"O-liv-ia! O-liv-ia! O-liv-ia!" The screaming fans got louder as 9:00 neared.
"8:50. Ten minutes till showtime people!" Cyrus bellowed as he walked down the hallway toward Olivia's dressing room. "Knock knock. Are we ready in he-? What in the hot hell Liv? Why is your makeup not done yet?"
"Calm down Cy, I'll be done as soon as Abby gets off the phone with Stephen," Olivia said pointedly to Abby.
"Shut up and smile," Abby said as she balanced the phone on her shoulder and the blush brush in her hand. "Hey babe, Liv's pestering me again, I'll call you later. Okay, love you too. Kiss Jackson for me. Alright, ok bye."
"Look up," Abby instructed as she grabbed the eyeliner.
"Oh Stephen, your voice sounds so manly on the phone," Olivia teased, "Oh Stephen this! Oh Stephen that! Stephen! Stephen! Stephen! All day lo- Ouch! You stabbed me in my eye!"
"Oops," Abby said with a smirk.
"Bitch." Olivia muttered under her breath.
"Your mom," Abby joked.
Before Olivia could respond Cyrus cut in. "Ladies please not tonight, it's the last show. I don't need this foolishness, so can we finish up please."
"She started it!" Abby whined as she put the finishing touches.
"And now I'm finishing it. Liv you look fine, let's go," Cyrus said, pulling Olivia out of the chair and pushing her down the hallway toward her stage entrance.
As Liv was walking down the hallway, her assistant Quinn began to walk beside her.
"Okay Quinn who's here tonight?"
"Well the only special guest tonight is Karen Grant and her friend Jessica."
"Why does Karen Grant sound so familiar? What's special about her?"
"Well her father, Fitzgerald Grant, is on the Republican ticket for Governor in the upcoming election and you have to perform at a dinner he is hosting on the 29th"
"Ooooh Grant," Olivia nodded in understanding. "Gotcha, look tell me a little more about the dinner after the show tonight or maybe tomorrow."
"Yes ma'am whenever you're ready."
"Oh Quinn, I believe Maddie called me earlier, but I couldn't get to the phone at the time, tell my mom I'll call her during intermission."
"Will do."
She couldn't help but space out as she thought about her little angel. Madison or Maddie as she called her was her two year old bundle of joy. The little girl had been staying at Liv's parents' house, till the tour was over, and while Liv was grateful her parents agreed to keep Maddie, she was happy that this was the last show because she missed her little girl. Being away from her angel was the only thing Liv hated about her job. And although she always received updates on the new things the Maddie would do, it just wasn't the same as being there to witness it.
"Olivia, today please!" Cyrus yells, as he stands at the end of the corridor waiting for her to continue following him. "We don't have time for you to be standing in the middle of the hallway daydreaming!"
"Sorry Cy, I'm coming."
She quickly followed him down the hall and called for everyone to gather in a circle so they could pray.
"Okay everyone let's do a quick prayer, I think Cyrus will have a heart attack if we're late." Everyone chuckled at her statement.
She connected eyes with everyone in the circle, Harrison, Huck, Abby, Quinn, and finally Cyrus. Looking at all of them she felt loved and grateful. She smiled and said softly, "Let's pray."
"Dear Lord, we thank you for allowing us to make it this far. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to use the gifts that you've given me to inspire and entertain others. I thank you for my team, who is always there for me. Just be with us as we all do what we have to do. Let the final concert of this tour be the best one yet and let's all make it home in one piece." Everyone chuckled a little, remembering the wild fan that attacked Harrison backstage after one concert. After the chuckling died down, she resumed her prayer. "So we ask all of this in your name. Amen."
"Amen," everyone exclaimed.
"Alright Liv, you ready?" Cyrus asked.
Before she responded, she looked at Huck to make sure everything was secure, he nodded in response and then she turned back to Cyrus.
"Ready." she breathed out.
She kissed the necklace given to her Maddie's father and got into the tight space that would carry her up to the stage. She heard the music begin and the fans begin to scream louder as her head came into view. Once her entire body came into view the band stop playing, she put the mic to her mouth and sang, "Over a cliff, I'll go over a cliff for you. Over a cliff, anything you say I'll do. Baby, I will move the sun, even the Earth for you. Yes, I'll go over a cliff for you." She held out the note as the band came back in. She then proceeded to skip around the stage, touching the hands of her fans making sure to connect eyes with each of them.
This was what she lived for, what made her happy. Touching a life, one note at a time.
Karen Grant was a nervous wreck. She kept adjusting her clothes and fixing her hair as they were escorted backstage, while her friend Jessica rolled her eyes.
"Kare, she's just a normal person, calm down."
"She is not a normal person. She is Olivia Pope for heaven sakes. She's amazing, like walk on water type of amazing."
"You're insane. Most teenage girls get excited over Justin Bieber, or Zayn, or Channing Tatum," Jessica said dreamily. "And here you are about to have a coronary over a woman, who is like in her late 30's. She's old Karen! If that's not weird then I don't know what is."
Being her normal melodramatic self, Karen clutched her heart and said, "That was so disrespectful that I…I…I can't even process it. 3. We both know that Zayn beats Justin and Channing any day. 2. Olivia turned 28 on January 31st. So, she is not old, and 1. I would not have a coronary; I would have an asthma attack, because Olivia's so awesome she would take my breath away. "
Jessica opened her mouth to respond, when both girls heard a voice behind them.
"Ladies, while I do have a medical team here, I'd hate for you to have an asthma attack or a coronary for that matter. And Karen, I do appreciate you not classifying me as an old person, however I have to agree with you Jessica, even though you called me old, Channing Tatum beats Zayn and J.B. in my opinion."
Both girls turned around slowly and stared at her, then spoke at the same time.
"Oh my gosh, Olivia Pope! I apologize about Jessica, sometimes she doesn't think before-"
"Ms. Pope I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to say you are old. I mean you don't look old, it's ju-"
"Girls, girls, girls, calm down. It's really okay, I'm just messing with both of you. And please call me Liv. You can take a seat if you like," she said referring to the couches.
"OMG, are those oatmeal crème pies?" Jessica squealed with excitement.
"Jessica!" Karen said harshly.
"No it's fine, I was gonna offer snacks anyway. Please, help yourselves."
"I see why you love her Karen, she's awesome! Thanks!" Jessica said as she made a beeline for the snack table.
Karen shook her head. "I swear she acts like she has no home training sometimes."
Olivia chuckled at her statement. "So tell me about yourself Karen."
"Well, umm I'm 14. I'm going to 10th grade. I have one brother and it's just me, him, and my dad, who happens to be running for Governor. I am the oldest, my brother Jerry is 12. I'm your biggest fan of course. I sometimes hate my fellow teenagers because they can be annoying." Olivia laughed. "Even though I love music, I'm undoubtedly tone deaf. I love to shop, mostly at Forever 21. My favorite colors are baby blue, pale yellow, and a darkish-grey. My room is painted those colors, just in case you were wondering. I'm captain of the dance team at school, and plan to be a choreographer, so call me if you need one," she added with a wink. "And finally, if you haven't figured it out already, I love to talk."
"You're funny kid. But a choreographer huh? I'll have to keep that in mind."
"Yes. I don't want to toot my own horn," Karen said in a whisper, "But I think I'm like Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Janet Jackson good."
"Well sounds like you'll have to show me some of your moves. I might be able to use you for something pretty soon."
"Are you serious?!"
"Of course I am. Hey sorry, I wish we could talk more but I have to pick up my daughter from my mom's. So, I'm going to tell my assistant, Quinn, to give you my phone number and you can call me sometime to hang out, Jessica's welcome to come as well of course."
"OMG, that's so cool! Thanks Liv."
"No problem sweetie."
Just then Huck came over to tell her that the car was ready and it was time to go.
"Okay that's my cue to go, but don't forget to call me, but I'm sure I'll see you next Saturday at your father's dinner right?"
What dinner? "Huh? Ummm yeah sure," Karen replied. How could her dad not tell her that he was hosting an event where Olivia would be performing? Just wait till I get in the car, she thought to herself, he's going to get a good chewing out.
"See you around kid," Olivia called to her
"Bye Liv!" Karen waved as Liv was escorted to her car.
As soon as she disappeared, Karen started searching for Jessica. "Jessica, come on it's time to go." Jessica appeared with one oatmeal crème pie in her mouth, five in her hand, and more than 10 in her purse. Karen shook her head at her friend. "Come on fatty, my dad's outside."
"No wait, just one more," Jessica pouted as she looked at the snack table longingly.
"Ugh come on," Karen said as she tugged her towards the exit where her dad was parked.
Fitz pulled up to the exit he was instructed to park outside of and waited for his daughter to appear. He glanced at the clock. "11:55? Way past my bedtime," Fitz said as he yawned. To pass the time he made a few phone calls, and sent some emails. About 20 minutes later, he saw his daughter and Jessica come out of the exit. He started the car and unlocked the doors. "Hey girls, how was the concert?"
"Why didn't you tell me you have a dinner next Saturday and that Olivia would be singing there? Dad, how could you hide this from me? I was blindsided by Liv and had to pretend like I knew already! What happened to communication is key," Karen huffed.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, young lady, you need to calm down right now and take a moment to remember who you are talking to! Now, it was supposed to be a surprise, but if you continue to carry on this way, you won't be going."
"Dad! No okay, I'm sorry. I'm sorry, I'm sorry," she said as she leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. "Please daddy, I'll love you infinity times infinity!"
Fitz ran his hands through his hair and looked through the mirror at Karen. He tried to be serious but couldn't help but laugh at her reference to their favorite commercial.
"Alright, alright you silly goose, you can still go."
"Yay," she screeched.
"Ouch Karen that's called my ear, and I'm pretty sure you just damaged it," Jessica whined.
"Alright ladies that's enough. Hey, how about we go get some burgers? That sounds good?"
"That sounds great Mr. G!" Jessica answered without hesitation.
"Jess, I swear you have the appetite of a horse, yet you look like a stick," Karen laughed.
"The blessings of a fast metabolism," Jessica quipped.
As the girls continued talking, Fitz zoned out of the conversation. For some reason he kept thinking of his fundraising dinner next Saturday. To be honest, he was nervous about meeting Olivia, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen in life. Her skin was absolutely flawless, her lips were full, pouty, and oh so kissable and her eyes were gorgeous, he felt he could get lost in them forever. He wanted her and he vowed to himself he would have her. Before he could give Olivia anymore thought he heard Jessica's loud voice.
"Hey Mr. G, you passed it up!"
"Sorry, sweetie, I was daydreaming."
"About what Dad," Karen asked "your life is nothing but politics."
Her words stung a little bit, but they were true. He really didn't have a life outside of his work. But he was sure Olivia Pope could change that.
Hi Guys, I know its been forever and a day! Sorry about that life has been super hectic lately, but hopefully I will be updating "regularly since things are starting to "turn down". But anyway this story has been swirling around in my mind for a while now and has been sitting in my phone for the past 4 months, sorry lol. But I hope you guys like it! Don't forget to review and give me feedback! Also, if you read my other story I will be trying to update that one pretty soon, so be on the lookout for that. And before I forget just wanna say... That premiere though!? Ugh Shonda, Shonda why you wanna kill me. Season 3 is gonna be epic, I can totally feel it. Sooooo yeah...Thanks for reading!
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