I arrive in Mexico city and everything feels different. The aura feels different. I can see some ancient reminders of my ancestry's history. This city must be explored I feel excitement running through my veins like this is a home my heart knows because I don't feel anxiety I feel relaxed. As I am waiting for a taxi to take me to my family's home I hear some guys talking about me because they make it so obvious when they leer. I know I look like a helpless gringa but I will check those boys if they try to mess with me. Mac didn't teach me self-defense for nothing.
"Mire, yo creo que la gringa se pierde." The two guys are looking straight at me laughing and I don't hide my scowl one bit.
"Vamos a ver si necesita alguna ayuda. No me importaría ayudarla con algo que ella necesita." The other guy just keeps looking at me. He looks fucking ridiculous licking his lips as if I am just going to drop my panties for him. What a fucking douche.
"Perdoneme, no necesito ninguna ayuda de alguno de los dos así que déjame en paz. Yo soy americana pero tambien soy una princesa Azteca." They start falling over laughing at me and its embarassing because I am outside waiting for a taxi in a crowded airport and these fuckers are drawing attention to me with laughter that's akin to a cackling hyena.
"Mateo parece que estamos en compañía de la realeza. Una princesa real! Perdoneme Princesa." He mock-bows in front of me and I wonder when the hell will I get a taxi.
The other guy says "Darnos un nombre, ya que dices que eres una princesa" this guy is acting like he is the gotcha police.
"Mariah Maxmilliana Ramirez de Azteca, Casa de Ramirez."
The guys aren't laughing anymore they know my name isn't something to make light of. I ask them if they want to see my Mexican passport. They decline and serves them right for talking about me as if I can't hear them. My taxi finally comes and I can't help but want to flip my hair at them. The driver puts my bag in the trunk and was sweet enough to hold my door most don't do that anymore. I don't know if he does it because he thinks is a gentleman thing to do or because he wants a tip. I don't care either way he saved me from those two knuckleheads. He asked me where I was going and I told him my family's home address and he asked me if I was a guest of the Ramirez household and I told him not necessarily the house is rightfully for me and my sister but since Georgie died its just mine. He tells me he is of Mexica descent and that makes me smile. I tell him I want to help our people during my stay. I ask him if he knows of fellow Aztecs in need of assistance that I can help tell them the House of Ramirez is open for now.
We get to my family home and he tells me to sit tight and I do and he graciously opens my door and offers his hand for me. I find out his name is Edgar and he tells me to call him when I must return for my flight he would be honored to drive me back. He blesses me and says what I am doing is good and it makes me smile. This man hardly knows me and he thinks what I am doing will make a difference. And now I believe it. I have found acceptance with at least one fellow Aztec and it means alot to me right now. I use the keys my mom gave me and I wonder if I am the only one here?
"Hola?!"
"Si, Es Hector! He estado esperando por ti. Yo quería hacer algo de comer después del largo viaje."
"Hola Hector, Muchas gracias por esta."
"No, thank you Senorita Ramirez for coming back to us to help our people."
"You can just call me Maxie. I want to help as much as i can. What do you think I can do?"
"Well you can just introduce yourself to people. I have made a gathering so people can meet you and you can meet them."
"I am nervous but I can't wait!"
4 Months Later
"Stop Sofia stop." Sofia won't stop trying to put her toys in her mouth but they have been on the floor and that is just gross.
Ugh waiting for this flight is taking forever to come and Sofia is getting restless but I can't blame her she is only a baby. I hope the ride doesn't disrupt her too much. Its going to be long and I don't want anyone giving me grief because I have a baby on board. I get my baby bag because the desk agent said people with children could go first. I told my parents when I would be landing already so its a wonder why my phone would be ringing right now. I see its Britt calling me. We have gotten close in my time away hopefully it will translate when I get back home
"Hey Britt, what's up?" I don't hear anything maybe the call dropped or something.
"I think Nikolas is going to leave me..." Yeah right Nikolas leaving her for what? Dude loves her like a fat kid with cake.
"Well he always wants me to be honest with him with like everything and I have been lying to him since I met him."
"Britt what could possibly make you keep up a lie for that long and what could this lie be that would destroy your relationship?"
"I told him that Brad was the father of my baby before we even got together I eventually told him that it wasn't true. My mom told me something about who she used to impregnate me. Its scary and I don't want to tell Nik because I feel he won't want me or Ben in his life when he does?" Britt is starting to wig out and Sofia is a little restless in my arms but she quickly settles down.
"Well how bad can it be Britt? What could your mom possibly tell you that would make Nik leave you. Britt he loves you and that's so obvious. I am sure he can look past any of those things because he wnts to be with you."
"Yeah for now! Freaking Elizabeth is circling the waters always in my business ready for me to fail so she can swoop in and it drives me crazy. I can't ask Nik not to be friends with her but she is always inserting herself in my relationship and its like she is sniffing for me to do something wrong so she can steal him away. I am afraid this secret might be the one thing that could make Nikolas leave me..."
"Britt it can't be that bad its not like your mom used the sperm of a homicidal maniac?" I start chuckling its so far fetched to even entertain. I think she is going to laugh with me and say its ridiculous but I hear Britt start crying.
"Its Jerry Jacks. The sperm my mom used is him. My mom was so cavalier about it that I should be lucky that my baby comes from a strong background. She said he is smart, refined, and has good genes but he kills people right. He killed people here. I have heard about Jerry Jacks he hurt my friend too so he isn't good in my book at all. My mom chose the worst choice and she makes it seem like it was a no brainer and she said I was rude for not thanking her. You see why Nik is going to leave me now?!" I can feel Britt pacing and its unnerving. I mean the situation is bad but it could be worse. Nik could be the biological father of her baby and that could cause a heap load of problems.
"Britt calm down. Nik might have some issue with that but I doubt he would leave you for that. It wasn't your fault but you know what is not trusing him. He might be more hurt and angry if he learns this from someone else because you are supposed to be the one he gets that information from" I am wigging out Jerry Jacks is the father of her baby the guy is positively psychotic but its no use for me to say so because it would only give Britt incentive to keep Nikolas in the dark.
"When are you suppose to be coming back? I need friends in this town its so stifling. That new guy Nathan in your apartment feels so familiar but its not like I am going to go up to him and ask him if we have met before. But back to what I was saying. Elizabeth is still at it always sniffing out an opportunity to catch me doing something I want to smack her but she is still Nikolas's friend and the mother of his nephews."
"Well you don't need to completely stop being a bitch you know. Who cares what 'Saint Elizabeth' is trying to do?! You are the one Nikolas is with but you better tell him what you told me before too much time passes. Its only going to make it worse. I know of all people Britt. I have to go I have to board now. I'll call you when I am back and settled in Port Charles." Sofia is asleep and hopefully she will be knocked out most of this flight.
"Okay have a safe trip okay and I'll see you when you get back." I hear the phone line go dead its so weird how we became friends over the last months but we are very alike and I can see why we became in the first place. As I look through my phone I haven't texted many people since I left PC and I realize Dante never texted me back after I told him I was getting on the plane. I know detectives are always busy but its been like four months and he was so adamant that I text him and he never texted me back anything. Maybe it was too good to be true after all he was hammered when we spoke. I decide to not tell anyone else besides Sam that I am coming back. Really who else would care? I have missed home alot and my parents but I am glad that I made this trip. It was heart breaking and enlightening at the same time and I gained something that will change my life forever. Sofia interrupts my thoughts when I feel her stare.
Sofia is being such a good baby she must know somehow that crying is not an option right now with the amount of people on this plane. She just wakes up and looks at me when she is hungry and pats my arm with her chubby hands when she needs to be changed. When we are finally back in New York I feel hot and sticky from being in the same place for a long time. I go to the airport bathroom to freshen the both of us up. I settle the baby in the stroller and wait for the luggage to come out and I get a text from my mother.
Maxie we are here. We can't find you! Do we have the right information? -Mom
Yeah Mom I am just waiting for the luggage its taking a little longer. I would appreciate it if one of you could come inside it would be easier if I had some help. -Maxie
Sure Maxie. I am going to get out of the car now meet you in a few okay. -Mom
I decide there is no reason to text a reply when my mother will be here shortly. That horrible sound they do when they announce the luggage comes out wakes up Sofia and she starts wailing. The fucking passengers start looking at me like I murdered someone. They obviously heard the loud and disturbing sound too so why give me the stinkface? Sofia doesn't even cry long she was only startled for a couple of seconds geez people. She quiets down quickly after I sooth her back with my hand whispering to her its okay. I am waiting for my bag I don't even notice my mom coming towards us.
"Oooh Maxie, what a beautiful nena you have here. Hola Sofia..." My mom greets me with a gentle hug and makes a motion for Sofia and I relent. It makes it easier to get my bags when I don't have a baby who may or may not launch another round of crying.
"Maxie, I am so happy you are back! Sofia is just so cute and tiny let's go get her situated in the car." Is my mom more excited over a baby than she is to see me?! It kind of feels like it but Sofia does command attention so that's understandable. I follow my mom with my luggage in tow and the New York City gritty breeze hits me and it feels foreign and welcoming at the same time. I always used to think I would make it big in New York City and now that I am older it seems to matter much less. I am in my own head when I feel myself being enveloped in a huge hug. When they let go I see Mac with a huge grin on his face. I guess four months going by without seeing your kid.
"Maxie, Honey I brought you a surprise." Before Mac can finish I hear Emma shouting.
"Hi, Maxie!" I can hear Emma before I can see her. She is coming from the other side of the SUV and I see a face I never thought I would see again.
"Robin, Oh my god Robin its really you!" I run to her and Emma and hug them both. Its one thing to Skype or call her but she is right in front of me and she isn't like Georgie. She is real and she is with me. I never thought this day would come. It could have been my mind playing tricks on me like it does sometimes when Georgie appears but no I am not the only one who can see her.
"Yeah its really me Maxie. I missed you so much. So much and I am glad you are back home. Emma missed you too you know I am not big on the fashion trends and she's always asking which color leggings are in this season. I don't even what that means!" All of us start laughing and Sofia looks like she doesn't want to be left out so she laughs too and its the cutest thing to see.
By this time Sofia is up and about because all this excitement is must be keeping her from sleep but she looks happy. My mom keeps poking her dimples and it makes Sofia laugh.
"Maxie you sit up with Mac, I want to be with the baby." Okay mom thank you for the order instead of asking but she looks so cute and excited talking to the baby I don't say anything. I am pretty happy to be close to Mac again. I just hope he is careful driving because this baby means alot to me but what am I even saying he raised three girls he knows how to drive with little kids in the car.
"So Maxie besides Sofia how was it?" Emma asks me from behind. She always was an inquistive one.
"The experience was mostly good but some terrible things happened. I am really glad I went I made tons of friends and came back with a new sense of purpose and value on life. Don't get me wrong I am still the fashionista its just my life won't be so focused on the material things anymore. I have so much too live for. I have a baby with me and a baby that hopefully will be with me soon. I have been talking to Spinelli and Georgie is just a delight and I just can't wait to meet her." Being in Mexico City was unlike anything I have been through. I had the best time there but also experienced some unexpected pain. I certainly didn't expect to come back with a baby especially one that I didn't give birth too but promises between friends are not meant to be broken.
I promised Lucia I would take care of her little girl before she died and that is a promise I intend to keep. Thinking of Lucia is heartbreaking remembering all that happened is painful but it is bittersweet. A mother dying and her baby living. I had complications giving birth to Georgie but Lucia actually died. Its so hard to believe mother's still dying from complications from childbirth but it does happen.
"Emma, I may not know where I will end up in the future but I do know one thing I have plenty to live and fight for and the ones I love are the most important. Also I can totally tell you what the fashion trends are in for kids." Everyone laughs at that and I feel a little bit lighter after thinking about the road to getting back here. I don't know what the future has in store for me but I do know I have two people who depend on me being my best so I refuse to mess it up.
So that's chapter 3. I am incredibly floored by people checking this fic out. This fic was just a brain child of mine that came during the trial for baby Georgie. I have always thought Dante and Maxie could balance each other out but never said aloud because it doesn't follow canon and most people would scratch their heads. I introduced some original characters but the most significant of them is Sofia. She is the child of Lucia but will be raised by Maxie because her birth mother died from complications from the delivery which is still more common than you think. Lucia and Maxie grew close when Maxie was living in Mexico City getting immersed in Mexica and Mexican culture. Lucia wanted Maxie to have her child because she knew was going to die from the delivery and she wanted to give her baby a shot at a life in the United States. The father of Lucia's child left her so he isn't in the picture and most likely never would have been. I also want to give a shout out to my comments and follows so thank you very much for the feedback. I don't have a beta so please forgive my grammar and mistakes. I will try to catch mistakes but I work alot so no guarantees. If there is a beta out there I would love one. Anyways comments are always welcome.