AN: Hey everyone this is inspired by the little preview for 601. I think its pretty clear that Mellie doesn't win (YES) and I am looking forward to that! Curious to know if any of you still watch Scandal after season 5? I know a lot of the olitzers stopped after 509 and find their happy in fanfiction! I came close to calling it quits in 5b, I am hanging on in there and will see how 6 goes. Please feel free to follow me on twitter: MsLaurenAustin for my thoughts on the show. I do hope scandal can redeem itself but I dont have a lot of hope. No copyright intended the opening line is from 601.
Losing
'This entire election comes down to one state California. Its winner takes all for those 55 Electoral College votes, with only one county left to report. A county that will determine who wins California and the next president of this country. That County San Benito County is set to make history tonight.'
'Exit polling data shows that this is too close to call'.
'Breaking News just in we are hearing that Francisco Vargas has won San Benito'.
'Francisco Vargas has secured enough Electoral College Votes making him President Elect.'
'Here they come President Elect Francisco Vargas and Vice President elect Cyrus Beene.'
'Turn it off' Olivia shouted from the other end of the room. She was stunned, speechless; she couldn't believe she had lost the election.
Mellie stormed out of the room, staffers were unsure of what to do they were looking at Olivia for answers but she was just pacing back and forth.
Taking charge Abby ordered them to go watch multiple TV stations to make sure that all the information was correct but by the looks of the notifications on her phone the results were true.
'What' Olivia barked into her phone, a spine chilling laugh from her father came over from the other end
'Oh Olivia how you fail me'
'What do you want?'
'What I wanted was Mellie in the White House, what I wanted was control over the oval, what I wanted you couldn't give me now could you even after I gave it to you on a platter'.
'I did everything I could'
'She didn't even win California; the former first lady of California couldn't win California'.
'Is that all?'
'For now'.
Olivia threw her phone across the room leaving everyone stunned. She walked over to the couch and slumped into it. She has never lost before; Olivia Pope always wins but not this time.
Mellie came storming back in the room with a bottle of wine in hand.
'I think we should all raise a glass to Olivia Pope who once again has ruined my life. Congrats'.
'Mellie we did everything we could'
'Clearly we didn't or it would be us out there giving our victory speeches but instead we are in here. It was my turn, it was my time to be in control, we did everything by the book and I couldn't wait to rub it in his face and watch as he leaves with nothing and no one.'
'Have you ever thought that was the problem you focused too much on getting back at Fitz?'
'It doesn't matter now and you know what the funniest thing is about everything. Fitz has come out on top. Ever since we both left he has done some amazing things with his presidency. Bet that eats you alive Olivia knowing that he has done better things without you. Thinking all this time that you made him better when actually it was all him who knew.'
'You know what the sad thing is, he really loved you, all he wanted was you, and he gave in to my every demand in the divorce so that he could be with you. You gave him the confidence that he needed but it was all him and what you gave it all up for power, to be a big dog again well that worked out well for you didn't it'.
'Mellie..' Olivia tried to get out
'Oh and let's not forget what else you have been doing or should I say who. Is it your thing to go for unavailable men, I guess it just proves you were with Fitz for all the benefits that came with him oh he'll be devastated to know that. I mean you slept with the man the night before his wedding and were even planning on running away with him again'.
All eyes were on Olivia and she wanted the ground to swallow her up. Vanessa was looking between Mellie and Olivia before casting her eyes on Jake.
'It's true isn't it?'
'Vanessa look it's not what you think'
Vanessa didn't want to hear anymore and quickly left the room with Jake running after her.
'Guess that's another marriage you've broken but I cant really blame you all for mine it was broken even before we started but that one that's all on you even if Jake was marrying her just for the vice presidency'.
'Cheers everybody'
No one knew what to do next, thankfully there were only few staffers left in the room and OPA. Olivia quickly stood and made her way out to find an empty corridor where she crouched down behind a chair.
She didn't know how long she had been there for but she heard him approach and crouch down to her level. He didn't say anything instead he just waited for her. She finally looked up at him, he held out one of his hands and she gingerly placed one of hers in his as he pulled her up to standing.
No words were spoken but ever so slowly she started to lean her body into his, he waited on her not pushing her too much, it took time but eventually she wrapped her arms around him and broke down. He wrapped his arms around her and held her providing all the comfort she needed.
He had convinced her to sit down and that's how they stayed until she was ready.
'How could I lose?'
'You didn't Mellie did'.
'That still means I didn't do my job properly'
'It just wasn't meant to be Liv'
'Right'
'She might not realise it now but Mellie not winning was the best thing for her, she was unprepared and she wouldn't be the one with the power she would just be a puppet. It's the loneliest place in the world and before you know it you've lost yourself with no way out'.
'Mellie was right you are better off without us'.
Fitz wanted to say something but he didn't know what the right words would be to her last statement. Instead he let the silence speak for him.
'How do you not hate me after everything?'
'It's hard to hate the person you love. Liv I could never hate you'
'Do you still love me?'
'I'll always love you'.
'I should probably go back in there' Olivia spoke up after the two were just sitting holding hands.
'Go be Olivia Pope. Go be the woman I fell in love with'
She smiled at him
'I dont even know who that is anymore'.
'Maybe you should find her again'.
Before she left he pulled her into a tight embrace, she buried her face into his chest savouring his scent. He kissed her on the forehead and turned to walk away
'You'll know where to find me Liv' and with that he walked away.
1 Year later
She felt calm as she watched her surroundings pass her by, this was right she could feel it, this is where she is supposed to be.
She nervously let out a breath as the car went through the gates and came to a stop. As the door opened she took in the view she had never saw this part before and it was breathtaking. It was perfect.
She walked up to the door and rang the doorbell; it swung open revealing the one person to complete her.
'Hi'
'Hi'
AN: Do you guys want a part 2? Let me know? XOXO