Chapter 1
"Aidan please pick up the toys in your room", said Max while he was standing in the bathroom looking at his son that was now currently playing airplane w/ a toy that Diane once again purchased.
It didn't matter what Max said about Aidan being spoiled Diane still insisted on buying out Toys R Us for Aidan.
"Daddy clean room a' ready", said Aidan shrugging his shoulders looking at his father shaving in the bathroom.
Aidan walked over to his dad and smiled.
"Me too, white stuff", said Aidan pointing to Max's face.
"No baby this is for grown ups, your just a little boy", said Max smiling down at his son.
"No growing up too, me want white stuff", said Aidan with a pout.
Max's POV
Who can resist that face? That's why my mom always buys him so many toys. It's insane. I look at Aidan and see me at that age. Aidan as Maria says is my tyke size twin. He got nothing from Tessa. He has my dark hair, my brown eyes, and my skin complexion. I guess it's a blessing really, I don't know if I could handle loving someone so much that has the face of the person I hate the most in life. Aidan never asks why he doesn't have a mommy. I know it seems selfish but I'm hoping that he never does. How do you explain to a child that his mother didn't want him?
"Max", yelled out Isabel walking into Max's bedroom.
"Isabel you don't have to yell", said Max sighing.
She always does this. I love my sister I really do but between Maria and her I'm going to go deaf.
"How's my nephew doing today", said Isabel kissing Aidan all over his face making him giggle out in childish exuberance.
"I's a-okay Titi Izzy", said Aidan while he turned his attention back to his airplane.
"Hey baby brother", said Isabel kissing his check that was now freshly shaven.
"Hey Iz what brings you to my neck of the woods", said Max smiling and walking into his bedroom to his closet to pick something out to wear.
"Well since we live so far you know", said Isabel smirking.
They could walk to each other's home that is how close they are.
"SO what's up?" asked Max putting on his t-shirt.
"Well Dad invited us to dinner, and before you say no Max, he really wants you there", said Isabel almost pleading w/ her brother.
Let's get something out in the open. My dad and I don't get along. He wants me to be a certain way and I just can't handle that. I love my dad don't get me wrong it's just that he gets me so mad. For insistence he won't step foot in my house. Sometimes I feel insulted. I asked why one time and he said that he didn't need to go into a house that had debauchery in it. He still hasn't forgiven me for getting Tessa pregnant and not marrying her. I told him I couldn't marry unless I was in love w/ the person. His response was of course well if you could sleep with her you, can marry her. He doesn't get it. This is the least of our problems though. He wants me to be a lawyer like he is but that's not in my stars I told him. I haven't told anyone yet not even Michael but I applied for medical school. I know it's a long shot but I always dream of doing it. Anyway back to listening to Isabel try to convince to go to dinner tonight.
"Please Max don't make me beg", said Isabel
"Fine but if he critics my life I will leave Isabel", said Max looking at his sister.
"Thank you Thank you", said Isabel jumping up and down smiling.
"Okay Mrs. Whitman you don't have to get all excited", said Max smiling at his sister.
Alex and Isabel had gotten married two years ago and I have never seen my sister so happy before. Alex is a good guy though, he owns his own computer software company. See both my siblings are married much to the contentment of my parents, but once again I am the black sheep of the family. Raising a child out of wedlock is a big no-no in Phillip Evans' book.
Isabel left the room to let Max finish getting ready.
"Come Aidan I'm going out to the post-office let's go to Titi Maria's house.
"Okay daddy, shoes first though, no tie shoelaces", said Aidan.
"Alright little man let me tie them for you", said Max bending to face his son.
"I love you Aidan", said Max.
He couldn't stop saying it.
"I love you daddy, this big", said Aidan stretching out his hand as far as it could go.
"Good", whispered Max before kissing his son's head and picking him up and heading for the door.
"Oh My god I'm sorry", said Liz hitting into a hard wall.
Or was it a person. When she looked up she looked into two pairs of the most beautiful eyes.
Liz's POV
Tessa never told me that he looked that way. He is beautiful. God Liz concentrate. He hurt your friend and you have to make sure that you get evidence on him to prove that he is no good. God he is so kind though. I watched him this afternoon with his son and I never seen anything like that before. The love between the father and son was gentle and awe inspiring.
"Hi", stuttered Max.
Liz smiled at his obvious nervousness.
"Hi Mr. Evans", said Liz smiling at Max and his son.
"Max, Mr. Evans is my father", said Max smiling at the beautiful girl.
He is so sexy, and that smile. No wonder Tess fell for him. NO Liz you cannot fall for this man. He is the enemy. He played a lot of girls with his sexy body, and lips. God those lips are to die for. Liz get a hold of yourself. Damn god he is talking to me. I don't hear what he is saying.
"What did you say?", asked Liz clearing her suddenly dry throat.
"Oh I said how do you like it here so far, Maria is not giving you any trouble is she?", asked Max looking at the girl again.
He noticed her biting her lip. She looked nervous, was she nervous to be around him. He hoped not.
"NO Maria has been great, she told me what she wanted and was very honest about it, she is a unique individual isn't she", asked Liz smiling a little bit.
He smiled back at her showing the small dimples in his cheeks. Liz almost gasped at that. She was brought out of her daydream when a little voice screamed out her name.
"Lizzie", said Aidan smiling at the pretty girl in front of him.
He liked her she was nice.
"Pretty", said Aidan reaching out to touch her hair.
"Aidan no don't do that", said Max.
"No it's okay, he loves hair huh?", asked Liz smiling at Tessa's little boy.
The boy looked nothing like Tess he was his father's son completely.
"Well I have to be going. Zan had promise me that he would show me the gardens", said Liz.
Zan was their cousin that Phillip and Diane took in after his parents Diane's brother and sister-in-law died in a car accident a few years back. He was currently dating who he called his soul mate, a.k.a. Maria's maid Serena. Serena was only the part-time maid of course it was the only way to get her through the nursing program at her school, plus she got to see Zan which was a bonus.
Max sighed and before he could help himself he said, "Umm Liz my dad is having all of us over for dinner, and since you are living in my part of the house I was wondering if you would like to come with me, if you would like you know, if you don't that's okay too, but I would like you there I mean if its okay", rambled Max.
Liz found him endearing and cute when he was rambling. She knew she had to tread lightly if she didn't want to fall under Max Evans' charm.
"Max I would love to come w/ you", said Liz smiling.
Aidan looked at Liz and his father. He reached out to be held by Liz. Max looked shock at this Aidan was picky about who he let touch him. It was usually just family that was allowed. Liz smiled at the boy and took him from his father.
"Well handsome, do you want to hang with me today?", asked Liz looking at Max asking for permission.
"Yeah it's okay, I was going to take him to Maria's anyway, so it's okay that he hangs with you", said Max.
Liz smiled as the young Evans laid his head on her shoulder.
He is so adorable, just like his father. God I need to stop this. He is the enemy. If I say it enough times maybe it will be true. I have to be there for Tessa.
Later that night Evan's Home….
"Hello Papa Evans", said Maria hugging her father in law.
She knew he hated that name but that's Maria for you she really didn't care if someone was uncomfortable.
"Hello Maria, still calling me that name I detest huh?", asked Phillip smiling.
"You know you love it", said Maria going to sit down.
Michael followed his wife after kissing his mother and shaking his father's hands. Isabel and Alex were already seated. Zan and Serena opted to do on their date tonight rather then stay for dinner. All they were waiting for were Aidan and Max.
"Is he coming Isabel?", asked a tired Phillip rubbing his eyes.
His youngest son always gave him the most trouble. Phillip raised his head in surprise when he saw a petite girl standing next to his son holding Aidan in her arms like Aidan belonged there.
"Hey dad", said Max looking at his dad and smiling.
Which shocked Phillip. Max never smiled when he came over. Phillip looked at the girl again.
Phillip's POV
Hum maybe I can get my youngest married after all. He seems to be taken by her. I have to see where this goes.
"Hello Max, and who might this be?", asked Phillip looking at the girl.
"Oh this is Liz Parker she is designing the gardens", replied Max taking his seat. He had a great time with Liz .
She had insisted that she go with him to the post office. Then after Aidan, Max and her went to the park to play. It was the best time he had in a long time.
Flashback
"Do you really want to go to the park Liz", asked Max holding Aidan in his arms.
"Yes I would I already told Zan that I would meet up with him later", said Liz smiling at him. He felt his stomach dip at that smile.
Max's POV
God she is pretty I want to touch her hair. God I need to stop staring at her or she is going to think I'm weird or something.
"Alright let's go", said Max.
He took her hand and felt the spark. She looked up into his face and smiled once more. He knew she felt it too. He leaned in or was she leaning in.
"Daddy", yelled Aidan waving at them to come and play with him.
Max blushed a deep red.
God I was going to kiss her. Damn I want to so badly.
Max and Liz walked over to where Aidan was now pouring sand over his head. Max and Liz bust out laughing at that.
End of FLashback
"Well nice to meet you Liz Parker", said Phillip smiling at the younger woman.
"Thank you Mr. Evans", whispered Liz still holding Aidan.
"Grampa", yelled Aidan smiling and reaching for Phillip.
"Well how's my grandson huh you have gotten so big", said Phillip as he took Aidan from Liz's arm.
He saw a flash of disappointment and smiled. Maybe this girl is the one that his son needs.
"Let's eat", said Michael.
"Michael have you no manners", said Maria rolling her eyes.
She too had seen the look on Liz's face when she had to give Aidan to Phillip.
Maria's POV
Hum I feel a little matching making come on. I need something to do anyway. I love Michael but I need something else to pass the time. SO Max and Liz are my next project. Liz is perfect for Max that's why I hired her in the first place. She doesn't know that I know she is best-friends with Tessa. And knowing Tessa she probably manipulated Liz into thinking that Max was at fault. I know Liz probably doesn't see it yet but she is already under Max's spell. She is perfect for him, and I'm going to set them up. That way I can get Tessa for her evil ways. I know I shouldn't have hired Liz because I know she was best-friends with Tess. It probably will hurt Max when he finds out the real reason she is here. But I hope by then that I can soften the blow. Liz Parker you don't know what hit you, you and Max will be married by this year if I have anything to say about it.
Michael looked at his wife.
Michael's POV
Oh no she is planning something. This is not good. Maria is one of those people that need hobbies to occupy her time. Oh no she had that match making look on. Shit maybe I should warn Max. Or maybe I'll let him suffer.
"Hey it's not my fault that Uncle Garret I mean Aunt Gracie was a thief", said Maria.
"Maria", whined Michael.
"What? he she whatever stole my Jimmy choos. Do you know how much jimmy choos cost Michael? Aunt Gracie lent them to her straight transvestite girlfriend and wouldn't give it back", said Maria looking at her husband that had his head down in his hands.
Liz looked at Max.
"Is she always this vocal?", asked Liz that was feeding Aidan.
Everyone heard the question and yelled out "Yes!".
"I am not vocal, it's your cross dressing uncle that stole my shoes. His big ass size 11 feet stretched out my shoes do you understand that?", said Maria rolling her eyes obviously annoyed that no one understood her plight. Isabel and Alex just looked at her trying to control their laughter. Diane Evans just sighed, They were used to Maria by now. Maria had been with Michael since high school. Maria was a trip that was obvious.
"Damn transvestites and their expensive tastes", mumbled Maria pouring soda into her cup.
"Oh by the way I'm a homosexual", said Maria after the table got quite.
Phillip spit out his drink in shock. He coughed hard. Max had to pat his back to dislodge the drink that was in his throat.
"Nah I'm just kidding", said Maria smiling.
"Maria", yelled Michael.
"But I'm pregnant though "What? It's true", replied Maria going back to her food after she saw the stunned look on her in-laws face. Everyone just stared at her but she didn't even seem to notice.