Olivia was sitting at home when a knock on the door startled her. She was even more shocked to see Secret Service on the other end.
The gentlemen escorted her to the White House. The last person she wanted to see right now was her ex-fiancee, and the current President of the United States for another two months.
His soon-to-be ex-wife Mellie Grant had caused a scandal that his re-election campaign could not overcome.
Mellie had more affairs than even Fitz was aware of. When the story leaked Mellie swore to him that it was a lie. She later changed her story to say that it wasn't as horrible as the media made it sound. Fitz let it go and informed Mellie he believed her when he actually hired an investigator to get to the bottom of it.
He wanted to know everything Mellie had been up to. He should have never married her, but after Olivia left him he was lost. He had no purpose so he followed through with his dad's dream of him being President. Truthfully he hated every moment that he had been in this prison. People want change, but when he tried it was always a whole lot of bickering. Everyone out for themselves. He wasn't upset in the least that he wasn't going to stay here another four years.
The information that he received blew him out of the water. He decided to kill two birds with one stone. He had Secret Service pick up both Mellie & Olivia.
He didn't usually pray, but he did today because if they confirmed what he read then God would be the only one that could keep his emotions in check.
Mellie came in and she could tell by the look on her husband's face that he was mad, and she had to tread carefully.
Fitz looked up, "Sit down Mellie. I am waiting on one more person and then we will get started. I want to warn you ahead of time that I am one fuse away from blowing up so keep that in mind when you open your mouth."
Mellie was stunned quiet. He had never spoken to her in that manner, and she knew he meant business so she nodded.
A few minutes later Olivia walked through the door, and Mellie was beyond confused. Something was up.
Fitz & Olivia dated all through college and law school. They were engaged to be marriage. Fitz's dad threaten to cut him off if he stayed with Olivia. He chose Olivia. They were starting to plan their wedding. He came home one day and Olivia broke up with him. She said they would never work. Too many things stacked against them, and she disappeared. When he became President he found out that she lived in D.C. At the time she was working for a prestigious law firm and dating Senator Edison Davis. Over the last four years they had barely said two words to each other.
Olivia missed Fitz every minute of every day. Fitz missed Olivia but the pain she caused him was something he didn't think he could overcome until recently with the help of a therapist.
Fitz looked up, "Mrs. Davis thank you for coming."
"Sure but my last name is Pope. I never took his last name and our marriage was annulled."
Fitz nodded. "Let's get started!"
"Olivia I'll start with you."
Olivia looked up at him confused, "All I want is a yes or no answer. Did Mellie & my dad blackmail you. Threaten to expose your cutting and depression after your mom died."
Olivia answered yes
"Did you abort our baby after you broke up with me?"
Olivia felt all the air in the room leave, but she answered him "Yes"
"Did Mellie arrange for a doctor to perform the procedure and stayed with you to ensure you wouldn't contact me and you had the procedure done?"
Olivia answered yes
"Final question were you paid a million dollars to stay away from me?"
"They tried, but I returned the check."
Fitz looked at her, "Thank you for being honest."
Fitz looked at Mellie. Mellie now knew that Fitz never believed her when it came to her having the affairs. He pulled one over her. He had hired a private investigator.
Fitz came around his desk. Mellie was expecting him to yell and curse. None of that came out of his mouth.
"You know Mellie the fact that I married you when I knew how much of a disgusting human being you are is on me. I was so lonely without Olivia, and instead of continuing to live my life I gave in. I can not thank you enough for opening your legs up, and allowing the world to catch on. Thank you for giving me a reason to get out of this marriage leaving you virtually penniless. Well not really because my dad took care of you. I even understand why the children have no respect for me. Other than you allowing them to do whatever they want they aren't mine. Jerry is my brother, Karen is Andrew's daughter, and I lied to the public knowing Teddy couldn't be mine considering we haven't slept together in almost 2 1/2 years. You also didn't do a good job hiding the money my dad left you. I am glad that it is a decent amount, because I am paying you exactly what the pre-nup says $250,000. All the property and cars will remain in my possession. You and the kids have been moved to Blair House. You have two weeks to find somewhere for all of you. Since the kids can't stand me as I hear so often this should be good news for them. I've already announced we are getting a divorce. If you want this scandal to die then you will sign the papers and walk away quietly. If I hear you breathe the wrong way I will bury you. You can go. All your things are already at Blair House. You are restricted from the White House unless I okay it first. Don't test me Mellie. I allowed you to think I was a follower. I never was I am the Leader of the Free world. You don't get this job by a fluke. If you want to test me go ahead, but I promise I am going nuclear."
Mellie rushed out the room leaving Fitz and Olivia. Olivia finally wrapped her head around everything that she just heard. He got the answers he needed. Now it was time for her to go. She was leaving D.C. She wanted to start over.
She got up to leave and she heard Fitz, "Why did you end your marriage? I know it wasn't him."
"I never wanted to marry him. He made me feel like I owed him. He caught me at a vulnerable moment. I was sick of his emotional abuse. I took it because I felt like I deserved it after what I did to you."
"Do you care about me at all Olivia?"
Olivia turned around, "Fitz, not only do I care about you I still love you. That never changed. You chose me. That should have been enough, but I couldn't get out of my head. With your dad and Mellie I gave in. I can't justify it. I'm not going to try to. I am sorry for my part of the pain I caused you."
"If you could have your way what would you want?"
"A second chance. A chance to be with the only man who I ever loved. To be happy for once in my life."
"Will you go to therapy with me? Can we sit down and talk to someone, and see if we can find a way to move forward? I promise it will be private. I only have two months left in office. That is enough time with the therapist to see if we have anything left to rebuild."
Olivia nodded, "I was planning on leaving, but I owe it to both of us so yes I will see the therapist with you."
"Where are you going if you were leaving?"
"Actually I was going to go to Europe like we always talked about. Now seem like the perfect time. I thought it would give me a new lease on life. I'll get a hotel since my apartment is already rented out."
Fitz went over and grabbed some keys, "Here are the keys to my condo in Georgetown. I have only stayed there a handful of times, but the cleaning lady comes in once a week to clean it. Secret Service can take you by your apartment to get your things."
Olivia smiled, "That sounds good Fitz. I appreciate it."
"No problem Livvie!"
Olivia gasped and tears started to fall. She never thought she would hear him call her that again. It was a feeling that she couldn't describe.
Fitz went over and hugged Olivia. Both of them sighed at the same time. They pulled apart but Fitz kept her hand in his.
"I have spent so long being angry, and I'm tired. I married a woman just so I wouldn't be lonely. We had children together so I thought. The one person who I loved left me. Time has allowed me to let the anger go. I can't hate you anymore. I can't be mad at you anymore. When I got the report back and read everything I was able to let a lot go. I still love you, and I believe that we have a chance. It is worth fighting for."
"I love you too Fitz. I am sorry. I hope we can heal together. Even if we can't I am just glad to know that you are in a better place. Any woman would be lucky to have you. Don't let my or Mellie's stupidity stand in your way. I know how much having children meant to you. I am sorry that you don't have any because of us. You still have time."
Fitz nodded.
A/N-I had this story and decided to go ahead and put it out there. I'll wait to hear from you to see if I should post more of this story.