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Chapter 2: Things Change

"O…Liv….ia… Oooo…Liv..iaaaa, wake up princess. Ok well Im turning on the lights...Livvie...OLIVIA!,. says Grace . As Olivia sprung up out of bed in a foggy haze she looked confused, then plopped herself right back down on her pillow…but in a hushed tone she spat out, "Mooommmm… 1 more minute. Pleeeeeasssseeee!". "Sweetie we have to get going, you know your dad and I have to get on the road. We told Big Gerry and Evelyn your flight would be in today. We have to get you to the airport by 730 so you won't miss it. If we don't leave by 530 we will hit all that traffic. Now get up! You can go back to sleep when you are on the plane, and besides your daddy is making you his famous pancakes and sausage so if you want to eat, then… get…on… up!" With a long exhausted sign Olivia slowly roused up, and with the lure of pancakes and sausage, Olivia knew that today was going to be a good day.

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For the first time in 15 years Grace and Rowan were going out of town for a 21 day Caribbean cruise to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. Even since Olivia had been born, Rowan and Grace hadn't really traveled by themselves. They were always the 3 Musketeers. The small family usually went away during summer and winter breaks and frolicked in France, Italy, and Spain. Every now and then they would venture out for in-state or state to state road trips, not to forget the wonders in their own country. Although they toyed with the idea of bringing Olivia with them and perhaps going on a Disney /family friendly type of cruise, after some convincing from Grace's best friend Evelyn, they decided they needed this romantic time for themselves. So, as a result, Olivia was going to fly out to the "Ranch" and stay with Evelyn and Big Gerry for the next 3 weeks.

Olivia was nervous. She has flown before plenty of times but not by herself. She was OK with it at first. She is 14 after all and quite capable of handling herself (she thought to herself), but she had never stayed away from her parents for this long. As a matter of fact, the longest she had been detached from them was only for 4 days. Her mother's last remaining family member had passed away and her parents stayed a few extra days to close out her great-grandmother's estate. That event was in the middle of the school year and her parents' didn't want her to miss too many days, so she stayed behind with Evelyn and Big Gerry and their 3 sons. Grace and Evelyn had been college roommates, and then continued to be roommates while Grace was in law school and Evelyn was getting her Master's in Education. Evelyn was the sister that grace never had and she trusted her child with her and her family whole heartedly.

She liked them ok, the Grants, but she hasn't seen them in a few years since she was 8. Her parents used to live in Santa Barbara, but when Olivia was 6, her dad was offered the position of Dean of the School of Law at Harvard. There was no way he could pass up this opportunity. Even though her mother and Evelyn couldn't see each other as much, she knew her mother talked to her several times a week. She remembered their house was stupidly huge. They had a pool, and the boys ignored her, sort of patting her head like she was a puppy, but after 5 minutes they were gone. It was quiet and the Grants talked to her like she was an adult and didn't bait her into mindless child ramblings.

Olivia had also been in contact, however loosely, pretty much just to let the Grants hear her sweet little voice: mostly when Evelyn called the house and she answered the phone. Evelyn knew that Olivia was having a big 15th birthday in a month, Olivia was on the swim team, she was in the gifted program, that she was a total sweetheart, and she didn't have a boyfriend (thank goodness Olivia was not quite into boys yet). Olivia knew that Evelyn had retired and was no longer principal of the local elementary school, that her husband used to be Governor of California, and she also kept up with the "boys". She knew that the oldest son Fitz (sometimes known as lil Gerry, which he hates) was 24. He would be there, home for summer break from law school. Teddy was 22 and home for the summer as well, and Ben just turned 16. Ben just finished his sophomore year in high school, but after summer break, he was going to study abroad for a year.

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Olivia felt a gentle tug on her shoulder and she slowly opened her eyes. "Olivia honey, the flight has landed. Do you know who's going to pick you up?" "Yes ma'am Mr. and Mrs. Grant are going to meet me at the terminal. My parents told me to call them when I landed." So out to the terminal they went. Olivia hadn't seen them in person in a while and couldn't quite remember what they looked like. She scanned the area and didn't notice anyone else there looking like they were looking for someone, so she signed, pouted, and headed to the seating area to place the call. "Maybe they are on the way ", she thought. While deep in her thoughts, she totally missed Fitz over at the counter being waved over to her by the flight attendant. "Olivia?", Fitz said in question, he knew it had to be her, but he wanted to make sure. Olivia looked up at the deep voice calling out her name. She locked eyes with this blue eyed stranger holding out his hand to her. "Yes"….she replied meekly. "I'm Fitz remember me", with a cheeky smile. "My, look at you, aren't you all grown up now." Olivia now blushing responded "Uh…a little… you're taller than I remember" and cuter too she thought, before she finished her statement, "Thanks I guess... Where are your parents? "

Fitz: They're at home. I was already in the area and told them I wouldn't mind picking you up. Is that OK with you?

Olivia: I guess, I mean I usually don't pick up rides from strange men but ok.

At that, Fitz burst out into a loud laughter and shook his head. "This lil girl is a mess", he thought.

Fitz: Well everyone is so excited to see you. Do you remember Teddy and Ben? All of us are home for the summer. So for the next 3 weeks you are going to have 3 body guards. Come on now, let's go get your luggage

As they walked Fitz noticed that she is not the sweet lil tag along that he remembered. She still seemed sweet and innocent, not like the average rude teen girl, but he could almost picture her as she would be as a young woman. He thought to himself that she would be so beautiful when she was grown. She had such beautiful big brown eyes, dark brownish black hair that fell to her shoulders, but was now in a messy pony tail. She has a perfectly proportionate face complete with dimples and full pouty lips. Her skin was clear, no pimples yet, and her complexion was honey-ish, medium brown. She was tall for her age at least 5f6, with long legs and she looked like she hadn't quite hit puberty yet as she was still lanky, but with a little but of curve. Fitz thought to himself, "wow she is a little stunner, we are really going to have to keep the boys off of her". He shook his head and chuckled to himself and the thought of himself and his brothers knocking some snot nose boy in the back of the head.

Olivia: What's so funny?

Fitz: Nothing…smiling

Olivia: Then why are you laughing? …looking perplexed

Fitz: Just thinking to myself. You know Olivia you have grown to be such a cutie. I was thinking we are going to have to keep you locked up while you're here.

She was utterly embarrassed, a slight pink reaching her cheeks. She glanced at him, then back to the floor smiling with those deep dimples

Olivia: Eww boys are gross…with a sudden seriousness

Fitz: Yes they are, just keep thinking that at least until you're 21…

At that Fitz and Olivia both laughed as they walked to his car. He placed the luggage in the trunk and opened the passenger door for Olivia. They rode in a comfortable silence for 30 minutes listening to the radio. Olivia was really shy and she wasn't quite sure what to think of Fitz. She was not the giddy school girl type, but she secretly thought Fitz was a hunk. He was really tall, tanned, very muscular, movie star smile, deep, clear blue eyes, and a mop of curly, wavy brown hair. She knew it was silly to think he was so cute, but he was cute. She played with her phone while she and Fitz listened to the music. She would steal glances at him every now and then and smile sheepishly, but he didn't notice. She could tell he was deep in thought as he stared at the road. Every now and then he would glance over at her, but just to make sure she was still awake.

They finally arrived at the ranch about 7pm and Olivia was exhausted. Evelyn and Big Gerry, Ben and Teddy where standing out front ready to greet them

Evelyn: Is that my little Livvie? Oh My look at you!

Big Gerry: Hi there young lady. My, my haven't you shot up like a weed. I am way behind, aren't you like 10?...he knew she was 14, but amazed and how much she has changed.

Olivia: No Im 14 soon to be 15!.,. She said proudly

Big Gerry: Oh Im so sorry young lady to have insulted you…he said with a wink.

Evelyn: Boys you all remember Olivia?

Ben/Teddy: Yes. Hey

After the group hugs, the boys took Olivia's luggage up to her room and Evelyn gave her a tour of the home since it had been so long since she was there. After dinner, Fitz and Teddy went out to meet some college buddies and Ben was hanging out playing Xbox in his room.

Ben: Hey Liv

Olivia: Hey

Ben: You bored yet...saying it with a smile.

Olivia: No….she lied, she was bored as hell and was annoyed at her parents because they wouldn't take her calls.

Ben: Well wanna play Halo 5?

Olivia: Ughhhh..no

Ben: Want to go riding for ice cream? I just got my car last month, I'd love to take you for a spin?

Olivia: No Ben we just ate and after that long flight I really don't feel like going anywhere

At this point, Ben was a lil annoyed. He thought Olivia was beautiful, but he knew he had to hide it. His family thought of her family as blood related, and he knew he was supposed to think of her like a cousin. However, he was trying so hard to keep his eyes off of her. Lust for her was mounting.

Ben: Im just trying to cure your boredom. Hell Im bored too…he said with a devilish grin...Wanna go swimming?

And with that, Olivia perked up. She loved to swim and was the captain on the JV swim team. Ben could tell she liked his suggestion.

Ben: Meet me down in the pool in 15. Ill set up the speakers. What kind of music do you like…rap?

Olivia: Why would you automatically assume I like rap? Anyways I like anything from Rhianna, Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga..just whatever. As long as it sounds good with a good beat, but no cussing. …looking down at the floor smiling with her sweet dimples showing.

Ben was melting at the site of her. All he could say was , "OK". He thought to himself, "get a grip man, she is 15...wait no she is 14! But dam she looks good." He was borderline ashamed of his thoughts, but he couldn't help it. Olivia was beautiful and every time he looked at her, he got excited. However, he was going to have to play this off, because he would be dead if his parents or brothers got a whiff of how he was feeling. Something about her, he didn't know what it was, but he had to get to know her. Girls these days don't look like girls. In his mind, Olivia knew she was cute and he was on to her acting coy, tempting him with her innocent smile and pretty big brown eyes. And that body…OMG that body. Her boobs could be bigger, but they'll grow. "She will fill out" he thought to himself. Ben had been bit with the bug. He had only had sex 3 times with only 1 girl, but he was yearning for more…more with Olivia. He wondered if she had ever been kissed, if she had ever been touched.