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~~Chapter 21~~

~*~*Max~*~*

“I just wanted to tell you that she came to my office this afternoon to talk to me.” Michael tells me.

“What? What happened?” Instantly I’m alarmed.

“Nothing. Everything is fine. I just wanted to let you know and to tell you that she’s in love with your for sure. Are you sure you know what your doing?”

“Yeah I know what I’m doing. How the hell do you know she’s in love with me?” I ask him.

“Trust me I know. I’m also betting that Maria is making the same conclusion right now too. Just be careful ok?”

“I will. And thanks. Whatever you said she seems happy now so thanks.” He pats me on the back and we walk back over to the girls.

“Sorry about that.” I say once I’m back.

“It’s ok. Is everything alright?” She asks looking worried.

“Perfect.” I say and pull her to lean against me. We eat and the awards are given out. Taylor got MPV and was ecstatic. Michael cheered so loud for her, it was great.

~*~*~Car~*~*

“Did you have a nice time?” I ask her on the way home.

“Yeah it was great.” She says but I sense something is wrong.

“Hey. What’s wrong.” I pull over and face her.

“Nothing.” She says giving me a weak smile.

“Come on I know something is wrong. Tell me.”

“I’ll tell you later. Lets just go home ok?”

“Alright.” I pull the car back on the road and drive home. I try to go over what could be wrong and can’t think of anything. We had a nice time and even Michael was in a good mood. I pull into the driveway and walk over to help her out of the car. When we get inside I she takes her shoes off and sit on the sofa.

“Alright tell me please.” I sit next to her and pull her feet onto my lap.

“It’s stupid. I don’t even know why It’s bothering me.” She laughs a little but doesn’t look up at me.

“I’m sure it’s not stupid.” I assure her.

“It’s just seeing all those kids and seeing you with Taylor upset me a little.” That’s what it was. I should have known.

“Why?” I ask her.

“Well I know that we are just starting to get to know each other but if you ever wanted that I couldn’t give it to you and you should have the chance to be a father.” She says with a hint of sadness in her voice.

“Hey, you said it yourself it’s not impossible that you can’t have kids. You never know it could still happen and if it doesn’t happen naturally there are all kinds of things you can do to have a baby. If that’s what you want you can do it.” I say and rub her feet.

“I guess. I’m going to go to bed. I’ll see you tomorrow.” She stand up and goes to her room. I sit on the couch for a while going over the events of the past few weeks. To say it’s been a roller coaster ride would be an understatement. I turn the TV on and aimlessly flip through the channels.

Hours later I wake up to find Liz laying behind me on the couch. I gently shake her to wake her up. She has to be uncomfortable.

“Liz come on. Lets go to bed.” I say stroking her cheek. She gets up and I walk her to her room.

“Lets stay in your room.” She says and yawns.

“Ok.” We walk to my room and I tuck her in before slipping in behind her. I wrap my arms around her and she scoots closer to me.

~*~Kitchen~*~

“Morning.” I wake up and don’t find Liz in the bed with me. I smell coffee brewing and walk out to the kitchen.

“Morning. Thanks.” I say when she hands me a cup of coffee.

“I’m sorry but I have to get going soon. I have some things to do before the weekend.” I say and grab a slice of toast.

“I wanted to ask you something.” She says while she butters another piece for me.

“Shoot.”

“A friend of mine is getting married in Vegas in a few weeks. Would you like to come with me?”

“Sure just le me know when so I can clear my schedule.” I say and grab the other piece.

“Ok I’ll get all the details for you. Maybe we can make a weekend out of it. If you don’t have work.” She says.

“Vegas huh? I wiggle my eyebrows at her. “Let me know when and I’ll make time ok.” She smiles and I finish my coffee before going to take a shower. I hate to leave but I really need to get some things done.

~*~*1 Week later~*~*

“I’m leaving tomorrow. Max and I are going to spend the weekend there.” Kris came over and is helping me finish pack.

“That should be interesting.” She says.

“It should be nice. Guess where we are staying?” I say.

“No way.”

“Yup same room and everything. He called and said he got the same room.” I can’t help but smile at that.

“How romantic.” She snorts.

“Don’t be like that. It’s nice.”

“Yeah I guess it is. Call me when you get back ok?” She says as I walk her outside.

“I will.” I hug her goodbye and finish packing.

~*~Living room~*~

Liz got me hooked on this CSI show so we are watching it now.

“Are you all packed?” She asks during a commercial break.

“Yeah pretty much. You?”

“Yeah I finished today.” Her feet are ice cold again so she tucks them underneath my legs. We finish watch the show and have some wine before going to bed. I cleared my schedule and just have to see John at some point before coming back home. I wanted to get the same suite I was in last time and made the arrangements. Michael thinks I’m crazy but I don’t care.

I lay in bed mesmerized by Liz’s nighttime routine. She’s been sleeping in my room every night for the past week and I watch her wash her face and apply lotion to her legs and arms. She still wears the ring on her right hand and I hope to change that soon… very soon. I wait for her to finish applying her lotion growing harder and harder by the second.

“Do you do that every night?” I ask her once she’s in bed next to me.

“Yeah why?” She asks.

“Nothing. It’s sexy as hell that’s all.” I roll over and lay between her legs trailing a kiss up her legs stopping just above her womanhood.

“Your skin is so soft.” I say kissing her inner thighs.

“Mmm that feels so good.” She says licking her lips.

“I’m going to make you feel good all over tonight angel.” She lift her hips and I pull the silky material of her underwear off. I move up further and place a soft kiss on her lips. She moans into my mouth no doubt feeling my erection pressing into her thigh.

“Max take your boxers off.” She says and I obey. I slide them off my and throw them on the floor.

“You’re a Goddess.” I say and run a finger between her folds. “And your wet.” I laugh and bring the same finger to my lips tasting her juices.

“Sweet.” I say and lean down to kiss her. I want to be buried deep inside her but want to savor every moment of this night.

“What’s wrong?” She asks when I hover just above her studying every contour of her face.

“Nothing. I don’t want to forget anything about tonight. I want to remember every single detail.” I say and caress her face.

“Me too but we will have other nights like this Max. I need to feel you.” I sense her urgency but hold back. Tonight I want to make love to her but I want to make sure that she knows it.

“Liz I want to..” I’m cut off by her sucking my lower lip. She runs her tongue over my lips then snakes her soft tongue against mine. Our movements mimic movements that we will no doubt perform later with our bodies.

“Angle I want to make….” Again she stops me and I’m beginning to think that she knows what I’m going to say. Maybe she knows and doesn’t want me to. Maybe she isn’t ready to hear it. Her tongue is dueling with mine and the kiss turns aggressive. We haven’t kissed like this in a while and it lights a fire in me.

“Shit Angel.” I say when we break apart. The kiss was explosive. My cock is throbbing, needing to be inside her but I wait.

“Max just do it.” She says and I know now that she knew what I wanted to say.

“Wait. I want you to know. I need you to know and……to understand.” I say brushing a strand of hair from her face.

“I do know and understand. I want you so bad Max. Please, I need you.” I’m not totally convinced. I brush those thoughts aside and roll my tongue around her nipple bringing it to a rock hard peak. I kneed and pull on her other nipple before I turn my attention to it.

“Oh Yes!” She moans gripping the sheets. I reach over to the bedside table and grab a piece of ice from the water I had. I smile at her and rub the ice around her nipple before licking the water from her breast.

“Oh that feels good.” She says thrashing her head from side to side and I do the same to each breast.

I put the ice between my teeth and slide down her body. I told her once that I don’t do this and I don’t but I want to for her. I lift her leg over my shoulder and breathe in her scent before I rub the ice between her folds. She tenses up for a second but opens wider for me eventually. I expose her pink nub and suck on the ice for a few seconds before gently running the tip of my tongue over it.

“Oh God that feels good.” I smile when she says that and continue to run my tongue over her nub.

“Shit Max!” I feel her thrust her hips and push my face further into her. She tells me she’s reaching her point and I move my tongue faster and faster until I feel her pulse against my mouth. I lap up her juices and settle between her legs again. He face is flushed and I wait for her to come down from her high.

“Shit that was……wow.” She says and brings her face down for a kiss. I wonder how it feels for her to taste herself?

“We’re not done yet.” I say and start massaging her breasts giving her time to get ready for the next session. We kiss and stroke each other until I feel her rub up against me.

“That was fast.” I say and position myself at her entrance.

“Max make…”

“Way ahead of you angel. Way ahead.” I lean in for a kiss before slowly allowing her to envelope me. She feels so warm and instantly her walls clamp down on me. I stay still for a few moments basking in the feel of being buried deep inside of her.

“Let’s stay like this forever.” She says.

“I would love nothing more.” I thrust slowly into her before pulling all the way out and thrusting in again.

“Maxxxx.” She says when I do this a few more times. Every time I enter her feels like the first. It’s pure bliss.

“God Liz I could be with your forever.” I confess when I lean down and suck on her earlobe.

“Mmm you already promised me that.” She says and I can see her smile as the moonlight cascades over the room.

“I did didn’t I?” I laugh and kiss a trail down her neck ending at her beautiful breast. I marvel at how they fit perfectly in the palms of my hands. Nothing fake about her and I love that.

“This is perfection.” I say before latching onto her delicious nipple. I really could stay like this forever just being inside her feeling her like this. She moves her hips in a circular motion and I take it as a sign that she wants more so I match the rhythm we had a few moments ago with our tongues.

“Liz you feel so good angel. Ahh.” She runs her nails down my back and pushes me further into her. I feel as if I’m going to hurt her I’m pushing so deep inside her.

“I don’t want to hurt you baby.” I say when she pushes me further and further.

“You won’t I promise.” She says and I push forward with all my might. She makes a squeaking noise and I pull out afraid I hurt her.

“Liz I’m sorry did I hurt you?” I ask when I see a tear slip down her face.

“No it’s ok. It hurt a little but it’s fine now I swear.” I wipe the tear away and place a kiss on the tip of her nose.

“I would never hurt you, I’m sorry.” I say and place kisses all over her face. “We can stop angel. I’m sorry.”

“Max please don’t stop. I’m fine. If it hurts again I’ll tell you I promise but don’t stop.” She says and flashes one of her classic smiles. Ever so slowly I enter her again searching her face for the first sign of discomfort.

“Don’t Max…I’m fine.” She says. I don’t want to move I’m scared to hurt her. She places her hands on my ass and pushes me further. I relax after a while and being grinding my hips against her again.

“Fuck Liz your so wet…so tight.” I hiss. Her legs are wrapped around my neck and I know I’m hitting her spot every time I thrust into her.

“Ahhh Yes Max. Faster.” She chants and I obey wanting to give her whatever she wants.

“Oh God Liz. Ahhhh.” I feel my ending near and want her to fall over the edge with me.

“Max I’m close….so close.” She says and bites down on my shoulder.

“Liz let go honey I’m coming too.” I say and hear her scream my name as she lets go.

“Ahhh Liiizzzzzz.” I say and spill my hot seed inside of her. Her walls clamp down on me and milk me dry.

“Don’t.” She says when I go to pull out and lay next to her.

“Stay there please. Don’t pull out.”

“Ok I won’t.” I say and pull her so that we are side by side but still joined.

“That was perfect.” She sighs.

“It was.” I say and watch her close her eyes. I wanted to tell her that I loved her right then and there but I’ll wait until she’s awake so I can see her reaction. I wanted to show her how much I cared for her and I think I did that. Tomorrow we will be back in Vegas and I can’t shake this feeling that I have. Hopefully I’m wrong.

“Goodnight Angel.” I whisper to her before closing my eyes.

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~~Chapter 22~~

~*~*~Palms hotel~*~*

“I still can’t believe you got the same room as last time.” We arrived an hour ago and just got to the room.

“I told you I would.” I bring our bags to the room and unpack our things.

“So what do you want to do first? We have until tomorrow to do whatever.” She asks me.

“I don’t care. Whatever is fine with me.” I say.

“Wanna get married?” She asks with a raised eyebrow.

“Why not.” I shrug.

“Seriously should we catch a show or something?”

“Ok call downstairs and see what they have good tickets for.” I say and walk to the bathroom.

~*~ Next day~*~*

“Liz what time do we have to be there?” I ask from the bedroom.

“The ceremony is at 3 why?” She walks into the bedroom to ask.

“I just wanted to see how much time we had to fool around.” I laugh and pull her down to the bed with me.

“Jerk.” She laughs and straddles my lap.

~*~*~*~

“You almost ready?” I ask Liz. I’ve been pacing out in the living room waiting for her to come out.

“Just a minute.” She says for the 20th time.

“We’re going to be late.” I warn her…again. I sit on the sofa and flip on the TV needing the distraction.

Twenty minutes later she comes out looking like she stepped out of a magazine.

“Wow.” I say when she steps in front of me.

“This takes time.” She says spinning around in her dress.

“Well worth it.” I kiss her softly not wanting to ruin her make up and grab our keys before walking out.

~*~*Bellagio hotel~*~*

“Isn’t this where you stayed last time?” I ask when we get to where the wedding is taking place.

“Yeah.” She says and steps out of the limo. We are led to the hall and take our seats as the rest of the guests begin to file in.

“So when was the last time you saw her?” I ask.

“A few months after college graduation. She’s more Tess’s friend then mine lately but we were close in college.

“Ok.” The wedding music starts and we see the brides maids and flowers girls walk down the isle.

“This is fancy.” I lean over and whisper.

“Anything Annabelle does always is.” She says and turns her attention to the isle.

~*~Reception hall~*~

“There are so many people here.” I say once we are led to our table.

“I know I don’t know anyone here. I wonder where Tess is?” She says and scans the room for her.

“Who cares as long as she’s not sitting with us.” I say thankful that we haven’t seen her. Something about that girl bugs the hell out of me.

The reception is very fancy with a five course meal served to us. Liz and I dance a few times but she still hasn’t seen her friend face to face. With all the people here I wonder if she will by the end of the night.

“I can’t believe I haven’t seen her yet.” She says to me as we dance to one of the slower songs.

“You will once they cut the cake.” I assure her.

“Yeah I hope so. I want her to know that I came.” She scans the room for her friend and spots her at the other end of the room.

“There she is. I’m going to say hello.”

“Ok I’m going to sit down.” I give her a kiss and walk back to the table.

“Annabelle, finally.” I say when I find her.

“Liz oh my God hi! I’m so glad you made it.” She hugs me tightly and introduces me to her husband.

“Everything is so beautiful.” I say as we walk to one of the empty tables.

“Thank you. Are you here alone?” She asks.

“No I’m here with my husband.” I say and blush. I don’t say that often.

“I still can’t believe that your married. Tell me about him.” She says.

“Well he runs an architectural business. We live in New Port beach. He’s actually over there.” I say and point to where Max is sitting.

“Where?” She asks and stand up to get a better view.

“He’s the one sipping champagne next to the guy with the blue shirt.”

“Are you serious?” She asks and I wonder what she means.

“Yes I’m serious. Why?”

“When did Max Evans become your type?.” She asks.

“What are you talking about?”

“Liz you don’t remember him?” She asks me.

“No. Why? Where would I know him from?” This is starting to annoy me.

“Does it look like someone like me would go out with someone like you. You don’t remember that?” She asks me.

“What the hell are you talking about?” I ask trying not to raise my voice.

“Liz. The quad Junior year. He was the guy that came up to you one day during lunch. We were sitting there talking about some party we were at the night before and he asked you out and you told him he wasn’t your type. We laughed hysterically after that remember?”

“Holy shit. Are you sure that was him?” I ask remembering that day but not the face so much.

“Uhh yeah I remember. You know I never forget a face and trust me I would never forget that day. You totally crushed him that day.” Why didn’t he tell me?

“I wonder why he never told me?” I ask out loud.

“Hello, would you? I mean you basically told him he was a loser. The guy looked so crushed but you didn’t care. Small world you being married to him. He turned out pretty well though if I do say so myself. Not a bad catch at all Liz.” What am I supposed to say to that? Thank you? I stand there staring at Max for a while. Did he know about this the whole time and not say anything? How could he not know? Is that why we was such a jerk to me in the beginning? Did he have this planned out somehow?

“Yeah thanks.” I snap out of my thoughts and say. She walks off to greet some other guests and I look over to the table where Max should be sitting but he’s not there. I scan the room for him and spot him near the bar. He’s getting a drink and I make no effort to be near him right away. I look over towards the DJ booth and see Tess and Annabelle talking. Just like I thought Tess looks at Annabelle with wide eyes and makes a bee line towards Max. Humm I wonder what she’s going to say to him? I discreetly make my way closer to them.

~*~Max~*~

I look around and I think this is the wedding Liz and I should have had. I never asked her if this was her thing but she deserves something like this. Something beautiful. I saw her in what looked like deep conversation with her friend and decided to get myself a drink.

“Having fun?” An irritating voice asks me. I’ve only spoken to her once but I’d know that dreaded voice anywhere.

“Not that it’s any of your concern but yeah I am.” I wait for the bartender to make my drink and play with a box of matches that were on the counter.

“You know you and I got off on the wrong foot Max. I’d like us to be friends. You are family after all.” Is she serious? I turn and look at her half expecting her to be laughing but she’s not.

“You’ve got to be kidding me? When did I give you any indication that I’d like to have any sort of relationship with you? Are you really that oblivious to the crystal clear signals that I’ve been sending you? I don’t like you and I certainly would never consider myself to be any kind of family of yours.” God where is Liz? I try to look for her but she’s nowhere to be found.

“Ok well I’m here for you, if you need to talk or…whatever.”

“I won’t and if I did I wouldn’t want to talk to you.” I grab my drink which took insanely long to prepare and turn to walk away.

“Oh trust me Max, you’ll be needing to talk to someone sooner then you think.” I hear her say in that creepy voice. What is she a witch?


“Hey you alright?” I ask when I finally find Liz.

“I’m fine. Can we go?”

“Sure.” I place my hand on the small of her back as we walk to the limo.

~*~Suite~*~

“What’s going on? You haven’t said two words since we left?” I ask her taking off my shoes and jacket.

“Nothing.” She says and walks to the bedroom. I give her some space and strip down to my boxers and t-shirt out here. A few moments later I walk into the room and find her in the bed already.

“Liz what happened to you?” I try to turn her to face me but she turns her face the other way.

“Did I do something?” I ask wondering what I could have done to make her so angry.

“You know Max, I don’t think that a person like me should really be with a person like you.” She laughs just like she did back in college and I snap.

“What the fuck are you talking about?” I hop out of bed and feel my anger rising.

“You know what I’m talking about. You’re a fucking liar!” She spits at me and I try to place everything together.

“Don’t play games with me. Tell me.”

“Annabelle told me Max. She asked me if I remembered that day and when I didn’t she told me everything. You’re a liar!”

“I never lied to you.” I say trying to control my rage.

“You’re a fucking coward. Why didn’t you tell me? It wouldn’t have mattered Max but you should have told me.” I pace the room trying to pinpoint the exact moment we got to this point.

“What’s the fucking difference anyway? That was years ago. Who cares.” I try to reason with her but I’m trying to convince myself.

“The fucking difference is that I can’t trust you. The second I introduced myself to you you knew exactly who I was and you didn’t say anything.”

“How the hell do you know I knew? You didn’t remember me.” I ask her.

“Oh you fucking knew. Don’t try to switch this around on me trust me Max I know that you knew. What the hell was this some game? Were you trying to prove a point. Trying to boost your male ego buy getting the girl that turned you down years ago.” She laughs and I walk over to her slamming her against the wall.

“You’re a fucking coward. You don’t scare me.” She says and looks right into my eyes. Last time I did this she was scared this time she’s defiant. She knows I care for her.

“Your not worth it bitch!” I say and let her drop to the ground.

“Why Max? When you were spouting all that crap about being honest why didn’t you tell me?”

“I didn’t think it would matter that’s why. I still think it doesn’t.” I pace the room not wanting to be near her.

“Your right it shouldn’t matter and it really doesn’t. What does matter is that you couldn’t be honest with me.”

“Whatever.” I walk to the mini bar and grab a small bottle of something alcoholic.

“Your so fucking pathetic giving me all the crap about sex and making love and this bullshit engagement ring. I hope it’s cursed and you live a miserable life!” She says and throws it at me.

“Since It’s been on your finger I’m sure it’s cursed. You’re a fucking jinx. Everyone you get close to dies.” She stops what she’s doing and I know I hit a nerve.

“Don’t you ever say that to me again. Ever!” She says and slaps me across the face.

“You touch me again and I’m not going to be held responsible for what I do.” I say inches away from her face holding her by her arms.

“I wish you would. Your not man enough.” She says daring me.

“Your right. Whores aren’t worth it.” I let go of her arms and she goes back to packing.

“So tell me Max was the other night a lie too? How much was true and how much was part of your little game?”

“It was all a game and you played right into it. I will never fall in love least of all with someone like you. You disgust me.” It’s a lie but I’m not about to tell her the truth now.

“Your scum. I hope you rot in hell for what you did lowlife.”

“Then we’ll see each other there sweetheart. Your not the innocent in this Liz not by a long shot.” I see her searching for something to wear.

“I haven’t been playing games with you Max. You need to take a look at yourself. You know what the saddest part of this was? That I actually cared about you, I fell for your crap. Congratulations you win the dickhead of the year award.” She puts on a pair of shorts and a tank top and searches for her shoes.

“You needed to be taught a lesson. You can’t go around making people feel like shit Liz, it isn’t right.”

“Who the fuck are you to decide that I need to be taught a lesson? That was years ago I’m not like that anymore you however turned into a cold hearted bastard because someone turned you down. How fucking sad is that!” I hear her laugh at me and walk over to her grabbing her by both her arms her face inches from mine.

“I told you before not to laugh at me. YOU deserve this. YOU did this to yourself. Don’t EVER forget that shit! I hope you lose your grandmothers house, I hope you loose everything that means anything to you. I despise you!” I shake her after ever sentence to make my point.

“You sicken me. Your touch is revolting.” She says once I put her down and throws her things in her luggage.

“I’ve never in my life met anyone as sick and twisted as you are. Your disgust me.” She says standing right in front of me.

“And you disgust me. You sleep with a man you barely know the first night you meet then agree to marry him the same night. What does that say about you! Whore.”

“I had an agenda.”

“So did I. You didn’t have to sleep with me. How many others were there before me? Huh? Ten? Twenty?” I ask with my arms folded across my chest.

“Fuck you! That’s none of your business anyway. I curse the day I ever laid eyes on you…both times!”

“Same here sweetheart.” She’s throwing her things into her bags.

“Don’t come to the house to get your shit. I’ll send it to you.” I say to her as she walks to the door.

“Burn it I don’t give a shit. If it’s been near you it’s shit now.” She says and opens the door.

“I can’t believe that I almost feel for you. You’re the coward Liz. You’re the one making a big deal out of this. What is it that your afraid of huh?” I get her attention and she steps away from the door.

“I’m making a big deal out of this because you kept something from me Max. You had plenty of chances to tell me and you didn’t. I can’t trust you.”

“You would actually throw away what we’ve been working towards because of one lie Liz?” There is a hint of sadness in my voice and I hate that.

“A lie is a lie Max. There are no small and big lies. I can’t be with someone that keeps things from me. I’m sorry.”

“Don’t be sorry. I get it now. You’re a cold hearted bitch! Fuck you if you want to leave I don’t give a shit! Just know this Liz.” I walk over to her and pull her towards me so that we are face to face. “You could have had it all. I’m not talking about material things. I would have made you insanely happy Liz. You could have had someone that cares about you and you throw it all away because of this petty bullshit. Take a long hard look at what you did and when your laying in bed at night alone I want you to think of me and how I made you feel. I want you to think of me and how you screamed my name in pure ecstasy because you will never have that again. Now get the fuck out of my face!” I push her away and turn away from her.

“Fuck!” I throw a glass against the wall and watch the shattered pieces fall to the ground. What the fuck just happened? I sit on the sofa and process everything that transpired in the last few minutes and have to laugh to myself. Michael was so right. Everything turned to shit and fast too. I never intended for her to find out and didn’t expect things to get this ugly once she did.

I’m mad at myself for falling for Liz Parker twice. This time I really thought it would last, I thought it would be forever. What a fucking joke. I was ready to tell her that I was in love with her. I thought I truly was in love but I know it was bullshit. I got wrapped up in her spell. It’s over now. There is nothing else to do but go home and move on. Good bye and good riddance Liz Parker. Yeah right, what the hell am I thinking? I never got over her the first time this time it’s going to be harder. Shit! Way to go Max you’re a world class idiot.

~*~Palms hotel lobby~*~*

“Kris.” I called her as soon as I got to the lobby.

“What’s wrong?” She asks once she hears my sobs.

“I need to get home tonight.” I realized that I don’t have any credit cards with me or much cash either.

“Alright let me make some calls. Just go to the airport ok?” I thank her and grab a cab. I just want this nightmare to be over with. I’m still not entirely to sure what happened back there but I know that things went down hill and fast. What I really don’t get it why he didn’t tell me? I thought we were beginning to trust each other. I really cared for him. Shit who am I kidding, I fell in love with him weeks ago.

~*~Kris’s house~*~*

“Thanks for getting me a flight.” It’s late but I don’t care I just wanted to get home right away.

“No problem.” She laughs.

“Start talking. What the hell happened?”

“Kris everything went to shit. I found out that I knew him from back in college. Well I didn’t really know him but I said some nasty things to him back then and I confronted him about it tonight.” She looks confused.

“Start from the beginning babe cause I’m totally lost.” I take a deep breath and start from the second I saw Annabelle. I end it with the last thing Max said to me on my way out.

“Shit. That’s horrible.” She says and wraps her arm around me.

“Yeah tell me about it. I don’t know why I said some of those things but I was just so mad that he lied to me.”

“Well he had no right to say some of those things to you either. What are you going to do?” She asks and I have no clue.

“I don’t know. There is only one thing for me to do I guess. Move on and put this past me. It’s over.”

“Over huh?”

“Yup. Totally over it and him.” I say. I’m trying to convince myself more then anything at this point.

“Totally over him?”

“Yes. I was living a lie. I didn’t care about him really.” And the lies keep coming. It gets easier after the first few.

“No, not at all huh?” She asks and I wonder what the hell is wrong with her.

“Not one bit.” What does she want me to say? That I’m head over heels in love with him and that the thought of not being with him kills me? Well I’m not going to admit that, not out loud anyway.

“Alright. If your sure that’s what you want to do then I’m here for you.”

“Thanks.” I say and give her a brief hug.

“Don’t get all lovey dovey on me. I love you but you know I’m not all into that hugging and kissing shit.” I laugh. She hates that stuff.

“I know I know.” What the hell am I going to do now? Will I be able to forget about him? Will I ever see him again? Do I want to? I know the answer to that but I have to be strong. Yeah right, I’m miserable already and it’s only been a few hours. The next few days are going to be fun, yeah right.

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~~Chapter 23~~

~*~Max’s office~*~

“John called and said you never made it to see him. Did you get too wrapped up with Liz?” Michael comes into my office right before lunch and I’m not in the mood to talk to him or anyone for that matter.

“No.” I snap at him.

“What’s up man?” He asks taking a seat across from me.

“I’m busy. I have a lot of shit to do.” I say and turn my attention to my computer.

“What crawled up your ass?” he asks.

“Michael fuck off please. I’m not in the mood.” He stands up and walk out of my office.

“Fuck!” I feel like shit now. I didn’t mean to get short with him but I’ve been miserable since I got back from Vegas. I caught a flight back the next morning and stayed in the house for the next two days. I burned the sheets that were on my bed after I laid down and smelled her on them. I haven’t eaten in days and didn’t want to come into work but figure it would be a nice distraction from sitting in my backyard doing nothing.

I’ve tried to put her out of my mind but I can’t. I can’t look at certain places of the house without thinking of her and remembering how many time we made love there. I walk past her room and have to stop myself from going inside. Some of her things are still there and I need to get them out. I haven’t been able to stand in my closet for more then a few minutes since her clothes are hung up next to mine.

“Fucking bitch!” I get up and grab my jacket deciding to get something to eat. This office is making me Closter phobic.

“I’m going to lunch.” I tell Ann before walking to the elevator. I have lunch at a place around the corner from the office but still can’t eat. I sit there staring at my food. People must think I’m crazy. Fuck them. Fuck everyone.

“I thought I’d find you here.” Michael says taking a seat next to me.

“What do you want?”

“I want to know what the fuck is wrong with you and don’t tell me nothing.” He sits with his arms crossed over his chest waiting for an answer.

“Your were right.” I say barely above a whisper.

“What?” He leans in further.

“You were right about her finding out. She did and it all went to shit. You were right.” I shake my head and sit back.

“Shit. What happened?” He asks and I give him the rundown of our argument.

“Way to go Maxwell. How could you say that to her?”

“Save it please. I’m not in the mood for one of your lectures right now. I know I fucked up you don’t have to rub it in.”

“So what are you going to do?” He asks me as if I have a clue.

“I don’t know. Move on I guess. What is there to do?” I say defeated.

“So that’s it? Your giving up? It’s over?”

“Yes it’s over. It’s done Michael. The whole thing was a sham anyway. It’s better this way.”

“For what it’s worth I liked her. All the bullshit aside I saw how happy you were. You can’t deny that. Just think about things before you make any harsh decisions ok?” I wonder what the hell he’s talking about but don’t ask.

~*~Liz’s apartment~*~*

“I need to get my things from his house.” I haven’t been back home in so long it feels strange.

“You want me to get them for you?” She asks.

“I can’t ask you to do that. I’ll figure something out.”

“I’ll go. You need your stuff. It’s not a big deal.” She says. I’m thankful she’s my friend.

“You can’t just go over there Kris. He might still be pissed.”

“I don’t care. I’m going to get your shit period. I didn’t do anything to him anyway.”

“I guess. But you don’t have to.” I say not wanting him to go off on her for no reason.

“I’ll call his office that way I won’t just be showing up ok?”

“Alright. Thanks.” I flip on the TV and go through the channels.

“Ok I know you don’t want to talk but I have to ask you this.” Oh Great here it comes.

“Yeah?”

“I know your all mad that he lied to you or whatever but I don’t see why you made such a big deal out of it. Don’t get me wrong I’m sure that he said some nasty things to you but from what you said the main focus seemed to be the fact that he lied to you.”

“Well he did.” I shrug. I don’t feel like talking about this.

“Ok well it’s obvious that you don’t want to listen to me so I’m not going to bother. Just really think about everything ok?”

“Yeah ok.” She sighs and walks out. I hate it when she’s right.

~*~Max’s office~*~

I’ve thrown myself into work not getting home till past 11 o’clock most nights. I can’t stand being in the house alone anymore and don’t feel like calling anyone to come over either. I’m pissed at myself for still wanting her for still loving her.

“Mr. Evans you have a call on line 1. She says her name is Kris.”

“Thanks.” I put the call on hold and wonder why she’s calling me.

“Hello.”

“Max it’s Kris. I was calling to make arrangements to pick up Liz’s things.” This is it. It’s really over.

“Umm sure I’ll get everything packed up tonight. Come by tomorrow evening and get then.” I say.

“Ok I’ll see you around 7?” She asks.

“That’s fine.” I want to ask how Liz is but hold back.

“She’s just as miserable as you sound.” She says. My heart goes out to her but my mind had other things in mind.

“Good. Goodbye.” I say and hang up. Great now I have to go home and pack her shit up. That’s going to be fun.

“Hey Maria wanted me to invite you over for dinner tonight.” Michael comes into my office.

“Thanks. I can’t.”

“Come on man. It will get your mind off of things for a few hours. Come by around 6.” he says and walks out. It would take my mind off things but I’m not in the mood for company.

~*~Michaels house~*~*

Against my better judgment I end up her for dinner. Packing Liz’s things turned out to be harder then I thought it would.

“Max, I’m glad you made it.” Maria opens the door and Taylor comes running behind her soon.

“Uncle Max.” She says and jumps into my arms.

“Hey princess.” I give her a kiss on the cheek and put her down.

“Dinner’s almost ready. Michael is out back.” She says. I walk outside and see him working on the grill.

“Hey, you made it.” He says and tosses me a beer.

“Yeah.” I say and twist the bottle open taking a swig.

“This is almost done.” He says and closes the top of the grill. We sit on the table nearby.

“So how are you holding up?” He asks me.

“Alright I guess. I’m sorry for snapping at you the other day.”

“It’s alright. I hate to say I told you so but I warned you Maxwell.”

“Michael I know ok? Don’t keep throwing it in my face alright. Fuck! I’m fucking miserable without her but I hate her at the same time.” I say frustrated.

“It’s called love man. It hurts at times but it’s worth it in the end trust me. You have to work at love it’s not all easy but the payoff….the payoff is immeasurable.” He says looking in the house where Maria is holding the baby.

“You know I thought I would have that. What a fucking fool I was. I really thought that we would stay married and maybe have a family one day. Fucking joke!”

“It will happen for you I know it. You’re a good guy Max, don’t let this dictate the rest of your life. Maybe your not meant to be with Liz but you will find love again if your open to it.”

“I’ll never fall in love again. I refuse. Love is bullshit.” I say finishing off my beer and grabbing another one.

“It’s not bullshit. Don’t think like that.” He says.

“You know what’s funny? I’ve fallen in love twice in my life and it was with the same girl both times. What a fucking joke that is.” I say and laugh.

“Give it time. If it’s meant to be it will work out.” He pats me on the shoulder and gets up to check the food.

“Come on let’s eat.” I walk in the house and enjoy a nice meal with Michael and his family. The whole time my stomach is turning. This is what I wanted, right here in front of my face. Mocking me, laughing at me for being the idiot that I am. I wish I had a time machine. I would go back to the beginning and tell her everything up front. Who knows where we would be if I did?

“Thanks for dinner.” I say after dessert. Michael is putting the kids to sleep and Maria is walking me out.

“Max, Michael told me what happened and I wanted to talk to you from a woman’s point of view. You lied and that’s a major no no but you’re a good guy. I know that deep down you cared for her and maybe even loved her.”

“I did.” I say standing in front of my car.

“I know she did too. I could tell. Give it some time but talk to her Max from the heart. Woman can tell when you are being honest. Tell her everything Max.”

“I can’t Maria. I said some really fucked up things to her. I don’t think I can take them back.” I put my head down in shame thinking of the things I said to her.

“Forget about that. I’m sure she said some awful things too. Trust me. Give it time and go to her. Every woman wants a knight in shining armor.” She gives me a kiss on the cheek and waves me off. I pray that Maria is right. Hopefully time will heal these wounds.

~*~Liz’s house~*~

“Ok I’m going to meet him at 7.” Kris stopped by for dinner.

“Thanks again Kris.” I say feeling badly for making her go over there.

“Anything you want me to say to him?” She asks.

“No.”

“You sure?” She asks again.

“Yeah I’m sure. What’s up with you anyway? You seem happy about going over there.”

“Nothing.” She says and helps me clear the dishes.

“Now tell me honestly. Were you in love with him?” She asks once we clear everything from the table.

“Yes.”

“Since when?”

“A while ago. Since he started acting human.” I laugh remembering the transformation we went through.

“What about now. The truth!”

“Of course I do. You can’t fall out of love that fast but that doesn’t matter now.” I say sadly.

“That’s all I wanted to know. I’m going to go incase there is traffic.” She gets her purse and walks to the door.

“I’ll see you in a little bit and stop writing in the freaking online journal would you!.” She yells.

“It’s therapeutic.” I say in my defense.

“It’s strange is what it is. If you were really writing personal things you wouldn’t want strangers to read them. Unless you are a major dork and made it friends only.” I look up and her. “Oh God you did didn’t you? You need help. Who the hell got you into that anyway?” She asks.

“I don’t know Annabelle had one in college and I just thought it would be cool.”

“Aww come on Liz all the cool kinds are doing it.” She mocks me. “Seriously I’m not friends with people that are sheep so stop writing in that damn thing and tell the person that I’m sure you are writing about what you are writing to his face instead of being a nerd and typing it out.”

“Your impossible. Get out.” I wait for her to leave and turn off the computer. She’s right, its lame.


~*~Max’s house~*~

It’s almost seven and Kris should be here soon. I did a final inspection to make sure everything was packed and it was. I had to resist the urge to just throw her shit in boxes a few times. I hear the doorbell ring and know it’s Kris.

“Hey.” She says when I open the door.

“Hey. Everything is here.” I say pointing to the boxes.

“Ok.” She starts taking the boxes to her car and I help her.

“Thanks.” She says when I walk to her car with a box.

“No problem.” I help her load everything in.

“Would you like something to drink?” I don’t know why I asked her that. I guess I’m lonelier then I thought.

“Sure. Thanks.” I walk to the kitchen and ask her what she wants.

“Here you go.” I hand her a soda and take a sip of mine.

“I’m really sorry. You know, for how things turned out.” She says.

“It’s ok. Shit happens right?” I say laughing a little.

“Yeah I guess. What I don’t get is why your sitting here taking it instead of going to talk to her.” I almost spit my soda out.

“What?”

“Don’t play stupid with me. You love her and she loves you so why are you just sitting here?”

“It’s not that easy. Things were said. We can’t go back.” I say and get up to get a napkin.

“Well for the record she loves you.” She says before putting her cup in the sink.

“Noted.”

“You two are the most stubborn people I know. Your both miserable but your bullshit pride stops you from talking to each other. I don’t get it.” We sit at the table again and I run my hands over my face.

“Like I said it’s not that easy. It’s complicated, everything is fucked up right now. Besides, she doesn’t trust me anymore so what’s the point?” I ask with a raised eyebrow.

“Look I’m not going to tell you everything she told me but trust me this can be fixed. So why don’t you sit outside in that beautiful backyard of yours, get a glass of wine and think about it.” She’s a pushy one. I like that.

“I’m sure it’s not that easy and why should I apologize anyway? I didn’t really do anything wrong here.”

“Max.” She puts her hand over mine. “It’s called being the bigger person. It’s not about who was right and who was wrong.”

“Thanks. You’re a good friend.” We get up and I walk her out.

“Bye Max.” She says before reversing out of the driveway. If only it were that simple. If only I could buy her some flowers or jewelry say I’m sorry and everything will be alright. Well this isn’t some romance novel so that’s not going to happen. What happened between us is going to take more then flowers and jewels to fix. The question is what exactly will it take?

I take Kris’s suggestion and sit outside to think. Just as I’m fully relaxed I hear the doorbell ring. Who the hell could that be? I open the door and I’m met with the last person I wanted to see.

“Max! Hi.” I’m convinced that she has some mental defect. She has to, there is no other explanation for her insane behavior.

“Are you lost?” I ask her.

“What?”

“Are you lost?” I pause between each word incase she has some sort of issues processing information.

“N-no. why?” She laughs.

“Because if your not then I have no fucking idea why you are at my house.”

“I came by to see if you wanted to talk.” She steps forward I guess thinking that she’s coming in. What is it with her and wanting to talk? Is she that pressed for friends?

“Really?” I laugh. “Any when exactly did our relationship evolve into the kind where we talk to one another? Can you tell me exactly when that happened Tess because I‘d like to know if I was present cause I damn sure don‘t remember it.”

“I’m just trying to be nice.” God she really is an idiot. She can’t come from the same gene pool as Liz. I refuse to believe it.

“What’s with the incessant need to be nice? Do I strike you as someone who would give a fuck? I‘m busy anyway.” I try to close the door but she stops me.

“Is Liz here?”

“Did you see her car outside?” She’s really annoying me now.

“Well, no. Is she coming back?”

“Yes she’s coming back. She lives here doesn’t she?” Nosey bitch.

“Yeah I guess. I mean… I thought…”

“Yeah thought what? She’s my wife of course she’s coming back. I don’t know what your up to but I suggest you drop it. You don’t want to play games with me. I always win.”

“I‘m not…” That’s all I hear as I slam the door in her face. I don’t know how Liz put up with her all this time. I would have disposed of her years ago. She has to be the most annoying person I’ve ever met.

I grab my bottle of wine and glass and bring it back inside before going to bed. 3 days and counting…

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~~Chapter24~~

~*~Liz’s studio~*~

“Don‘t you have a meeting at the lawyers office today?” Kris asks me as I hang some pictures up.

“Yeah I’m going this afternoon. Come with me.” I ask not wanting to go alone.

“Alright.” I finish hanging up the pictures and go home to change before going to the lawyers office. They called me yesterday and told me they needed to talk to me about something.

~*~Tierney and Associates Law office~*~

“Elizabeth Evans here to see Mr. Tierney.” I say to the receptionist when I walk in. It feels strange to use Max’s last name but I’m sure they would suspect something if I didn’t.

“One moment please.”

“I’m nervous Kris. What if something is wrong.”

“Stop it. Everything is fine. I’m sure they would have told you if something was wrong.” She says but I have a bad feeling.

“You may go in now.” the secretary says moments later. When I walk in the office I see three men in suits and Tess. Tess? What the hell is she doing here?

“Mrs. Evans.” Mr. Tierney greets me. “Please have a seat and we’ll get started.” He says offering me a seat. I brought Kris in with me for moral support but I wish Max was here with me instead.

“Mrs. Evans I’m sorry to say that there is a problem that has been brought to our attention.” He says and my stomach drops.

“What would that be?” I ask wondering what’s going on and knowing that is has something to do with Tess being here.

“It has been brought to our attention that you are no longer living with your husband Max Evans and haven’t been for some time now.”

“What?” I ask wondering how the hell they knew this.

“We’ve been having you followed and have surveillance tapes showing that you have been back at your own residence. As you know you are to stay married for one consecutive year, I’m sorry but you haven’t fulfilled the necessary requirements to get the inheritance. I‘m sorry to say that the estate will go to Miss Harding now.” This is a joke. It has to be.

“No. There must be a mistake. I’m still married.”

“Technically you are but Mrs. Evans you know that part of the arrangement stated that you must reside with your husband. I’m sorry there isn’t anything I can do.” I feel the tears forming in my eyes and my anger rising.

“You bitch! How could you do this? You don’t even want the house.” I scream at Tess who is sitting there smugly.

“I’m sorry Liz I didn’t make the rules.” She say trying to sound like she cares.

“Your not sorry. I bet you set the whole thing up did you?” The tears are falling down my face and I angrily wipe them away.

“Mrs. Evans calm down. Like I said there is nothing more that can be done. I am very sorry.” I storm out of the office needing to get away from Tess or I’d kill her.

“Kris what am I going to do?” I break down in the parking lot feeling defeated.

“We’ll figure something out. Don’t worry.” She gets in the car and drives me home. It was all for nothing. I lost Max and now my grandmothers house. I’ve lost everything. Max is right everything I care for dies or goes away somehow.

“I’m going to find out how much Tess had to do with this.” She says as we walk up to my apartment.

“It doesn’t matter anyway. What’s done is done.” I say laying down on my bed.

“It’s not over yet. Let me think of something ok? I’ll be back later to check on you.” She leaves and I break down and cry. I have nothing now.

~*~Max’s office~*~

The past few days have been better for me. It’s still hard to be home alone but I’m getting used to it little by little.

“Mr. Evans there is a young lady here who says it’s urgent she speaks with you. Her name is Kris.”

“Ok send her in.” I say wondering what she’s doing here.

“Thank you for seeing me Max.” She says when she walks in.

“No problem. What’s going on?” I ask offering her a seat across from my desk.

“It’s Liz.” She says and I think the worst immediately.

“Is she ok? Is she hurt?” I ask alarmed.

“Not physically no but there was a problem today.” She goes on to tell me about what happened at the lawyers office.

“I’m sorry to hear that.” I say not knowing what to say. I know how much it meant to Liz.

“I need your help. Liz needs your help.” She says.

“There isn’t anything I can do. It’s done already. And if Liz needed my help she should have come herself.” She should have trusted me enough to tell me herself.

“Look stop thinking about yourself for a second here. She’s not going to ask you for help because she thinks you hate her. You know how important this is to her. I’m asking you to please help her.”

“I’m sorry. I can’t.” I say and grab my jacket.

“I thought you were different. I thought you really cared about her but I guess I was wrong. Goodbye.” She leaves and I sit in my chair thinking if there is anything that can be done.

“Michael meet me downstairs for lunch.” I buzz Michael a few moments later hoping he can help.

~*~Seafood restaurant~*~*

“What’s going on?” Michael asks once we are seated. I tell him all about Liz’s problem and ask him if he can help.

“Well you said that the cousin might want to sell right?” I nod my head. “Well the only thing you can hope for is for her to sell and have Liz buy it.” He says.

“Yeah but I don’t think Liz could afford it.”

“I don’t know then. That’s the only way. She’s not going to give it up out of the goodness of her heart.” He’s right.

“Maybe I can talk to her.” I say already knowing that’s a bad idea.

“Maybe. But if she knows that you want it it’s going to give her more leverage. Talk to Liz, find out what her financial status is. See if she can get a loan or something.”

“I don’t want to ask her that. I doubt she would be able to buy it or she would have thought of that herself. I know she got some money from her parents but I doubt it’s enough to buy the house.”

“Give me the address. I’ll see how much it’s worth and let you know what your dealing with.” I jot down the address for him and order some food. I’ve just started being able to eat full meals again. I hope I can do this last thing for Liz. She deserve that much for all the shit I put her through.

~*~Liz’s apartment~*~

“Ok don’t get mad.” Kris says when she got back.

“What did you do?” I ask her.

“Swear you won’t get mad first.”

“I swear. Now tell me.”

“I went and saw Max today.” She says.

“What! Why?”

“Hey you swore you wouldn’t get mad. I did it for you anyway.” She says.

“Care to explain please.” She tells me how she asked him for help and how he said that he couldn’t.

“Well thanks for trying. I just have to get used to the idea I guess. Thanks again.” I say defeated. I really hoped that Max could help but I doubt there would be anything he could do.

“Lets have a girls night out tonight.” She says dragging me off the bed.

“What? No I don’t want to go out.” I wine.

“Too bad. We’re going shopping for something hot and we’re going to the hottest club in LA. Leave your purse it’s on me.” I slip into my flip flops and lock the door behind me.

~*~*Max’s office~*~

“I found out about the property.” I was on my out the door when Michael came in.

“That was fast.” I say waiting for him to give me the information he got.

“It helps to have contacts. Anyway I got a preliminary appraisal for the house and it’s worth 1.”

“One hundred thousand. Shit I’ll buy it right now.” I say relieved.

“Not quite buddy. One million.”

“What! Where the fuck is this house?” I ask not knowing it would be that pricey.

“It’s on a pretty big lot and the house is a historical house. One of only two left in that area. They want to turn it into some kind of museum or something.”

“Shit! There is no way Liz could afford that.” I say running my hands through my hair.

“Sorry.” He leaves the papers on my desk and walks out. What the hell am I going to do now? A thought pops into my head and I look for Kris’s phone number.

~*~*~*~

“I’m not buying anything from any of these stores. It’s too expensive.” I don’t know why she brought me here.

“Come on. Live a little. It’s on my dad anyway.” She winks and drags me to another store.

“Hold on I have to take this call.” She says and walks out side to take the call. I wonder who it is?

~*~*~

“Kris it’s Max. I think I have a way for Liz to get the house.” I say excited.

“Shoot.” She says.

“I gave her and engagement ring. She threw it at me but I put it in one of the boxes I had packed up for her. It’s in a small blue bag in the box with her books.”

“I can’t believe she didn’t unpack those yet. Ok thanks Max I’ll let her know.” She says.

“No problem. She won’t get the full amount for the house but it should cover almost half of the cost. I’m sure she could get a loan for the rest.” I tell her. I didn’t want Liz to get rid of the ring but if it will help her then I don’t mind.

“I’ll run it past her. You’re a good guy Max. Thank you again.”

“Keep me informed please.” I tell her and hang up. I hope it works out for her.

~*~*Store~*~

“What are you smiling about?” I ask when she walks back in the store.

“Oh nothing. Did you find anything you like?” She asks. I put down a shirt I was looking at.

“No.”

“Ok lets get out of here. I have something to show you.” She pulls me out of the store and we walk back to the car.

“What’s going on? What do you have to show me at my house?” I ask her after she tells me where we are going.

“The answer to your prayers that’s what.” We park the car and practically run up the stairs.

“What’s in here?” I ask her looking around.

“Just a second.” She goes into my bedroom and comes out with a box.

“There’s nothing in there but books Kris.”

“Wanna bet?” She smiles and opens the box. I look inside and see a bag in there.

“What is that?” I ask when she pulls it out.

“Open it.” She hands me the bag and as soon I see the small velvet box I put it down.

“I’m not opening that. I don’t want to look at it ever again.” I say walking away from it.

“You won’t have to. Max called and told me to tell you to sell it. Liz it would help you be able to buy your grandmothers house. Look at the damn thing it’s got to be worth almost a mill.” She says handing me the box.

“I don’t care. I’m not selling it.” I say feeling the tears spring to my eyes. I run to my bedroom and close the door. How could he ask me to do that?

“Liz come on. I know how you feel about him but this is your only chance. Sell it and get the house.” She comes into my room and sits on the edge of the bed.

“I-I c-can’t Kris. I just c-can’t.” I break down and cry pulling the pillow against my chest.

“I know you love him Liz. Let‘s forget about selling it. It was a bad idea.” She smoothes my hair back and walks out of the room placing the ring on my bedside table. After my cry I wipe my tears away and pick up the ring. I stare at it for a while really looking at it’s beauty. I didn’t appreciate it when I had it but looking at it now, it’s perfect. Maybe Kris is right. Maybe I should get rid of it and use it for something that I really want. I’m never going to wear it again so I might as well so something with it. Max did say it was ok so why not. I can’t think of any other way to get the house anyway.

~*~Max~*~

“I’m an idiot.” I tell Michael.

“What did you do now?” He asks taking a seat across from me.

“I told Liz to sell the ring that I bought her.”

“Ok? Why?” He asks taking a sip of his water.

“Because as I said before I’m an idiot. I just wanted her to get the house and it was the first thing that came to mind.” I sigh and run my hand through my hair.

“So call her and tell her not to.”

“Yeah right. Are you crazy? I can’t call her and tell her not to sell something that I gave her that would help her get the house. I won’t do that to her.” I’m an asshole but not that much of one.

“Maybe she won’t sell it.” He says hopefully.

“Yeah maybe.” As much as I want her to get the house I don’t want her to sell the ring. I gave it to her as a symbol of my love for her. A love that is still very much there. I’d be crushed if she sold it but it’s up to her.

“When are you going to call her and end this misery?” He asks standing near the door.

“I don’t know.” I say sadly. I want to call her but I can’t. I don’t even know what to say to her.

“Call her and tell her you love her man. Speak from the heart.” He says and walks out. When the hell did he get all insightful? I only wish it were that easy, to just call her say I love you and have her back in my arms.

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~~Chapter 25~~

~*~Max’s house~*~

It’s been a few days since I told Kris to have Liz sell the ring and I wonder if she did. Kris hasn’t called me back and I’ve wanted to call her a hundred times but decide not to. If something went wrong she would have called me by now. I hope everything works out for Liz. I know how much the house means to her and wish her the best.

“Hello.” My cell phone ring breaking me out of my thoughts.

“Hey it’s Michael. What happened with the house?” He asks me.

“I don’t know. I haven’t heard anything from her friend.”

“I hope it works out for her.” He says and I’m shocked he ever cares.

“Yeah me too.” We say goodbye and I decide to go surfing for a while. The sun is about to set and I want to get some time in on the water to clear my head.

~*~Liz’s house~*~

“So your going to sell it?” I called Kris and told her of my plan.

“Yeah. I thought about it and it’s for the best I think. I’m getting dressed now then I’m going to do it.” I say sliding a pair of jeans up my legs.

“Ok well good luck.” She says.

“Ok I’ll call you later.” I hang up and finished getting ready. I called a fine jewelry store and told them I was coming in today with the ring. Hopefully they give me a good price for it.

~*~*Jewelry store~*~*

“Hi I’m Liz Parker I called earlier about a ring that I have.” I tell a short balding man when I get to the store.

“Oh yes. Come this way.” He leads me to the back of the store and pulls out his tools to examine the ring.

“May I have the ring please.” I pull the box out of my purse and hand it to him. He opens the box and I look away not wanting to see it again.

“Ahh it’s beautiful. May I ask why you are selling it?”

“It umm didn’t work out.” I say giving him a slight smile.

“I’m sorry.” He says and begins to examine the ring.

“I have all the paperwork for it if you need it.” I say remembering that it was in the box with my books.

“That won’t be necessary right now. If I buy it I would need it for the next owner.” He smiles and continues to look at the ring.

“This has some exquisite craftsmanship miss. Are you certain you want to let it go?”

“Positive.” I say trying to convince myself more then anything. He puts on his glasses and looks at it more carefully.

“Why don’t you hang onto it for a few days and come back when you are ready. You look like you are not sure you want to let it go.” He says putting the ring back in the box. I wanted to tell him that I was sure but didn’t.

“Thank you.” I say and take the box from him. I wanted to sell it and had every intention to but something screamed inside me not to. Kris is going to kill me is what I thought as I drove home.

“You did what? Why?” She asked when she came over.

“I don’t know Kris. I couldn’t. Something inside told me not to.” I sigh and play with the box that’s on the table.

“Go to him. Talk to him. It’s obvious that you still love him so get off your ass and tell him.” She says sitting across from me placing her hand over the box I was spinning around on the table.

“I can’t. I’m going to sell it. I don’t know what I got into me today. I have to sell it.” I get up and get a drink from the kitchen.

“Right. And when are you going to do it?” She asks following me to the kitchen.

“Tomorrow morning.” I say.

“Ok then I’ll go with you.” She says and smiles.

“Fine.”

~*~Max’s office~*~

“You might want to call her friend. The house is going to go on the market in a week.” Michael says after our morning conference call.

“How do you know?” I ask.

“The listing agent is a friend of mine. I asked him to keep me informed.” He says.

“Maybe she couldn’t get a good price on the ring.” I say thinking that had to be it.

“Maybe. Call and find out.” He says and I still wonder why he cares so much.

“I will.” I say and finish some paperwork I had on my desk.

“Kris it’s Max. Is everything ok?” I called her on my way out to lunch.

“Umm not really.” She says and I get worried

“What happened?” I ask.

“Well she went to sell it and didn’t. She went twice actually.”

“What? Did she not get a good offer?” I ask.

“No she got a very generous offer actually. She just couldn’t do it.” She says and I can’t help but smile.

“Did she say why?” I ask needing to know.

“You know why.”

“Thank you.” I hang up and call Michael into my office.

“She didn’t sell it.” I say excited.

“And why are you happy about that?” He asks confused.

“She couldn’t sell it.”

“Why? Couldn’t get a good price?” He asks.

“No man. She couldn’t.” I emphasize the last word hoping he understands.

“Oh. Oooohh.” He says finally understanding.

“Well what are you going to do about it?” He asks sitting on the edge of my desk while I pace my office.

“I don’t know but I have to something right? I mean this means something right?”

“It sure does. Good luck to you man.” He laughs and walks out of my office. This definitely means something. It’s up to me to make the next move.

~*~Liz’s apartment~*~

What is wrong with me? I went to the jewelry store twice and couldn’t sell the ring. I want to and lord knows I need to but I can’t Kris has been staring at me with a knowing gaze for the past hour. What the hell am I going to do?

“What?” I finally ask her.

“Nothing.” She says smiling.

“What the hell are you smiling about? I’m fucked over here.” I say throwing a pillow at her.

“Your so dense. Why won’t you call him?”

“I can’t. It’s not that simple.” I say clutching another pillow.

“Whatever. Sit here and be miserable then.” She huffs and turns on the TV.

“Ohh I love the 80’s is on.” She says getting excited.

“You are such a pop culture whore.” I shake my head as she engrosses herself in the program. What the hell am I going to do?

~*~*Max’s house~*~*

I’ve been staring at the phone for the past hour wanting to call Liz but stopping myself. What would I say? Does she even want to talk to me? She didn’t sell the ring but what does that mean exactly?

“Fuck it.” I say and dial her number.

“Hello.” I freeze when I hear her voice and hang up. What the fuck is wrong with me? I pick up the phone and dial her number again.

“Hello?” She says annoyed. I freeze for a moment but don’t hang up. So far so good.

“Who is this?” She asks and I can’t talk. Shit!

“Are you going to talk or not?” She asks annoyed.

“Look I’m not in the mood so start talking or I’m hanging up.”

“Liz.” I finally say not wanting her to hang up.

“Max.” She says sounds surprised.

“Hi.” It’s lame I know.

“Why are you calling me?”

“Don’t be such a bitch. Can’t I call to say hello.”

“I’m just wondering why. I am a whore after all. Why would you want to talk to me.” Ok this is not going well.

“Look can you forget about that for a minute and let me talk.” I say getting pissed off.

“Fine. What do you want Max.” She sighs.

“Umm how are you?” I ask.

“Fine.”

“Good. Everything is ok then?” I ask hoping she will open up to me.

“Everything is fabulous.” She lies.

“That’s great.” I know she’s lying but I don’t want to tell her and piss her off.

“Ok well I guess I’ll umm talk to you later then.”

“Bye.” She hangs up. That did not go well at all. What the hell is wrong with me? I can’t even hold a conversation anymore.

~*~Liz’s apartment~*~

“Who was that?” Kris asks when I hang up.

“Max.”

“Max? What did he say?” She asks turning the TV down.

“Nothing he wanted to see how I was.” I shrug.

“Well?”

“Well what? I said I was fine.”

“Ugh your impossible. Why didn’t you talk to him?”

“I don’t know. Whatever, I don’t feel like talking about it.” I snatch the remote from her and turn the volume up.

“Fine then lets talk about what the hell your going to do about the house.”

“You know that I don’t know the answer to that.” I sigh.

“Why don’t you try to talk to Tess. Maybe she will have miraculously grown a heart and would be willing to work something out with you.”

“Yeah right.” I snort. Tess, being nice. No way.

“Well it’s a shot. You never know. The worse she can say is no right?” Kris asks making it seem so simple. I wish it was.

~*~Max’s office~*~

I can’t stop thinking about Liz and her predicament. This is driving me crazy. I’m sorting through some paperwork when I thought comes to mind.

“Ann I need you to track down someone for me. Her name is Tess Harding…” I give her as much information as I have on her and hope she can get me a phone number or something for her. This might be my last shot.

“Mr. Evans I have the information you requested.” The rest of the day goes by quickly and Ann buzzes me just as I’m about to go home. I jot down the number and decide to call from the house.

~*~*Max’s house~*~

I’ve been staring at the phone number for an hour trying to think of what exactly I’m going to say. I hope I can work out some kind of deal with Tess to get Liz the house. Hopefully I have something that she wants. I haven’t been the nicest person towards her so hopefully my charm will work on her.

“Harding residence.”

“Yes hello may I speak with Tess please.” I’m put on hold and wait.

“This is Tess.” She answers cheerfully. At least she’s in a good mood.

“Tess this is Max Evans.”

“Max hi! What a surprise.” She says excited. I guess all was forgotten after all.

“I was wondering if you were free for lunch tomorrow afternoon. Around 1?”

“Sure no problem.” I suggest a place near my office and we agree to meet there. I decided that it might be better if I talked to her in person about this. I hope I’m right.

~*~*Max’s office~*~*

“So what’s the plan?” Michael asks me as I get ready to meet Tess.

“I have no idea but I have to do something. Tess holds all the cards right now so I have to offer her something interesting to her.” I say shutting down my computer.

“What the heck are you going to offer her. Oh God Max don’t tell me that your…”

“Are you crazy! I’m not offering her sex Michael Jeez give me some credit.” He breathes a sigh of relief and it should bother me that he thinks that about me but it doesn’t.

“Well good luck to you.” He says and walks to the elevators with me.

“Thanks.” We walk our separate ways. I get into my car and drive the few blocks to meet Tess.

~*~*Restaurant~*~

“Hello, I’m sorry to keep you waiting.” I take a seat across from her.

“It’s ok I just got here myself.” She says and smiles.

“So the reason I asked you here was to talk about something pertaining to Liz.” I begin and she puts her hand over mine. The urge to pull it away is unbearable.

“I just wanted to say that I’m sorry about the breakup. For the record I knew that you and Liz wouldn’t work out. She’s too different from you Max.” Is she delusional, and how the hell would she know that Liz and I aren’t together?

“Thank you but I didn’t come here to discuss my personal affairs.” I say pulling back my hand from under hers.

“Oh ok then. What is it that you wanted to talk about?”

“Well it has come to my attention that you inherited your and Liz’s grandmothers estate and I happen to know how much it meant to Liz.” She suddenly looks annoyed. What did she think I came here for?

“That’s true but there is nothing I can do about that. She didn’t meet the requirements.”

“I don’t understand? She’s married I mean we’re married and it hasn‘t been a year yet. Why don’t you tell me what happened.” I sit back and wait for her to give me the details.

“All I know is that someone had her followed and they have tapes of her staying at her own place. She hasn’t been living with you recently so she didn’t meet the requirements.” Somehow I have a feeling that she had something to do with this and I’m going to find out.

“I’m sorry Tess I just remembered that I have an overseas call coming in. Could we postpone this until next week? I really would like to finish this some other time.” I ask hoping she agrees. It would buy me some time to investigate as well.

“Sure how about we meet here.” She says and we agree to meet in one week. I highly doubt that someone would just be following Liz for no reason. Someone had to have hired them and I don’t think it was the lawyers for the estate.

~*~Max’s office~*~*

“I need a huge favor Michael.” I called him into my office as soon as he got back from lunch.

“What’s up?” I tell him what Tess said and ask him to investigate who hired someone to tape Liz.

“I’ll see what I can do but it’s going to take time. Do you know the name of the lawyers that handled the case?”

“No but I can find out. I’ll let you know by the end of the day. Thanks Michael.” He nods and leaves. I need to call Kris and ask her. I hope she doesn’t tell Liz what I’m up to.

An hour later I have the information from Kris. She was reluctant at first but I assured her that I was trying to help and she gave me the name of the attorney. I forwarded the info to Michael and hope that they can get back to me before I meet Tess again. I need a bargaining chip. For her sake I hope she wasn’t involved with this.

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~~Chapter 26~~

~*~*3 days later~*~*

Michael came through beautifully however the information I have is not so nice. It seems as if Tess has been having Liz followed for quite some time. The moment she moved back home they started video taping her. The information was turned over to the lawyers and she lost the inheritance. I feel partially responsible but I couldn’t have known. I wonder why the lawyers were so quick to assume that Liz and I weren’t together? We could have been having a fight for all they know. I’ll have to look into it further and possible get a copy of the tape. Something isn’t right with the whole thing.

“What a bitch.” Michael says as we go over the information.

“Yeah tell me about it.” I say in disgust. How could she do this to Liz?

“It still doesn’t mean shit. I don’t know what can be done at this point.”

“Thanks for the encouragement.” I throw a bottle of water at him.

“Hey I’m just being honest. Don’t get mad at me.” He laughs but he’s right.

“Fuck your right though. I’m meeting with her the day after tomorrow I have to think of something by then.” I say and wonder what the hell can I do at this point. I have information but it’s no good at this point.

“Why don’t you ask your father? He’s a lawyer maybe he can find a loophole or something.”

“Your crazy. You really think my father is going to help me? Get real.” I laugh.

“Hey, it’s an idea.” He shrugs.

“Yeah, a shitty one but thanks.” If my father wasn’t such a prick I would go to him for help but that is a dead end and I know it.

~*~Liz’s studio~*~*

“We need to get away or something. Your mood is depressing me.”

“You don’t have to be here you know.” I say gathering the roll of film I just took on a client.

“Yeah I know but I want to be. I hate seeing you so glum and until you wise up and fix this I‘m taking you out.” She hops of the stool and follows me to the dark room.

“I’m not in the mood, I’m sorry. Maybe another time.”

“No not another time now! I’m sick of this. Get your ass out of there and follow me. Enough is enough already.” She pulls me out of the dark room and grabs my purse before we walk outside.

“Come on Kris I’m really not in the mood to do anything today.” I wine as we get into her car.

“I don’t care and I’m not listening to you anymore. Shut up and enjoy the ride.” I sink back in the chair and feel dizzy all of the sudden. When was the last time I ate? I don’t even remember.

“Can we get some food. I’m starving.” I ask.

“See I knew you would be up for this.” She smiles and turns at the corner.

~*~Max’s house~*~*

“Maxwell we haven’t seen you in ages. When are you coming to the house?” My mother caught me off guard when I answered the phone.

“I’ve been busy mother. Maybe next week.” I pinch the bridge of my nose frustrated over the current situation.

“Next week is not acceptable. I’m preparing dinner tomorrow and suggest you come.” What she means is she will have a plate set for me buy one of the maids. My mother hasn’t cooked a meal since she got married.

“Fine mother. I’ll see you tomorrow.” I’m too tired to argue with her. I need the distraction anyway. I’m always up for an Evans Vs. Evans match.

~*~ Next Evening. Evans House~*~

“Maxwell.” My father greets me when I walk into the dining room. I came late on purpose and my mother being the good little host waited until I got there to eat.

“Father.” I sit across from my mother while my father is at the head of the table and have a plate of food placed in front of me.

“So Maxwell where is that lovely wife of yours tonight?” My mother asks and I wonder why. I’m surprised they remembered I was married at all.

“She had other plans. Besides you didn’t invite her when you called.”

“Well it’s obvious that she was invited isn’t it?” She says and delicately cuts her meat.

“I guess it wasn’t to me.” I mutter and take a bite of my food.

“You are still married aren’t you?” My father asks eyeing me suspiciously.

“Yes I’m still married.” I say annoyed.

“Good.” He says and I almost choke on my steak.

“Why is that good?” I ask. I have to, this is too good to pass up.

“I just think its good that you left your destructive ways behind that’s all. I’m still not agreeing with the way you did it.”

“Oh of course not. Why would I think that?” I say throwing my fork down. I have a feeling I’ll be leaving soon.

“I don’t feel like arguing Maxwell.”

“Whatever.” I pick at my food not in the mood to talk to either of them.

“Maxwell what is that Liz does? You never told us?” My mother asks trying to break the tension I’m sure.

“She’s a photographer.” I mumble.

“That’s lovely. She’s a lovely girl.” My mother says with one of her step ford smiles.

“Yeah.”

“You should bring her by next time you come.” She says. My father doesn’t even look up from his plate.

“That’s not going to happen. We aren’t together anymore.” I say looking at my father who is now staring at me. I don’t know why that came out.

“I knew it!” He says almost in triumph.

“You didn’t know shit. What are you talking about?” I ask him.

“This conversation would be better suited in my office Maxwell.” He throws his napkin down and walks to his office. I don’t attempt to follow him but my mother urges me to.

“Talk to him.” She says almost pleading with me.

“Do you want to tell me what happened?” He asks and I’m taken back by his tone. He actually sounds concerned.

“Why so you can give me your I told you so’s?”

“Contrary to what you think I want you to be happy. You seemed happy the last time I saw you so I want to know what happened between you two.” I’m speechless. Is this man my father or some alien imposter? He takes a seat behind his mahogany desk and lights up a cigar.

“She found out some things from before we were married and needless to say she didn’t take it so well.”

“So where is she now?” I’m surprised that he didn’t ask me what kind of things.

“She’s back at her place. She’s um going through some legal issues at the moment.”

“Why?” he puffs the smoke out in rings and brings the cigar back to his mouth.

“There is an issue with an inheritance from her grandmother.” I don’t feel comfortable talking to my father on any level much less about my personal life.

“Such as?” He asks and makes a motion with his cigar for me to elaborate. For some odd reason I find myself telling him pretty much the whole story. Once I got started I couldn’t stop.

“Why doesn’t she contest it?” He says once I’m done.

“W-what?” I heard and understood what he said but I’m shocked.

“She can contest it until you investigate the tapes. She also didn’t have a lawyer present. Who is the lawyer handling this?” He asks me. I’m still in semi shock.

“Umm something Tierney. I forget.”

“John. He’s a prick. It would be my personal pleasure to tear him apart in a hearing.” Ok now I know I’m living in the twilight zone.

“Why are you doing this?” I have to ask.

“Because you are my son and contrary to what you think you are important to me. Your happiness is important to me. This is the only thing that I can do to help you so I’m going to offer my services.” I don’t know if I really believe he’s in this for me but I could use his help.

“I’d have to talk to Liz about it but…thank you.” I get up and walk out to say goodbye to my mother.

I get home take a shower and go over everything that just happened. It was a shock to my system and Michael is going to flip out once I tell him. I just have to convince Liz to go through with it. Hopefully she hasn’t thought about selling the ring again. I make myself comfortable and call Liz.

“Hello.” She answers and I hear the TV in the background.

“Liz.”

“Yeah.” She says. I guess she knows it’s me.

“Hi.” Here I go again.

“Yes Max?” She sighs.

“Am I bothering you?”

“What do you want Max?” What the hell is her problem?

“Can’t I just call to say hello. Your still my wife aren’t you?”

“Technically.” Ok wasn’t expecting that at all.

“Why are you being such a bitch Liz?”

“I’m not. We have nothing to talk about Max.” She says and hangs up. I need to take away the pain. I grab a bottle of Vodka out of the freezer and don’t bother with a cup. Why is she being this way? She didn’t sell the ring that means something doesn’t it?

I have a slight buzz going and call Liz again. In the back of my mind I know it’s not a good idea but I’m not really thinking straight.

“Hello.”

“Liz.” I say and her hear sigh.

“What Max?” She asks annoyed.

“Why do you hate me?” I ask softly.

“I don’t hate you Max. I never said that.”

“Yeah you did.” I say taking a gulp feeling the liquid burn a little as it slides down my throat.

“You know I didn’t mean it. You said some things too.”

“And you know I didn’t mean it. You know how I feel about you.” I take yet another gulp. The alcohol is making me braver.

“That doesn’t matter Max. It’s over.”

“It’s not over till I say it’s over. Don’t forget that. It’s NOT over Liz not by a long shot. You don’t call the shots here I DO! Where the fuck do you get off anyway?” I finish the bottle and stagger to the kitchen to get another.

“Are you drunk?” She asks.

“So what if I am? You fucked me over twice Liz. TWICE! I feel for you TWICE. Do you have any idea how that feels? You don’t, you can’t. I fell in love twice my whole life and it was with YOU! I hate you for it.” I say and struggle to open the other bottle. Once I get it open I pour it down my throat hoping it will help with the pain in my heart.

“Why are you doing this?” She says and I can tell she’s crying.

“YOU did this! I didn’t do anything but fall in love. That can’t be helped.”

“Why are you blaming me for that? I couldn’t help that either. I fell for you too.”

“Liar! Fucking Liar! You never loved me don’t lie to me. Your laughing at me right now aren’t you? I can hear it in your voice. Bitch!” I feel the anger pouring out of me.

“Don’t do this Max. I do love you that isn’t a lie.”

“Goodbye.” I slam the phone down not wanting to hear more. I need more release. I can’t handle the pain it’s suffocating.

“Hey baby.”

“I need you to come over.” I say trying not to slur my words.

“I’ll be there in 10.” She hangs up and I sit in front of the TV taking gulp after gulp of the fiery liquid. I hear the doorbell ring moments later and stagger to open the door.

“Hey.” She says and wraps her arms around my neck. I toss the bottle aside and pull her roughly against me.

“I’ve missed you.” She says as I rip open her shirt. Greedily I cup her breasts and kiss her neck. She’s not as sweet as Liz I think but push her out of my mind.

“Take this off.” I say pulling on her shorts. She obeys and strips down to her tiny g-string and awaits my next move. I lift her up onto the kitchen counter.

“Your feisty tonight.” She says and I pull my shirt over my head. I situate myself between her legs and she works on unbuttoning my pants. I feel her hands on my cock and grow hard but something isn’t right.

“Wait.” I say and pull her hand away from me. I look up at her and ‘she’s not Liz’ comes into my mind.

“Shit!” I try to push those thoughts out of my mind as I pull of her g-string and position myself at her entrance.

“Fuck me Max.” She says and I slide into her. I thrust into her and soon our movements are in sync but something is off. Something feels wrong…very wrong.

“Ahh yes.” I hear her say as she throws her head back but I have no pleasure. I feel dirty.

“Fuck!” I pull out of her and tell her to get out. As soon as the front door closes I rush to the bathroom taking a cold shower and scrubbing myself until I’m red.

“What the fuck is wrong with me?” I say as I try to erase what just happened from my body.

~*~*Liz’s apartment~*~*

Kris and I are having a girls night in binging on ice cream. I called her after my talk with Max and she’s helping me get my mind off of it. I hear the doorbell ring and want to ignore it but Kris makes me answer.

“Liz hi.” Tess says a bit to cheerful for my taste.

“Tess what are you doing here?” I ask when she lets herself in.

“I just came by to say hello and say I’m sorry.”

“For?”

“I’m sorry that things didn’t work out for you and Max.” How dare she.

“Yeah thanks. Is that all?” I ask. Kris is looking at Tess like she wants to kill her.

“Yeah I guess. Oh I’m having lunch with Max tomorrow afternoon he…”

“Ahhhhh!” I feel a sharp pain and grab my side.

“Liz!” Kris comes running towards me. “Are you ok?” She asks.

“Y-yeah I-I’m fi… Ahhhhhh!” I feel like someone is ripping me apart inside.

“Call an ambulance you fucking dumbass!” I hear her scream at Tess and all goes black.


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~*~Chapter 27~*~

~*~Max’s house~*~

I’m in a deep sleep when I hear my cell phone vibrating on my bedside table. Who the fuck is calling me?

“Lo.” I mumble half asleep. My breath reeks of alcohol and my head is pounding.

“Max! It’s Kris.” Fuck too loud! I hold the phone further away from my hear. “ I’m sorry to call you so late but Liz is in the hospital. I need you to get down here. They need you to sign some papers.”

“What? What happened?” I sit up and rub the sleep out of my eyes.

“Just get down here. I’ll explain later. Hurry.” She hangs up and I quickly get dressed. I need coffee but I don’t have time.

~*~Hospital~*~

I rush inside and ask the nurse to direct me to Liz’s room. When I get there I see Kris outside her door with tears in her eyes.

“What happened?” She gets up and wipes the tears away from her face.

“She was talking to Tess when she started screaming out in pain. She passed out and hasn’t woken up yet but they said something about a tubal pregnancy. They need to operate and need you to sign before they do.” A fresh set of tears roll down her face and she quickly wipes them away.

“Pregnancy? Did she know?” I ask.

“No I don’t think so. She didn’t say anything to me.”

“I’ll be right back.” I search for a doctor. He confirms what Kris said and asks me to sign the paperwork.

“She’s going into surgery now.” I say and offer her some coffee.

“Thanks.” She smiles and accepts the coffee. “What exactly happened?” She asks.

“Well it was a tubal or ectopic pregnancy so they need to go in and remove it and repair the tube. The good thing is that they don’t think the tube bursts so that will be good for her if ¾”

“She will, she’s just going to need time.” She places her hand on my shoulder and I offer her a small smile.

“What was Tess doing there?” I ask wanting to change topics.

“Starting shit like always.”

“Do you think that had something to do with—” I can’t even say it.

“I doubt it.” She says wiping away her tears.

“God I wish I would have known. I called her and said some nasty things.” I say feeling tears form in my eyes.

“She told me.”

“Fuck! I’m an idiot.” I get up and throw the coffee away.

“She would have been so happy. She’s always wanted kids.” I can’t think about that. I just want her to live. Please let her be ok.

“I was going to meet with Tess tomorrow. I was going to talk to her about the house.” I need to talk about something. I can’t sit here in silence.

“She won’t give it up.” she says and I know she’s right but I had to try anyway.

“If Tess had anything to do with this I’ll kill her myself.” I say angry that Liz is in this situation.

“I’m all for it but she couldn’t have. These things happen.” She squeezes my hand and goes to the bathroom.

A baby. I wonder what it was? What does it matter now anyway, it’s gone. A baby, I wonder if she would have told me? She would have. I know she would have. At least she was able to get pregnant. Hopefully it will happen again for her. I look at my watch and see that it‘s not too late. Michael should still be up. Searching for a payphone I find one and call his cell phone in case he wasn’t up.

“Hello.”

“It’s Max, Liz is in the hospital.” I say and he asks me what happened. I give him all the information I know.

“Shit man I’m sorry.”

“Thanks. I’ll keep you posted. She’s not out of surgery yet.” I say quietly praying that everything is going well.

“Alright. Give me a call as soon as you know anything.” Hey says. I hang up and walk back to the waiting room.

“Anything yet?” I ask when Kris comes back.

“No.” She says and sits next to me.

“This is a freaking mess. How much more can she take?” I ask not really directing it towards Kris.

“I don’t know but I agree that it is a mess. I just wish it would be over.”

“Me too.” I say and stare at the wall in front of me. “I talked to my dad about contesting the will. I was going to tell her when I called.” I need to talk about something, anything.

“She would have been happy.”

An hour later the doctor comes to tell us that she’s out of surgery.

“She should be waking up soon.” He says and I’m instantly on my feet wanting to see her.

“Max, let me go in first. She was upset with you and I just want to —”

“I understand. I’ll be here.” I say sadly and wait. I hope she’ll let me see her.

~*~*Liz’s hospital room~*~

“He’s upset too Liz. You have to talk to him.”

“I can’t face him right now.” I say turning away from her. I still haven’t processed everything but the thought of me losing a baby even if I didn’t know of it’s existence upsets me.

“You have to talk to him sooner or later.” She says pouring me a glass of water.

“I know.” I sigh and stare out the window.

“Was he mad? About the —” I can’t even say it out loud.

“No, not mad. He was surprised but not mad at all.” I feel relived a little.

“Why is this happening to me? Everything has gone to shit in a matter of months.”

“Sweetie when it rains it pours.” She says and I laugh.

“Yeah I guess your right. I just didn’t think that I could —I could — and now they tell me that I was —and I’m not. It’s too much.” A tear slides down my face and I angrily wipe it away.

“I know but please talk to him. He’s hurting just as much as you are right now. Did you know that he was going to talk to Tess today?”

“No. What for?” I ask trying to sit up but the pain shoots through me.

“I don’t know. He doesn’t even know but he was trying to work something out with her for the house. He talked to his father about it too. His father was going to help.” The house. I think back to the house and can’t hold back my sobs anymore. I cry out and Kris comes to my side to comfort me. I know she hates this kind of thing and know that it took a lot for her to do it but that’s what friends do.

“Everything will be fine I promise.” She says as she smoothes back my hair. I hear a soft knock and know that it’s Max. I didn’t want to talk to him but I can’t shut him out.

“I’m going to get some coffee.” Kris walks out of the room and Max takes her place next to me.

“How are you feeling?”

“Ok.” I can’t look into his eyes. I feel the tears burning and I don’t want them to fall.

“I wish I would have known.” He says rubbing his eyes. I don’t know what to say to him. I haven’t even processed it all myself. We both sit in silence neither of us knowing what to say or do. I wish he would reach out and touch me but at the same time I don’t want him near me.

“I’m going to go. I’ll be back later though, you need your rest.” He gets up and leans over giving me a soft kiss on the cheek. He lingers for a moment then squeezes my hand before we walks out.

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I leave the hospital drive around for a while until the sun comes up. The events of the past few hours have rocked my world. I have to talk to Liz, really talk to her. I have to apologize for what I said to her. I have to make things right once and for all. When I heard she was in the hospital I feared the worst. I realized that I can’t lose her. I have to come clean with everything once and for all and win her back.

I’m going to that meeting today but knowing that my father is willing to help makes me feel more confident.

~*~*Michael’s office~*~*

“Is she ok?” He asks me as soon as I walk in his office.

“Yeah, she will be.”

“That’s good. Did you talk to her?”

“No not really. I want to give her some time. I was drinking last night and called her.” I tell him when the thought pops in my mind.

“Oh God. What did you say?” He pushes some papers aside and gives me his full attention.

“Stupid shit. It doesn’t matter. I was an ass.”

“Well it’s about time you said that out loud. So what are you going to do about it?” He asks with a raised eyebrow.

“First I’m going to that meeting this afternoon with Tess and if I can‘t make a deal with her then my father agreed to help. Then I’m going to tell Liz everything. I mean everything Michael. No more bullshit.”

“Wait a minute back up. Your father what?” He asks just as surprised as I was.

“I don’t know how it happened but I ended up telling him what happened and he came up with an idea that might help.”

“Well that’s a news flash if I ever heard one. Is the world going to end? Should I make a list of everything I ever wanted to do and do them right away?” He laughs.

“Yeah no kidding. But he’s serious.”

“Wow. Well it’s about time is all I have to say. Now about the house are you serious about buying it if you have to?”

“If that’s what I have to do. Liz means everything to me and this house means everything to her. If she wants it then I’m getting it for her.”

“I have an idea.” He says and pulls out a folder from his desk.

~*~Lunch~*~

I see her sitting there smiling without a care in the world and want to rush over there and ask her how she could be so fucking happy.

“Max I’m glad you made it.” She says once I approach the table.

“Why wouldn’t I?” I ask searching her face for a reaction. None of course.

“Oh no reason.” She says and I take a seat. She disgusts me. I don’t know how I’m going to be able to look her in the face without wanting to scream at her for what happened to Liz.

“So I’m going to get right to it. I want the house Tess.” I don’t have time to dance around the issue.

“Really. Why?” She laughs and for a moment I wish I was the type of man that could hit a woman.

“Why not?”

“Max, we both know that’s not the reason you want the house. Cut the crap. I’m not selling it to Liz.” She says with a smirk on her face. I can picture it now. Me lunging towards her wiping that nasty smile off her face.

“Why not? Money is money isn’t it?”

“Yes it is but trust me, Liz doesn’t have the money and never will. I’m not dropping the price just for her either.” So she wants to play hardball.

“What if I gave her the money?”

“I don’t think so. Max, you don’t get it, that house doesn’t mean shit to me but it does to perfect little Lizzie. It’s a matter of principle. She’s not getting it period.” She’s a fucking monster and I now see that she has a major grudge against Liz.

“If your getting the price you want who the fuck cares who the owner is.” God she’s annoying.

“I care. You don’t know Liz like I do Max. She was always the favorite. Perfect Lizzy with her beautiful brown hair and doe eyes, God, she makes me sick. Grandma Claudia always chose her over me. She knew that Liz would get married to the perfect man and live happily ever after that’s why she wrote her will the way she did. She knew that if she gave Liz the extra push she would do the right thing. Even in death she wanted to look out for Liz. I’m tired of it. I’m not bending over backwards to help Liz out. She fucked this up not me.”

“How can you think that the stipulations of the will were in Liz’s favor? They were very strict concerning Liz while you on the other hand get everything so easily.” I really don’t understand what was going through their grandmothers head when she made up the rules.

“Whatever. Unless you have something else to offer me this conversation is over.”

“Such as?” I ask intrigued. Who knows what she could be thinking in that sick mind of hers.

“Well since you and Liz are no longer…together.” She says seductively as she rubs her hand over mine. I snatch it away as if she burned me.

“No fucking way! I wouldn’t fuck you with someone else’s dick! This meeting is over.” I throw down my napkin and leave disgusted. That chick has some major problems. I’m pissed that things didn’t work out but I still have another ace up my sleeve.

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“She did what?” Michael asks me when I come back from lunch.

“You heard me.” I laugh now at the absurdity of it.

“Damn, that’s some crazy shit.” He shakes his head.

“Tell me about it. Anyway she won’t sell it to me or Liz on some bullshit principle so I‘m going to talk to my father. Are you ready to go if it doesn‘t work with him?” He smiles and pulls out the folder.

“Whenever your ready.”

~*~*~*

I stop at a local flower shop on my way to the hospital. Liz was moved to another room and I take the elevator up to her floor. I hear laughter when I approach her door and suddenly feel nervous. Slowly I step into the room and see her and Kris watching something on the TV.

“Hey.” I say softly and bring the flowers I had hidden behind by back into view.

“Those are beautiful.” Kris says and places them near the window.

“How are you feeling.” I stand next to Liz’s bed and ask softly.

“I’m fine.” She says staring at the TV.

“I’ve got to get going. I’ll see you later.” Kris says and leaves.

“Max what are you doing here?” She asks me trying to adjust herself on the bed. I see her wince and reach out to help her.

“I need to talk to you.” I help her get settled and place some pillows behind her back to help her sit up.

“Thanks.” She says once she’s comfortable.

“I want to tell you everything Liz. I mean everything. I need you to understand where I’m coming from.”

“Ok.” She turns to me and takes my hand in hers and I take a deep breath as I prepare to put my heart out on the line.

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~*~Chapter 28~*~

The feel of her small hand in mine is oddly reassuring. One look into her eyes and all nervousness goes away. This is what I need to do.

“I want to start and the very beginning, I want you to know where I was coming from. We did go to college together and I did know you, as you found out. Before I approached you that day I had been admiring you from afar for months. I guess you could say I developed a crush on you.” I laugh a little.” One day I finally worked up the courage to talk to you and you shot me down.”

“Max I —”

“You don’t have to explain.” I stop her. ”You were young, I know that now.” She nods her head and I continue.

“After that day I changed. Something inside me snapped. I changed on the outside but more importantly I changed on the inside. I became cold Liz. Now that I think about it I can’t honestly say it was just that event that made me change. It was a combination of that and things with my parents.” I stop for a moment and look up at her. She smiles at me and urges me to continue.

“When I changed I found that I could do and say anything I wanted. No one expected anything of me and I liked it. I closed myself off from feelings and never got hurt again. I thought I wasn’t hurting anyone and that everything was fine but it wasn’t. I was hurting myself. I wasn’t giving myself the chance to love and more importantly to be loved.” I see signs of tears forming in her eyes and want to reach out and caress her face but hold back, I need to get this all out first.

“The night before I saw you in Vegas Michael had brought up your name. I went through our yearbook and all these feeling came flooding back, most of them hate.” I look away from her for a moment. I don’t want to hurt her but I need to tell her everything.

“It’s ok Max.” She says rubbing my hand.

“It’s not ok.” I shake my head “I never expected you see you at the hotel and when I did I just snapped. I had all these thoughts of revenge. I wanted you to fall for me so I could crush you like you crushed me. After we made love I was mad at myself for caring about you again. I tried to be rude to you but when I would go to bed I’d hate myself for caring about you. You had this pull on me and I didn‘t like it. I was feeling things that I vowed to never feel again, least of all for you.” I hate doing this but it has to be done. We need to put this behind us once and for all.

“Max, thank you for sharing your feeling with me. I know that what I did wasn’t right but I didn’t think it would have this affect on you. I know it was a long time ago but I’m sorry anyway. I should never have done that to you, it wasn‘t right.” I bring her hand up to my lips and place a gentle kiss on it.

“Liz, I can honestly say that you are the only woman I’ve ever loved. I want us to start over. I want us to really have a relationship based on truths. Everything is out in the open now and I want us to start over again with a clean slate.”

“I love you too Max but I don’t know if I can right now. Everything is so screwed up.” Tears well in her eyes and slowly slide down her face. I reach over and wipe them away holding my own tears back. She shouldn’t be crying in her condition but this needs to be said.

“I don’t want to upset you. Whatever you decide is fine with me. I just wanted you to know how I felt. I can wait Liz, I‘ll wait forever for you. I want you to get better so I‘m going to go. You need your rest. I love you more then I ever thought was possible and I will wait for you Liz.” I get up and brush a kiss on her forehead.

“Thank you Max. For everything.” Her hands rest on her stomach and I know what she means. I reach over and kiss her quickly on the lips and leave. As soon as I walk out the tears fall down my cheeks. I’m glad I got everything out. Even if things don’t work out she knew how much I loved her. I wanted to tell her about my fathers plan but I don’t want to bring that up just now. I’ll wait for her to get better.

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I drove around after I left the hospital and ended up at Michaels. Maria is out with the kids so it’s just he and I sipping beer in the backyard.

“It’s good that you told her everything. It’s good to get all of that out.” Michael says and leans back looking at the sun that is just starting to set.

“It felt good. I guess I just wait now. I don’t want to rush her but I need to know how she feels.”

“You know how she feels man. She’ll come to you.” He squeezes my shoulder and I hope he’s right.

“How did things go with your dad?” He asks offering me another beer. I shake my head no, the last thing I need is to get into an accident on the way home.

“Good. He needs to talk to Liz but he’s confident that he’ll win. You know how my father is.” Michael laughs in agreement. We sit out back for a while and just enjoy the view.

~*~Liz’s hospital room~*~

“Bad news girl.” Kris comes into my room to help me get my things together. After three days I get to go home.

“What?” I ask not needing anymore bad news.

“I have to go out of the country with my parents. Some relative I never met is sick.” She says helping me pack up my stuff.

“That’s ok. I can stay home alone.” I shrug.

“Negative. I don’t think so.”

“Well where do you suggest I stay? A nursing home?” I slowly try to get out of bed but I’m in more pain then I thought I would be.

“Not quite.” She says with a devilish smile on her face.

“What are you up to?” My legs feel funny after lying in bed for so long.

“Just come with me. I got everything under control.” She finishes getting my things and a nurse comes in to wheel me out.

“Where are we going?” I ask once I’m in the car.

“Chill out you will see soon enough.” She has this child like grin on her face and I’m scared.

“Kris, I hope your not taking me where I think you are.”

“I have no idea what you could be talking about.” She says seriously and continues to drive.

“No, no, no absolutely not. You had no right Kris, no right at all. I’m not getting out of this car. I refuse. How could you? I can’t believe this! You set me up. You sneaky bitch you had this all set up didn’t you. Do you really have to go out of town? Who is this sick relative huh?”

“Elizabeth Evans how dare you accuse me of lying and about a sick relative no less. I’m hurt.” She gasps and strikes her Scarlet O’Hara pose.

“I hate you.” I say and slowly get out of the car.

“You love me, don‘t deny it.” We walk to the front door and I really don’t want to be here. I really don’t.

“Why are you doing this to me? I thought we were friends.” I say when we walk inside the house. “How the hell did you get a key anyway?” I ask when she opened the door with her own key.

“I’m sneaky that’s how.” She laughs. “I went by his office and got it now come on.” She helps me into the house and we walk down the hallway towards the bedrooms.

“I’m not staying in his room.” I say as we pass my old room.

“That‘s fine, for now.” We turn back and walk to my old room. It looks the same and that sneaky bitch had my stuff brought back.

“Did I tell you I hate you?” I say when I look around the room.

“No I think the last thing you said was ‘Thank you so very much Kris, you’re the best friend a girl could have and I‘m eternally grateful to you.” She laughs and helps me into the bed.

“You’re crazy.”

“Ok here’s the deal. Max will be home around 3. He hired a nurse to be here with you because he has some work he can’t get out of for the next week. After that it’s just you and him. I am going away for 2 weeks and when I get back I expect you to be in your happily every after you got it? That’s an order from your most bestest friend.”

“You are such a dork.” We laugh as she makes sure I’m all settled.

“Ok your all set. Now seriously. “She sits next to me looking me right in my eyes. “ He’s a good guy Liz and he loves you. Really loves you. Give him a chance. He fucked up, I know this but he knows it too and he’s trying to make it right. I love you and call me if you need me but, you better not.” She laughs and gives me a hug before walking out. I look at the clock and see that it’s two-thirty. Max should be home soon. Somehow that makes me happy. The pain killers kick in and I drift off to sleep.

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I walk in the house and know that she’s here. I try to be quiet wondering if she’s asleep and not wanting to wake her if she is. I make my way to my room but pause just before going in.

She’s lying in the middle of the bed clutching a stuffed animal. She still looks a little pale and it hurts me to see her like this. I sit on the edge of the bed and lean over to place a kiss on her forehead.

“Max?” She whispers.

“Shhh get some rest. I’ll come back later. Are you hungry? I ask her before walking out of the room.

“A little.”

“Ok I’ll make you something. I’ll be back. Rest.” I make sure she lies back down before preparing her something light to eat. I know that hospital food sucks so I want to make her something good.

I prepare a sandwich on French bread with some chips and veggies. Once everything is placed on the tray I carry it to her room.

“Try and eat as much as you can.” When I walked into the room she was awake watching some TV.

“Thank you it looks great.” I help her sit up and place the tray in her lap.

“Are you in pain?”

“A little.” She says and takes a bite of her sandwich.

“I’ve arraigned for a nurse to be here with you for the next week. I’m sorry I can’t be here myself but I‘m not set up at home for this and I need to oversee a few things.”

“It’s ok. I understand. Thank you for doing this.”

“Hey, you don’t have to thank me.” I hand her napkin and sit next to her on the bed.

“I do Max. You didn’t have to do this for me so thank you.”

“Ok. Lets’ not talk about that.” I suddenly feel nervous like I don’t know what to say to her. I want to talk about what happened but I’m sure it’s a sore subject for her. It is for me too but I’d like to know how she felt about it.

“You don’t have to be nervous around me.” She says as if she was reading my thoughts.

“Sorry.” I smile. But still don’t know what to say.

“If you want to talk about it we can.” She says and I take the try off her lap when I see that she’s done.

“I do but I’m not sure if you want to.” I put the tray on the dresser and lay next to her. She slides over and lays her head on my chest.

“I wish I would have known.” She takes in a deep breath holding back her tears. I gently pull her towards me and feel her tears on my shirt.

“There is no way you could have. It’s not your fault.” I stroke her hair trying to soothe her as much as I can.

“That’s what everyone says but maybe if I did know I could have done something. Maybe go to the hospital or something.” I hate seeing her like this. I knew she would try to blame herself for this.

“Angel there is no way you could have known. Don’t upset yourself, these things happen. You‘ll have a family one day I know it. This one just wasn‘t meant to be sweetheart.”

“I know it’s not my fault but it’s just so hard. I thought that I couldn’t and then I can and it’s gone.” She breaks down into a fit of sobs and I swallow hard to keep mine back. I pull her closer to me and gently rock her.

“It will happen again.” I say and kiss her tear stained cheeks.

“But I wanted this one. Why couldn’t I keep this one? Maybe I’m not meant to be a mother?” She breathes in deeply before sobbing out loud. I can’t take it anymore and let a few tears slide down my face. All the money and power in the world can’t help with this. I’m at an utter loss right now and I hate that.

“Maybe your body just rejected it angel. Maybe there would have been something wrong. I read about things like that.” I find my voice and try to offer her a reason.

“Y-you read about it?” She asks looking up at me briefly.

“I asked the doctor for some reading material about it. Liz, it was a terrible thing but you will get past it. You deserve to be a mother and you will be one day, I promise.” I kiss the crown of her head and blink back the fresh set of tears that have formed.

“Max you can’t promise something like that.”

“Stick with me and all your desires will come true.” I lay with her until she falls asleep then quietly slide out of the bed. When she wakes up I’ll have some good news for her. That should make her feel better.

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~~Chapter 29~~

~*~Liz~*~

I wake up and see that it’s now dark outside. How long have I been out? My stomach rumbles and I slowly try to get out of bed.

“What are you doing up?” Max asks me when I make it to the kitchen.

“I’m hungry.” I say and smile.

“Come on let’s get you settled over here. You shouldn’t be up by yourself like that. Next time call me.” We walk over to the couch and he helps me lay down.

“How am I supposed to call you from my room?” I ask him when he hands me the remote.

“Call my cell. You have a phone in your room.”

“Max that’s stupid.” I say and flip the TV on.

“It’s not. Just don’t get up again like that. What do you want to eat?” He asks poking his head from around the cabinet.

“Something good. Chicken fajitas!”

“Alright fajitas it is.” He takes the chicken out of the fridge and I flip through the channels trying to find something to watch.

“Ok chicken is on the grill.” He sits next to me and takes my feet into his lap.

“There’s nothing on.” I say still flipping through the channels.

“Liz, there’s about 500 channels. Something has to be on.” He takes the remote from me and finds the guide channel.

“I see you scrolling past the sports channels. Forget about it. I’m not watching sports.” He gives me a disappointed look and moves on.

“Ohh go back go back.”

“What?” He stops and hands me the remote.

“What the hell is this?” He asks.

“Dawson’s Creek.”

“Umm no. Next.”

“Come on. I love this show.” I pout.

“I’m not watching that. Please don’t tell me you think that guy is cute.” He says when Dawson comes on the screen.

“Ugh are you crazy? I‘m totally into Pacey.”

“Whatever. Change it please.” I’ve seen this episode a hundred times so I change it. We settle on a movie and I cuddle up to him as much as I can without being in pain.

“Is it time for your medicine?” He asks half way through the movie.

“Umm yeah I think it is.” He gets up and gets my medicine and brings me a glass of water too.

“When do you have to go back for a check up?”

“In a few days.” I say gulping down the pills.

“I want you go with you.” He says taking the glass from me and setting it down on the table.

“That would be nice.” he gets up and checks on the food.

“Ok it’s ready. Just give me a minute and I’ll bring you a plate.” The food smells great and my stomach agrees.

“Here you go.” He hands me a plate and a drink and sits next to me. We watch the rest of the movie while we eat.

“Well we can cross that off my list of things to see. I don‘t get it why the hell would they live like that after being in the real world? I couldn‘t do it.” He says when it’s over.

“They just wanted to get away from all the crap. You heard the stories they had.” I try to explain The village to him.

“Whatever. I wouldn’t do it. I’d just move.” He laughs.

“I’m going to rent like 20 movies and lock you in the house so you can watch them.” He laughs and takes our plates to the kitchen.

“Umm Max?” I realize that I have to pee really bad and need help.

“Yeah. What’s up?” He stands in front of me and asks.

“I need to pee.” I laugh at how funny it sounds.

“Ok come on.” He helps me up and we walk to the nearest bathroom.

“I got it from here.” I say once I’m in the bathroom. He closes the door and tells me he’ll wait on the other side to walk me back to the living room.

“I have some good news for you.” He says once I’m comfortable.

“Ok what is it?” I wait for him to spill.

~*~Max~*~

“Well I found a way for you to get the house without buying it from Tess.”

“How?” She asks.

“I talked to my father about it and he knows a way around it. He wants you to contest the will.”

“Your father?” She asks surprised.

“Yeah.” I smirk. “I went over there for dinner and one thing led to another.”

“I can’t ask him to do that Max.”

“Why not?”

“I appreciate it but this is my problem. I’m sure your father has better things to do then take this case.”

“That doesn’t matter Liz. He wants to do this. I tried talking to Tess myself and she wouldn’t sell to me. This is the only other way.” It’s not, but I’d rather not go the other route.

“I don’t know Max. It’s too much.”

“It’s not too much. I know how much the house means to you. Please let him do this for you, for us.” I brush my thumb along the side of her face.

“He has no obligation to help me out.”

“I know that he doesn’t but he offered. Don’t you want the house?” I ask wondering why she’s reluctant to do this.

“Of course I do.” She sighs and runs her hands through her hair.

“Then what’s the problem?’

“I don’t know. Everything is happening so fast, I don’t know what to think about all of this.” I put my arm around her and place a kiss on her temple.

“It’s ok. You don’t have to decide right now but think about it ok?”

“There isn’t any reason for us to even stay married Max.” She says ignoring my previous comment obviously.

“What?” I pull away from her and look her in the eye. Did she just say that?

“I care about you but we don’t need to stay married Max. You got what you wanted and while I didn’t get exactly what I wanted there isn’t a need anymore.”

“What about love Liz? What about that?” I pace the room praying that this is a joke. Praying that I wake up soon. If it’s not a joke then it’s the meds she’s on right?

“Max you’re just saying that because of what happened. You’re upset and I am too but you don’t love me. You may like me but you don’t love me.” I can’t speak. My mouth opens and closes like a fish but no words come out. How can she think that? Is she completely blind?

“Yeah because I’m really the type of guy to just tell someone I love them when I don’t mean it. What’s going on Liz?” She looks away from me and I stand inches away from her placing my hand under her chin so she looks me right in my eyes.

“Your lying, I know you are. Tell me what’s really going on.” She shakes her head and gets up slowly waling to her bedroom. I stand in the middle of the living room feeling that I just got sucker punched.

“What the fuck just happened?” I say and sit on the sofa trying to go over everything.

“Do you need anything?” I decide to stop by her room before I go to bed.

“No.” She says lying in bed watching TV. She barely looked at me.

“Liz I do love you. I don’t know why you can’t see that but it’s true. I know that your hurting right now and things may be confusing but don’t doubt my love for you because it’s real. I don’t know what else to do to prove it to you but don’t shut me out Liz. Please don’t shut me out, not now. Not after everything we’ve been through.” She stares at me blankly and I don’t know what else to say.

“Ok then I’m going to bed. Umm just call I guess if you need anything.” She nods and I quietly back out of her room.

~*~Max’s office~*~

“So how is Liz doing?” Michael asks me.

“Good.” I have a shit load of papers to go over and the pile just keeps getting bigger and bigger.

“You alright man? You seem distracted.”

“I’m fine I just have all this stuff to do. I’m fine.” I look up at him to make my point.

“Alright. Maria says to tell Liz hello for her.”

“Will do.” He leaves and I bury myself in work again. At least I have this to help keep my mind off things not that it’s really working. I’ve wanted to call Liz a hundred times today but stopped myself. The nurse is there with her so she’s fine I keep telling myself but still want to call her. How can she not know how much I care for her, how much I love her? I really don’t know what else to do to prove it to her at this point.

“Hey I’m going to lunch.” Michael pops his head in my office.

“I’m going to stay here. This pile just keeps getting bigger and bigger.” He laughs and walks out. I ask Ann to order me something and get back to work. The sooner I finish the sooner I can be home with Liz and hopefully get her to talk to me.

~*~Max’s house~*~

Having a nurse is really annoying. She’s following me around the house like I’m crippled or something. I try to tell her that I’m fine but she says that she has strict instructions. Whatever. I know that Max had something to do with that. I fell badly for what I said to him last night but it was the truth. There isn’t any reason for us to stay married and I know that he’s confused about everything with all that’s been going on. I wanted to tell him that I still love him but it wasn’t the right time. So much has gone on between us I wonder if we ever had a chance. I need to get better and get out of this house soon. Me staying here is going to be uncomfortable.

My cell phone rings and I wonder who it is until I hear the ring tone clearer.

“Hey.” It’s Kris.

“How’s everything. How are you feeling?” She asks me.

“I’m fine. Where are you?” I ask when I hear something in the background.

“NYC baby. Anyway this is not about me. I asked how is everything so dish.”

“There’s nothing to dish about. Don’t you have better things to do then harass me?”

“Nope. Not a thing.” I hear her hail a cab and roll my eyes.

“Get off this cell phone and enjoy yourself. You’re in New York for Christ sakes.” I laugh.

“Ugh whatever. I’m going to call you later though so you’re not off the hook.” She hangs up and I sit back on the bed. If I tell her what it told Max she’d freak out. I have to avoid it for now. I glace over at the clock and see that it’s 4:00. I wonder when Max is coming home. What does it matter anyway I can’t talk to him.

~*~Max~*~

When I pull up to the house a sense of dread comes over me. I wonder if she will talk to me. I grab my briefcase having to bring home work with me and open the front door. I see the nurse gathering her things and say hello to her. She gives me a quick run down on Liz and leaves for the day. I know that Liz is in her room and hesitate before knocking on the door.

“How are you feeling?” I say after she tells me to come in.

“Fine.” I guess we are sticking with one word answers again.

“Are you hungry?”

“A little.” At least she’s eating. That a good thing.

“Do you want anything in particular?”

“No.” She flips on the TV and I guess that’s my cue to leave. I don’t really have time to cook tonight so I order some Chinese and hope that’s ok with her.

I have some time until the food gets here and go change. I’m going to be in my office for most of the night working but that might be a good thing after all.

“I didn’t know what you wanted so I got some of everything.” I bring the cartons of food to her room with a try and a plate and fork.

“Thanks.” She opens up a carton of chicken and broccoli and put some on her plate with some white rice.

“Please make sure you eat enough. You’re taking those pills and you need to eat.” I hand her the pills she will need for later and make sure she has a drink before walking out.

This Vegas job has me up to my ears in paperwork. I look at the calendar and see that I have to go back out there soon. I’ve been putting it off but it needs to be done.

5 hours later I can’t see straight anymore and turn off my computer. I need sleep. Before I go to bed I peek into Liz’s room and see that she’s asleep. I turn the TV off and move the tray aside. I should have gotten it before but I got sidetracked. I look down at her sleeping form and marvel at her simple beauty. She’s….classic. Not being able to resist I brush my lips against her lips every so softly as not to wake her. She’s clutching a pillow and I wish it was me in place of it.

“I love you angel.” I whisper before closing the door.

~*~Max’s office~*~

On top of all the work I have to do I have to stay in contact with my father about Liz’s impending case. I don’t care if she doesn’t want to go through with it I’m going to with or without her. I receive an alert for an e-mail and see that it’s from my father. It’s funny how I actually open them now where as before I would delete them without bothering to read them.

Maxwell,

Found some interesting information out about the P.I that was hired by Miss Harding. Needless to say he is very questionable. I am having the tape sent to a tech guy that I know; he’s the best, to get checked out for authenticity. Will keep you in the loop.

Phillip Evans
Evans, Johnson & Burke P.C.

This is very interesting information. Hopefully we can catch a break and the tape is a phony.


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~~Chapter 30~~

~*~Liz~*~

I wake up and feel like crap. I’m not in pain but I feel badly for what I said to Max. He’s been nothing but nice to me but I know he’s doing it out of obligation for what happened and I don’t want that.

I told Max that he could come with me but I changed my mind and changed the appointment. I told the nurse that she didn’t need to come tomorrow, weather or not she comes is up to her but I won’t be here. I’m going back home not feeling the need to stay here any longer. Everything is screwed up and me being here isn’t helping things.

Things with Max have been strange. I try to keep my distance but he’s been perfect the past few days. I know that he’s been working hard too and I’m glad he had a distraction while in the house. I haven’t said more then three words to him at a time and when I do talk to him it’s about the legal action. I decided to go through with it because at the end of the day it’s about the house. It has nothing to do with Max or my relationship with him. Luckily his father is handling everything so I don’t need to be in the court room.

I can finally get out of bed and move around with no pain. I get ready for my appointment and pack my things. I’ll need to call a cab but I need to be out of here before he gets home. I can’t face him and be able to walk away.

With one last look around his house I leave with some regret but not all. I don’t regret marrying him and I don’t regret one moment we shared even though things were less then great in the beginning. I am glad to have met him, again, and to have loved him.

My appointment went well. We won’t know yet if I’m able to have more children but they didn’t have to remove my uterus or fallopian tubes so I have a good chance. I leave with high hopes and head to my apartment.

Kris should be home tomorrow and I’m not looking forward to it at all. She’s called me but hasn’t pressed me for any info but I know she knows something is up.

~*~Max’s office~*~

“Why the fuck can’t anyone do anything right? Why do these people even work here?” I slam the phone down pissed off this morning. It’s like everyone suddenly dropped IQ points today. I can’t take incompetence.

“Man what’s wrong with you today? You have three secretaries almost in tears out there.” Michael comes into my office and I’m not in the mood.

“Then tell them to quit. This is fucking ridiculous. I tell them to organize some papers and they fuck it all up. I don’t know who is hiring people around here but they are about to get fired.”

“You need to get out of this office. You’re working too hard. Meet me for lunch.” He says.

“I don’t have time. The fucking place might burn down if I’m not here to call 911 with these idiots around here.” He shakes his head and leaves. Can this day possibly get worse?

“Mr. Evans I have a Tess Harding on line 5 for you.” What the fuck?

“Thank you.” I pick up more for my amusement then anything.

“Yes?”

“Hi! It’s Tess.” She says in an annoyingly perky voice.

“I know that hence my secretary asking your name before she put the call through.” What a dumb ass.

“So I was wondering if you’d like to have lunch again.” I should send her some money so she can get a brain transplant or something.

“Are you fucked in the head? What on earth would give you the idea that I would want to see you again?” Defiantly a candidate for a brain transplant.

“Well I just thought that…”

“You obviously didn’t think at all. I thought I made it more then clear the last time we spoke, but just to clarify things yet again I’ll break it down for you using smaller sentences. I don’t like you. You make me sick. I don’t want to see you. Don’t call me again. Write that down so that I don‘t have to repeat it when you do decide to call again.”

“You don’t have to get all…”I hang up before she finishes. I don’t have time for that nonsense. It’s only 1:00 and this has been the single most annoying day of my life. I hope I make it through the rest of the day without killing someone. It’s not looking good so far.

“Anne, if Tess Harding calls again tell her that I resigned.”

The only good news was that my father was going to get the results from the tape today. I finally sort thought the mess that the soon to be fired secretary made when I feel my cell phone vibrate.

“Yes.” I say not bothering to look at who was calling.

“Maxie!” This has to be a joke.

“Bianca.” The lunatics are coming out of the woodworks today.

“Maxie you haven’t called me in a while.” She says and I regret answering the phone.

“I’m married. There’s no reason to call you anymore remember?” How the fuck could she forget.

“Oh Maxie you weren’t serious about that.” She laughs and it grates my nerves.

“Umm yeah I was. Bianca, you are a nice girl but you’re not for me. Stop wasting your time on me and look for someone else.”

“So that’s it? Can I have a goodbye fuck or something?” She’s hopeless. Maybe she’s sharing a brain with Tess?

“Yeah that’s it and no you can’t. Goodbye.” Please let this day be over already. I can’t take much more.

“Maxwell we have a serous problem.” Michael comes in my office looking nervous.

“Fuck! What?” I ask wondering what else can go wrong.

“You need to get to Vegas now. John is freaking out over something and wants to see you.”

“Now? What the fuck is the problem?”

“I don’t know he’s freaking out though. Get out there and work your magic.” Damn it! I knew I had to go out there but not this soon.

“Fuck! Alright let me go home and get my things.”

“No time. The plane is waiting.” He rushes me out of the office.

“Damn it!” I gather my things and head for the elevator.

“Call me and keep me posted.” The doors swoosh open and I step in. I need to call Liz and tell her I won’t be home tonight.

I get in my car and dial the house number first. No answer so I try her cell. It goes straight to voicemail. I try the house again thinking she might be asleep and leave a message for her.

“Angel I had to fly to Vegas for an emergency. I’m sorry but I don’t know when I’ll be back. Please have the nurse stay longer tonight; I don’t want you to be alone. I’ll call you later.” I hang up and hope that the nurse heard the message at least and tells Liz.

~*~Liz’s apartment~*~

“Hello.” I was reading a book when my phone rang.

“Why is your cell phone off?” It’s Kris.

“Oh shit, I didn’t know.” I go to turn my cell phone on when I realize that she just called me at home. At HOME!

“And why are you home.” She says when I come back on the line.

“I um…”

“Yeah, you so have some explaining to do. I’ll be home tonight, I’m over New York.”

“Ok.” Damn, busted. This girl is like a freaking detective. All I can do is sit and wait for her to come home. This is going to be a long night.

~*~Max~*~

I board the plane and memories of Liz flood my mind. It’s starting to rain and I hate flying when it rains.

“There’s some storm activity but I’ll try and fly around it Mr. Evans.”

“Thank you.” I buckle my seat belt and wait for take off.

2 and a half hour later I’m in Vegas and on my way to the job site. At least it’s not raining over here. I get to the site and see John with some other men outside.

“Max, thank you for coming on such short notice.” He takes me inside and we go over the problems. They were minor things but he freaked anyway. I’m pissed that I had to come all the way over here for nothing.

John invites me out for dinner and won’t take no for an answer. I try Liz again on the way there and get her voice mail after three rings. I don’t leave a message and decide to try her again later. To top things off the pilot tells me I can’t leave until tomorrow due to a storm. Longest day of my life I swear.

“Max I’m sorry you had to come all the way out here but this project is important to me. I need to make sure everything goes as planned.”

“It’s ok. It’s my job.” We finished our meal and are having drinks at a local bar.

“So how are things with you and Liz?” he asks and I wish I knew so I could tell him the honest truth.

“Things are great. Thank you for asking.” I manage a smile.

“That’s good to hear.” We order a few drinks and sit at the bar. “You know some people may call me old fashioned but I have a policy and it’s worked for me so far. I only do business with men that are serious about their families.” I can’t look him in the eye.

“I understand.” I gulp down my drink and ask for another one.

“I just feel that if a man can’t handle his family then he can’t handle business.” He just keeps adding nails to the coffin.

“I agree-”

“And that’s why I hope that whatever quarrel you are having with Liz gets resolved soon.” I quirk an eyebrow at him. “Years of experience.” He says answering my question.

“Well thank you for not pulling out.”

“I saw something between you two, something that I haven’t seen in a while. I’m sure that everything will work out for you.” He squeezes my shoulder and pays the tab leaving me sitting there with a lot to think about.

~*~Liz’s apartment~*~

“Aren’t you jet lagged?” I ask Kris when she knocks on the door.

“Nope.” She walks in and sets her bag down.

“Start talking because I’ve been thinking about this and I’m dying to know why the hell you aren’t over there right now.” She takes off her shoes and props her feet up on the table. This is going to be a long night.

“I’m feeling better now so I came home.” I try to play it off but I don’t think she’s going to go for it.

“Yeah that’s nice. Now tell me the truth, all of it.” She quirks up an eyebrow at me and I take in a deep breath.

“Why? It’s moot point anyway.”

“Who, what? What the hell is moot point?” She looks at me funny and I laugh.

“I heard someone use it the other day.” I shrug.

“What was it like the word of the day? Some new cool word that everyone has to use now?”

“I don’t know. It‘s like irregardless I guess. You know one of those words that people use all the time for a minute.”

“Ok well do us all a favor and never, ever use that word again.” I laugh and shake my head. It is kind of silly anyway.

“Ok. Did you know that he tried to buy me the house?”

“What house?”

“THE house.”

“Oh shit. Wow.” She says.

“Yeah tell me about it. She said no but he also talked to his father about helping me contest the will.”

“He talked to his dad? Oh shit.” She says wide eyed.

“I know. He got things started and said he really thinks he can help me.”

“That’s really great Liz but why are you home?” She asks.

“Well I just don’t see any reason for us to stay married anymore so I came home.” I shrug.

“Jeez I go away for a few days and you manage to fuck things up.” I try to get in a word but she puts up her hand to silence me. “Liz the guy fucking loves you. LOVES you and you tell him that you don’t want to be married to him anymore, AND you leave? What the hell is wrong with you? What do you want Liz? Seriously what the hell do you want from him?”

“I don’t want anything from him.” I shake my head.

“That’s not what I meant Liz. What more do you want? He loves you what else do you need Liz? Isn’t that enough? It should be.” I sigh and close my eyes while I rest my head on the back of the sofa.

“He doesn’t love me Kris. He’s confused. He’s just saying that because of everything that happened.”

“Right cause you know everything? How the hell would you know that he’s just saying that? People fall in love everyday Liz, wake up. Maybe he’s saying it now because of what happened but he felt it long before trust me. Get your head out of your ass and admit that you love him too.”

“How do you know? What if I don’t love him? Do I have to love him?” I lift my head and look at her.

“That’s bullshit and you know it. Don’t lie to me and tell me that you don’t love him. You’re scared, I know you are but you don’t have to be. “

“I’m not scared. You don’t know how he feels Kris.”

“I do know how he feels. I can see it when he looks at you. Jesus, anyone can see it. What’s your problem? I don’t know what the hell happened to you but I can’t talk to you when you being like this. You’re being unreasonable right now.”

“Whatever.” I say and close my eyes again as I hear her gather her things.

“You know I love you and all but your being an ungrateful bitch right now. You have a gorgeous, nice, good man that loves the hell out of you and you act as if it’s an everyday occurrence. You really need to think about what you’re doing because when you realize that you love him too it might be too late. God, I would kill to have what you have, to have someone love me that much Liz. I don‘t understand why you don‘t want to be loved by him.” She walks to the door.

“He can’t love me Kris; he doesn’t know how to love.”

“God you’re so dense! Look, just think about what you are giving up. If you think you can do better then fine go ahead.” I open my mouth but she stops me yet again. “I’m not saying that Max is perfect and yeah there might be someone out there that is better but he loves you, flaws and all Liz. You’re not perfect either and he’s fine with that. I can’t sit by and let you throw this away so I’m walking away. You do what you feel you need to do.” She walks out leaving me standing there wondering what the hell just happened.

I’ve never had an argument with her and I don’t like it. It’s not that she was wrong per say but I’m not entirely sure she was right. I can’t put myself out there and have him realize that he didn’t really love me. I couldn’t bear to have him leave me a year from now when something better comes along or when he decides to go back to his bachelor lifestyle. I’d rather lose him now then have him break my heart years later.