Hey everyone! Hope you enjoyed Chapter 9.

S/N. Someone left a review, but I guess they deleted it. It basically said if they can't date clients or people they work with, why is Abby with David. In this story, David is a Political Science teacher. He isn't involved in OPA like the actual show. Just wanted to clarify that in case anyone else was wondering.

Lets check back in with OPA.

Chapter 10

"Thanks for coming together on such short notice everyone. I need to ask you all some questions. All I need in your answers is 100% honesty. Are you all game?" Olivia asked.

"Yes!" called out her entire staff.

"Ok. So it has been brought to my attention that OPA shouldn't have rules against fraternizing. I'm curious to hear you all's thoughts on it. Just throw some of your ideas out there." Olivia was genuinely interested in what they had to say. "Now Abby will be recording this, but it won't be used against you, I just need it for my notes. It's only audio. If anyone doesn't want to be recorded, let me know and we can talk offline. So let's hear it."

She felt Fitz staring at her. When she looked up, she saw him standing off to the side watching her. He had a sly smile on his face. He couldn't believe she was actually going to get rid of that stupid contract. But he wondered, was what they had real, or was it just a crush. He needed to know for sure.

Harrison spoke up first, "I'm not really a fan of it. I know that you all think I'm a playboy, but someone in our records department has really caught my eye. I've gotten to know her and really want to see where we could go."

Olivia nodded and looked around the room. She saw one of the managers in the records department blushing. She recognized her to be Adnan. She had a feeling Harrison took a liking to her, but not so much that he would want to date her. She was glad he was maturing.

The next to speak was one of her older employees, Mary. Mary oversaw the finances. She wanted the rules to stay in place. "We need to keep the rules the way they are. There company doesn't need to turn into an orgy. We need to keep it professional at all times."

Olivia nodded again and waited on other responses.

It pinged back and forth for awhile until more people were for getting rid of the rule.

Abby stepped in. "By show of hands, who wishes to eliminate the fraternizing rule?" Abby counted and said on record how many hands went up. She then asked who wanted it to stay, and who had no answer at all.

"Thanks everyone for your honesty. Does anyone else have anything to say? Or can we wrap this up?" Olivia waited.

"I have something to ask actually." She felt warm at the sound of his smooth baritone voice.

"Yes, Mr. Grant?" Olivia forced herself not to smile.

"Are we allowed to date the boss? I'm sure there are plenty of eyes on you, Ms. Pope. Is anyone allowed to shoot their shot?"

The room erupted in laughter. Fitz was bold.

She stood there flabbergasted. Fitz had such a smart mouth, it caught her off guard.

"If in fact the contract changes, then yes, I guess you can. However, I'm not sure if those trying to shoot their shot will succeed. I'm already very much interested in someone. I think he's even able to dunk with one hand." She winked at him.

"Well alright, Ms. Pope." Fitz smiled like an old fool.

"Thanks everyone, I will take into account everything that was said here today. You're free to go home for the day. This has been a long day, and I'm sure we could all use some rest. Or not...Abby." She grinned.

Abby turned red and stopped texting David.

"Thank you Ms. Pope!" They said as they gathered their belongings. Fitz and Harrison walked into the hallway while Olivia stayed behind in the meeting space.

"I guess you're going to be good to go there, FG. But don't fuck this up. That's like my sister, and I'll be forced to whup your ass, ok?" Harrison stuck his hand out for Fitz.

"I'm with it, H." Fitz shook his hand and they laughed. "Do you think she wants me, though? Or am I crazy?"

"Honestly... She might be in love with you already, FG. I've never seen Olivia look at someone like that before. She was with this old fart named Edison for years, and I never saw the chemistry. You two are something else entirely though."

Fitz couldn't help but to smile. He trusted Harrison's words and knew he had to make Olivia his. He would do anything, be anything she wanted him to be. He was like putty in her hands and she didn't even know it.

"Go ask her out man. I know she's going to throw these contracts in the trash. You might as well get a head start. I'll catch you later." Harrison said as he turned and headed towards the records department with a pep in his step.

Fitz walked back in the room and knocked on the door, "Can I come in?"

"Sure. I'm just sending some emails out. How are you?" She looked up at him walking over. She bit her lip. She loved that walk.

He loved when she bit her lip looking at him. It was so sexy. He felt his pants tighten and he was a little embarrassed. He could tell that she noticed.

She couldn't help but look down at his private area. He had a slight hard on and she almost gasped at the size. Images of him fully naked standing at attention flooded her mind, she was getting lost in her thoughts and didn't hear Fitz calling her name.

She snapped out of it. "I'm sorry, what did you say?"

He laughed, "I said quit staring at my junk and go out with me."

She lightly hit his arm, "I was not!"

"Oh don't worry, I stare at your body every opportunity I get. You're beautiful Olivia. You're the second most beautiful woman in the world."

She shot him a dirty look, "Who the hell is #1?"

He snickered, "My mom."

They both fell out laughing.

"I can't stand you Fitz!"

"Then please, lie down." He shot her a lustful look.

"Ummm.. I think I should get going. I have Maury episodes to watch and a bottle of wine that's waiting for me." Olivia started getting antsy. She felt nervous all of a sudden.

Fitz moved away a little. He thought that he blew it. Maybe he came on too strong.

"Olivia.. I'm sorry. That came out wrong. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable."

"ICan I ask you something, Fitz?"

"You can ask me anything."

"Is this real? Or are we just two horn dogs, because my heart is telling me to come to you."

Fitz grabbed Olivia's hand and placed it on his chest as he spoke. "I'm not sure who you are or what you've done to me, but I can't stop thinking about you. I think about you every day. Do you make me horny? Yes, you're gorgeous. But do you make me feel like the luckiest man in the world when you look at me? Yes, more than anything. If you say that we'll never have sex, I'll be sad, but it wouldn't matter. I see you before anything else.I know that you can have anybody, but to know that you look me in my eyes, it makes me feel what your hand is feeling. This is definitely real."

Olivia was stunned into silence. Never has she felt such a yearning for someone. To hear those words and feel her heart beating in sync with his, she knew she wanted him, in every way.

"Fitz.."

"You don't have to say anything Olivia. Just tell me that you'll give me a chance, that you'll give us a chance? Will you?"

"Yes, Fitz."

He looked out into the hall and noticed that everyone was gone.

"Can I hold you, just for a minute?"

"Yes, Fitz."

It was like music to his ears. He sat beside her and wrapped his arms around her. He laid his head into her hair and gently breathed in. Even her hair was perfect.

They sat like that for what felt like ages until Olivia broke them apart. Fitz felt sad at the loss of contact.

"I want to see where this goes Fitz. I want to know that it's real." Olivia said.

"Then go out with me tomorrow. Show me Times Square. Let the new guy see what the Big Apple is all about."

She thought about it and her head started spinning. What if someone saw them? She couldn't spin her way out of that. She wanted to have all of her business handled before she took that step.

"That's too soon Fitz. I want to make sure everything is right before we do that. I'm meeting with the lawyers soon and will figure out what happens. But I just needed to know were you feeling what I feel?"

"I'll wait until the end of the world for you, Liv."

"Then promise me that we will talk to each other everyday, when we wake up and before we go to sleep. I know it's juvenile, but it would make me happy."

"Whatever you say Boss Lady. Be expecting a call tonight."

They sat in comfortable silence until Olivia got a text from Jay. He was waiting for her downstairs.

"Well that's my ride. I better get going."

"I'm looking forward to hearing your voice tonight, Liv."

She smiled as she made her way out. She turned as she made it to the door and saw Fitz was staring at her ass. She did a quick little dance and shook it, which made Fitz howl with laughter. He got up to walk her to the elevator. Once the elevator opened, Olivia shook her ass until the door closed, but this time it was more seductive.

Fitz frowned because he knew he had to take a cold shower tonight.

Olivia got in the car with the biggest smile on her face. Jay said, "I'm glad you all found each other, Liv. Don't over think it."

Before she could respond, her phone started ringing. She recognized the number immediately and picked up.

"Hi." he said.

"Hi."

"I'm sleepy."

"Oh really, aren't you still at the office?

"I'm on my way home, which means it's almost time for bed, so I had to call you now."

"Well a promise is a promise, Mr. Grant."

"I thought we had a deal, Olivia?"

"Sorry Fitz."

"That's much better. So what's up with you and popcorn and wine?"

They talked one the ride over to her home about their favorite things.

Olivia laughed at Fitz' charm. They talked throughout the rest of the day and FaceTimed after she settled in at home. There were so many interesting things about him and it made her happy talking to him. She wished things were different at that moment. What she wouldn't give to have him hold her right now.

Fitz heard Olivia yawn and saw her falling asleep. He called her name several times before giving up. Olivia felt herself fall asleep and tried to shake the sleep off of her. As she slowly opened her eyes, she heard Fitz whisper "Goodnight, SweetBaby."

Fitz disconnected the call and closed his eyes. He dreamed of Olivia until his alarm went off.

Olivia sat up in bed. She was never a fan of pet names, but it was just something about Fitz. She smiled and said, "Sweet Baby.. Sweet. Baby." She was excited for what the future held for them. She knew getting rid of the contract now was the best decision for her. She was finally going to let her heart do the decision-making. She rolled over and fell asleep and her dreams were filled with Fitzgerald Grant.

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