Title: Will Love Overcome?
Summary: Jake and Olivia always had horrible timing when they tried at a relationship. Now that there's no hope with Fitz and Jake admitting his heart belongs to Olivia, will the timing finally be right between them? Or will fate continue to keep them apart? 'Olake' endgame. Set during S5 E18 Till Death Do Us Part where 'Olake' meet just before he is set to wed Vanessa. Rated T for now.
A/N: I'm a big fan of Olitz , but right now, things aren't looking good for them. So for right now, I'm giving 'Olake' a shot as I enjoyed them too. I enjoyed their scenes during the episode listed above as well as their overall performances on the show. This is my way of giving them their HEA as I know there are some fans out there for the couple. There will be bumps along the way, but 'Olake' will be endgame. If this story interests you, please let me know in your reviews/follows/favorites. Otherwise I won't take the time to write it. Every writer likes to hear how they're doing. This is my first attempt at a scandal story featuring the possible couple. My writing style is the same for all of my stories so please be respectful about that. Any questions, feel free to ask.
Chapter 1
(Olivia was still trying to process everything that's happened over the last couple of weeks. It was official that her and Fitz were never getting back together. She has come to peace with that. She thought Fitz held her heart. She thought that they would be together forever. However, she realized that she wasn't meant to be The First Lady. She wasn't meant to be his wife. She wasn't meant to be with him in any way. It was sad for her, at first. Now, she was fine with it. Because, truth be told, another man has always held her heart without her ever realizing it)
(She didn't know when the realization came. Whether it was when she came to the conclusion about Fitz. Or all of the times when Jake risked his life for her, no questions asked. Jake never expected anything from Olivia. All he wanted was her love. Her choosing him, not Fitz. It took a long time before Olivia was able to come to terms with her feelings. She felt horrible about that. In all fairness, she did lead Jake on. It wasn't her intention as she honestly felt her heart belonged to Fitz)
(As much as she loved Fitz, she didn't want to live in the White House. She didn't want the responsibilities that came with being with Fitz. She loved her job at 'Pope and Associates'. She could be mistaken, but she always felt if she wanted to be with Fitz, she would have to give up what she's always loved. What she's always loved is her job at her company. She didn't want to give that up. So, she ended things for good with Fitz)
(When she first met Jake Ballard, sparks immediately flew. Their timing was never right. Olivia wondered, if after all this time, it was finally their time. He was getting married to a woman he admitted he didn't love. He was in love with Olivia. He always has been and always will be. Olivia was ready to be with him. She was ready to finally choose him, at long last. She was ready last night to be with him after he announced he didn't want to marry Vanessa. There was just one problem. Something, no someone that scared her to death. Someone that could convince her to go against what her heart was telling her. She feared she would never escape his clutches. Who was this person? Her father, Elijah Pope)
(Her father went by a few different names in his life. Olivia had feared many people in her lifetime. However, no one could top 'Command', as he is commonly known by his enemies. It was sad at how much she feared him. Elijah had the power to take away the man that she truly loved. She was prepared to go against her father and finally be happy. To live a happy and satisfying life with Jake. Elijah was determined to put a stop to that. How? He threatened to slit Jake's throat should Olivia dare go against him. Against other enemies, she would call their bluff or overpower them. As much as she wanted to, she couldn't overpower her lunatic of a father. She knew damn well that he was capable of fulfilling his deadly threats. She didn't know what to do. Does she risk the man she loved and attempt to be happy knowing Elijah could hurt Jake if they were against him? She didn't know if she could take that chance)
(Jake admitted that he didn't love Vanessa. Elijah orchestrated that relationship to get what he wanted in the end. Jake wasn't heartless. He did care for Vanessa. He just wasn't in love with her. He believed that he couldn't have Olivia, so he moved on. He tried to with Vanessa. He just didn't know his attempts came with a price. A price he deeply regretted. A price he didn't know could possibly cost him his life if he should ever go against 'Command')
(Jake was prepared to call off the wedding and leave his fiancé at the altar. It was cruel. He didn't have a choice. He wanted to get away from Rowan's clutches. He firmly believed that he was one step ahead of Rowan. He would soon find out that he was sadly mistaken. His heart has always belonged to Olivia Pope. There were times when he didn't realize it. Other times, she wasn't available, so he tried to move on. In the end, he realized it was easier said than done)
(In just a short while, the wedding would start. Jake was prepared to break someone's heart so he could have a full loving heart again. He was ready to be with the woman who has always held his heart)
(Olivia was standing in the middle of the hallway just outside the wedding aisle in the church. She was scared shitless. What the hell was she supposed to do? She wanted to tell him she chose him. That she was ready to face her fears with him by her side. She felt like she has waited her whole life for this moment. Then, her head was telling her what she needed to do, what she was supposed to do. Risk her happiness with Jake and tell him she can't be with him. Keep the real reason to herself as she would never forgive herself if Rowan killed Jake because she couldn't control her emotions)
(A million thoughts were rushing through her head. She needed to decide what to do. Rowan was sitting in a church pew, waiting for the wedding to start. She knew he was gloating inside at her heart-wrenching decision. Fuck! Jake was going to come out any minute! She turned around when she heard his voice)
Jake: "Are you ready? I know this isn't how we envisioned the way we could be together. But with Command's threats, we needed to stay one step ahead."
(He takes her in his arms and places a soft kiss on her lips. When it was clear that she isn't reciprocating the kiss, he slowly pulls back and looks at her with concern)
Jake: "What's wrong?"
(Olivia looks down, unable to meet with his eyes. She closes her eyes as this was breaking her heart. He uses his fingers to lift her chin up so they're face to face again. She opens her eyes)
Jake: "Olivia, talk to me. What's going on?"
Olivia: "I can't...I can't do this."
Jake: "You can't do what?"
Olivia: (sighs) "This. Us. I-I can't..."
(She raises her hands and faces him with a serious expression)
Olivia: "We can't be together."
Jake: (shakes his head) "What the hell is going on? We were fine last night. We created a plan on what we were going to do. What changed?"
Olivia: (scoffs) "Everything changed! I decided that I don't want you. I-I thought I did. I thought that my heart was with you. But, it's not."
(Jake doesn't believe what he's hearing. He knew something was going on. He needed to figure out what it was)
Jake: "Someone or something changed your mind. Someone got to you. Who was it?"
(Olivia was getting pissed. She realized that he wouldn't take this lying down. She sighs deeply as she looks him directly in the eyes)
Olivia: "No one got to me, Jake. You know damn well that I make my own decisions. I decide what I want." (shakes her head) "No one stops me."
Jake: (raises his hands to his sides) "Well, obviously, someone did because last night, we were determined to be together. You said you loved me and you know how I feel about you."
(Olivia pushes him away and turns around so her back is facing him. She looks up with tear stricken eyes as she knew she had to make him believe her lies. She had to make him believe that she didn't want him. Most of all, that she doesn't love him, even though her heart did. She sniffles and quickly wipes her face, clearing her throat so she would show him she meant what she said. She turns around and faces him with fierceness in her voice)
Olivia: "I never loved you." (shrugs) "How the hell could I? You don't fulfill me like Fitz does. He has always loved me and even chose me over Mellie...many times. He was going to let me become the most powerful woman in the world. There's no way you could've done that for me, Jake."
(He didn't know what the hell was going on! She has never said any of this before! He knew something was going on. He didn't care what it took: he was going to find out the truth! He attempts to take her hands into his, but she harshly rebuffs him)
Olivia: (shouts) "What the hell do you think you're doing?! I don't love you! I've never loved you! You were just a-a filler for when I couldn't have Fitz! Don't you fucking get it, Jake?! I don't love you!"
(She sighs deeply as she looks away. He observes her movements and facial expressions. Something was wrong. He felt he knew her better than anyone. He rubs his chin with his hand as he tries to think of his next move. He looks around him and sees a door nearby. He remembered last night from the wedding rehearsal with Vanessa that it was an empty room as he had to make a private phone call. He grabs Olivia's arm)
Jake: "Come with me...now!"
Olivia: (shocked) "What the hell?!"
(He drags her to the room, opening the door and shutting it behind him. He locks it in case anyone tries to get in)
Olivia: "Get your damn hands off me!"
(He lets go of her and faces her in expectancy)
Jake: "Don't lie to me! I know you better than anyone, even Fitz! Yes, you loved him! But you told me that you couldn't live in his world...his presidency world. Are you going to stand there and tell me that you did a complete 180 and now all of a sudden, you're madly in love with him? Now, I'm going to ask you one more time. Who got to you?"
(Olivia scoffs as she folds her arms. She looks away. Damn it, she thought to herself. How much more convincing did she need to be? She slowly turns to Jake and glares at him)
Olivia: "No one got to me. You think just because I changed my mind that someone threatened me? Am I not allowed to change my goddamned mind?"
(Jake stares at her once again. He walks in a circle while sliding his hands over his hair. He chuckles in realization as he briefly looks at the ceiling)
Jake: "I should have known." (looks at Olivia) "It was Rowan, wasn't it? Rowan got to you. Rowan...he threatened you somehow. How did he threaten you?"
Olivia: (shakes her head) "He didn't threaten me, Jake. He didn't do anything. I made up my own mind. I'm not some-some child that obeys her father's orders when he gives them."
Jake: (nods) "Are you going to deny that he threatened you?"
Olivia: (rolls her eyes) "He wouldn't be my father or 'Command' if he didn't threaten me somehow." (shakes her head) "But that's not it. I-I thought I loved you. I don't. You were just there when I couldn't have Fitz."
(He honestly didn't know whether or not she was telling the truth now. She was starting to get more convincing by the second. He knew what kind of person Rowan was. Jake knew Rowan had the power to make threats. It wouldn't surprise Jake if Rowan did threaten Olivia somehow and she got scared off. Based upon her actions and words lately, it was like his heart told him to believe Rowan got to her. However, he couldn't prove it. She wouldn't admit to anything that damaged her father. Jake knew he wasn't getting anywhere with this. Jake just nods as he places his hands on his hips)
Jake: "Fine. I know you're lying about what's really going on even though you claim you changed your mind. I can't force you to tell me the truth. There's only one thing left to do."
(She clears her throat as she faces him)
Olivia: "I'm not hiding anything. I told you how I feel. You just refuse to accept it. Now, I'm going to join my father in the pew so that you can marry Vanessa."
Jake: "Even though I told you that I don't love her."
Olivia: (shrugs) "You cared enough for her to ask her to marry you." (nods) "Goodbye, Jake."
(He watches her unlock the door and open it, walking out. He sighs deeply as he tries to figure out what the hell was going on. He nods when he makes his decision)
Jake: "It's time."
(He makes his way to the inside of the church aisle and takes his place by the priest. He knew what he needed to do. Olivia makes her way to the pews and sits down next to her father. Rowan couldn't help but notice her uneasiness)
Rowan: "You look like you're in distress."
Olivia: (angrily whispers) "What the fuck do you expect?" (looks at him) "Your damning threats forced me to make the hardest decision I've ever had to make."
(He realized she was talking about Jake. He chuckles and taps his daughter's lap)
Rowan: "You'll be fine. You always are, Olivia. You will always have Fitz."
Olivia: (scoffs) "You know damn well I don't want him. I want Jake. But you made it your mission to ruin that."
Rowan: (shakes his head) "I didn't ruin that. You made the choice to let him go."
Olivia: (laughs in disbelief) "Only because you threatened to kill him! I swear, you only care about yourself and to hell with everyone else!"
Rowan: (shrugs) "Believe what you want. In the end, it worked out for the best. Jake will marry Vanessa and you will find your way back to Fitz."
(Olivia knew there was no way of reasoning with him. She faces forward and can't help but look in Jake's direction. She would never forgive herself for letting the love of her life go. She was somewhat relieved that at least Rowan wouldn't hurt him. Jake looks in Olivia's direction from where he was standing. As the former lovers, make eye contact, Olivia knew she needed to look away. Just then, the wedding song starts)
(Vanessa did look beautiful in her wedding dress. When she eventually made her way to Jake's side, she smiled widely at him. He smiles politely at her. The priest begins speaking. Jake and Vanessa look at each other and it was obvious Vanessa was beaming from ear to ear)
Priest: "If anyone can show just cause why this wedding should not happen, speak now or forever hold your peace."
(Jake faces the priest and sighs deeply as he speaks to Vanessa)
Jake: "I'm sorry, Vanessa. I can't marry you."
Chapter 1 Done
This is how I envisioned the wedding going at the end. I have great plans for this story, but it depends on the feedback I get back. If it is worth writing, that is. If you want to know what continues to happen, please let me know. If not, the story ends here. This is my first Scandal fanfic (I do have another one that features 'Olitz' in the works, too). Some chapters will be shorter/longer than others. Thanks for reading.