Max woke up and made sure the alarm was shut off. Carly always set it but he made sure he woke up before it woke her up. He sat up as quietly as possible and reached for her his shirt. Max dressed as quickly as possible and turned to look at Carly one last time before he headed out for work.
Carly was still naked and wrapped up in a sheet. Max kissed her forehead, 'I love you", Max whispered and he tiptoes out of the room. He crept down the stairs and into the kitchen where he grabbed a bottle of water and an apple for breakfast. He left the hosue and ate his breakfast on the way to Sonny's.
He made it in record time. Sonny wouldn't be awake for at least another hour. Max grabbed his jacket and parked the car by the side of the road. He smirked realizing he was home free- until he saw someone standing in the driveway.
"Hello big brother" Milo hissed, "Where the hell have you been?"
"Out" Max said brushing past him and into the house.
"Out where?" Max asked.
"Out with a woman" Max replied.
Milo's expression changed, "Who is she?" he responded like a giddy school boy.
Max wanted to lie because he and Carly both agreed that was best for now. He really wanted to lie but Milo was his bother and could always tell when he was lying. "Just a woman" Max replied, "Hot, blonde and fabulous"
Milo squinted his eyes for a moment then broke into a wide grin. "Carly!" Milo cried," You are banging Carly?"
"Shut your mouth" Max ordered and pulled Milo behind the garage. "Yes-Carly and I have been seeing each other." Max paused and crossed his arms. "I take offense to the term banging. I am in love. We are together"
Milo seemed confused, "Wait. Wait. You are dating Carly Corinthos?" Milo asked.
Max was about to remind Milo to keep his voice down when Stan came around the corner. He was grinning broadly, "You and Carly?" He repeated.
Max rolled his eyes, "Yes" he answered. "Right now it isn't much of a relationship but I would like it to be. I go to her place after the boys are asleep, I leave before they wake up and come here to work"
"Give it time," Milo suggested. He thought for a second. "You could always tell Sonny the truth. Tell him you are with Carly."
Stan laughed, "Right I can see it now. Sonny will flip out" Stan touched Max's shoulder, "either keep this a secret or find a new job"
Max groaned and the three headed inside.
A few hours later Sonny found Max and Milo in the kitchen. "The boys are going to be here tonight." He handed Max a list, "Send someone to pick these things up from the store. I am making a dinner. Carly might be staying for dinner. I don't know yet"
Milo was trying to hide his grin and Max slapped him on the arm. He handed Milo the list "Go and get the groceries" Max growled.
"Yes sir" Milo aid with a salute and then he left. As soon as he was gone Max went upstairs and made sure his hair and tie were straight. As soon as finished the doorbell rang. Max hightailed it downstairs just in time to get the door. Carly was standing there with the boys and Leticia. She was wearing a red shirt- that fit to her cures nicely and a frilly black skirt. Her hair was loose and wavy. She smiled at Max. "Hi" she greeted him warmly. Max nodded and let them in. Leticia and the boys went to find Sonny and Carly pulled Max behind the stairs.
"Hi" she said seductively and kissed him. Max melted into the kiss for a moment and then remembered where he was. "No Carly- are you crazy?" Max asked. He looked around behind him. "Not here" he told her.
Carly pouted, "Didn't you miss me even a little?" Carly asked.
"I miss you whenever I am not with you" Max advised her, "But we need to be smart about this"
Carly nodded then grinned, "Well- the boys will be here all weekend. If you can get the weekend off I would like you to spend it with me"
Max couldn't believe this. He would have to find a way to get the weekend off- though he had no idea how. "I will try," he whispered. "Now go," he told her and slapped her lightly on the butt. She smiled over her shoulder.
Max waited a few minutes before following her out. He could hear Sonny and Carly talking in the living room. He straightened his tie and went in. "Hi boss" he said. Then he looked to Carly and the kids, "Hi" he said politely. Carly smiled and waived.
Sonny and Carly continued talking. Sonny invited Carly for dinner but she declined advising she would be eating with Bobbie that evening.
"Ok boys- give mom a kiss I am leaving" Carly announced a moment later. Michael and Morgan both gave a Carly kiss and Max walked her to the door. "I will be waiting" Carly whispered as she left.
"Damn" Max said as he shut the door. Max went to the kitchen and found Milo cooking. "She invited me to stay the weekend" max told him. "I have to find out a way to get out of working this weekend."
Milo shrugged, "Tell him your girlfriend is in from out of town"
Max thought about it. That might work, he thought.
He found Sonny alone in the living room. "Boss- Can I talk to you?"
Sonny looked up, "Sure Max" Sonny replied motioning Max inside. "Have a seat"
Max sat down nervously on the couch. "I need a favor" Max said.
"That is…"Sonny prompted.
"I need the weekend off" Max replied quickly and softly.
Sonny stared, "Why?" he asked a moment later.
Max sighed, "My girlfriend is in town for the weekend and I wanted to be with her," Max told him.
Sonny smiled, "Girlfriend huh?" Sonny seemed to be lost in thought for a moment. You have been very good to me in my time of need Max. I owe you big time. This is the least I can do"
He was ecstatic, "Really?" he asked.
Sonny chuckled, "Really- you leaving now?" asked him.
"No" Max replied. "I will be leaving at 5:00"
Sonny turned around looked at him, "Have fun," Sonny said.
Max left the room with a smile a mile wide. No doubt - he would have fun.
