Hey everyone! I am so so so so sorry about not updating for a week. On top of it being a crazy week at school, I had a double ear infection, a cold, and pink eye. I had no motivation to do anything and I'm so sorry for keeping you all waiting.
I hope you are all still with me and have had a better week than I had! I hope you all enjoy!
Olivia was gathering everything to take with her to the Bergens' house. It was almost 1:30 and they had to be at the house by two. She's running around, making sure she wasn't forgetting anything.
Her mind is scrambled, thanks to the conversation between Fitz and Vanessa she overhead. But she can't think about that right now. She's the maid of honor and she wasn't about to do a lousy job.
She finishes grabbing everything she needs and heads downstairs.
There in the lobby was Fitz and Vanessa hanging all over each other again. The sight practically made her sick. Tyler and Will glance at Olivia and then put their head back down.
Olivia looks at Fitz and Vanessa and puts her head down, walking past them.
"Olivia!" Fitz yells, trying to get her attention.
She doesn't want to talk to him, she can't talk to him. Not with his words to Vanessa running through her head.
"Olivia, wait!" He yells again.
She stops dead in her tracks and turns around. "I need to be getting to the house."
"That's what I'm trying to tell you. Leo's parents are sending over a limo for us and a couple other guests that are staying here."
"Oh, no that's okay. I can drive myself."
"The limo just pulled in. What's the point of driving separately?"
"Excuse me if I'm not too keen on the idea of being in the same vehicle as you."
Vanessa is watching their interaction. She sees the way Olivia is avoiding all eye contact with him. She also notices the change in his voice when he's speaking to her. Olivia is really just rubbing her the wrong way.
"Fitzgerald, if she doesn't want to ride with us, you can't make her."
"Exactly. Listen to your girlfriend, Fitz. I'm fine with driving myself."
The limo driver walks into the hotel, as Olivia is getting ready to leave.
"Hello everyone. I was sent here on behalf of the Bergen's to escort you all to the wedding site. They ask that everyone ride in the limo in an effort to save energy and space at their home. If you would all please follow me…"
"Looks like you have no choice," Fitz says as he grabs Vanessa's hand and walks past her.
Olivia was furious. Not only was she pissed about Fitz and Vanessa period, she was pissed that she now had to sit in a closed capacity with them. She takes a deep breath and walks out to the limo. They wait for about five minutes for the other guests to get in before they head over to the Bergens'.
On the inside, Olivia is sitting next to the window beside a woman and her husband while Fitz and Vanessa were further back into the limo.
"President Grant, it is an honor to meet you. My name is Parker. I'm a friend of Leo's."
"Nice to meet you, Parker."
Vanessa clears her throat, urging him to introduce her.
"Oh and this is my girlfriend, Vanessa."
"Nice to meet you ma'am."
"You as well."
Olivia sits awkwardly in her seat, watching the two of them. They're holding hands and Vanessa has a huge smile on her face. As much as it kills her, you can really tell how much she loves him, which makes her wonder if that's how everyone saw the two of them when they were together.
Olivia pulls out her phone to distract herself.
"You're Olivia Pope, correct?" The woman sitting next to her asks while Fitz, Vanessa, and Parker continue to talk.
"I am, yes. And you are?"
"Emily. I'm a friend of the family."
"It is very nice to meet you."
Emily leans closer to her and whispers. "How awkward is it for you to be in here right now with the president and his girlfriend sitting right across from you?"
Olivia laughs, causing Fitz to look at her ever so slightly.
"It's…nothing I can't handle. But it is extremely awkward."
"I can only imagine. You know, I really rooted for you two when word was first leaked that you were having an affair. While I don't condone cheating, I think a lot of people could tell that it was way more than that between the two of you."
Olivia looks at Fitz and smiles. "Yeah, it really was."
Olivia and Emily chat the rest of the way to the wedding. The limo stops and everyone climbs out of the limo, Olivia going first.
"It was really nice talking with you. Maybe we can meet up at the reception and chat some more?"
"That would be great, Emily. Enjoy the wedding."
Olivia starts walking towards the house when Vanessa calls after her.
"Olivia!"
She turns around and sees who called her name. Fitz has a bewildered look on his face, having no idea what Vanessa is about to say.
"Umm, yes?"
"I just wanted to say good luck up there! I know how nerve-wracking being a maid of honor can be. Just know that Fitzgerald and I will be watching."
Fitz sees the look in Olivia's eyes, knowing she's about to say something.
"Ness, let's…"
"The only thing you should be watching is my best friend getting married to someone who makes her so so happy. You shouldn't be watching me, waiting for me to fail. But that's what you want, isn't it? To see the woman that your boyfriend was in love with fail miserably in front of the both of you? Don't worry Vanessa. I've got this handled. Enjoy the wedding with your beloved Fitzgerald."
Olivia walks away, angered as all hell. She knew Vanessa was trying to get to her, the deeper meaning behind what she said.
"Liv, stop!" she hears Fitz call after her.
Why is he chasing after her and not talking to his girlfriend?
"Olivia!" he yells.
"What?!" she yells back. "I have things to do! I have to be there for Abby!"
"What the hell was that back there? Huh? Vanessa was trying to be nice to you and you have to be rude to her like that?"
"She was being rude to me, Fitz! You may not be able to see that, but I can. And I couldn't control myself. I have too much on my plate to be worrying about you and your girlfriend! Now leave me alone."
"You don't have the right to get jealous! Or to yell at my girlfriend like that. I don't care how bad your life is, you don't get to take it out on her."
"I don't have a right? You left me this morning! You made love to me and then left. Then you want to spend the day with you girlfriend and act like nothing ever happened. So go, be with your girlfriend. You're happy. Just…forget about me."
She starts crying towards the end, making him want to wrap his arms around her. Damn he was so confused.
"Olivia…"
"No. All I ever did was cause you pain. I left you and took you back and left you again. I hurt you so many times and…you don't deserve that. You deserve someone that loves you as much as that woman does. So please…just let me go."
She runs off to the room where Abby, Leo's sister Megan, and Leo's mother Lori were getting ready.
"I can't let you go," he whispers.
"You okay, Fitzgerald?" Vanessa asks, walking up behind him.
"I was just…yelling at her for what she said to you."
"You don't have to do that. I'm a big girl. I'm fine. Come on, let's go take our seats."
"Olivia? Are you okay?" Abby asks when Olivia enters the room with tears in her eyes.
"I'm fine. I'm sorry I'm late."
"Oh you're not late dear! You are right on time!" Lori says, wrapping her in a hug.
"Liv, you sure?" Abby asks again.
"I'm sure. Now let's get you dressed."
After about eight to ten minutes of getting Abby into her dress and tying everything that needs to be tied, and another 10 to 15 minutes getting Olivia and Megan ready, it was almost time to start the ceremony.
"Abby, you just look absolutely beautiful. My Leo is a lucky man," Lori says.
"Thank you Mrs. Bergen, but I think I am the lucky one."
"Please honey, call me Lori."
"She's right Ab, you look absolutely amazing," Olivia adds.
"So do you! That dress looks amazing on you, but then again so does everything."
"Mom, dad just called and said they're almost ready."
Abby starts freaking out, in a good way. Olivia looks at her and sees tears in her eyes.
"Come on, no crying. You don't want to ruin your makeup."
"It's gonna happen. Might as well let it. Are we ready to do this?"
"The question is, are you ready?"
Lori and Megan smile at her in anticipation.
"I am. Let's go."
They all walk towards the kitchen, where a stain glass door leads to the huge yard in the back. The view was absolutely beautiful.
Lori walks out first and takes her seat next to her husband.
"Liv," Abby whispers.
"Yeah?"
"Are you gonna be okay?"
"Of course. Let's go get you married."
Sorry for the short chapter! The action will definitely be picking up! Let me know what you thought!
