305 Isaacs birthday weekend 3 (1/2)
Saturday
4:34 PM
Several dozens of cars are lined up on the driveway, slowly approaching the mansion.
When they reach the main entrance, guests are stepping out of their car and giving the keys to one of the valets present before they make their way inside.
The event hosted by Isaac Williams is scheduled to start at 5 PM, with the door being opened to accept guests from 4:30 PM. No one wants to be late.
Isaac is a private man, mostly focused on his work and for many of the guests, this is the first time to enter the Williams property, and they are amazed. The whole property from the driveway entrance to the building is meticulously maintained, luxurious and elegant, and guests are brimming from curiosity to see what waits for them inside.
Oblivious to the commotion outside, Max and Liz are in Liz's room, preparing for the party.
Liz twirled in her gown before asking Max: ”What do you think?”
Max eyed Liz top to bottom and he has to acknowledge that the lilac cap-sleeved gown with a heart neckline fits her perfectly.
”I think that you should stay inside this room, so that no one other than me can see you.” Max said with a straight face.
Liz giggled and looked at the mermaid skirt which is hugging her thighs tightly before spreading and reaching below her ankles. ”I'm not sure if I can dance in this, and I love dancing with you.”
Max pulled Liz toward him and made her twirl before bending her backward and arching his body above hers.
Max smiled when he noticed Liz's expression which told him that she didn't expect his smooth move.
”This will do just fine.” Max murmured before giving her a light kiss.
Liz held onto his shoulders lightly because she knows that he will not let go. Max's hold on her is always firm and gentle and he never lets go. Max is the only one who managed to earn that level of trust from Liz.
Liz looked at Max dreamily and reminded him when he inched closer for another kiss: ”You will spoil my makeup.”
He ignored her warning and kissed her again. ”You can fix it.”
After several kisses, Liz went back to the bathroom to check on her makeup.
When she got out, Liz halted at the sight of Max as he straightened the lapels of his midnight-blue tuxedo which fits him perfectly.
”I think that you should not leave this room. I'm afraid that all the women at the party will want my boyfriend.”
Max chuckled and winked playfully. ”But only one woman can have this hunk.”
Liz bobbed her head happily and reached to help him with his bowtie.
”You are very handsome…” Liz murmured.
Max was in a good mood. Everything is going great in his life, and he hopes that nothing comes to spoil it. Well, even if something comes, he will swat it away. He is good at it.
Liz paused. ”Honestly, I'm not sure. My dad never celebrates his birthdays with a big party. Usually, it would be the two of us. I assume he organized this event because you and I are visiting, and he is using his birthday as an excuse.”
”He is throwing a party because we are visiting?”
Liz cleared her throat and avoided Max's gaze. ”Uhm… I think that he wants to show off… my boyfriend.”
Max was not sure how to respond to this. But… doesn't this mean that Isaac sees him as someone permanent in Liz's life? Like a son-in-law material? Max was delighted and partially frightened by this realization.
When he took Liz to his home, it was just his family. And Isaac is throwing a party. Should he ask Madeline to throw a party for Liz? But everyone in Max's circle who matters knows about Elizabeth. Ah, he messed up big time…