Chapter 1: The Big Move
Olivia was carrying the last of the moving boxes from her car to her new apartment. She was excited about her internship in the Marketing Department for the Doyle Energy Company. The move from Raleigh to New York was definitely a huge one, but she was ready for a change.
Smothered by over bearing parents, Olivia left home as soon as she graduated from high school. She moved in with her friend Abby and went to work in a fast food restaurant while attending classes at the local community college. She had dreams of moving to "the big city" and making it big. Her chance came when she met Edison Davis. Edison worked for Doyle Energy and was out at various colleges recruiting for summer interns. It was a chance to get her foot in the door. She had been very frugal and saved her money, so an unpaid summer internship wouldn't be too bad. It was her chance to get to New York and begin to make a name for herself, or so she thought.
Two months ago . . . .
Edison was a first class creep. He used these recruiting assignments as a way to indulge in his need and those of his partners for sex with young women. There were two tiers to summer interns. Those who received a full ride: room, board and a small weekly stipend. The second tier received no assistance. They worked long hours with no pay. You achieved tier one status by providing the best blow job or fulfilling whatever sick sexual fantasy one of the top partners might have. These lovely sweet things would provide partners at Doyle Energy with unending pleasure all summer long. The second tier interns were those who would not "play ball". They refused to indulge in the sex play. Therefore they received no assistance and were usually let go within a few days of the start of the internship.
Edison spotted Olivia in the crowd of summer hopefuls, he hoped she would be one of the tier one interns. She had a body that made you want to do wicked sinful things to. He could only imagine hearing her pant his name as he pounded into her. He had to keep from taking her right there on the registration table when she finally made it to the head of the line.
"Hello, I'm Edison. And you are?" he said extending his hand to her.
"Olivia Pope. I am a second year marketing student. I would love the opportunity to work for Doyle Energy this summer."
"I look forward to reading your essay" he said as Olivia placed it on the pile with the others. "I have a feeling you would be a great asset to our intern pool. " Edison responded snidely.
"Uh, thank you. I hope to hear from you soon." Olivia replied and walked away. She got a weird vibe from Edison, but she dismissed it.
Two days later . . . .
Olivia's cell phone woke her from a long overdue nap. She had classes all day and pulled a double shift at the restaurant the night before. She had come in from class and collapsed on her bed. The ringing cell phone was pulling her from the blissful dream she was having.
"Hello" she croaked.
"Olivia, this Edison Davis with Doyle Energy. I am excited to tell you that you have been selected as one of eight summer interns."
"Really" she exclaimed, wide awake now. "Mr. Davis thank you so much for this opportunity. You won't be disappointed."
"I'm sure I won't be" he replied. "You can expect an information packet in the mail in the next few days. It will outline the program and the details about your living arrangements and expenses." Edison was so confident the Olivia would be tier one intern, he had already approved an apartment and stipend for her.
"See you soon Olivia."
"Good-bye Mr. Davis."
Present Day
Olivia was carrying the last of the moving boxes from her car to her new apartment. She was excited about her internship in the Marketing Department for the Doyle Energy Company. The move from Raleigh to New York was definitely a huge one, but she was ready for a change. If everything went well, this could be a permanent move for her.
As she struggled getting the last box up the stairs, she heard footsteps behind her and then a deep baritone voice.
"Please, let me help you with that."
She turned to look over her shoulder at the stranger, ready to politely decline his offer. She looked into the pair of the deepest blue eyes she had ever seen. His curly brown hair was thick and luscious and begged to have her fingers raked through it. All she could think was that this man could take her to pleasured heights unknown to her, just by looking at her.
"Thank you," she mumbled. "I am only one more flight up in apartment 3G."
"How convenient, I live right next door in 3H. We are neighbors" he said with a crooked smile.
With effort, he hoisted the box on one of his broad shoulders and carried it up the last flight of stairs. Olivia unlocked the door and ushered him into the living room.
"You can just put it right there next to the couch. Thank you so much for your help."
"No problem. By the way, I'm Fitz."
"I'm Olivia."
"Nice to meet you. So where are you moving from?"
"Raleigh. I am part of a summer intern program here in New York."
"Oh." Fitz said with a hint of amusement. "I see, well hope that works out for you." He had been in the building for 4 years now and had seen the "interns" come through every summer. This petite goddess before him didn't appear to be the type of girl who had previously occupied this apartment, but he supposed you couldn't judge a book by its cover.
"What is that supposed to mean" Olivia inquired with a little bit of anger.
"I've seen the types of interns that have used this apartment over the years, you just don't seem like the type to sleep around for a job."
"WHAT! Who said I slept around for this job? What do you even know about me?" she screamed at him.
"Whoa, don't get all defensive because I called you out on your sleazy ways."
"Get out! I don't know what you heard or who you heard it from, but I don't sleep around and I definitely don't sleep around for a job! I am good at what I do and I don't need to be anyone's sexual toy to get a job!" She was seething. How could someone so gorgeous be rude and arrogant?
"Hey, sorry if I got the wrong idea" Fitz said, throwing up his hands and backing away towards the door. "That's what I heard about the other interns that used to live here."
"Well that's not me! No job is worth my dignity." Olivia said with fierceness.
"Again, my apologies if I have offended you. Good luck on the new job and welcome to the building." Fitz said as he went out the door.
Olivia sat down on the couch and tried to process what her neighbor Fitz just told her. Did Mr. Davis really select her for the summer intern position because he thought she would sleep with him? She would deal with that issue on Monday morning. Mentally and emotionally exhausted, she lay back on the couch and fell asleep.
A/N: It's Scandal Thursday and I hope for hot and steamy Olitz time tonight.
Okay Gladiators, this is my first stab at writing FF. I have spent the entire Scandal winter hiatus wrapped up in your wonderful stories. It inspired me to try my hand at it. Please review/comment. Your feedback is welcomed!
