Chapter 13:
We talked about everything from soul mates to Kivar. I really started to understand about there life. And what they are going to go threw in the future. It was starting to get late in the afternoon, and I was getting very hungry. Thank god they decided to leave. Isabelle got up and said "Oh, Michael and Tess are going to be staying at our house. Just so you know."
"Yeah, thanks." Max said.
"We have a flight back on Sunday. Maybe you and I can hang out Saturday." Michael said to max. you could tell they were close friends.
"Yeah, I have tickets to the University of Georgia, and Georgia Tech game. We can go to that. You still like football right?"
"Yeah, I love football. I am game."
That reminded me. "Hey, my dad always reserves the company box for that game. It has a great view, you guys can watch it there. I wasn't planning on going, but we can all go. There is free food, and an open bar. Even though my father will be there, my friends will be going. Maria and Alex. We can all hang out, if you want." I said to everyone.
"Yeah, that could be cool. I won't turn down, free food, drink, and a great view. I am in. What about you Iz, and Tess?"
"Yeah, I'll go." Tess replied.
"Sure." was all Isabelle said.
They started to head out the door, and I headed into the kitchen. Left over pizza sounds good. I started to heat up the pizza, when max walked over to me, and hugged me from behind. I just love it when he does that.
"I know you do. So, can I have some too?" I guess he was talking about he Pizza. I put a few more slices on the plate. "You were great. I think Isabelle is starting to like you. And Michael and Tess are getting there. Well, I have a load of work to do. So, I have to get started." The microwave timer went off, and I got another plate, and gave Max 2 pieces of pizza. "So, try to be quiet so I can finish this. I want to be able to fall asleep with you tonight. Not to stay up all night, and fall asleep at my desk."
"Don't worry. I will be quiet." I said with a kiss, and a push of the shoulder to get him on his way.
The night went well. I searched more school that need teachers, and found 4 in the Atlanta area, while Max studied for class. He finished around 9 at night. He really worked hard, and looked really tired when he was done. I didn't want to think about making love tonight. He was to tired.
I decided to make sandwiches for both of us, and to just go to sleep. We ate our sandwiches in silence, just enjoying each others company. I like just being together with him, in silence. When we were done, I put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher, and started it. I turned to see, Max yawning, and I walked up to him. "Hey honey... why don't we go to bed, and get some sleep. You look really tired."
"Okay, if that is what you want."
"That is what I want."We then fell asleep in each other's arms.
The next few days went almost exactly like Monday. Well, with the exception of making love in the middle of the afternoon. Max would wake up, take a shower, go to class. He would come home, we would eat lunch together, and then he would study. Wednesday, I went over to Maria's dorm after lunch. Max had more work then usual, and I didn't want to disturb him. Me and Ria talked about everything. We started to look at bridal magazines to pick out the style dress I would like, and the floral arrangements I would like. We also talked about the big football game on Saturday. I was glad that she and Alex will be going. I love to have my friends there.
Friday, Max, Isabelle, Michael, Tess, and I went out to dinner. It was a casual thing, and we just had dinner, and the 4 of them talked about random things. It was great to be around everyone, but I still feel out of the loop half of the time. I don't know all of the stuff they went threw before I was put into the picture. I could tell there was tension in the group, and also that they have gone threw a lot of hard times together. It kind of scares me sometimes to think of Max and the rest of them, running from the FBI. They can be some scary people occasionally. The FBI came to our home once. They were questioning my father about a man that worked for him. He was a drug dealer, and was running from the police. The FBI took over it. I always thought there were scary people.
I woke up before Max on Saturday. The kick-off was at 1pm, so we all decided to meet at Max's apartment at 11:30. All of us being, Max, Michael, Tess, Isabelle, Maria, Alex, and me. We were going to get there about an hour early, but then we would have time to see them warm up, and that is always fun. We are going to take 4 people in Max's mustang. And 3 in Isabelle's car.
Max and I waited outside for them to arrive. Maria and Alex were the 1st to show. Then Isabelle arrived with everyone already in her car. The rest of us pilled in Max's car, and followed Isabelle over to the stadium. There was a little traffic, but not that much. The whole ride, Maria and Alex were arguing about who is going to win. I just giggled to my self, and held Max's hand. You could already see people in the parking lot tailgating. I have always liked going to football games. As we parked our car in the parking garage, we all got out. We made out way to the elevator, and went to the penthouse area. There were different rooms, my father always got the 1st, it has the best view. I knocked on the door, knowing my father was already there. The door opened, and Kyle stood there.
"Kyle, what are you doing here?" I asked, I was completely shocked.
"Well, hello to you to Liz. Your father happened to invite my father to the game, and I am just tagging along. I can see you brought your posy. And your new boyfriend. Hey...Max, is that it?" Kyle said, looking at Max.
"Yeah, so, are you going to let us in?" Max asked
"Yeah, I guess I have to." Kyle said, and moved out of the way.
I was still holding Max's hand when I saw my father. He was talking to the governor, Jim Valentie. My father greeted me with a hug.
"Wow, I didn't know you were bringing all these people. But the more the merrier. You know we have enough food to feed everyone and the 2 football teams. So... everyone, come in and enjoy your self." my dad said.
"Thanks dad." I said while walking over to take a seat with Max.
Me and Max left the other to mingle with each other. The game started, and I noticed Michael and Maria sitting next to each other, watching the game. I didn't think anything of it. During half time, I got up, and got Max and myself some food. I then noticed Kyle, and Tess talking together in the corner, he probably told her one of his stupid jokes, but it had her laughing. That was the 1st time I heard her laugh. Then I saw Isabelle, and Alex talking to each other up in the front on the room, near the windows. They all seemed to be paired off. That made me smile. I was a match maker, and I didn't even know it.
do you think they could of found there soul mates?
That was max again, god I love him. I thought... yeah, maybe. But I don't want to jinx it. That would be great if it was.
yeah, your friends are trustworthy, right? he said, as I was heading back to our seats with the food.
Of course my friends are trustworthy. I trust them with all my secrets, and my life.
I sat next to him, and handed him a club sandwich.
"That's good. But you don't have any secrets do you?" Max asked me. Actually talking to me now.
"No, it is just if I had any secrets, that I could trust them with it." We ate out sandwiches, and watched the game.
My father made his way over to us, later on, around the middle of the 3rd quarter.
"Hey, you guys are getting along better I see." he said, and I didn't know what he was talking about. I looked down, and saw that I had one of my legs on Max, and we were holding hands. I could feel Max starting to pull his hand away, until I held tighter, signaling him not to let go.
"Yeah, dad. You did real good, picking him as my husband." I said to my father.
"Well, I am glad you two are happy. I was just wondering how soon the two of you would like to tie the not?"
There was a cheering coming from Alex, and Michael. I looked up and smiled. I was glad they were having a good time. But the question my father asked, put a damper on my mood.
"I don't know dad, we just meet each other, about a week ago, can you give us some time. I mean, I have to teach him not to snore, and to pick up his wet towels, before we are married." I said to my father.
"Hey, I don't snore." Max said.
"Oh, yes you do, but I can get over that. It is the leaving wet towels bunched up in the bathroom, that I am getting really sick of. They are starting to smell."
"Well, at least I don't leave hair all in the shower. If I didn't know better, I would say you were big foot with hair all over you body. It is really nasty to see wet hair on the shower walls."
"I don't leave hair on the walls."
"Oh, yes you do."
I didn't notice, but my father had walked off, and started talking to the governor again. "Yeah? Well, you leave your dirty, socks on the bedroom floor, that is why they made cloths hampers."
"Oh," Max, said with a chuckle. "Is there anything else you have to say about me?"
"Yes, plenty." I started to laugh also. But then max let go of my hand, and started to tickle me. I couldn't stop laughing. "Oh, please stop, that tickles." was what I was trying to say, but I don't think he understood me threw the laughing.
He finally stopped, and I had to catch my breath.
"Well, now you know my weakness. I am very ticklish." I said to Max.
"Yep. I am going to use that to my advantage from now on."
We watched the game and Georgia Tech won. That made Maria one very unhappy camper. She was practically yelling at Alex the whole way home, when he would bring up Tech's win.
I had to break it up. "Hey, guys... what was up with you guys today. Maria and Michael, and Alex and Isabelle? You guys really hit is off, I guess."
"Yeah, Isabelle is so beautiful. We are going out on a real date tomorrow. I can't wait." Alex said. He had a real smile on his face. That is so cute. I love to see my friends happy.
"Yeah, Michael is cool. He is leaving tomorrow, but he will call me when he is back in town. Did you know that he is moving here?" Maria said to me.
"Yeah, I head him and Max talking about it. I am happy for you guys."
"Yeah." they both said at the same time. They laugh, then I turned around and there was quiet again. I held Max's hand for the rest of the ride.
