Invisible Deciept

Disclaimer: I don't own anything.

Summary: Things aren't always what they seem. Max and Alec are about to find that out the hard way.

AN: Thanks for all the reviews and all the support for 'Too Many Times', here's the sequel (Finally) Lol! Sorry for the wait, i've been really busy and my internet's been playing up. But here is the first chapter. Sorry for the lack of action, but i thought some fluff would be good before the angst. There will be a lot of angst! Lol! Ok, enough of the long AN, here's the first chappie!

Chapter 1: Kade's 2nd birthday.

"Are you sure you're ok?" Alec asked Max, who was currently mixing cake batter.

"I'm fine" Max replied, setting the bowl down and moving to one of the cupboards where she pulled out a cake dish.

Alec nodded. "I'm gonna go get the balloons and presents from OC's. I'll bring them back and then go get the kids".

Max smiled and kissed him. "Alright, everything should be done soon. He's gonna love it!"

Alec smiled. "He will. Be back soon". He moved to the door and waved goodbye before leaving.


Alec knocked twice before turning the knob and entering OC's.

"OC!" He yelled.

"In here boo!" OC yelled from the kitchen.

"Hey" Alec said as he entered the kitchen. "Are the balloons and presents still in the spare room?"

OC nodded. "Been makin' some cookies for the little boo too"

"Thanks OC" Alec said and went to the spare room for the presents and balloons.

"How's Max?" OC yelled to him.

"She's...determined" Alec said and OC laughed. "Gotta have a big cake and small cakes and sandwiches with all types of filling and...everything!"

OC laughed again. "You been tryin' to get away all day?"

Alec smiled as he came back into the kitchen, 2 large bags and 7 balloons in his hands. "Kinda"

"These are almost done, I just gotta do the frosting" OC said. "You goin' pickin' up the kids?"

Alec nodded. "Just dropping these off so that Max can get them sorted".

OC smiled. "I'll bring these over later for ya boo"

"Thanks OC" Alec said, moving to the door.

"No problem boo" OC said, smiling as Alec left.


Max smiled brightly as she looked at the large spread she had made. There was a large chocolate cake in the middle that said 'Kade' and '2' in white chocolate buttons. There were smaller fairy cakes for all the children, sausage rolls, a selection of sandwiches and biscuits, and much more.

It was perfect.

Suddenly, the door opened and Alec walked in, carrying 2 large bags and 7 balloons.

"Hey" Max said, walking over and kissing him.

"Hey" Alec smiled. "Look, i gotta run and pick up the kids. Set these up" He handed her the bags and balloons. "Be back soon". He kissed her and left.

Max smiled and laughed before taking the bags into the living room.

She placed the balloons around the room and then began to empty the present bag, placing them on a table.

Smiling as she looked around the room, Max realised that her job was done and so she allowed herself to watch some television before people began to arrive.

She'd been watching for 20 minutes when the doorbell went.

Getting up and turning the TV off, she made her way to the door.

"Hey" She said when she realised it was OC.

"Hey boo" OC said as Max let her in. "Where's the little birthday boy?"

"Alec's gone getting him, Hunt and Bella. He's not got back yet" Max replied.

OC nodded. "Baked these for the little boo's too" She handed Max a bag of cookies.

"Awww. Thanks boo" Max replied, taking the bag and placing the cookies on a tray which she then placed on the table. She then turned to OC. "You sure you're gonna be ok in a room full of kids and people you've never met"

OC nodded. "Boo! Don't you worry bout me! I'll be fine!"

Max hugged her best friend. "Thanks boo"

OC smiled and then there was a knock at the door.

Max smiled. "Here we go" She opened the door and parents and children entered, placing presents on the table before the adults went to talk and the kids went to play.

About 15 minutes later though, the door opened and Alec came in with the kids, bright smiles on all their faces.

Hunter, Bella and Kade rushed in, heading into the play room where the kids were playing, while Alec greeted the parents.

Alec then walked over to Max and the two shared a passionate kiss.

"Have fun?" She asked.

Alec smiled and laughed. "It was interesting".


Pulling up and putting the car into park, Alec got out and made his way to the front door of Kade's nursery.

"Kade!" Mrs Bael, Kade's care leader, shouted when she saw Alec.

"Da!" Kade came running to the door like a speeding bullet.

"Hey buddy!" Alec said happily and picked up his youngest child, hugging him tightly. He turned to Mrs Bael sfter setting Kade on the ground. "Thanks for looking after him longer than usual"

"It's no problem" Mrs Bael assured him. "He's always very well behaved"

Alec smiled, looking at Kade. "You ready to go see your brother and sister?"

"Hun...Bell!" Kade squealed in exitement.

"Yeah buddy" Alec laughed and again turned to Mrs Bael. "Thanks again"

Mrs Bael smiled. "It's quite alright"

Alec smiled and headed to the car, Kade little hand in his.

Securely strapping Kade into his car seat, Alec got into the drivers seat and started the engine; heading to the primary school.

It only took 15 minutes, and after taking Kade out of his car seat, Alec headed to Hunter and Bella's classroom. 'It's already 3:25, so they should be allowed out quickly'. Alec thought.

"Daddy!" Bella immediately saw her father and ran to the door before calling her brother over. "Hunter!"

"Hey baby girl!" Alec said to his daughter, hugging her.

"Hey dude!" He said to his son when Hunter came out, pulling Hunter into a hug aswell.

"Hi Daddy" Hunter replied and then saw Kade next to Alec. "Hi Kade"

Bella looked aswell. "Yay! Kade!"

Kade laughed happily. "Hun...Bell!"

Bella and Hunter both smiled at their little brother, taking turns to hug him.

"You guys ready?" Alec asked his children and recieved 2 nods and a loud giggle. He smiled. "Let's go".

Strapping Kade into his car seat and making sure that Hunter and Bella had their seatbelt on, Alec once again started the car engine. But this time, they were going home.

"Dad, can we get ice cream!"

"And sweets"

"Buscuits!"

Kade giggled in exitement at the mention of the sugary treats.

"There's plenty at home" Alec said, laughing at his childrens antics.

It was 10 minutes later when they arrived home, all 4 entering through the front door with huge smiles on their faces.

Hunter, Bella and Kade immediately ran in while Alec greeted a few parents before walking over to Max, sharing a passionate kiss with his wife.

"Have fun?" Max asked.

Alec laughed thinking about the last 20 minutes. "It was interesting".

Max also laughed. "Glad you enjoyed it"

Alec smiled and gave her another kiss. "You wanna get the candles while I round up the kids?" He asked.

"Alright" Max replied before heading into the kitchen to get the candles, while Alec headed to the play room to get all the kids.

"Ok. Everyone ready to sing happy birthday?" Max asked, coming into the living room and placing two candles on the cake.

A collective yes was heard.

"After 3!" Max said as Alec came to the front with Kade, lifting him up. "1,2,3!"

"Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to Kade! Happy birthday to you!" Everyone sang and Kade giggled before blowing out the candles, with Alec's help, while everyone cheered.


Max tied the last bin bag and placed it in the pile of other rubbish. "I'd say that was a success" She laughed.

Alec also laughed. "Success is an understatement. It was a blast!"

Max smiled. "You wanna check on the kids?" She asked, holding out her hand.

Alec smiled and took it, the two heading to the bedroom, where they saw all 3 children sleeping soundly.

"They had fun today" Alec said and Max nodded in agreement before turning to him.

She kissed him lightly before saying. "We finally have it"

Alec looked at her confused. "What?" He asked as he pulled her into his arms.

Max snuggled into his chest before smiling and whispering. "Happiness"

Well, I hope you liked chapter 1. Was it fluffy enough? I hope so, because after this, it's lots of angst!

Thanks for reading! Please review!

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