The Courage To Love Him
Chapter 12
A/N: Sorry for the delay in updating. I'm sure it will be worth the wait. I truly love this chapter. Let's see what happens now that our couple is back on track. Happy Reading!
After several round of amazing love making Fitz was wired. Liv was in a sex coma as he watched her sleep. He didn't know how he got so lucky. Without even trying Liv had won his heart. He wanted to share all of himself with her including his wealth and that's something that has never happened with him. He can't believe she's carrying his child and that he was going to be a father. He never would have guessed how right he was when he told his father he may get a grandchild by next year. Give and take a few months he will have given his dad something he's been wanting for some time now.
Fitz softly rubs Liv flat stomach as he watches her sleep. She out cold, she doesn't even notice him touching her. He kisses her forehead and smiles. At this moment he's the happiest man in the world. He needed to figure out how he would propose to her. He wanted it to be big and special. He did however realize he needed to ask her father first out of respect. He knew Liv would love and respect him even more if he did. So without thinking he slide out of the bed and grabs Liv cell phone but it's locked. He stops to think for a moment. Placing the phone back on the nightstand then picking it back up he goes into the around the bed and walks up to her and places her finger on the screen unlocking the phone. He checks the caller ID and finds what he needed particularly her father's cell number. He dials and waits
"Sweet pea." Eli answers with a cheer
"Umm no Mr. Pope it's Fitz, I'm calling from Liv's home phone."
"Oh I see well hello Fitz how's my Livvie?"
"She's good Sir. She's sleeping right now."
"That's good to hear, she works herself to the ground sometimes. What do I owe the pleasure of this call?"
"Well sir I just wanted to ask you something but first I need you to know that I love your daughter…actually I'm in love with her. I…I know it's only been a short time and some would say it's too soon to know if you're in love with someone…that's not the case with me. I know she's it for me and I can't see myself without her in my life. When I'm with her she brings joy into my world, she brightens up my day, I miss her moments after we part. She's brings out the best in me. She makes me want to be an even better man…not that I'm a bad one…umm I mean when she smiles I get butterflies and I love that I can make her smile. I feel like I want to spend all of my time with her create a family with her, build a future with her. What I'm trying to say sir is I would like your permission to marry your daughter. I promise to love and cherish her. She will never want for anything. I'm financially capable of giving her the world if she asked for it. I can provide for her and any future heirs we may have. I...I…I just need your permission sir to ask for your daughter's hand in marriage." Fitz finally takes a breath
Eli chuckles because he can sense how nervous Fitz is but also how serious he is as well. "Son I must say I have been watching my Livvie over the past two months and the only times she's happy…I mean truly happy is when she with you and it's just the two of you. Outside of her family and friends as well as society she's beginning to take charge of her life. Whenever I call to check on her she's happy unless something comes in between you two…such as her mother and brother. You are the first person Liv has ever stood up to her mother against. When she's not with you for whatever reason I can hear the sadness in her voice. I can feel it. I want what's best for my baby girl and the indecisiveness when it comes to her relationship with you says a lot. I believe she's finally finding her own way to live her life the way she wants. That includes with you. I think you're who she wants. I personally don't have a problem with it and just want my daughter happy. You make her happy Fitz and I can tell she really loves you and you love her. With that being said it would be my honor for you to ask for my daughter's hand and I give you my blessing because I truly believe a man knows when he has found the one."
"Thank you Mr. Pope I promise you I will love and cherish your daughter."
Eli smiles "Just keep making my baby smile. I see that she's in love with you and I now know that you share that same love as I've stated. Make me proud Fitz."
"I promise you sir I will. I just have one more question."
"Sure son what is it?"
Fitz shares his question with Eli and Eli agrees. Afterwards Fitz ends the call and returns to the bedroom sliding up behind Liv pulling her to him. She slightly adjusts herself but doesn't wake. Fitz finally joins her in a peaceful night of sleep and dreams of how he would propose making Liv a permanent part of his life.
The following morning Fitz woke up to what he thought was a dream but when he looked down found it to be real. Liv was giving him fellatio causing his toes to curl. He can't help himself as he begins to moan and stroke into her mouth. This was a first for him receiving from Liv and he enjoyed every moment of it. His heart rate picks up as his testicles tighten indicating he's about to explode. "Livvie baby oh shit…shit…shit baby I'm about to cum…baby I'm cumming…I can't hold it…I ca…Ahhhhhhh mmmmm…fuuuuuuuuccckkk!" He loses his load in the back of Liv's throat and she moans and sucks him as his body jerks from the sensation unable to make Liv release him from her grips.
She finally releases him looking him with a smile and looks in his deep blues "I couldn't resist. It's was standing up saluting me and I just had to say hello and taste him for myself."
Still trying to get his breathing under control "Damn baby I…I loved it. Can you do that more often?" Smiling Liv climbs up his long body "I'd love too. You're my first and I actually like doing it…with you that is. Your cock is like…so perfect…I just felt this overwhelming desire to put it in my mouth almost like and animal instinct."
"You mean like when I kiss you here?" He asks rubbing his long finger across her lower lips parting them as he rubs up and down her wetness. "Mmm…yes baby just like that." She responds as she feels Fitz erection returning poking her inner thigh. He slowly parts her lips and pushes himself inside of her. She slides backwards pushing him further inside and begins to ride him slowly rotating her hips releasing the desire she felt from her lip with a sensual moan. They make love until they both have to shower and ready themselves for the day, once dressed Liv checks herself over in the mirror as Fitz approaches her from the back wrapping his arms around her waist "Stunning." He says
She smiles and turns in his arms "Thank you. I would love to see you in a tux again would you still like to accompany me to the Black Ball tomorrow?" Fitz leans down and kisses Liv on the lips "It will be my honor. It starts at 8, right?"
"Yes."
"Okay I just have to pick up my pops and Boom from the airport at 7:30. I could send a car for them and give the key to the driver."
"Oh god Fitz no, your dad is expecting you to pick him up, I'm okay with that as long as you show up."
"Okay, I'll be there at about 8:30. Is that okay?"
"That's perfect love." Liv calling him love made him smile more. He couldn't wait until his plan to propose became a reality.
After Liv tells him how much she loved his master bedroom which included a large private bath with separate shower and Jacuzzi tub double sink with a sitting area and space for days. Two large walk-in closets one filled with dress attire and the other with comfortable attire and work clothes which were mostly jeans and boots and workout shoes. There was even a place for Boom. Fitz gives Liv a tour of his home and she can't help but to fall in love with the entire layout starting with the oval shaped stairwell that leads to the 2nd floor to his 5 bedrooms not to mention the large guest room downstairs. The balcony overlooks the entryway and the foyer giving a clear view of the crystal chandelier hanging from the vaulted ceiling. To the left of the entryway was a large living room area complete with a white sofa set including the chair and ottoman. Fireplace with fake wood but was also real.
Fitz didn't care for the smell of real wooded fireplaces so he had fake wood put in its place but it looked as good as the real thing. There was a large fluffy white rug that accented the furnishing that housed the guest bedroom with bath and fireplace. There were beautiful built-in cabinets. There were pictures of him and his parents along with other family members he described as his uncle and aunt and cousin on the mantle. Off to the left was a large library with two entryways. The entire home had hardwood flooring.
To the right was a large dining area with an 8 seat table with crystal china sets placed by each seat. Further down back lead to his large kitchen filled with stainless steel appliances and double sink with a centered large counter including a breakfast nook in the corner. Cabinets surrounding the entire kitchen with accented doors that matched the marbled colored counter tops. The home had large windows everywhere, a second stairway next to a half bath leading upstairs and to the basement. Next to that was two doors that lead to the garage and his office which was the size of a bedroom.
On the back of the home was another bathroom with a shower and an indoor outdoor pool that took Liv's breath away. The ceiling opened up and the glass doors surrounding it retracted into a large single glass plain. In the basement was a workout room, with a pool table bar large screen television with 9 seated reclining chairs each with cup holders attached. The back yard was large but simple and well-manicured surrounded by trees a tennis and basketball court with a helicopter landing pad.
"Do you have a helicopter?"
"Yes, but it's currently house on top of my corporate office downtown."
"Wow really, how rich are you?"
"Rich enough Livvie to give you anything your heart desires. I'm actually about to reach billionaire status once this investment I'm working on goes through, speaking of can you take a look at the numbers for me and tell me what you think. I kind of want to test the theory of my current tax lawyers and see if they come up with the same conclusion as you. I really trust your opinion."
"Sure babe, who's your lawyer?"
"Langston and Langston."
"Oh really? I definitely want to take a look now because that's the law firm that Edison works for. They are our competitors. Hollis went to them and I hear they told him the opposite of what I recommended. I kind of feel sorry for him because by the end of the year he will lose a lot of money."
"Well love can you look at them today? I just have to check in at the office and then I can get them to you. I left them there." "Fitz baby information like that should never be left at the office. Anything involving your investments or your finance should always be kept locked away in a safe place."
"Point taken. Do you want to ride with me?"
"Sure."
They leave and drive to Fitz's office. He introduces Liv to his staff including Lauren. "Lauren this is Olivia Pope my girlfriend and soon to be fiancé, Livvie baby this is Lauren she keeps my business life in order." He says with a wide smile causing Liv to blush
They shake hands "Nice to meet you Ms. Pope…"
"Please call me Olivia or Liv. It's a pleasure to meet you as well Lauren."
Lauren agrees and is touched because she really hated Mellie. Olivia on the other hand was not just beautiful she was kind, and pleasant even when she called looking for Fitz not one time did she disrespect Lauren when told Fitz was not available. She can tell Olivia is the reason for Mr. Grant mood swings. He was in love and she could see why. Olivia had a beautiful aura around her and if Mr. Grant called her his soon to be fiancé that was saying a lot.
Fitz retrieves his paperwork and sign-off on a few things taking Liv to grab a bite to eat. Once they reached the restaurant and they are seated Liv deciding to sit next to him instead of across from him. She leans in and kisses him only to lay her head against his shoulder wrapping her arms around his waist. Fitz was in heaven. PDA was not Liv's strong suite but today it was. Their food arrives and they dig in. As Fitz takes in a fork filled with pancakes Liv uses her finger to wipe of syrup that didn't quit make it in his mouth and licks it off her finger before kissing him again using her tongue to be sure no syrup was left behind. Fitz is becoming turned on by her actions.
"Livvie baby what was that for?"
"Oh you had syrup on your mouth, plus I just wanted to kiss you."
"But people are looking."
"And…let them look. I told you Fitz I'm done being ashamed of loving you…being in love with you. You are my man and if I want to kiss you I can kiss you…now eat." She serves him some of her bacon and he gladly accepts. He can't help but notice Liv attentiveness to him. Not just in the restaurant but on the drive to and from. She's watches his every move smiling each time he looked back at her. She would kiss him for no other reason except to kiss him. She would touch him just to touch him. His hair, his face, his arm, his ears, his lips or anywhere she deemed she wanted to touch him. She was in love and the way she looked at him and touched him told him so. He had broken through her fears. She was now showing him the love he showed her. It was definitely time to make her his wife.
Before Fitz dropped Liv off at home he made a detour and stopped at a boutique. "Fitz why are we here?"
"Tomorrows the Black Ball and I want my woman to be the best dressed there."
"Fitz I have a dress for the ball."
"Do you love that dress?"
"I like it my mother picked it out."
"My point exactly you should wear something you picked out and you love, so come on sweet baby lets go."
Liv gets out of the car and they go inside. Liv is taken back at the prices of the gowns in the store. "Fitz have you seen the prices of these dresses?"
"Yes my love, I have and I don't care. You are worth it. Now can you please find a dress you love and have to have without looking at the price?"
Liv raises an eyebrow as Fitz leans in and kisses her. "Well… okay." Liv had already spotted the dress she only glanced at and fell in love with so she walked over to where it was hanging and checked for her size taking the last one. She turns and sees Fitz standing behind her with a beautiful pair of shoes that match the dress perfectly and fell in love with her man more. He knew her. Her style, her size, her likes, and her taste in clothes and shoes. "Fitz these are perfect. What size are they?"
"A seven." Liv smiles "Perfect."
Liv tries on the gown and is left in awe. It's beautiful and fits her perfectly. It's a white gown with the back out, with diamonds across the lower back that are also around the front connected by a round diamond clip at the neck. It hugged her body and flared out at the bottom with a small train tail. The split on the left also had diamonds along the stream of the slit. The top has an oval neck with hung off one shoulder.
As Fitz sat and watched her in awe of her beauty he hands her a small clutch purse to close the deal. "Wow! Babe you are gorgeous." Liv smiles and turns to the mirror and her mouth drops. She's speechless. She turns and inspects herself from all angles when she begins to ball. Fitz jumps from his seat and rushes to her side. "What's the matter baby?"
"It's beautiful Fitz. I love it and I love you." He wipes her fallen tears and softly kisses her "You deserve it love. Just know I will buy you the world if it makes you happy. I will do whatever it takes to keep you happy. You have our child growing inside of you and you love me. I should be the one thanking you." They hear whimpers and both look up and turn to the direction of the sound and see the clerk wiping away tears.
"You guys are made for each other. I hope I one day find love like that." The clerk shares
"Thank you." They say in unison "W'ell take the dress, shoes and the clutch."
"Do you need accessories?"
Liv smiles "Yes let me get dressed, baby I will need some earrings, a necklace and maybe a bracelet, you've done good so far."
"I got this Livvie." Fitz goes and picks out a beautiful thin chained necklace with a small diamond and matching earrings. Liv loves it so they make the purchase and heads to Liv's house to retrieve some clothes and personal things before heading back to Fitz's home when Liv's phone goes off. She looks at the alert "Oh fuck!" Scaring Fitz from the sudden tone in her voice "Oh my god Fitz I forgot Dr. Andrews wanted me to make an appointment to see and OBGYN before I left. He felt I should see a doctor and check on the pregnancy if I decided to not go through with the abortion." Fitz flinches at the word abortion. "Okay when is it baby?" Liv looks at him "I haven't made one yet." Fitz looks at his watch "How soon can you make the appointment for?" "Do you want to come with?"
"Yes baby I want to see our baby on the screen and hear the heartbeat and whatever else comes with having a baby. I want to make every doctor's appointment." "Okay." Liv calls and makes an appointment for Monday at 8.
Once back at Fitz house they spends the entire day together. The first thing Liv did was go for a swim. She loved swimming and so did Fitz. They swam they made love and then swam some more showering together before preparing dinner together.
"Babe how do you keep this big house clean?"
"It doesn't really get dirty. I do however have a house keeper who comes through on Sunday mornings to clean. I do my own laundry and clean my bedroom it's off limits except my bathroom. She cleans that. I lock the door to my bedroom. She uses the second entry but doesn't have access to my room."
Liv feels slight territorial and jealous. "How does she look?"
Fitz laughs "Are you jealous?"
"No…yeah I am. I don't want some woman cleaning up after my man."
"Baby listen, she 58 years old, and owns a home cleaning service. She has people who works for her and help her out. My house doesn't require much cleaning just some dusting."
"Who does your grocery shopping?'
"I do all of my own shopping love." This makes Liv feel better. "Well I want to meet her."
"Okay she will be her on Sunday morning at 6am."
"Okay I don't have to be at my parent's house until 6 for dinner, will you come with me?"
"Am I welcome in your mother's home?"
"I've already talked to my dad and he welcomes you. My mom will not go against my dad. So yes you're welcome."
"Then I'm there." They continue preparing dinner before sitting down to eat
Fitz is over the moon at the attention Liv is giving him. The way she looks at him with desire. She is completely opening up to him. She even called her girlfriends and openly talks about her love for him solidifying their relationship and he couldn't be happier.
The following day Fitz orders Liv a driver to take her to the Black Ball with a promise of meeting her there but Liv's mom insists she rides with the family being that this is a family event that they attend yearly. Fitz gives in to keep the peace not wanting Liv to feel stressed out about choosing so instead he has the driver drop Liv off at her parent's home once she was dressed and ready to leave. He heads for the airport to pick up his dog and father exited to share the good news of him and Liv steps forward as well as him about to become a grandfather and hopefully a father in law.
The Popes arrive at the Ball and is immediately seated in the front. Liv is excited and nervous all at the same time. She hasn't told her parents that Fitz will be joining them because she truly didn't care to hear what they or her mother more so had to say. She knew her mother would have an unwanted opinion and most likely say something that would surely piss her off. She wanted Fitz by her side when that happened. He was her strength and gave her courage. She needed him next to her when dealing with her mother and brother. Her dad was a lot more excepting. She didn't really worry about him because he just wanted her to be happy and Fitz was her happiness.
As the family sits and the Ball is about to begin as the elite families are introduced Liv notices Edison and Angela's together just a few tables over from them. Her mother also notices and decides to give Liv her thoughts. "Livvie isn't that your friend Angela with Edison?" But she doesn't give Liv a chance to answer and continues "I don't understand how you let him get away and now your friend has her grips in him. Edison would have been perfect for you."
Liv frowns rolling her eyes at her mother's statement "I'm looking to be happy mom not someone's perfect arm piece. He's perfect for someone but that someone is not me." Liv mother gives her a look of disgust now frowning at her as if she smells something bad. "You wouldn't know happiness if it hit you in the face, you're the reason for your own unhappiness, letting a perfectly good man get away for some white gardener whom you have nothing in common with. Open your eyes Olivia you are the reason for your own unhappiness."
Liv heart breaks at her mother's statement but she also becomes angry. "Thanks a lot mother." Liv jumps from her seat and swiftly walks out of the ball area towards the bathroom. Maya turns to see Eli looking at her with angry eyes "Oh dear I shouldn't have said that." Eli responds "You think…that's right you never think when it comes to our daughter. So from this point on keep your mouth shut." Harrison is silent because he knows his father is angry which he seldom gets. When his father speaks in anger his family knows not to cross him. Eli stands and goes to find Olivia. Without thinking he walks into the ladies room knowing that where she was headed and is accosted with the sound of Liv sobbing. "Sweet pea?" Eli calls out
But Liv can't answer as she sits in the closed stall "Da…daddy why do she say things like that to me?" Liv asks through sniffles barely able to get her question out. "Sweet pea your mom sometimes forget where she came from. See baby I've never told you kids this but, when your mom and I first met her parent didn't want us together either. They didn't think I was good enough for your mom. But we loved each other…we were in love. We ran off together, and let's just say your grandparents weren't too happy about it and both sides disowned us, but as you can see they eventually came around before they passes away. Your grandmother being the only one left adores me now." He says with a chuckle
Liv opens the stall door "Really dad?"
"Really baby. Love is not something you purchase. Its what you feel and you can't help who you fall in love with and I know you're in love with Fitzgerald and he's in love with you. I know this…I think your mom knows this too and just needs a little reminder of where she came from. I will be sure to remind her. Don't be afraid to love who you love sweet pea, the man is just white not a Martian and if he's who you love and he loves you then you can't let anyone or anything get in the way of that…not even your mother."
Liv slowly stops crying as she listens to her father and begins to feel better. She runs into her father's arms as he spreads them for a much needed hug. "Thank you daddy…I love you." "I love you too sweet pea now let's go back inside and enjoy the show."
They both head back inside and take their seats when suddenly Eli sees what he's been waiting for and taps Liv on the shoulder. She turns to him as he leans over and kisses her forehead "I think this part is for you." He nods toward the large dance floor. Liv turns back into the direction of all the families dancing on the floor when her eyes notices the couples slowly parting and the music lowers and Whitney Huston I will always love you begins to play. Once the last couple parts and all eyes are on him she loses her breath bringing her hand to her mouth. Fitz she whispers.
Fitz slowly walks to her and boy does he stand out like a beautiful sore thumb. He is dressed in and all black tux with silk collar and tie. His size twelve shoes glare as the light hits them. He swag is so sexy Liv feels turned on. As he approaches and the song plays everyone is in awe even Maya, but she's also in shock. Harrison is impressed and Eli is proud. The sexiness oozes from Fitz as he continues to walk to his Livvie. Edison and Angela are both speechless.
Fitz finally reaches Liv and smiles his crooked smile with both hands in his pockets. "Hi."
"H…hi." She repeats the love greeting when the music stops and Fitz begins "Livvie from the first moment I saw you…I knew I was in love with you and since meeting you I have falling deeper and deeper in that love. I want to share my life with you. I want to grow old with you." Liv is unable to control the tears that were once tears of pain but are now tears of joy "I want to have a family with you and I can't see myself without you in my life. You have shown me that same love so I need to know…Olivia Carolyn Pope…" Fitz drops down to one knee and presents the ring he had inscribed "Will you marry me?"
Maya attempts to interrupt the proposal when Eli places his hand on her shoulder pulling her to him "If you mess this up for our daughter I will divorce you so fast leaving you feeling like you trying to do to our daughter. Don't make me chose Maya." Maya knows Eli is serious by the tone of his voice and the grip on her shoulder so she remains in her seat and keeps her mouth shut. "Just fake it like you do with everyone else." Maya drops her head momentarily before turning her attention back to her daughter and soon to be son in law.
"Say yes Livvie…say yes." Harrison whispers to his sister understanding that she is truly in love with this man. With tear streaming from her eyes Liv jumps from her seat with shaky hands as Fitz holds the ring against her finger. "YES YES YES BABY YESSSSSS!" Fitz slides the ring on her finger and stands pulling Liv into his arms kissing her in front of everyone. Liv with her arms wrapped tightly around Fitz's neck returns the passionate kiss and the crowd goes wild with applause. Everyone is smiling clapping whistling and cheering even Angela Edison and Maya.
No one sees color they only see a couple in love. The ball continues with Fitz and Liv front and center on the dance floor. History has been made tonight with Fitz being the first white man to attend the Black Ball proposing and getting the most wanted girl in attendance.
A/N: I hope I did this some justice? Just a little more to go or maybe a lot more. Leave your thoughts….Until next time…Keke
