Chapter 3
Two weeks later in her office Liv is looking over the final draft of the divorce agreement terms before sending them out to Mellie's lawyers. Fitzgerald Thomas Grant the Third vs. Mellie Paris Grant. Fitzgerald is looking to divorce Mellie on the statement of incorrigible reasons. She returns to her maiden name. She is receiving four of the ten cars of her choosing, one home in California and Tennessee. Ten million will be paid in the separation per the pre nup agreement. There will be no bashing of any sorts in the media or social networking sites.
Reading thru it one last time she found a couple of loop holes but it was all solid. Making sure to it was perfect she sent a copy over to Fitz and Mellie's people. Packing up for the day she heads home. A thought that she could be a mom consumed her. Today was the day to find out if she was pregnant or not. Sucking it up she went and took a test.
"Please let this be positive." After five minutes she looked the test. "I'm pregnant. Holy shit I'm pregnant." Instantly her hand goes to her stomach and tears start running down her face. Next thing she knows her head is in the toilet throwing up everything in her.
"And so it begins"
2 months later
Fitz has been talking to Liv everyday on the phone and even meeting for lunch a couple of times since she took on his case. There was just something about her that he couldn't get enough of, she was beautiful, stunning without a doubt. Lately she's had this glow around her, but it was more than that she challenged him when they spoke. The way she talked, laughed, moved, and how everytime he was near her his breathing suddenly went into sync with hers. Her laugh was like the most beautiful music to him. He knew he was falling hard and fast. Not wanting to pursue anything before he was officially was divorced he took what he could but his will was becoming more and more nonexistent the more he got to know her. Then there was the thing that she was pregnant.
Flashback
"So, Liv we've been talking mostly every day since we met."
Knowing what he really meant and implying she tries to change the subject, "yes we have captain obvious, which tends to happen when I work for you."
"So you talk to all your clients every night and random text thru the day?"
"Only the special and good looking ones."
"So you find me good looking?"
Laughing, "Sometimes, other times not so much."
Ever since there meeting they have been talking everyday about anything. She knew was walking in dangerous territory but she couldn't help herself around him. He made her feel special. Laughing and flirting felt right with him.
Taking a deep breath "In all seriousness, Liv I'm attracted to you, and what I say next is going to be crossing a line that I want to cross. I know all the realities me still being married and you being my lawyer but I'm getting divorced and I need to start living my life with the person I want in it. With all that being said will you do me the honor of going on a date with me?"
"Governor Grant…
"For all that is...we talk every day, I just asked you out. How about we cut the titles out already"
"That will be crossing a line."
"Then cross it with me, hell jump for all I care. I'll catch you on the other side. We flirt religiously Livvie, we both now what's going on here so just say it. Say my name."
"Fitz…"
"See, God woman why must you make everything so hard. Here me out I know I'm still married but I haven't ever been in love with that woman it was all for show. I like you and I want to see what this can be, yes I'm still your client dating clients is against the rules but screw the rules."
"You forgot a big thing your governor still. And..."
"Livvie got out with me…"
"Fitz I'm pregnant."
Present
"Hi."
"Hi."
"How are you and the baby feeling today?"
"Miserable. Why do they call it morning sickness when it happens anytime of the day? They should just say sickness beware."
Giving a small chuckle, "I'm sorry you're not feeling well, is there anything you need?"
"Tea, a blanket, a double bacon cheeseburger, and sleep. Yea I'm throwing up everything and food sounds gross but I still want it."
"Tea, a blanket and a cheeseburger coming up."
"No Fitz I was just rambling you don't have to plus it's the middle of the day."
"Livvie let me help you"
"Okay."
"Wow did I just hear you right. The great Olivia Pope didn't argue with me on helping her. This is one for the books."
"I blame it on the hormones but don't get use to it."
"I'll be there in 45 minutes."
This would be the first time seeing her place. He wondered what it look like. It was Saturday and he was home doing nothing. He was so close to being out the door before hearing the voice that was like nails to a chalkboard.
"Where are you going?"
"Out." Fitz spits back
"Out where?"
"Where ever I damn well please, but by all means if you're telling me that you're moving out today please do."
Trying to stay calm, "look Fitz it's been two months since you gave me the divorce papers. I gave you time to soil your oats now it's time you came back to your senses."
"Mellie you truly are a funny woman. Look I am being nice by letting you stay here and get your ducks in a row before I throw you out."
"I won't sign those papers."
"You will and you will leave. Your time is running out before I burn your house down and you were begging me to take mercy on you. Three more days or the deal is off and I destroy you. So sign the damn papers. Have a nice day!"
Flashback
"FITZGERALD," Mellie bellowed on the way to his office.
"What in all hell is the matter with you?"
Walking past him into his office he closes the door. "What?"
"Are you really just going to stand there and act like you don't know what's going on?"
"I don't have time for you. So I ask again what?"
"Divorce papers, really honey?"
"That's what you came barking in here about. Don't act like you didn't get a piece of the deal and that you deserve more because you don't. Let make this clear I want you gone and the fuck away from me. I will not be with you ANYMORE. I'm giving you 2 months to get your shit in a row and when the clock strikes one and those papers aren't signed there will be all hell to pay. Everything you think I don't know I do. SO BUCK UP PACK YOUR SHIT AND BOUNCE."
"Is this about me having kids?"
"You're unbelievable. Do you honestly think this is about children? Listen honey if I wanted kids I would have them already but not with you. I do not want you."
"I see so you knocked up some stupid bitch on the side and you want to be with her so you divorce me and you look honorable or some bullshit?"
"How you came up with that conclusion is just…."
"Whatever I'm not signing the papers and you can still have your fun on the side, hell even a side family if that's what it takes for you to be a real man. And whatever you think you have on me I will love to see you prove it." She walks out the door slamming it behind her.
