Chapter 7
8 months later
"I just can't believe that Isabel was wrong. She is never wrong about anything like that." Michael said, slurping on a milkshake.
"Well I say, as long as nothing has happened we just should still be careful but not draw attention." Max responded.
"I agree with Max. I think as long as nothing wrong has happened we should just enjoy the time we have with not being stressed out about it. Michael, we don't need to freak out if nothing has happened. That would be a good thing." Tess said.
The three aliens were in Max's jeep talking about the last couple of months. It had been strange that nothing suspicious had happened. Something was always going wrong but these last months had held no surprises. The aliens were thankful but weary.
"Well," Max said, looking at his watch. "I gotta go. It's Liz's birthday and I have to go get ready."
"Alright. But we still need to keep our eyes open." Michael said hopping out of the jeep.
"Bye, Max. Have fun." Tess said, also jumping out of the jeep.
Max sped off as soon as they left with a grin on his face. He couldn't wait to see Liz.
"So, chick, what are you and Max doing for your birthday?" Maria asked over the phone as Liz was getting dressed.
"He won't tell me. He just said to wear something nice and that he would send for me at seven. Only one hour left. I'm so excited. I haven't seen him all day and I can't wait to see what he got me." Liz said, smiling as she thought of her boyfriend.
"Well, I better go," said Maria, giggling.
Brrinnnggggg…
"Hello?" Liz answered the phone.
"Parker."
"I thought I told you I am taking the day off," she said.
"You know that we don't take days off. Our job is our life."
"Well, you need to take off then. Do not follow me tonight!"
"Parker. I must. If something happens…"
"Nothing is going to happen okay! Geez, it's my freakin' birthday okay! Give me a present by not following me tonight, okay? Please! Just this once!"
"Fine. But if something happens, you are dead. I mean that."
"Thank you."
Click.
Knock, Knock.
Liz jolted to the door, ready for her wonderful birthday date with Max. She was surprised to find five pink roses in the doorway with a piece of paper attached to each one. She looked around but saw no one. She picked up the roses and read the notes attached.
The first read: I love you for your smile that shines through the darkest nights.
Liz's heart began to beat faster.
She read the second one: I love you for your radiant eyes that see into my heart, soul, and mind.
She was now on the verge of tears.
The third read: I love you for your tender heart that loves with such compassion and kindness.
The fourth read: I love you for the sweet tears you cry whenever you feel joy or pain.
The fifth read: I love you for your soft butterfly kisses that make my heart flutter. Meet me at the place where I first saw you. Love, Max.
Liz could hardly contain her emotions. She quickly grabbed her purse and jacket and ran to her car with her roses, headed to the Crashdown.
When she reached the Café, it was completely dark except for a streetlight shining in the front. She looked around and saw another rose at the door. This one was much larger and perfectly white with a small note attached to it. She walked up to it, put it to her nose and smelled the sweet scent, and then read the note.
It read: I love you for just being you. That will always be more than enough for me. Please come in.
Liz smiled and slowly entered the café. As she opened the door, rose petals scattered beneath her feet. Her heart began to beat wildly as she looked around the dim café. She scanned the entire place and all she could see were roses and candles. There were hundreds of red roses lining the entire café. Some were in huge vases on the tables and bar and others were scattered all over the booths and chairs. Liz had never seen any thing so beautiful. There were thousands of pink and purple petals on the ground that led to a table in the middle of the room. The table had one light orange rose and two slender candles burning softly on it. As she stepped forward the petals swirled under her feet, trying to follow her steps but unable to do so. She picked up the orange rose to smell it and music filled the room. She looked up and saw Max in an expensive black tuxedo coming towards her, his brown eyes shining brightly in the dim room. She smiled and thought she had never seen anything so stunning in her life. He motioned for her to come to him and she did so willingly. He took her hands, kissed each one, and then placed one on his shoulder and left one in his hand. They began to sway with the soft music and they became closer and closer. Soon the music changed and Max began to hum in her ear and then began to sing softly in a low, mellow voice.
"You are so beautiful to me. You are so beautiful to me. Can't you see? You're everything I hoped for. You're everything I need. You are so beautiful to me." He sang softly in her ear and held her tightly. As a tear slid down her cheek, Liz closed her eyes and held Max as tightly as she could. She then whispered in his ear, "I love you so much."
They kept dancing until the song changed and then Max kissed her on the forehead. Then he led her to the table and pulled the chair out for her. Still holding her hand, he kissed it gently and then went back into the kitchen. He came out with a scrumptious array of food and placed it onto the table. Liz smiled at him as he served her favorite foods, one of which was mashed potatoes. He then sat down and served himself. Neither of them touched their food. They just stared into each other's eyes. Liz couldn't believe how amazing he was. She felt like she was in a dream. She had never felt so cherished, so utterly loved. Her heart felt so complete and she knew she could never be happier. Max just wanted to look at Liz forever. She was so beautiful and so incredible. He didn't see how he had gotten so lucky. He knew he never deserved her. He suddenly reached over and took her hand in his.
"Liz, I don't know why you love me, but I am so glad you do. My life would not exist if you were not in it. You are my everything and I am so glad you are here with me. I will forever love you, Liz Parker." Max took her hand and pressed his lips against it. Liz rose from her seat and went to sit in his lap. She ran her fingers through his hair and then traced her thumb over his perfect lips. She slowly grew closer to his handsome face and then, before she knew it, he took her face in his hands and kissed her with a fierce passion. Liz's heart soared. The kiss was so perfect. They finally drew back from each other when each needed a breath.
"I love you." They both whispered.
After a few moments, Max spoke. "Would you like your present?"
"Oh yes! Definitely, although I have a pretty good one right here." She said, placing her hand on his chest.
He just grinned and then took out a long black box. Liz smiled and opened it. Her face showed her surprise though when she saw what was inside. The necklace was a diamond butterfly with a sapphire in the center. It completely took her breath away. Max took it from her and told her to turn around. He placed the necklace around her neck and then placed butterfly kisses on her neck.
"Thank you, Max. You will never know how much I love you," she whispered as she turned and gave him a soft kiss.