When Olivia walks into the store; she is greeted by a sales person by name.
"Hi Liv." She grins as she replies, "Hi Michelle. How are you?" She responds, "I am doing well thanks for asking. What can I help you find today?"
Olivia thinks for a moment as she says, "I'm really not sure. Maybe just a few new pieces. Have you gotten anything new in?" Her eyes light up with excitement as she replies, "Yes. Actually we did just get our new line in, it's called seduction."
Olivia grins as she responds, "Really. I like the sound of that." Michelle chuckles as she replies, "Well, let's go see if we can find something you like." Olivia smiles and nods as she says, "Lead the way my dear."
As they walk down the aisle, they approach a separate section of the store floor. And, Michelle says, "We just started unpacking everything an assembling the displays. So, please forgive the mess."
Olivia replies, "No worries. I understand." They continue to walk, and Michelle says something else. But, Olivia is entranced. Suddenly, her eyes catch a glimpse of something that stops her in her tracks as soon as they turn the corner.
There's a mannequin dressed in an iced blue French lace, banquette bra and panty set. With blue being her favorite color, and panties and bras being her favorite items to purchase. She instantly has to have it.
As her eyes light up, she says, "Oh my God. Yes. I need that in my life!" Michelle grins as she asks, "What color would you like?" She responds, "I'd like a black set and the iced blue set please. "
Michelle excitedly replies, "No problem. I will be right back, feel free to look around while I pull your sets for you." She nods as she says, "Sure thing."
As Olivia walks around the store, she finds some other items to add to her look, for effect. She picks up some matching stocking and garters sets as well as a few more panty and bra sets while Michelle gathers her other sets.
350 dollars later, she's walking out of the store smiling with her bags in hand and heading back to work to finish her day. However, unmistakably, she had one person on her mind while looking for lingerie. And, the thought of him still has her smiling as she pulls into the parking garage right on time, twenty minutes later.
As she heads back to work, she checks her phone and sees he hasn't responded to her last text yet. Which makes her think he must be busy. She's certainly looking forward to catching up with him later.
Stepping onto the elevator, she continues to read through her messages and sees a missed call from Eloise. She checks her voicemail text, and after reading the text. She can't say she's surprised.
Initially she apologizes for how their lunch ended today. Something she certainly didn't have to apologize for, since she didn't do anything wrong, thinks Olivia. But, it's what they do when it comes to him. They enable him. Good luck with that, crosses her mind causing her to smirk.
She then reads the one part of the message that catches her attention. She's going to be receiving a non-disclosure agreement to review and sign. She doesn't have an issue with signing one. But, she's not going to do it without her attorney and mentor looking it over first.
As she steps off of the elevator, she takes a moment and leaves a voice memo reply to his mother. Advising as soon as she receives it; she will have it signed and returned as soon as possible. And thanking her for reaching out to let her know the document was being sent.
With that bit of business handled, she continues on with her day. Ready to tackle whatever else comes her way. She greets her coworkers as she enters the office area, and she gets right to work with renewed energy and focus.
Four Hours Later
Fitz wakes up to the sound of his phone alarm. He looks around, and at first he's confused. Then he realizes he's in his room. He reaches to turn off the alarm on his phone, and sees it's 6:00.
Immediately, he groans, "Damn. How the hell did I fall asleep?" He knows Harry and Drew are going to be irritated he stood them up. He was supposed to meet them, and some other friends at the beach today after he came home from the gym.
He sees they texted him a few times and called too, but of course his phone was on silent. Because he never turned his ringer back on when he left work.
Figuring its too late to meet them now; due to them being home soon so they can watch the game with some more friends at 7:30. He decides to get up and get dressed, since he's currently naked other than a towel.
He grabs some underwear, basketball shorts, and a tank top. And walks into the kitchen to get a snack. After fixing a bowl of fruit salad, he sits at the bar and flips through his phone to see what other calls he's missed.
As he scrolls through the recent tab; he sees a call and a text from Nyemah, a friend and neighbor. The text asks if he's still coming. It's then he thinks she must have been with his roommates and expecting him to show up.
"I dodged that bullet." He says out loud. But, as he swallows a bite of his food, there's a knock on the door. He clicks the video cam app on his phone. And, sees it's Nyemah. "Damn, does she have low jack on me or something?" He says as she goes to the door to open it.
He then recalls she lives in the abridging building opposite the courtyard. So, she can see into the living room of their condo from her living room. That's the magic of living in a high rise though, he thinks.
As he opens the door, he prepares himself for an onslaught of question. The moment the door opens, and they see each other face to face. She doesn't disappoint.
She says, "Hey Fits. May I come in?" He's a little thrown by her question, but then replies, "Hi Nyemah. Sure, come on in." She comes in, and as he closes the door. He says, "I am eating some fruit salad. Did you want some?"
She shakes her head, and says, "No thanks." He sees she's standing, as he is now sitting at the bar in front of his food. So he asks, "Did you want to have a seat?" She replies, "No thank you. I was just stopping by to check on you. Since you didn't respond to my text or phone call. I wanted to make sure you were okay."
Her tone was hard to read for sure; but he knew it wasn't a happy one.