The sun is just starting to rise. The shutters are open to the bedroom. Liv is turned on her side watching Fitz sleep. She missed that very simple routine they had. Listening to each other breathe and the look peace they always had with each other. They've just been spending time discovering and rediscovering each other. She forgot how he liked to sleep on his stomach, specifically with his hands around her waist. She just stares at this unicorn with magical powers trying to figure out how he's all hers. She rubs her stomach. She's starting to feel a little strange things in there. She read all about it but it is very different than actually experiencing it. She looks down at the ring on her finger that is beautiful blinding. She gets lost in the memory of the proposal.
"It's almost as beautiful as you," Fitz whispers from the pillow.
"How long have you been awake?"
"Long enough," he answers as he turns over on his back to face her. He scoots back on the headboard.
"When did you get it?"
"I told you I was going to propose to you on New Years Eve. I started designing the day we got back from Hawaii."
She drops her head, feeling sad at his words, "I'm sorry we didn't get to spend that special night together. But, I wouldn't change the proposal I got for nothing."
He lifts her head, looking into her eyes, "We aren't going to dwell on the bad. We are together now. That's what matters to me and for the record, I wouldn't change the proposal I got for nothing." He notices her face goes from happy to worried. "Baby, what's wrong?"
"Nothing," she says as she meets him leaning on the headboard. She intertwines her fingers with his.
"Livvie, I can tell something is wrong. I know you. Talk to me."
"Is your world ready for me?" She asks pointing to her skin. "I am going to be a totally different kind of Mrs. Grant than they are used to. Have you thought about everything that comes with us being together? I've thought a lot about it these last 3 months."
"Do you care what people think?"
She takes a pause, "No, I don't care. It's just that some will be happy for us and others, not so much."
"If the people in my world aren't ready for you or us, then I shouldn't live in that world anyway. I love you. You are the love of my life. If they have a problem with that, then they can kiss my white ass," he says sternly.
"Yes, it's very white," Liv laments with a little laugh.
"Are you making fun of my ass?" He says as he moves over her pinning her down by the wrist gently. She squeals in delight.
"No, of course not," she laughs at him. "It's a very, very nice ass," she says seductively trying to break free from his grip.
"How nice is it?"
"What?"
"How nice is it?" He repeats as he nuzzles her lips with his and then pecks it softly. She moans from the contact. "Distraction won't work," he chimes back.
"It's perfect. It's perfect for me to hold on to. It's has the perfect shape. The perfect muscles. It knows exactly how to move the way I want it to."
"Buns of steel," he answers proudly.
"Definitely," she answers giving him a kiss. She pulls away, "And white," she giggles as he keeps her wrists suspended above her.
"Is that so?" he asks as he begins moving down her chest.
"Fitz, we can't this morning," she whispers through a moan.
"Why not?" he asks as he nips at her hardened nipple through her shirt.
"I have to shop for a party you rsvp'd us for and this baby is ready to eat."
He buries his face into her stomach, "Can you give daddy 20 minutes?" Suddenly he lifts his head staring at Liv.
Liv has a startled look on her face, "Did you feel that?"
"Yes, it felt like a little rumble," Fitz answers. He dips his head back down, "Please do that for daddy again."
They lay there for a few minutes hoping the baby gives them one more little show. Fitz has his head firmly pressed on the side of here stomach. They realize the show is over. She is rakes her fingers through his hair, "I'm so glad you were here," Liv says. She wipes the single tear that has fallen before he can see.
He lifts up from her stomach, "Me too," he answers as he reaches up to kiss her. "And for this party, I want you to be the most beautiful woman in the room. I want you to take everyone's breath away."
"It's just a Valentine's Party," she quips as she gets up. She looks in the mirror to see his mouth ring and teeth moist on her shirt.
Just as Fitz is about to answer, Fitz got a text from Bibi, "We are here!"
"Is Victoria doing okay?" He quickly asks.
"Yes, and it was the perfect idea letting her bring her best friend too."
"Fitz, are you listening to me," Liv utters.
He looks up from is phone, "I'm sorry baby. It's my mom," he says getting out of the bed.
"Is she okay? Is Victoria okay?"
"She is great. They both are. She says hello and hope to see you soon."
Liv turns around from the mirror, "I can't wait to see her soon too. I am going to take a shower. Are you going to join us?"
"Most definitely...get it hot for me," he says as she smiles and goes in. He stands there a few seconds, and he then hears the water start. He dials Bibi.
"Everything is okay son. Take deep breaths. Momma is here," Bibi says.
"Are you all checked in?"
"We are, her and her friend are going straight to the beach area."
"Are we all set for tonight?"
"Everything is set. Stop worrying, the women got this."
"I just want it to be the perfect surprise."
"And it will be. I promise you," she answers.
"I better go before she gets suspicious."
"Everyone will be here shortly and we will finish taking care of everything."
"7:00PM sharp! We will be at the bar waiting for a table. I will go to the restroom and you ladies take my babies away from me for the night."
"We got it, now go son. You are driving me crazy," she chuckles.
"I love you mom. Thank you," he says.
"I love you too," shee answers then hangs up quickly.
Fitz rushes in to the bathroom. The steam is rising in the bathroom. The shower doors are misty. But he can see Liv's beautiful caramel frame through the glass doors. He open the doors, her back is turned, letting the water run off of her. She appears like a siren as the water cascades. He moves slowly behind her as she jumps a little at his cold skin meeting the steam radiating from her body. She lets out a sigh as soon as she rests the back of her head on his shoulder blade. He wraps one arm gently around her stomach. The brings the other arm across her chest.
"Soon you won't be able to get those arms around me," she says as she kisses his forearm that's across her under her chin.
"I can't wait," he says turning her to him. Her smile spreads across her face and her cheeks are blush red.
"Fitz," she stammers. He cups her ass and lifts her on to his waist, "What are you doing?"
"I'm having a very grown up bath time," he cheekily grins.
"We can't," she breaths into his mouth as he tugs her lips with his.
"Why not?"
"I don't know, it's just seemed like a good thing to say," as she realizes her skin is sticking to the tile. He grabs a hold her bottom and pushes her into him.
"You know, I love your ass for the same reasons," he confesses. She breaks out into laughter as she slaps his shoulder. "Hold on to me," he finishes.
He entered her slowly as they bodies begin to mesh together. The moment she feels his tip enter and slide in slowly. She feels him begin to swell in her cavern. He starts to move in and out of her with a pace so slow and so perfect, it's like there slow dancing to a song only their bodies can hear.
Their moans are getting louder and louder as the steam continues to fill the room and the passion overtakes them, through her moans, she mouths, "You feel so good, more...mmmm...more…" as their bodies continue moving up and down.
The pleading for his love just makes him want to have more of her, as he thrust inside her hitting every spot that he knows drives her crazy. The hard he thrust, the louder she chants his name. He is almost slamming her against the tile but she feels nothing but the pleasure of him so hard and thick inside her. She bites down on his shoulder from the pleasure.
"Right there...ohhhh God, right there!"
"Right there," he asks as he pushes harder.
They are staring into each other's eyes with all the love they have inside each other. He can feel her walls clamping down on him as he grunts in almost a roar that makes coax her orgasm out of her. She screams his name as her legs trap him a death grip as the rest of her body gives away to shivers of ecstasy. He mouths, "Baby," as he comes inside her. They stayed glued to the wall for a minute, just holding on to each other. They finally pull apart. They are both staggering in breath.
"Will it always be this good?," She says.
"It's going to be better," he responds as he takes her hand into his hand kisses.
They attempt to take a real shower, so the can get about their day. He can't wait for her to get her surprise.
The biggest surprise has yet to arrive and they've just hit the island. All of Liv's family who she never got to see much is there. Maya, Levi, Sandra, Grandma Rose, her Grandma Edna, Grandfather Abraham, and 4 of her favorite cousins: Patricia, AJ, Candace, and Ricky. Her her 2 aunts and 2 uncles have come along for the 's even a surprise on it's way, his half sister, Lauren, that he doesn't speak of. Bibi managed to find two of his closest naval buddies, Zachary Hunter and Oscar Johnson. Even Bibi had her own surprises up her sleeves. Abby, Quinn, David, Marcus and his wife, Cyrus and James, Harrison, and Steven are all on the way. Fitz made sure the wedding was on the other side of the island, that way Lliv wouldn't run into one of the surprises by chance.
Bibi is standin the lobby of the hotel, waiting for Maya to arrive. The van with her family pulls up. Maya gets out first guessing its Bibi, "Barbara," she says.
"She's the spitting image of you," Bibi says, knowing the Olivia resemblance.
They both hug, "It's so nice to meet you," Maya says.
"Same here! Please call me Bibi. They only call me Barbara in meetings." she answers.
"Bibi, this is my husband Levi. My mom and dad, Edna and Abraham. And this is my late husband's mother, Rose."
They all shake hands.
"Beautiful family," Bibi says.
"This is Sandra,Olivia's stepmom. And we have my sisters Marilee and Margaret and their husbands: Franklin and William. These are Eli's brothers, Anthony and Oliver. And, those 4 back there are some of Liv's cousin, they didn't want to miss this."
"The more, the merrier. Let's get you settled. We bought out the whole hotel."
"Fitz really didn't have to do this. The parents of the bride should be doing something," Maya insist.
"They'll be none of that. Let's get you all checked in and go over some stuff." Everyone starts walking toward the lobby.
Patricia looks around. She looks a lot like Liv. She's Margaret and Franklin's daughter, "You know, I never really liked Edison."
AJ looks at her and rolls his eyes, "You met the dude like 3 times." Anthony is the only child of Eli's brother Anthony and his wife, Angela. Anthony and Angela own their string of coffee shops around Baltimore and AJ is the very spoiled heir to their little mini fortune.
"Exactly, he had Liv on a leash. We haven't even met this Vanilla scoop and he paid for an all expense paid trip."
"I can't wait to see Pout, it's been forever," Candace says. She's Marilee and William's daughter. She's the picture of what you can imagine Liv and Fitz daughter will look like. She's a creamy caramel color with sandy brown hair and blue eyes. Her dad is an Irishman from Boston, started his own scrap metal business and bankrolls some good cash.
"You know she's gonna kill you, if you call her Pout in front of anyone," Ricky says. Ricky is the oldest of Oliver and Felicia Pope. He's a dentist with his own practice and she's his office manager. "I might find me an island girl to marry and I can get momma off my back about grandbabies."
Patricia rolls her eyes, "Let's go get our rooms, so Princess Candace can change into her 2 outfit of the day.
"Bitch," Candace says as they go inside.
Maya and Bibi are walking arm in arm, "You know, I knew your son was special when I met him. I knew he loved my baby, when I first looked in his eyes."
"And I knew the moment I met Olivia, God finally sent my son his angel. All we want is our kids happy. I'll move heaven and earth for that boy."
"And I would for my baby," Maya responds.
"Let's get this wedding going…" Bibi says.
Liv and Fitz are walking through this little promenade, just doing window shopping for now.
"I like your hair like this," he says twirling his finger around one of her ringlets.
"Well, because someone got my hair completely wet this morning...this is the result," she answers.
He looks at her, "Maybe I should get you wet more often," with a wink.
"I hate you," she says.
"I seriously doubt that," stealing a kiss from her, licking her lips softly.
"Where are we going to dinner tonight mister? You've been so secretive."
"How do you two feel about a candlelit dinner at Jacques Waterfront?. I hear it is one of the best," he asks as he is answering a text Abby and Quinn and the others have arrived.
"I've always wanted to go. I have heard good things. I just didn't want to go to such a romantic place alone. I mean I guess I could have called Keith," Liv jokes.
Fitz is still texting. He realizes what she said and stops dead in his tracks, "Like hell," he says.
"You have been on that phone nonstop," She reminds.
"I'm sorry baby, I'm sorry. Some business I have to take care of. I'm finished."
"Is everything okay at home?"
"Yes, I'm sorry. You have my full undivided attention. They'll be no more talk of Keith."
"I want something sweet. Let's go to Plaas Kassav, it's delicious."
"Whatever you desire, let's go but remember, I have to get fit for my suit for the party tomorrow."
"I can't believe you got a suit just for this party. We barely know these people, you'd think it was our party. You are going to look amazing and I can't find a dress."
"We will find a dress, it doesn't matter, you could wear a sack."
"That's all I'll be able to fit soon," she says.
"Sexy," he chides.
She pulls him as the walk holding each other's hands tightly.
Everyone is in the private room of Jacques Waterfront Restaurant. Even the guys are helping. They are going to surprise Fitz by bringing him to Q Bar Restaurant and Jazz Club.
"It's so nice to meet you," Abby says to Patricia and Candace. "Liv says all the time she wishes that you got to spend more time together.
"Well she's a celebrity and all. She doesn't have time for her cousins," Candace says jokingly.
Quinn has taste tested all the food and it meets her approval, she walks up, "Hi, I am Quinn. You must be Candace and Patricia?"
"Nice to meet you," Candace says.
"Finally have a face with a name," Patricia says.
"Thanks you two for helping Pout . She's had it hard. She deserves this," Candace says.
"Who is Pout?" Abby asks.
"That's her nickname for Liv and Liv is going to kill her for telling everyone," Patricia jumps in.
"She will get over it."
"I have two questions," Patricia speaks up. "First of all, is that Chocolate Thunder in person over there. Damn he's hot."
"Hands off, he winked at me first," Candace chimes.
"Yes, that is Harrison Wright, the Chocolate Thunder. God his ego is going to explode," Abby jokes.
"Well we have seen him naked. He has a reason for that ego," Abby adds.
"You've seen him naked, how can we?" Candace asks.
Quinn laughs, "It was a mistake."
"He looks like he packing strong. Am I right?" Patricia asks.
Abby looks a little confused by the sling. Quinn knows what it means, she helps out, "Definitely not small a dick."
"I knew it," Patricia is nearly strippiing him naked with her eyes.
"OMG, we have work to do. Let's go!"
Bibi is over in another corner making sure everything is set up right. She's been the money bags paying all the bills.
"My parents are resting for the evening. And her Grandma Rose wanted to rest or the evening too. But I bought my sisters and my two sisters-in laws."
"Well ladies, we just have to wait for Quinn and Abby to get her and let the party begin."
Zachary and Oscar are in a corner talking to David, Harrison and Steven. Zachary and Oscar plan to show up and steal him from the bathroom, just as the girls are stealing Olivia.
"So, you guys haven't seen each other in 5 years," Harrison says.
Zachary, a devilishly handsome blonde hair Ken doll answers, "Yeah, life's been kind of busy. But he's a good guy and got us out of a lot of shit when we were in."
"Yeah, he stopped my ass from getting dishonorably discharged. He lied for me a few times," Oscar adds.
"We didn't make his first wedding, and when his mom called. This one just felt right and leave it to Grant to find Olivia Pope."
Steven just sits there, gnawing his teeth. He's been feeling like his own personal laughing stock. Grant got the girl.
"I'm sure he's gonna be happy you made this wedding," Harrison finishes.
It's 6:30 and Fitz escorts Liv into the restaurant. Liv still didn't find a dress but she and Fitz agree he was going to be the sexiest man at the party. They are sitting at the bar just talking, holding hands and occasionally stealing kisses from each other.
"I know they say women have a pregnancy glow. You have a halo," he says.
"You are just trying to get me in bed," she says slapping his hand.
"That's always the plan," he says unapologetically. He looks down at her finger and the brings her hand up to his lips, placing a kiss on each knuckle and then sweeps his thumb across the ring.
"Mrs. Fitzgerald Grant III...I can hardly wait."
"We have to talk about that," she says.
"Talk about what," he says as the bartender sits a ginger ale in front of her and a scotch on the rocks for him. "We have to talk about my professional name. I am Olivia Pope," she says.
"Olivia Pope-Grant sounds so much better," he says as he kisses the inside her wrist and starts up her arm.
She starts to squirm, "Fitz, people are looking at us."
"Good," he says as he resumes his assault on her arm.
Olivia doesn't know that all the ladies are behind watching this happen.
"Damn, he's sexy. Now I see why she's knocked up," Patricia says as they giggle.
"Tricia watch your mouth," her mother Margaret says. They all continue to pick.
"I stay Olivia Pope on the radio show. But yes, I'll be Olivia Pope-Grant otherwise, I guess."
"You guess," he says. "Should I start on your legs to let everyone know who you belong to?'
"Fitz, you have to behave before they put us out for lewd and lascivious conduct," She says as she purposely turns her body into him as her knee swipes his shaft. "Behave mister," she says with a snicker.
"You watch yourself young lady," he says.
"We could take this to the bathroom for a little before dinner quickie," he suggests.
"I am not having sex with you in the bathroom. Anyone could walk in," she says, although the thought of throwing caution to the wind with him appealed to her greatly. Fitz was right, he brought out the Tigress in her and she wasn't one bit embarrassed about the naughty thoughts she had about him and doing with him.
He notices she's zoned out, "Livvie," he says.
"What?"
"Where were you just now?"
"Up against one of those stalls in the bathroom, with my leg draped over your shoulder and you are on your knees..…"
Fitz squirms in his stool, he groans, she looks down to see his pants moving, "You don't play fair."
"I know," she says with a laugh. He gets up quickly.
"Where are you going?"
"To the bathroom to straighten up," he says as he tries to hide his erection. He hadn't planned to make his bathroom excuse this way but this was the perfect moment. "I'll be right back," he says kissing her shoulder blade. He leaves.
Liv is giggling, she turns and asks the bartender if she can have a glass of water. Right as she does, Abby and Quinn pulling her off the chair, she turns to see them startled by their presence. "Abby ...Quinn...What are you doing here?"
"Your bachelorette party awaits," Abby says.
"What?" She says confused.
"You are getting married tomorrow and you can't get married without a bachelorette party."
"I'm getting married tomorrow," she says.
"Yes, you are," Quinn as they lead her to the room. She walks in to see her family and everyone standing says, "Surprise!"
There's nothing she can say, there's just tears in her eyes.
Fitz comes out of the bathroom, to see Lliv is not at the bar. He figures they stole her away. He starts to walk toward the bar. His plan was to have a drink or two, eat dinner, say goodnight to her and go back to the villa and dream of marrying his soulmate.
Before he knows it Zachary and Oscar step in front of him "We heard you are getting married tomorrow."
"Zach...Oscar...where the fuck did you come from? What the hell are you doing here?"
They put him in a man grip, "We couldn't let you get married for real without us. You are coming with us."
They drag him out of the restaurant.
Well Bibi and company pulled it off. What's in store for these parties? What's does the wedding have in store for us? We will know soon….