Versatile Chemistry: The Science Of Love Making

CHAPTER 15

Max's mother
Jennifer Vanderbilt.
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"You both know each other?" Our mums asked at the same time."

" Oh I do know know her." Max said sarcastically.

" Don't get sarcastic with me." I mounted, mimicking what he said in the locker room.

" Ah so you're the one that gave my son a purple cheek." Gregory said.

'Took you long enough to find out. But he deserved it'. My inner voices said in my head.

" Well shall we get to dinner." Mrs Vanderbilt said.

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Dinner was quite awkward for max and I. We just kept looking at each other. Finally dinner was over. Mum and Jennifer went to another section of d house while Gregory, max, dad and I went to another place most probably the study.

" Now my reason for calling both of you is because I have a proposal for both of you. I'm sure Roxanne that it has come to your understanding that we launched an RTH-11 computer chip into space late last year?"

" Yeah, dad told me about it."

" Well if your dad didn't tell you this then you should know that this chip has been infected with a virus which has currently attached itself to a meteor. The virus is a quankrypton virus and the only antidote for is the quantonium."

" Oooookayy. What does all of this have to do with us?" Max finally spoke up.

" That's where the both of you come in. It has come to my notice that you're a top notch student in the science department in UM."

" Well if you say so, I really enjoy the course." I said honestly.

" Don't be modest dear. My son is already known for his talent in the sciences. He didn't originally start out in the path of science. He was always

"Dad.." max called out probably trying to silence his dad.

"Shush. As I was saying dear.."

" Dad will you please cut the crap out. I don't want us discussing this topic." Max said raising his voice a bit.

They stared at each other and I could feel the tension thickening.

" We'll leave that out for now. The bottom line is that for this project, I need both of you present for the construction."

" And by the both of us you mean ...?" I asked.

"Why you and my son off course. Both of you are going to be working together to make the antidote." Gregory said.

My eyes immediately shot up. I looked at max and was happy to know he mirrored my expression.

"Hell no."
"What?" Max and I replied respectively.

"I can't work with this insane man whore." I spat.

"Baby doll...it's not being called a man whore, it's called being irresponsible handsome." He said

Was he being serious. I sighed in exasperation.

" Think of it as an honor kids. Anyone would be dying to be in your shoes." Dad finally spoke.

" I know dad, but to work with him. No No. I don't think So. The first and possibly the only time I partnered with him was a total flop. He might have the hots for his brain but he definitely doesn't have it for team work." I said.

" Well you both will work on it because both of you are the only ones available with the rigid I."

I glanced over at max. What the fuck does his dad think he's saying.

" I'm sorry. I just can't do this. And besides,i have school." I said.

" I've put all of that into consideration. You're in the SSclass right?" He asked.

I nodded.

" Good. Since both of you are in the same class, your time schedules are pretty much clashing,according to Jenifer. So I've arranged with her so you both have the opportunity leave an hour before school' s over." Gregory said.

'The things I could do in an hour'
the voice in my head said.

Urgh. This situation couldn't get any worse. Now I have to share a car with him.

" You don't understand sir. I don't have the capacity to handle this situation. And working with him is out of the question." I said boldly.

I really didn't expect the look on Gregory's face to go from cool calm mode to angry danger mode. Hid face turned to a frown , banging his hand on the table. We were taken aback, except max off course. He looked like he was used to it.

" Now let's get something straight miss stars. Your dad works for me. And the reason you're doing this is because of him. I really don't think my son is ready for this anymore than you are, so if you want your dad's business to go down the drain, so be it. Because if you're not ready to work for me,ill find someone who will. Are we clear miss stars?"

At that moment, that very minute, that very second i had never been more tongue tied in my entire 19 years.