Thank you all for your kind reviews. I definitely feel the love. I was blown away by how many of you all commented and added my story to your list of favorites. Sorry for the delay I had to think and brainstorm on where I want this story to go. So I will not keep you waiting any longer. Enjoy!
Chapter 2
"So what's he like?" Abby said through the phone while putting on a fiery red nail polish to her toes.
"Who Governor Grant? He seems ok, his wife is nice though" Olivia said while unpacking her suitcase and looking for an outfit to wear for her meeting tomorrow morning.
Abby rolled her eyes "I wasn't talking about the Governor I was talking about his son."
"Oh, I didn't get to meet him, he left early . I will see him tomorrow at the meeting so I will let you know." Olivia said.
"Bummer… well I gotta go the new episode of survivor is on in 5 minutes". Abby said
Olivia chuckled " Yeah me too got an early morning" while putting her clothes in the hangers in the closet along with her suitcase.
"Ok Liv bye love yah" Abby said
"Bye Abbs love you too" Olivia said.
Olivia hung up the phone and tossed it on the night stand where the hotel lamp was. She he got her bathroom products began to strip down for a much needed shower.
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Olivia woke up at 8:30 a.m. the next morning. She wanted to gather some campaign files and get breakfast before she met with Cyrus, the Governor, and his son. Looking at herself in the mirror she had on a fitted grey pencil skirt that was just an inch above the knees, a peach long sleeve silk button down blouse, and a grey jacket. On her feet were peach thin ankle strap heels. Her gold watch on her left wrist, bone straight hair with some curls curling out to the right side of her face. With a little nude lip gloss to her lips she left the room and headed down the hallway to the elevators.
The conference room already had a swarm of people working feverously. She made her way to the pastries on a table nearby and got herself a muffin. It was almost 10 so she started heading to Governor Grants office that was at the end of the hall. His receptionist said she can go in and sit to wait for him. She made her way to the door and knocked. She slightly opened it and popped her head in. Empty. She sat in one of the chairs that was in front of his desk. While she waited she crossed her legs and took this opportunity to go over her schedule and files and notes. She was so engrossed she didn't hear anything. The door opened and Fitz while looking down at his phone.
"Hey dad can I talk to you for a …" looking up he saw a woman sitting there.
"Oh I'm sorry " Fitz said . Olivia got up and turned around.
"No I'm sorry". Fitz parted his lips when he realized "it's the woman from the bar last night" he thought. "She is so beautiful".
"No No that's ok" Fitz said coming out of his daze.
"I see you have a watch today" Fitz said making a joke.
"Yeah I do " Olivia said with a little laugh.
"Olivia…..Olivia Pope" she said as she let out a hand for him to shake
"Fitz…Fitzgerald Grant III".
"So your Governor Grants son, a pleasure to finally meet you. I was suppose to meet you last night but you were not there" Olivia said.
"Aww yeah sorry about that truthfully I skipped out early" Fitz said scratching the back of his head nervously thinking "great now she thinks I'm not serious about this running for governor bid..what a great first impression." He thought.
" Cyrus has talked my ear off about you, you must be the best then". Fitz said
"Thank you" Olivia said with a slight smile.
An awkward silence fell between them as they just stood there. Fitz took this time to fully look at her. Sexy outfit, nice manicured light pink nails, light makeup. "She really is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen" he said to himself. Not only Fitz was checking out Olivia was too. Wow he has a freshly crisp ironed suite, blue that matched his eyes, his hair was black curls that was trimmed recently, he had broad shoulders with a six pack (you can tell by the way his suite jacket hugs around his stomach), freshly shaved "after shave" she thought.
Suddenly the door opened and pulled them out of their haze. In walks Big Jerry, Elizabeth, Cyrus, and his assistant Matt.
"Oh sorry to interrupt, I see you and Ms. Pope have met" Big Jerry said
"Yes dad" Fitz said while tearing his gaze from Olivia to look at his dad.
Elizabeth came up to her son and kissed him on the cheek " I feel like I haven't seen you in years." " How's my son doing?"
"I know ma I'm fine " he said hugging her.
Elizabeth turned "Olivia so good to see you again. You look beautiful. I love this suite". She said while hugging Olivia
"You look beautiful yourself Mrs. Grant royal blue looks great on you" Olivia said taking in Elizabeth in the dress.
"And don't I look cute too"? Big Jerry said cutting off the ladies "Now can we get to work?"
Elizabeth rolled her eyes at her husband. Elizabeth walked over to the couch on the side of his office to take a seat.
Big Jerry started "I want to announce my retirement at the California Day Parade on Monday". "What do you think Cyrus…Olivia?"
Cyrus said "that's great we can do it right before everyone eats like a toast." Already seeing it in his head
Olivia said while looking around at everyone "I agree with Cyrus it's a great idea not only is it a holiday but there will be a lot of children and families there to witness and see. Maybe after you your son can announce his own run for Governor. This can be a great opportunity for him to walk around talking to the citizens shaking their hands like a real politician."
Big Jerry agreed. " What do you think son?" looking at Fitz.
"I think it's a good idea it also gives me a chance to get my feet wet." Fitz said
"Well then it's settled". said Big Jerry
Elizabeth cleared her throat rather loudly making sure to make eye contact with her husband. Big Jerry looked over at her and caught on.
"There is one more thing I would like to address." Olivia shook her head.
"My son isn't really lucky especially in the female department. I don't know if he's ..shy or…."
"Oh no here it comes aww think Fitz think" Fitz said to himself.
"Dad don't you have an early lunch meeting with Senator Reston soon?" Fitz said cutting off his father looking at his watch.
Big Jerry looked at Cyrus who shook his head yes. Big Jerry said "ok well why don't we pick this up later time" getting up from his office chair.
Elizabeth shook her head and said "shit" under her breath. "Damn lunch crap meeting. I'm trying to get my son layed here is that so much to ask. I don't even like that bastard Reston anyway." She said while getting up and walking out of the door pissed to go wait for her husband in the car.
"Oh Olivia why don't you and Fitz go over more things and fill me in later. After all this is his campaign." Big Jerry said leaving
Matt said " Cyrus you have a conference call in your office in 20 minutes."
"Right let's go then. Liv, Fitz I will catch up later." looking at them while walking out with Matt behind him.
"I hope not " Fitz thought
"And then there were two" Olivia said
She turned around to pick up her notes and files "this is my chance..come on Fitz." He said to himself
"Olivia" Fitz said
"Please call me Liv" Olivia said
"Liv are you hungry? We should go to lunch you know to talk about what I will do and say on Monday for the Parade."
"Yes of course"
"I know this wonderful restaurant that sells just about everything." Said Fitz
Olivia smiled happily—why am I smiling like a school girl
Fitz smiled stepping out of her way so she can go first. "Ladies first"
"Thank you" as she said walking pass him heading out of the office.
He closed the door looking up to the sky he clasped his hands saying "Thank you". He swiftly ran to Olivia's side so he could walk with her.
Sorry this took so long. I found myself going out a lot this week and plus I wanted to go ahead and finish this because I will not have time to update again after today because I will be going on a cruise starting next week. You know what that means…no internet :( Again I am sooo very sorry but I wanted to post this while in my absence. Don't forget to leave me your reviews and see what you think. They brighten up my day and my motivation to write! Thanks guys:))