t a disappointment. It’s beautiful just like the rest of the house. I find a bench near some roses and sit down. My feet are killing me and I’m debating taking of my shoes when I see Max walking towards me.
“Sorry I just needed some air.” I say and don’t know why I think he’s mad.
“It’s ok. I felt the same way.” He sits next to me but doesn’t say anything for a while.
“So do you think my parents are pissed?” He laughs.
“Not really. Wait until they ask you about a pre-nup.” I say knowing that rich people love their pre-nups.
“I’m not going to tell them about our agreement. I just wanted you to know.”
“That’s fine.” I say and don’t know why that makes me happy.
“I’m going to go back in. We should be leaving soon. Feel free to stay out here if you want.” He stands up and walks back into the party. I don’t know what’s gotten into him but he’s being really nice tonight. It’s odd but refreshing.
~*~Inside party~*~
I’ve wanted to tell her how beautiful she looks tonight but I’ve held back. This isn’t a date but damn she looks good. I decide to make one final lap around before saying goodbye to my parents. They seemed annoyed that I was married but they didn’t take it as bad as I thought they would. I guess Liz is right, once they find out about the lack of pre-nup the shit will hit the fan.
“Maxwell your mother and I need to speak with your privately.” My father manages to corner me somehow.
“What is it? We need to be heading back home soon.”
“Come with me to my office.” I feel like a child all of the sudden.
“I’m going to get Liz, whatever you have to say to me you can say in front of her.” I walk away and go out back to where Liz is still sitting.
“Hey are we leaving?” She asks me.
“Not quite. Seems like we are going to have that little pow wow tonight after all.” I shrug and walk back inside with her and to my fathers office where both my parents are standing like it’s the Spanish inquisition.
“What is it?” I ask once we are all seated.
“What is the meaning of all of this? Why haven’t we heard anything about her before?” My father asks.
“That really isn’t any of your concern.”
“The hell it’s not! My son gets married and we know nothing about his wife. It is my concern, you are my concern.”
“No, I’m not. I’m a grown man father what I do is my business not yours.” He’s pissing me off and as usual my mother sits there like a fucking step-ford wife.
“Maxwell you haven’t had a serious relationship in your life and you come home telling us you are married. Something isn’t right. Is she pregnant?” My mother gasps and Liz’s eyes go wide.
“Excuse me sir but that is uncalled for. No I’m not pregnant not that it’s any of your business. We happen to be in love and got married. I’ve known your son for a few years now but we kept our relationship low profile.” I have to hand it to her, she’s a great actress.
“Something isn’t right here Maxwell and I suggest you tell me what’s really going on. And please tell me that you had the sense to get a pre-nup if you really are married that is.” He lights a cigar and blows a smoke ring.
“What’s going on here is that I’m married period point blank. Why can’t you wrap your head around that? Is love so hard for you to comprehend? Yes father I said love. We are in love and we got married, it’s really simple. People do it everyday trust me. And no I didn‘t get a pre-nup” His eyes look like they are going to bulge out of his head.
“Have you completely lost you mind Maxwell? A person of you standing needs a pre-nup. She could take you for everything are you really that stupid? And I know what love is Maxwell contrary to what you might think. I also know that you aren’t in love with her. You can’t be because your are not capable of love.”
“You may be right about that but who’s fault would that be? Children are a reflection of their parents dad. She’s not going to take me for everything I’ve got because it’s going to last!” I have no clue where that came from.
“It must be nice to have someone to blame for all your problems Maxwell. Good luck to you and don’t come crying to me asking for help when you end up in divorce court handing over half of everything to her.”
“I think we are done here.” I grab Liz’s hand and walk out of the office.
~*~ Car~*~
“I’m sorry about that. I didn’t think they would react that way towards you.” I say once we get in the car.
“It’s fine.” She says turning her attention back to the road. I sense that something is wrong but I’m not going to ask.
“What time are we leaving tomorrow?”
“Early.” If she wants to be a bitch then fuck her. I didn’t do anything to piss her off so she shouldn’t be pissed at me.
“Can you be more specific? My alarm clock doesn’t have an early setting.”
“Fine 5AM alright! What the fuck is your problem?”
“Nothing.” She slumps back in the chair and looks out the window again.
“I hope your not going to be like this all weekend.” I say.
“Like what?” She looks at me with her arms folded across her chest.
“Like a bitch that‘s what. I’m meeting some potential important clients so don’t act like you hate me around them. They seem to think that we are happily married.” I snort. What a joke. She doesn’t say anything and I don’t care. If she fucks this up she’s out on her ass.
~*~Max’s house~*~
We get to the house and Liz is asleep. I thought about leaving her in the car but that would just piss her off for tomorrow so I wake her up instead.
“We’re home.” I nudge her in an effort to wake her up. She doesn’t budge.
“Liz!” I yell.
“Are you insane?” She practically jumped out of her seat it was funny.
“I’ve been calling you and you wouldn’t move. What did you want me to do leave you here?”
“Jeez man you have absolutely no manners at all. Are you sure your even human? Dick!” She gets out of the car and we walk to the house.
“Be ready to go by 8AM. We are taking a private plane.” She flips me off as she walks to her room. I hope this weekend goes well. I thought about calling Bianca but she’s pissed at me and I need to pack anyway.
