Song: Breakin me Johnny Lang
Olivia kicked off her high heel shoes as she sat on the couch. It had been a long day. And she still had to get supper ready. Noah would be home in an hour from soccer practice.
Hard to believe Simon had been gone a whole year. Guilt over her last call remained.
Even if Simon never heard her message, it was the last words she had said to him. Olivia had spoken in anger and hurt. She wanted Simon to regret missing their lunch and know she was done. However part of her had hoped he would have called back and they could have worked on repairing their relationship.
So if anyone asked why she didn't cut Elliot out of her life completely it was because of Simon. She could handle not talking or seeing him. But she would never say goodbye. She needed to know there was hope of having him in her life again. Even if it never happened.
Olivia decided she was making mexican food for dinner. Her menu would be a taco layered dip, chicken enchiladas, spanish rice and brownies and vanilla ice cream for dessert. Of course she had never made enchiladas before so it would be interesting. Thankfully Noah was always up for trying new recipes.
Forty minutes had passed and Olivia had a giant mess. Enchiladas took longer than she had expected putting together and she still was in the middle of making her seven layered taco dip when there was a knock at the door.
"Oh, no they came early,'' Olivia said as she rushed around her counter. " I'm coming," Olivia said as she walked to her apartment door. "You guys came early,'' she said as she opened her door.
Olivia's eyes widened as the person standing in front of her was the last person she had expected to see. "Elliot, um hi. I was expecting. I thought you were someone else. Why are you here?" Olivia noticed Elliot was dressed in a dark blue suit and blue shirt. It made his blue eyes pop even more.
"Olivia, hi." Elliot paused. "I wanted to give you these flowers." Elliot said as he nervously handed Olivia a bouquet mix of white and purple roses.
"Thank you Elliot. The flowers are beautiful." Olivia said. As she reached for the flowers her hand accidentally brushed Elliot's making her feel electricity between them. When she looked up at Elliot she could have sworn he was blushing.
"I also wanted to say how sorry I am. I know tomorrow is the anniversary of Simon's death. I know my words don't mean much to you anymore. I'm here. Anything you need Olivia. I promise. You call and I will be here." Elliot said as his eyes teared up.
"Thank you Elliot." Olivia said as she looked up at him.
"You have some sauce on your face. Elliot said as he stepped closer and placed his thumb on her face and slowly wiped it off.
Olivia's eyes locked with Elliot's as they both stood in silence. "Elliot, would you?" Olivia paused.
"I should go. I just wanted to." Elliot paused. He stepped closer within inches of Olivia.
"Elliot," Olivia whispered. Being so close to him both made her feel both scared and like a silly high school girl inches from her crush. Dammit how he always had this effect on her.
"Goodnight" Elliot whispered in her ear. He slowly turned away and began to walk away.
"El," Olivia said as she reached for his hand. "Thank you for the flowers and for coming."
Elliot turned and looked at her. "Always Liv. I promise" Elliot said as he gave her a shy smile. He then turned and walked down the hall.
Olivia walked back in her apartment confused. She couldn't figure out what Elliot wanted anymore. However she was happy he reached out today. It helped her to know he would be there if she did need him.
