A/N ~ You all hated Unconditional Love so I deleted it. Now you all hate that I have deleted it. I have learned that there is no winning in this situation. With that said I rewrote this chapter three times so I hope you like it. I hope you can forgo all the grammatical errors. Of course I hope you enjoy this extra long chapter.
I knocked on her door this time and was greeted by a very angry red head. "Hi I'm looking for Olivia?"
"And you are?" she inquired
"I am Fitzgerald Grant" I glanced at my watch "If you don't mind we are in a hurry"
"Yeah sure come on in" she opened the door barely enough for me to get in.
"Liv he is here" she yelled from the door way.
That's when I saw her. She was in grey sweat pants that were form fitting and a black crop top. Her hair was braided back into two braids, she was absolutely stunning.
"Hi" was all I could choke out.
"Hi... The movers took everything so let me just grab my purse."
"Okay" I nodded my head and she was gone.
"Hey I am Quinn Liv's friend" the brunette outstretched her hand and I shook it.
"Nice to meet you I am Fitzgerald"
"The angry red head is Abby and the one staring you up and down is Harrison"
"Nice to meet you all" Quinn smiled but the others didn't move they just stared.
"We are a little overprotective of Liv she has been through a lot. You see she is like a sister to us"
"Yeah so if you even thing about hurting her this dumb deal is over." The red head was feisty.
"We want what is best for her, Abby and Quinn seem to think that is you but I just think you are piece of shi-"
"Harrison that's enough Liv will be back soon just know we are watching you" Olivia was taking a long time
"I have no intention on hurting her. I promise"
"Okay, sorry I couldn't find my purse." Thank god.
"Your fine but we should get going we have a meeting to get to"
"Right okay sorry, I will see you guys Monday for class. Thank you for helping I really appreciate it." I watched as she gave each person a hug goodbye.
"Alright I'm ready"
"Okay, it was nice meeting you all" I said as sincere as possible.
I pressed the button for the elevator and waited. When the doors opened we both walked in.
"What meeting do we have?" she asked shyly
"You have some paperwork to sign with my lawyer and then I want you to meet the head of your security detail. I want to make sure you feel comfortable with him. Your safety is my number one concern at the moment."
"Why? Why do you care if I am safe. Why am I your number one priority. I guess what I am really asking is why are you being nice to me?" she turned to look at me her eyes were like daggers and I felt my breath hitch.
What is happening to me?
"You are about to be my wife Ms. Pope. Believe it or not I am not the devil. You will be my priority until you sign the divorce papers."
She seemed to accept that answer because she didn't speak to me until we arrived at the gates of our home.
Olivia's POV
"This is your house?" I asked astonished.
It was a two-story Victorian house. The first floor had four white columns that supported the balcony for the second floor. There were four huge 40 feet windows on the first floor alone. The balcony stretched along the second floor. That's just what I could see in the dark.
"Ours. This is our house" he stretched his arm out for me. I wrapped my arm around his with a little hesitation.
"Okay so the boys are supposed to be here any minute, but I think I can get the first-floor tour in sound like a plan?"
"Of course," I was nervous for what reason I wasn't sure. I was doing this for Jake that's all I needed to remember
He led me up the stairs to the two large oak doors. He reached in his pocket and grabbed a key. Before I knew it, the door was pushed open and I was entering the foyer. It was like something out of a movie. The grand spiral staircase went around the whole room. Everything was so prestigious from the white marble staircase to the glass chandelier that hung above us.
"So, this is the foyer obviously, Marble is kind of my thing so all around the house you will see that as a big component. So, we can go either left or right, Which one?"
I knew he was talking but I just couldn't think of anything than other than how beautiful this place was. "Don't worry this is the reaction everyone has I'll show you the offices first."
I let him lead me into a room to our right. "This is my office; I really only use it on weekends most of the time I go into the office. I keep pretty much everything the same in here as I do at work. Less confusion that way."
Part of me wanted to question what it was he meant when he said "Work". I really don't know anything about the man I now share a home with. This man I was going to marry is a mystery to me. Soon I will be his wife and I can't even tell you what he does for a living. I never would ask but it seems I didn't have to, my husband to be probably saw the concern etched on my face.
"Not everything I do is illegal Olivia; I own a law firm. I am New Jersey's best Defense Attorney."
He then jumped right back into talking about the room. When he got the large bookshelves, why he picked the black couch instead of the white. So, on and so forth. I wasn't really listening my mind was pre-occupied thinking about everything.
His office was very... man cavey. One wall was lined with bookshelves, filled with every book imagined that had to do with the law. There was another wall dedicated to pictures. Then there was his desk. It was huge, yet organized, and stood right in front of a large window. This room reeked of testosterone but somehow, he made it elegant.
Before I knew it, he was leading me through the door and into the next room.
"This is your office. I decided that the whole dark mystery theme wouldn't go over well with you. So white and blue seemed more you. If you don't like it I can have it changed." He was rambling.
"No, it's perfect, really. Thank you" I smiled at him. The room was truly outstanding. It was very similar to his except the color scheme. The same bookshelves, the same end tables with crystal pitchers filled with brown liquid that I assumed was either whiskey or bourbon. The desk was just as big and tidy, but it was white with blue accents. It was so...me, which was flattering but also threw me off. He couldn't have known that blue was my favorite color or that white was something I couldn't live without. The whole speech he gave me about wanting to keep me safe just kept replaying in my head. It was hard remembering that he forced me into a marriage.
He showed me around the rest of the downstairs. The kitchen was huge, it was like my whole apartment. Marble countertops accompanied by white tiles with gold splatter on them. He showed me all the useless appliances that do things that can be done with two hands. I didn't say anything I just thought it. He showed me the indoor pool, the exercise room, the family room and the formal dining room.
Then we ended up on the patio. It was breathtaking, Fairy lights were scattered everywhere. I could see the table and stools perfectly under the glow. The pool had a rock wall that spilled water out creating a waterfall. The pool lights lit the pool up and it created a sort of bliss.
"This is my favorite part of the house. I sit out here on the hammock when I am overwhelmed." his voice was full of hope. Hope that I would love it half as much as he did.
"Fitzgerald, words can't even explain how beautiful this is." I smiled brightly at him. I felt like I needed him to see through my facial expressions just how perfect this was.
"I am really glad you like it Olivia."
Our eyes met and it was like two world colliding. I don't know what this feeling was, but I never wanted it to end. It was euphoric, it was like all my nerves were on fire. I felt vulnerable but completely safe at the same time. I felt like I was home.
Suddenly the doorbell sounded breaking us from our staring contest.
He cleared his threat "I uh have to get that you just stay here alright?"
"Sure" he let go of my arm and disappeared through the sliding doors.
I said I silent prayer that this particular chapter in my life would read easily and close fast.
Fitz Pov
"Hey guys come on in" Stephen and Huck both entered the house.
"Alright man where is the babe that is hot enough to have you settle down." Stephan asked getting straight to the point.
"Her name is Olivia, and this is just a transaction, a deal, a debt to be payed" I guess I was still telling myself that lie.
"Does she know about the contract you had Stephan write up? The fact that she is your live-in sex slave and she must bear your children? Fitz, I have always been on your side, but this I don't know man" Huck began shaking his head.
"He is right Fitz; I wrote up the contract like you asked but I don't know. Does she know? Does she know all of it? That once you are elected, she must move to DC. I love you man and you know that but this, it is a lot."
"What do you have on her? She is a smart kid but that's it she is just a kid with her whole life ahead of her. She doesn't seem like she would just agree to this. So, what do you have on her Fitz?"
"Her boyfriend was a runner for me. He started stealing coke I guess he was using. They had a joint account he used every penny of it. She has no money, she has no home, she has nothing. I put him into a rehab facility and told her she could have him back once all our terms were meant." I felt ashamed saying it.
"Fitz you are holding her boyfriend hostage. This is going to blow up in your face you do know that?"
"I don't have a choice. My father wants this I must do it. This isn't my choice and you both know that. Now I don't need you both on board. What I need is for you both to do the damn job I've hired you for. Do you think that you might be able to handle that?"
They both casted their gazes to the ground. Both mumbled an "Okay".
"Great, you guys go in the kitchen and get set up. Pour yourselves a drink and just be nice don't pull any of this when I bring her in."
I didn't wait for a response I just left to find Olivia. She was exactly where I left her. Starring out at the darkness, it appeared that she was thinking. I slid the door open as quietly as I could in hopes to not frighten her.
"Hey, is everything okay?" I asked gently.
She turned and looked at me.
"Yeah of course, are they here for the meeting?" she looked scared.
What the boys had said was really weighing on me. She really didn't deserve this.
"Yeah, they are setting up in the kitchen. If you are ready, we can go in"
"I'm ready" she gave me a smile and waited for me to open the door.
I let her walk in first, but she waited for me to take the lead. She followed me into the kitchen.
"Olivia this is Huck, he is in charge of your security detail."
"Nice to meet you Ms. Pope" They shook hands.
"Please call me Olivia"
"And this is my Lawyer Stephan" she shook his hand and happily took a seat at the island. Stephan and I stood in front of her while Huck to the stool next to her.
"Stephan you can start" he sent me a nod and began.
"We need you to sign a non- disclosure agreement it just means that you can't tell anyone about your agreement with Fitz and if you do then you will be sued."
"Oh, I have already told my friends. I didn't know that I wasn't allowed to talk about it. I mean they won't say anything trust me. I just didn't know I'm sorry." She was directing these words towards me. She did seem genuinely sorry. I had met her friends I knew where their loyalties were.
"I know you told them that's fine. Just don't speak to anyone else alright" She shook her head and signed the paper.
"This is the contract itself, there are a few sections I want to go over with you." He met my eyes and I nodded
"This section means you have to stay married to Fitz until after he is done being governor."
"But that means eight years. That's only for the consecutive terms. After four years he could run again. There is no restriction on these things in New Jersey. I thought this was going to be a year top."
"You have my word that I will only run for one term. Then you are out, Four years tops. I promise."
She still looked nervous, but she signed anyway.
"This page is about how often you have to consummate the marriage in order to reproduce."
She turned red and shifted in her seat.
"I have to have kids?"
"Just one as stated in the document and you will be allowed to have full custody after the divorce" she was unravelling.
"I don't do that stuff I don't err I don't have sex. I've never I don't think that I can do this."
I grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge. "Trust me it will be fun" I gave her a wink which only seemed to stress her out more.
"So, I have to have a baby and you won't want to see them after we get divorced. They will have to grow up without a dad?"
She seemed more upset about the fact the child would have to grow up without a father than the fact of actually having one.
"Olivia I will never be father material. The baby would be better off without me. I will send the necessary funds to support him or her but that is all I will do."
She didn't say anything for a while. To all our surprise she signed the paper.
"The last thing is when he is elected as governor. The both of you will buy a house together in D.C where you will stay part time."
"But my school is here?"
"Georgetown is a good school in DC but we could just go there on a need to be basis. Weekends and holidays. So, don't worry none of this will interfere with you schooling. That is another main priority to me."
She signed the paper and handed the stack back to Stephan.
"I will get you both a copy for your records and bring them into the office tomorrow."
"Perfect thanks Stephan."
"It was nice meeting you Olivia"
She smiled and shook his hand before he showed himself out.
"Huck your turn"
"Olivia you just need to know that I will be your shadow from now on. You won't be able to see me unless there is a physical threat to you. I just need to know places you normally go."
"Okay, School and Work and-"
"Where is it you work?"
"I work at a diner on weekends and then during the week I am a intern for Beene and associates"
"Okay anywhere else?"
"My friends' apartments and every Thursday night we go to a karaoke bar over by our school."
"Okay that's all I need from you. I know your school schedule and if you need me you can text me anytime."
I grabbed her new phone from out of the drawer. "This is your new phone it's a secured line so you can't talk freely everything is programmed into it. Same number"
"That's all I need now Olivia it was great meeting you."
"You too and thank you."
"Bye Huck Thanks."
A nod of his head and he was gone leaving a very stressed out Olivia in his wake. It was already 12 and we both needed showers and to sleep.
"Come on I will show you upstairs."
"Can I make a call first?"
"Yeah of course I'm going to take a shower come on up when you are ready."
"Thanks"
I gave her a smile and went on my merry way.
Liv's POV
"Lv its late what's up?"
"You were right about it all"
"You are going to have to be a little more specific Liv I tend to be right all the time."
"Abby I'm serious"
"Okay sorry, sorry what is wrong?"
"He wants me to marry him, have sex with him and then have his kids, then lastly I have to buy a house in DC. I have to keep this charade up for four years and that's if he doesn't get reelected. Abby I can't do this."
The line was silent.
"Abby?"
"I'm here, I need you to calm down. You can do this, and you know you can. I know how you feel about sex but Its time liv. Rip the band aid off. If you really need an out, we can find a way. Has he done anything to you?"
"No, He is very sweet and respectful"
"So, what is the problem?"
"I... I don't know"
"Liv"
"I am scared"
"Don't be I am here for you always."
"Thank you, I love you"
"I love you too, now go and get some rest"
"Night"
I hung up the phone and sat on the stool for a little while letting myself take in everything.
"You can do this Olivia" I gave my myself a prep talk before going upstairs.
I didn't know where to go. So, I stood in the hallway staring at a picture on the wall for ten minutes at least.
"Hey, everything okay with you call?"
His sudden deep voice filled the space between us.
"Yeah, it was Abby she says Hi" He was shirtless and wearing just boxers. His body glistened with water. He had a very nice body. Perfectly sculpted arms and Oh god I am staring.
"Somehow I doubt that. She doesn't seem like my biggest fan."
"She means well."
"They all seemed very fond of you; I can show you the upstairs now."
"Perfect."
"Okay these three rooms are just spare bedrooms. I had two of them turned into guest rooms for your friends. They are welcomed here at any time, but they will need some place to stay."
"That is so very kind of you Fitzgerald" It was really hard to hate him. While he was half naked and telling me how he gave my friends rooms in our huge house.
"This is your room, I figured you wouldn't want to sleep with me. It isn't finished yet so you will have to have my room for a week or so, but I can sleep on the couch in my office."
"Nonsense, I can sleep on the couch." Now he was trying to uproot his whole sleep routine for me.
"You are not sleeping on the couch really it isn't a problem."
"We can share the bed. I promise I don't snore" I gave him a small smile. Abby was right I need to make an effort he has yet to give me any reason to be skeptical of his intentions.
"Perfect, you can look in the room if you want."
I turned the light switch on; the room was very pretty a lilac color brightened the walls up. There was a huge walk in closet. The bathroom was white marble of course, also very large with gold tiles. It was very pretty, and I loved it. "It's beautiful."
"I'm glad you like it, the paint isn't dry yet and the bed hasn't come in, but that is all we are waiting for"
"It is huge, I don't know how I am going to fill all this space"
"We can figure that out"
I let out a small yawn unintentionally.
"You are tired we can pick this up tomorrow. I will show you to my room"
I didn't protest to that. He took me down the hall to an even bigger room. "That wardrobe is yours" He said pointing to a white cabinet.
"The movers put all your clothes in it. You can get dressed through that door, you can take a shower tomorrow morning."
I thanked him and searched the wardrobe for my pjs. Single Olivia wore booty shorts and a sports bra to bed. It seems I would have to invest in more appropriate pajamas. I grabbed the velvet booty shorts and a tank top and quickly changed in the bathroom.
"Do you have a particular side of the bed?" Can't he just be rude or say something mean.
"No, whichever is fine"
"You can throw your dirty clothes in the hamper"
He turned on the lamp and turned off the main light.
Suddenly I felt anxious. The last time we were in bed together we did some questionable things.
"Are you okay?"
"Can we just sleep? We don't have to have sex? I only ask because I am know I signed the paper I am just really tired and its been a crazy day I just wa-"
"Olivia we aren't going to have sex calm down we are just sleeping"
I let out a sigh of relief.
"I am not going to have sex with you anytime soon."
I crawled into the bed and got beneath the covers.
"So when will we have sex?" I asked shyly.
"We could go right now Olivia, But I picked up that you are a virgin so I want to prep you first. So when we do have sex you can enjoy it as much as I will"
"Thanks I guess?"
"No problem, But if we aren't having sex I would love if we could sleep I am exhausted."
"Right sorry goodnight"
I felt a million feelings. To my surprise I fell asleep rather quickly next to the stranger that soon would be my husband.
