A/N-So here is the rest of their weekend with a time jump afterwards. Hope you enjoy and can't wait to read your reviews.
Olivia woke up and was still in shock. She hadn't really slept since they got back to their cottage. Olivia was excited because instead of their love life getting dull with time it only got better. It seemed that as they became closer and reached milestones so did their lovemaking. Olivia was pleasantly sore, but you would never hear her complain.
She looked over at her fiancée. She couldn't believe she was saying that. Olivia couldn't believe that he pulled off the proposal of all proposals. She wanted it so bad; yet when it happened she was still not prepared for the moment.
She was glad that all of their family and friends were there to witness the moment, because she didn't think she could ever describe how perfect and wonderful it was. The slide show was the biggest highlight. Her family was there at one of the most important moments of her life. To hear her parents and grandmother talk meant everything to her. The ring on her finger was everything. She knew he could have spent hundreds of thousands and even millions on her ring. While she knew that he still spent a coin on her ring the sentimental value was priceless.
The icing on the cake was to see everyone there. To have Martha, Joseph, and the girls there was special. All the doctors who treated her so she could get to this moment. How he found a way to include Marissa. Then there was dad. The way that he treated her and the way Fitz shares him is something that she can't put into words. She still had chills from hearing how Fitz went to visit her dad. She was no fool. She could never find better, and she had no plans on trying.
Fitz pulled her on top of him startling her. He kissed her with such passion that her toes curled up.
Fitz opened up his eyes and smiled, "You know most women who got engaged and then their fiancé came home and put it down would be out like a light so you are hurting my ego. I am going to have to brush up on my skills."
Olivia laughed, "Quite the opposite sir. You came up with the perfect proposal and put it down so good that I can't stop thinking about it to sleep."
Fitz grew quiet, "So you really liked it?"
Olivia was confused. Was he really saying that he was concerned that she would not like all of the effort that he put into last night?"
Olivia sat up, "Are you serious? Are you really concerned if I am satisfied with what you did for me?"
Fitz looked away and nodded, "I am. I kept wracking my brain on what to do and what you would like. Then I found the videos and came up with a plan, but I was always concerned that I may have crossed a line by taking your personal videos without discussing it with you first. I wasn't snooping. They just fell out and..."
Olivia stopped him, "First of all I need you to relax. You put your heart and soul into last night. Not only was it the best birthday ever I am sure a lot of women would agree it is one of the best proposal I have ever heard of, and it happened to me. As far as the videos and seeing my family it meant everything to me Fitz. I felt them there when I got engaged last night. To see and hear them could not have come at a better time. My ring, well I have no words. I know that you spent money to redesign it and make it me. You could have left it for me to look at which would have been special, but not as special as you using the ring to make it mine. Everyday for the rest of my life I get to look at a ring that I know that my mother and grandmother wore. It doesn't get any better than that. To know that you visited my dad gives me a sense of peace I can't explain. So I am more than satisfied. I am on top of the world."
Fitz looked at her. Her eyes said it all. She was genuinely happy right now. He smiled. It was all he wanted was for her to be happy.
Fitz hugged her, "I am so glad that you are going to be my wife. The mother of our children. The godmother to our god-daughters. I can't tell you enough that you mean the world to me."
Olivia nodded, "I need you to know that you are my everything too. I know that you are more vocal in expressing your feelings. I am getting better but I never want you to think or feel that my love for is not as strong and deep as yours is for me."
Fitz caressed her face. God this man was everything to her. She just melted when he treated her like this which was often.
Fitz nodded, "Sweet baby without a doubt I know how much you love me. If I had any doubts which I didn't seeing you handle Mellie and her dad clinched it. Also seeing you with the girls knowing that we get to raise them together has changed us both. Being responsible for them and having you as my partner just brought everything home. Sometimes I forget we didn't go through a pregnancy to get them. I'm almost complete. Once you are my wife I'm complete. The icing on the cake is to have Gia & Mia around."
Olivia was crying and it scared Fitz. He just held her, and allowed her to have a moment. He pulled her down so they were now laying down again. She was on top of him.
Olivia began, "I worried how it would be for us to bond with them when they weren't biologically ours. I knew that we loved Claire & Marissa, but I worried about us bonding. From the moment we got them home it has just felt so right. I know they are going to be ours soon, but I feel like I had them. I can't explain it. I was still a little worried about asking you to take them on. I felt bad about not being able to give you a definitive answer on us having our own, but the girls eased that worry. You are an excellent dad, but you learned from one of th best. I'm glad I got them so now they will have a daddy that will show them that they are cherished, and loved, and worth being respected. My family would be happy for me. My dad would have loved you. I am at peace marrying you knowing they would be proud that I accepted fate that day and it led to my destiny."
Fitz held her. No words were needed. They said it all. Fitz didn't want a long engagement. He wasn't sure how Olivia would feel, but he would discuss it with her when they went on their picnic later on.
Fitz whispered, "Get some rest Livvie. We have time. I have plans for us to go on a picnic with everyone later so you can spend some quality times with all your girls so rest baby. I got you."
Fitz put his arms around her and she sunk into them and fell asleep almost instantly. Fitz held her because he knew that is what she needed. She needed to feel secure and until he died he would always made sure she felt that way.
She was able to sleep for three straight hours without waking up. When she woke up she noticed that she was still in Fitz's arms. Now she knew why she slept so well. He always knew what she needed.
She lifted her head and smiled at him. No words were needed. They went and took a shower and got ready to enjoy their day with their family. They both missed Claire & Marissa. They were ready to see their kids.
They walked down to their dad's cottage. He opened up the door with Claire in his arms. She was a little fussy, but as soon as she was in Olivia's arm she immediately began to coo at her. It was so cute. Fitz kissed her cheek and she giggled. Olivia handed her over to Fitz and she continued to coo. She missed her parents. Marissa came running in the room calling for them. "Mommy, Daddy" Olivia opened up her arms and Marissa ran into them. She hugged her daughter. Olivia kept her emotions in check. She knew it had only been a day, but she missed them.
Olivia kissed her cheek, "Did you miss mommy because I missed you?"
Marissa nodded, "Missed you. Luv u mommy. Where daddy miss daddy?"
Olivia smiled, "He has Claire. Let's go see them. She put her down and walked into the kitchen where Fitz was fixing Claire a bottle."
Marissa walked up to him. They had shown her that when they had Claire not to run up on them so that they wouldn't hurt her sister. After a few reminders she got it with a few slip-ups which was fine. She was a toddler.
Marissa looked up at her daddy and waved, "Hey daddy. Miss you"
Fitz leaned down and kissed Marissa cheek, "Hi Marissa. Daddy missed you too. I love you."
Fitz opened his arm. Marissa went to him and kissed his cheek and Claire's forehead. "Love you too daddy."
Once Claire's bottle was ready Fitz grabbed Marissa's hand. They would let her help them feed Claire so she could be their big girl helper. Also they wanted to make sure the girls both felt equally loved. With Claire being a baby and with her heart condition they had to spend a little more time with her so they would try to think of ways to include Marissa.
Now that they were feeding Claire Fitz & Olivia turned their attention to their dad and Marta.
Olivia said, "Sorry dad. Hi how are you and Marta doing? How was your night with the girls?"
Jerry laughed, "We are good honey. We know that we are the step-children in comparison to these beauties, but we would have it no other way. The girls were fine. Marissa slept with Marta. Claire has been a little fussy. Once her medicines kicked in she was fine and she is even better now that you guys are here."
Once Claire was fed she was happy as could be. They got the girls ready to go out. Jerry had a surprise for them.
Jerry took them down to the marina. Fitz picked up Marissa and put her on his back. Fitz knew his dad had a boat, but he didn't see it. He then walked in front of a boat with the name "Olitz". The couple was confused, "So this is a gift for you and your family. I know that you love the water Liv, and I am sure that the girls will too after time with two of you"
It was a 66ft boat. Olivia loved the L-shaped sofa. She also noticed that there was a dining area that they could sit and eat with the girls. There was a master suite. There was also three additional guest suites. One could be used for the crew area.
Olivia thought this was impressive. It got better when she found a laundry center, a wine cooler, an ice maker, and vacuum system. This was a house on the water. She didn't want to ask how much this cost.
Olivia looked at Fitz. He knew that she was struggling to accept such an extravagant gift although she could imagine them doing things as a family on the boat.
Jerry came on, "Liv, we are wealthy. My father, grandfather, and I worked hard to build the wealth we have. You and Fitz continue to build on that. You are my children. These are my grandchildren. Your god children feel like my grandbabies too when I met them. This boat will create a wealth of family memories. You can create your own journey. You may want to go out for the day, or a weekend, or a week, or a month but it is yours to create those moments like I created mine with my family on our boat. As much as we give and we should because we have more than enough to share we should and will enjoy what we work hard everyday for. I'm not buying your love. You give that freely. I am giving you something that will bring you and your family a lot of happiness and good times."
Olivia nodded, "Thanks dad. We look forward to many good times. Thank you for the gift. We appreciate it. I'm sorry if I came across as unappreciative. I just don't want you to ever think that I am with Fitz because of the wealth of your family. That isn't me."
Jerry smiled, "Olivia, if for one second any of us ever thought that do you think we would have been so supportive of you. You know how much I love my son so you have to know I wouldn't have put my neck on the line for you. If you were in it for the money you wouldn't ever have hesitation when things are done for you. My son loves you because he knows you love him. I feel the same way."
Olivia nodded and accepted the answer. As long as they were clear that money was not her motivation she was fine.
They had talked about going out on the water, but Olivia was not comfortable taking Claire out. They decided to stay on the boat and enjoy lunch. When they went up Marta, Martha, Joseph, and the girls were waiting on them.
Fitz had purchased a couple of picnic baskets from the restaurant. One basket had lobster cocktail, pasta salad, poached salon salad, cheese and biscuit, and seasonal berries and homemade cookies. The other basket had mixed field greens with aged balsamic dressing, grilled chicken wrap with mango salsa and curry mayonnaise, and homemade cookies. They had sparkling water, juice, and tea.
It was nice to eat lunch on the boat. Afterwards they toured the boat. Fitz promised Gia & Mia that they could take some trips with them.
Gia & Mia were in love with Claire and Marissa. Mia connected with Marissa. She was fascinated with being the older of the two and that Marissa would follow her lead. Gia loved both girls but it was something about seeing Claire and knowing she was sick that impacted Gia. You could feel that she was protective of Claire. If she even whimpered Gia wanted to make sure that she was okay. She would constantly ask Olivia if she was in pain. They all assured her that Claire was comfortable.
The couple spoke with Joseph & Martha. It was decided that they would move in three months. It allowed them time to pack, find a place which they determined Harrison would help them, and get Gia set up for her care to transferred to Vermont. They discussed their salary and benefits that both felt were more than fair.
Later on that night in bed Fitz finally asked the question that had been on his mind all day. He was excited but nervous to hear Olivia answer.
Fitz asked, "I am not sure if you have thought about it, but do you have an idea when you want to get married?"
Olivia turned to Fitz, "As a matter of fact I have thought about it and I have an idea of when and where I want to get married."
Fitz looked surprise, "Ok spill it."
Olivia smiled, "Well I was thinking of us getting married in August. As far as where, specifically I haven't figured that out. I do however want to combine our wedding/honeymoon together. I would like to get married on a cruise. I don't want some over the top affair. It's not me, but I know that the Grant name probably requires it so..."
Fitz stopped her, "The Grant name requires that I take care of my family. That on the biggest day of my fiancée's life that she is happy. I think getting married in August is perfect. It allows time for us and ClaireBelle to recover from her surgery. When we get home we will start looking at options so we can go ahead and get something booked. August is a prime cruise time so we need to decide something soon so I can make it happen."
Olivia smiled, "Are you sure?"
Fitz nodded, "Am I sure that I want you to be happy? Absolutely I am sure. Our wedding day is about us. It is about you. You and my family are most important. I will never put anything above that."
Olivia nodded, "I know you won't. Honestly as long as I'm your wife at the end of the day everything else doesn't matter."
Fitz smiled, "Ditto"
After the weekend the couple was back on the grind. Claire's surgery was coming up in a couple of months. Olivia planned on focusing all her attention on Claire and Marissa.
Harrison had spent a lot of time with Olivia to get a feel of the things that she wanted for their D.C. home. Olivia really wanted a modern home. After some time Harrison found the perfect home for them. He had no doubt Olivia would be impressed.
Olivia went down to look at the home and catch up on things in the office. She had the children. When they pulled up Olivia was more than impressed. She wanted this house before she even went in.
They toured the six bedroom and six bath 8,000 square foot home. It was modern and up to date but still a home for them. She loved their home in Stowe but this home was contemporary. From the fireplace to the pool to the open windows. It was everything and more. She wanted the home. Although Fitz left it up to her she still wanted his involvement.
When she got back to the office she emailed him the link to see pictures of the house and she called him.
Fitz picked up the phone, "Hi baby"
Olivia smiled, "Hi, did you get the link?"
Fitz said, "I did and I am looking at it now. It sounds like you love the place."
Olivia said, "I do but I still want your thoughts since it will be your home too."
Fitz said, "I love it honestly. It's different from our home here. It is you honestly, but I still love it for all of us. I know you want it so get Harrison to secure it for you."
Olivia smiled, "Okay babe I will. Well I need to finish up a few things here so I can feed the girls. We will see you soon."
Fitz sighed, "Okay. I miss you guys. Love you."
Olivia laughed, "We love you too."
Olivia spent a couple of days in D.C. going over current cases and possible clients they were dealing with. After it was all said and done of the 20 employees at the firm seven remained with them. Tom & Lauren ran the office efficiently. Olivia oversaw everything from afar. They had a conference call once a week. She flew down once a month, but with Claire's surgery she wasn't going to fly down. Abby was going to team up with them, and only bring Olivia in if needed.
They all knew that this was their time to shine and impress Fitz & Olivia. They needed to be able to focus on their children.
Before Olivia left she sat Tom & Lauren down. Olivia praised them for the work that they done. She assured them that she had no fear that they would not be able to handle things with Abby. She also told them that if they needed her to please call. Calling her was not a sign that they couldn't handle it. It just meant they needed her support.
When she left Lauren looked at Tom. She let him know that he was right. Working for Olivia and moving to D.C. had been a game changer for her life personally and professionally. Without Olivia forcing her to take a chance she would still be in Vermont. She was happy.
A/N-Part two of this is going to be posted immediately.