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Part 26
Liz sat by the pool with Isabel drinking ice tea after greeting Max's parents.
"So Liz how are you feeling? My mom told me what happened a few months ago." Said Isabel
"Not bad. I just hate that Max got hurt because of me."
"That was not you fault. It was that psycho ex of yours. I can see that my brother really cares about you. There was no way in hell Max was going to let him hurt you, and get away with it."
"Really?"
"Liz, the truth is I haven't liked most of the girls my brother has gone out with. I really hate Kendra for what she did to him. But I can tell you are different. That you don't want to hurt him any more then he wants to hurt you."
"The guy I when out with before Max really hurt me. He made me believe that he really cared about me. But he only did that so I would have sex with him. That was a big mistake."
"You were a virgin when you slept with him?"
"Yeah. He knew but didn't treat me like one."
"Guys like that are nothing but pigs! Liz, I'm hoping that Max treats you much better."
"Your brother is very loving and caring to me."
"Good to hear. Or else I would have to kick his sorry ass!"
Liz let out a laugh. But she knew it had to be true.
"So tell me how is it that you ended up with my brother's name tattooed on the back of your shoulder?"
"A game of truth or dare."
"So what was the question?"
"It was very personal and I would rather not talk about it."
"OK I can respect that."
"Thanks."
"How did you meet my brother?"
"Well he is in a study group with one of my roommates, and my other roommate is dating one of his roommates. Both of his roommates are old friends of mine from home. Michael and Kyle were having a party and my roommates dragged me there. They wanted to set me up with Max. I when into his bedroom to escape the drunks and he found me there. He had a sign on his door that said that he would sue anyone who entered without permission. I took a risk. When he found me we started to talk. Then he asked me out."
"That's good. So you really like my brother don't you?"
"Yes. Isabel, Max makes me feel things I have never felt before. When I was a kid trust didn't come easy for me. But almost from the moment I met him. I wanted to trust Max. I wanted to feel loved."
"Why didn't you trust anyone?"
"Before I when to live with my parents, I spent the first three years of my life being abused. My birth mother was beaten to death by a boyfriend when I was just a year old. He then beat me to near death. I was placed in foster care once I had healed enough. But I wasn't safe there either. I wasn't safe until I was placed with the people who would adopt me. My parents never hid my past from me. But I don't remember it."
"I'm sorry that you when through that. I really hate men who treat women and children like that. They should all be locked up and never let out again."
"Can't say that I disagree."
"Liz, I don't mean to pry but why are you in a one piece swimsuit? I'm sure that my brother would love to see you in a bikini."
"She does mean to pry. Izzy loves to find out everything she can about a person." Said a male voice from behind them.
Both girls turned to see a young man with a goofy smile on his.
"Liz this is my boyfriend Alex Whitman. Alex, meet my brother's girlfriend Liz Parker." Said Isabel
"Nice to meet you Liz." Said Alex
"You too Alex. Isabel to answer your question the scar from when I was stabbed three months ago is still healing and I don't like to let anyone see it." Said Liz
"Has Max?" Asked Isabel
"No. I haven't let him see it." Said Liz
"So you haven't been with him since then?" Asked Isabel
"ISABEL! Max and Liz's sex life is none of your business!" Said Alex
"It's OK Alex. My roommates bud into my sex life all the time. They also talk about theirs all the time. No we haven't. I was just cleared a couple weeks ago to have sex again. But I have been scared to let Max see it."
"Liz, in the few hours you have been here I watched my brother. I have never seen him look at anyone like he does you. He is completely in love with you. I know we just met but I have to say you feel the same way about him. Trust him to see you with any flaws you think that you have to still love you." Said Isabel
"If Max hadn't told me you were planing to become a teacher I would say you would make a great shrink."
"Yeah that's my Izzy. Just knowing how to analyze people." Said Alex
"You come out here for a reason?" Asked Isabel
"Yep, I was asked to tell you ladies that we have two hours before dinner. Knowing you like I do Izzy, I know you need that time to get ready. We did ask for Max and Liz to come here for a reason. My parents just arrived."
"Well Liz let's go get ready for dinner." Said Isabel
Liz got up and followed Isabel into the house and up to her room for the visit.
"A little secret Liz, the balcony of this room is shared with Max's." Said Isabel with a sly smile.
TBC