Chapter 21: Mellie's Simple Threat
I have a lot to figure out and I don't know how much time I have to do so. Fitz thought as he looked down at a sleeping Olivia. I have to make this work for us. I couldn't stand to lose her.
It's just I have this problem and her name is Mellie. I have to figure out how to handle all of this with as little drama as possible. Not necessarily for me but for Jerry.
If only I would've been able to see into the future eight years ago and know that Olivia was going to walk into my life. .
If only I had been strong and smart enough to not let others control what I did in life I wouldn't be in this situation.
Fitz glanced at the clock.
Shit. It's going on 3. I have to get back home in case Mellie did stay awake.
He took a deep breath.
"Olivia..." He said as he ran his fingers through her hair.
I hope he's waking me up to tell me he can stay.
I know that's not possible but I can still dream a little. Maybe take a couple more minutes to wake up. Try to hold on to such a wonderful night a little bit longer.
"Olivia, I hate to say it but I have to go." She heard him say.
Damn this sucks more than I thought it would!
She slowly sat up in the bed.
I'm scared to open my eyes. I'm scared to look at him. I'm scared I'm going to cry and I really don't want to. I don't want to show any weakness.
Olivia opened her eyes but looked away from where Fitz was sitting.
"Look at me Liv," he implored her.
I don't want to see any disappointment in her eyes but I need her to look at me and see in me that I don't want to leave. I want her to see that I'm sorry I have to go.
Fitz watched her slowly turn to look at him.
I can tell he feels as shitty as I do. I wish I had something to say to make us both feel better but I don't.
Fitz placed his hands on the sides of her face and gently pulled her towards him.
I don't know if I can handle a kiss right now but I know I'd regret it if I turned one down.
As soon as Fitz touched his lips to hers Olivia was swept away.
There's nothing like his kisses. How easily they can turn from gentle and soft to aggressive and demanding.
Mainly I enjoy the simple softness of his lips and the warmth they cause me to feel inside.
There's nothing like the feel of her soft lips on mine. The fullness of them and how easily they can take control. The warmth I feel from her kisses is nothing like I've ever felt before. I wish it never had to end...
Reluctantly Fitz parted his lips from hers.
"Will I see you at the park tomorrow?" He paused, "I mean later on today? No matter how cold it is?"
Olivia nodded her head.
I want to kiss her again but if I do there's no way I'd be able to pull away again.
Fitz smiled softly. "I'll see you then." He told her before he got up and left the bedroom.
I can't look back.
Once in the living room he hurriedly got dressed.
I think I've got everything. He looked around several times before leaving the apartment.
At least I know I'll see her later on today...
When Olivia heard the door close she slumped back down under the covers.
I don't know if I'll be able to fall back asleep. It was wonderful having him next to me. It's going to be hard now to spend my nights alone. Even if we have another night together there's always going to be that moment of having to say goodbye without knowing if there's going to be a next time.
In a perfect world, Fitz would divorce Mellie immediately. Mellie would then move to Iceland. Jerry wouldn't care because she's a horrible mother. There would be no drama whatsoever and everything would be handled quickly. Then Fitz, Jerry, and I could live happily ever after.
Olivia rolled her eyes and shook her head.
Whenever a story ends with happily ever after you know it's a bunch of bullshit.
Olivia rolled onto her side. I guess I'll have to see what happens next though patience is not one of my better qualities.
The lights are all off. Even the outside light. Though I wouldn't put it past Mellie to sneak out from behind a dark corner and ambush me.
Fitz turned the car off and got out.
I've come home around this time before from one of Harrison's parties. Well, maybe not this late but still it was pretty late.
He headed for the front door before stopping.
Maybe I should go in the back way. That way I can avoid where she would most likely be...in the kitchen having a drink. I would also avoid passing her bedroom. Yeah I better go around back.
Fitz quietly walked around back, opened the door, and tiptoed inside.
I should get a shower. Wash away some evidence. Some other things have to heal on their own. He thought as the image and feel of Olivia's nails scrapping down his back replayed in his mind.
Thank god we have a guestroom. He thought as he entered the room. I should throw this costume away when I get a chance.
I'm behaving like a criminal trying to get away with a crime.
Fitz let out a tired sigh.
I guess I'll shower and then try my best to get a few more hours of sleep in. It's going to be tough now that I've gotten a taste of what it's like to have Olivia next to me. Fitz took a deep breath. I can still smell her wonderful scent on me. Which really emphasizes the point of needing to get a shower and get rid of this costume.
I don't know when it happened or how but I managed to fall back asleep for a few more hours. It obviously wasn't enough sleep because I feel like I'm dragging myself through mud. Olivia thought as she stretched out on the couch. A shower didn't even help. And damn I think it's been longer than I thought since I've had sex because I feel pretty sore. Though it should be understandable because Fitz is nowhere near lacking in the package department. And damn does he know how to deliver that package on time!
Olivia smiled wide as she remembered last night.
We were perfect together. When he first slid into me I thought I was going to shatter into tiny little pieces. I never knew a man could feel that good. And damn does he drive me crazy when he teases my nipples. The pulling, sucking, pinching!
Olivia's hands found their way to her breasts caressing them through her clothing.
"Mmmm." Olivia moaned as one hand moved to slide between her legs. Damnit! I need to stop. Playing it back in my head is torture!
The whole night from the first kiss on was almost too overwhelming. I mean I almost died in the end!
It was amazing!
Olivia's phone started to ring. She groaned when she saw who was calling.
"Olivia my dear." Her father's arrogant voice said.
I'm not even going to entertain this man. He is not going to upset my mood.
"Hi father. Sorry I can't talk-"
She heard him laugh.
Laugh at this! She thought before she hung up the phone. I'm not putting up with his shit anymore. His only entertainment in life is trying to bring me down. Well that's over! He's pathetic. Not having a mother in my life doesn't mean I have to put up with a degrading father.
Olivia's phone rang again.
Sorry, I'm unavailable.
"So, you got in a little late last night."
"You were up?"
"Really Fitz? I told you I haven't waited up for you in years and I don't plan to start doing it now. Anyway, I can tell you got in late by the look on your face and the fact that you've slept in till 10."
I slept in till 10? I didn't even bother to look at the clock I never thought I'd manage to go back to sleep let alone sleep in this late.
Olivia wore me out! The way she was grinding hard up against me-
"What's with the stupid grin?" Mellie asked as she downed the drink she had in her hand.
"Nothing. I was just remembering some funny things from the party." He told her.
Mellie looked at him suspiciously while pouring herself another drink. "Yeah? What kind of things?"
Damn I don't remember too much from before Olivia walked in nor do I remember much about the party after Olivia arrived.
Oh wait I remember something...
"Well, a woman came to the party without a costume and so she was wrapped up like a mummy and placed in the middle of the living room with a diaper on her head." Fitz said with a laugh.
I hope that laugh was somewhat believable. I didn't see it happen but I remember hearing someone yelling outside that-
"Did Olive show up at the party? I hope it was her who ended up looking like a fool."
"Yes, Olivia was at the party but no she came in a costume."
Please don't ask me anymore.
"Oh what was her costume? She couldn't have went as a slut because that would be no costume at all." Mellie said with a laugh.
Oh how I wish Mellie was a man so I could deck her!
"Grow the fuck up Mellie."
"Oh my! Did I upset you? That's the last thing I want to do." She said sarcastically before getting serious. "You better get over your little schoolboy crush Fitzgerald! I would hate for you to do something you'll regret."
I've already done some things because of my "little schoolboy crush" but I certainly don't regret them.
"Oh what I said just reminded me of our son. Do you want to pick him up or should I?" Mellie asked.
"I'll pick him up because if your thinly veiled threat is what reminded you of Jerry than your sicker than I thought."
"I'm simply saying be careful what you do because we do have a son together." She said with a smile. "You're smart, sometimes, so you know that every action has a reaction."
"Are you now trying to threaten me by bringing some semblance of Newton's theories into this?" He asked with a shake of his head.
Mellie downed another drink. "Let me make this simple for you. Don't fuck with me."
If she tries to use Jerry as a pawn in this I'll do more than-
Damnit why am I even questioning if she'll do that. I know she will. She only cares about getting what she wants no matter who she hurts. It's all a game to her.
Fitz walked back to the guestroom to get dressed.
I should talk to Cyrus. I'm tired of trying to think everything through on my own.
Olivia heard a knock on the door. I hope that's Abby. I need someone to talk to.
She opened the door. "Hey Liv!"
"Hi Abby! I'm glad you were able to come over today."
"Well, when your best friend ditches you at a party you want to know what the hell happened." Abby said as she sat down on the couch. "I'm joking Liv. I got your text. Even before you sent the text I noticed you were M.I.A. and I figured it had to do with him."
Olivia breathed a sigh of relief. I'd feel the worst if Abby thought I up and ditched her.
"So what exactly happened? He was practically drooling when he noticed you." Abby asked.
Olivia laughed.
Where do I start?
"Well, things moved forward kind of fast. You know at the start of the night I had no intentions of bringing him here-"
"What? You brought him here?" Abby said, her fingers pointing in random directions.
Olivia nodded. "Yeah. I mean things were getting heated and I knew there was no stopping what was going to happen so I said we could go to my place."
"Did you?" Abby asked with a wiggle of her eyebrows.
"Oh yeah."
"Holy shit! How was it? Scratch that. The important question is did he say he was leaving Mellie?" She asked with her fingers crossed.
Olivia looked down. "No." She said before quickly adding, "We decided that last night would be just about us and not any of the other things going on in our lives."
In a rare completely serious tone Abby said, "Olivia I want you to know I'm rooting for all of this to work out for you but don't and I really mean don't let him string you along."
I hope I'm not one of those women who would fall for repeated excuses of why a man has yet to file for divorce. I don't think I'm that naive but then I'm doing a lot of things I never thought I would do...
"I don't plan to Abby but I'm sure things with Mellie are always complicated."
"It's not complicated to at least file for the divorce." Abby told her.
Olivia nodded her head. Not only do I have to make sure I don't fall for his repeated his excuses but I also have to make sure I don't fall for my own.
I have to be strong enough to say goodbye to him if he's not strong enough to say goodbye to her.