Maxwell Alter is a seemingly simple being who lives in the walled city of Lazumuros. He works as a delivery guy for a company called Z-tech; a company that manufactures and sells home appliances and cellular phones. Follow Max as the normal life he longed for gets turned upside down when he meets a girl who was frozen in time.

Chapter 1: The Job Offer

"I don't understand." Max replied to a person on the other end of the line, as he started pacing around his room. "I delivered everything in time—" he continued reasoning, as his pacing got faster. He truly did make all of his deliveries in time. Half of the deliveries even arrived way before their deadlines. Frustrated, Max walked up to the window to look outside. There was a light drizzle, and he watched as the droplets of water race each other down the glass pane and onto his windowsill. "Look, Josh..." he said calmly, "I'm the best guy you got, and you know it." He paused, to wait for a reply. "Look, Max..." his boss, Joshua Denirez replied with a sad tone, "as much I'd hate for you to go, the company manager personally came down to my office and ordered me to terminate your employment. You know damn well how much he hates you after what happened in Moscow." Max sighed, scratching the back of his head. Man, that guy can hold a grudge!"he joked, "It wasn't even my fault!" Max yelled; clearly annoyed. "I'm real sorry, pal..." Josh consoled, "But, hey! Maybe I can get you a job at my couzin's place." he offered. "Keep talking, Josh." replied Max. "He runs a small pizza place on Cortez Avenue, and I hear a spot recently opened up. Get this, his delivery guy got hit by a bus!" Josh laughed. Max laughed a bit too, as he sat down on his comfy bed. "And I thought I was the one havin' a bad day!" Max joked, "Tell your couzin' that I'll take the job if he'll have me." he added. "Really? I'll text him right away. I'll notify you whenever he does. Stay frosty, kiddo." said Josh, as he hung up the phone. "Kiddo." Max repeated, "If only you knew." he said, laying down on his bed. He stared up at the ceiling and began to think.

Hours later, Max opened his eyes and yawned. "Shit..." he said, as he looked at his phone. He had seventeen missed calls from Josh. He got up and stretched a bit, yawning some more. "Must've dozed off..." he said, looking at the time. It was 12:40 PM. Coincidentally, his stomach started rumbling; letting him know that it was time for some grub. He went to the bathroom and washed his face. He then changed into a new shirt and put his wallet and phone in his pocket. He took his usual route whenever he would leave his apartment; the walkways on top of the city walls. Everyday, Max would visit the walls. Most of the time, he strolls along the walls. Other times, he just sits on a bench and admires the view. There was just something about the wall that Max couldn't fully understand. Perhaps that's why he keeps coming back. On one side, there was a city, brimming with bright lights and neon skies. In the middle of it all, was Z-Tech Tower. It was more of a skyscraper, but Max never bothered to question it. On the other side of the wall, was a field of greener pastuers; littered with flowers and patches of trees and bushes. This was where the freshest of air came in with the breeze. Max looked out at the view of the fields, several meters below him and took a deep breath, closing his eyes. He exhaled and then turned around to face the city. "Never gets old." Max said, under his breath.

Max continued walking, as he pulled out his phone. He was planning to call Josh to apologize for falling asleep, but before he could open his contacts, he noticed that Josh sent him a text.

'My couzin Jamison, said you should go meet him at the pizzaria as soon as you can. Goodluck, sleepyhead.'

Max was heading out to eat, anyway. "Might as well..." he said to himself, as he continued walking.