Hi Olitzers, thank you so much for the reviews for chapter 13! I appreciate each and every one of you! Here is chapter 14 as promised. I want to give a quick shout to LoreneMichelle41, thank you so much for giving me the inspiration for this chapter! Please read, review and Enjoy chapter 14!
I knew my relationship with Fitz was not going to be easy. The circumstances surrounding our relationship were complicated and messy. If I learned anything from dealing with Cyrus and Mellie regarding my relationship with Fitz, the backlash was more than likely going to get worse. I would consider what happened with Mellie and Cyrus as a dress rehearsal of what was to come.
I thought my consequence, of my relationship with Fitz, would have been losing my clients. As I thought about it, I mentally berated myself. The clients come to me; I choose my clients. Just because I am in the midst of a challenge, that does not mean I cannot perform my job well.
"Are President Grant and Olivia Pope, Clinton-Lewinsky 2.0? Or are they the Richard and Mildred Loving of the 21st century?" Laura Nestor asked her round-table of colleagues. "Well, President Grant's press conference only confirms my suspicions. He was in a twenty-plus year loveless marriage with a shrew," Barry Landis spoke up.
"The man was never in love with the First Lady. In interviews, he only answered the necessary questions. The relationship between President Grant and the First Lady had no spark they have no chemistry. Even though she only appeared with President Grant at the press conference, it is evident that Olivia Pope acts like more of a wife and partner to him than Melody Francis-Grant. You can see he clearly loves Olivia Pope. That is a fact it is undeniable. Yes, adultery is wrong. However, cut the man some slack. He was faithful for 19 years out of his 23-year marriage. President Grant deserves an award, in my opinion. His father arranged his marriage to this woman. President Grant has been faithful to a woman who cheated on him for years, before he even thought about cheating. That's not forget that the two oldest children are President Grant's siblings and the youngster is fathered by that husky looking Secret Service agent," Landis defended.
The majority of the news networks were coming to Fitz and my defense. Those networks viewed us the 'modern Richard and Mildred Loving.' A man and woman who loved each other deeply, it just so happens that the man was Caucasian and the woman was African American. Most of the news networks were on our side except for FOX News. Everyone, except the extreme right wing, Sally Langston supporters, supported us.
"I can't believe people are actually coming to our defense," I am so grateful for the public support. It was almost overwhelming that there was little to no backlash about our relationship. "Livvie," Fitz began to say, as he caressed my cheek, "I told the American people the truth. Most people support us. That means people know true love when they see it. Everything will be okay. We will be fine," he said softly, cupping my face in his hands.
"I'm happy for you Liv," Abby says to me the following day at OPA. That was definite surprise hearing Abby say that, especially since she hated Republicans. "Thank you Abby," I reply with a smile.
Harrison and Huck left for the day. It was just the girls; Abby, Quinn, and I were left organizing client case files. Abby and I have been friends since college; we became best friends while in law school. Abby was the boisterous one, she was very outspoken, especially of her sexual adventures with her boyfriends. Abby would not be Abby, if she did not ask about the details of her friends' dating and sex lives.
"How is he in bed, Liv? Is the sex mind-blowing; is it out-of-this-world amazing?" Abby's questions were enthusiastic. She wanted dish, juicy details. Quinn looked at Abby, absolutely shocked. She could not believe what she was hearing. "Abby! How could you ask Liv something like that? How can you be so crude?" Quinn exclaimed, appalled at Abby's explicit questioning.
"It's okay Quinn. That's just how Abby is, she is just extremely enthusiastic about sex," I say trying to ease the tension and cool the situation down some. "And to answer to your question, Abbs, the sex is beyond amazing! Fitz always has the energy for it, he is insatiable. But our relationship, is so much more than sex. Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III, is the kindest, sweetest man I have ever known. He has never let a day pass without letting me know how much he loves me," I say looking at my two closest friends. I was getting really emotional. "Yes, when we met and fell in love, he was married. I fought our relationship from the very start. I didn't know what true love was. Falling in love with Fitz so quickly and so deeply scared the hell out of me. I thought I wasn't worthy of the love he was showing me, and I foolishly let Cyrus and Mellie intimidate me into staying away from him. I let their feelings and insecurities control me for far too long. I am not going to let them or anyone else get in the way of I want. I was the hesitant one in our relationship. I am not going to let let my fears and insecurities get in the way of what I want for my future. I realize what I want-no what I need, happiness, joy and a life with the man I love, Fitzgerald Grant III. Anyone who dares to get in the way of that, they can go to hell for all I care. Fitz and I have been going through hell and high water to get where we are. The road ahead isn't going to be easy, but we are going to get through it together," I told them bravely.
"Oh Liv...Come here," Abby and Quinn said, their eyes filled with tears, their arms were out, intertwined in a group hug gesture. I gladly accepted. I am so glad to have friends in my life like them. It's so good to know that I wasn't alone.
The media knows about Olitz...Abby and Quinn make an appearance and they are supporting Liv. What do you think will happen next? Tell me in your reviews, with thoughts, suggestions and predictions! You guys are the greatest! I really appreciate you all enjoying going on this ride with me. Until next time...Tay