"So I went through your notes."
"...and?"
"You really didn't need my input, this is good. Just don't allow them to drag this case out in court any further than it already has. It's unnecessary."
"I hear you but Felix-"
"Andre, stop doubting yourself." Liv shut him down real quick. "The work you did on this case is impressive."
"Thank you Olivia but Felix is a damn good attorney. He always pulls something out of nowhere."
"He is good but their case isn't that strong. He's been trying all sorts of tricks to throw you off and get the upper hand but it didn't work now did it?"
"Yea, I guess not. You're really good you know that?"
"I couldn't agree more." A male voice answered from the doorway. "Her mind is just..incredible."
Olivia smirked at her boyfriend who just casually strolled into her office before turning back to Andre. "Good luck on your case." She hoped he took the hint and left.
"Thanks..and thank you for the advice. I really appreciate it."
"No problem."
Andre got up, gave Fitz a polite nod and left the office.
"Good, we're alone. Do I get a kiss?" Fitz asked cheekily.
"You could at least greet a girl first."
"Hi baby." The charm in his voice made her smile.
"Hi, are you ever going to give poor Andre a break? He's nice Fitz."
"I can't do that. Sorry."
Olivia got out of her chair and strided towards him. "I really can't with you sometimes." She dragged him by his hand over to the window for some privacy.
Fitz finally rested his forehead against hers and stared into her eyes. "C'mere." He pressed his lips against hers.
His hands travelled down her body, marvelling the dress she had on.
"Hey, behave. I'm at work." Liv said pulling back. "So.. What are you doing here?"
"I came to see you."
"Don't you have work to do?"
"No, at least not anything important."
"Liar. Cindy called me earlier saying everyone is walking on eggshells around the office because a certain Mr. Grant is on a wrath. So what's up mister, why were you in such a bad mood?"
Fitz quirked his eyebrow and grinned. "You know, at this point we should just swap secretaries."
"You're not getting Violet."
"Violet would never complain about my moods to you."
"Yeah yeah whatever. So, are you going to tell me why you were in such a bad mood?"
"Livvie.. I wasn't even in a bad mood. I was just being their boss. Sometimes I have to be tough on them."
"Okay."
"What?"
"What do you mean 'what'?"
"You have a look on your face."
"What look?"
"Like you're not totally convinced. Look, okay. So maybe I yelled at a few people unnecessarily."
"I'm sure whoever messed up have learned their lesson."
"See, just being here with you has me in a good mood already." He smiled at her.
Olivia stroked her hand over his stubbly cheek. "You need to shave."
"I was actually thinking of growing my beard out."
"Are you trying to look like your brother?"
"Livvie we've been together for a year now, you should know by now that I'm way better looking then Ryan. By the way, did your dad tell you about the dinner?"
With eyebrows creased together Liv asked, "What dinner?"
"Oh, well he phoned me earlier inviting us to dinner tomorrow night at their place."
"So you guys are cool like that now huh." Liv smiled.
"We've always been cool baby."
"He's making plans with you instead of calling me, that's new."
"You and my whole family make plans without me. Like you literally don't include me in plans sometimes." He retorted.
"Apparently they like me a lot more than they like you."
"They do and I'm not even mad. I love that you're so comfortable around my family."
"They are such lovable people though. Hey babe I have to get back to work.."
Fitz tipped his head down to leave soft kisses on her neck.
"Fiiitz.." Liv giggled and pulled away from him. "What are you doing?"
"Saying goodbye." He grinned and latched his lips onto hers, drawing her into a heated kiss. "Okay beautiful, see you at home."
"Are you going back to the office?"
"Yeah. I just needed to see my girl."
"Aww you're so cute. I love you."
"Love you too baby, bye."
xxx
"Hey you two. You're late, Talia has been here for almost an hour."
"How is Talia here already? She's never early for anything." Liv said pushing past her father leaving him and Fitz laughing behind her.
"Hey Richard. We brought wine."
"Thank you Fitz. Let's join the others, the food should be ready soon."
"Finally. I thought you two were going to bail out on us." Talia said sarcastically when she saw her sister.
"You're alone. Where's Jeremy?"
"Jeremy is somewhere living his life."
"Hm?"
"We're not together anymore."
"You guys broke up? Why? I liked him."
"No you didn't, Liv you never even had a real conversation with the guy." She laughed not taking it too seriously.
"Whatever, that doesn't mean I didn't like him. So what happened?"
Talia was about to answer when the room started filling up with her parents and Fitz. "I'll tell you later."
"Okay. So, wait, how did you get here?"
"I took the train." Talia answered, shrugging.
"Talia we could've picked you up."
"I was at a friends place and close to the subway so it was a no-brainer."
Fitz strided over to Talia and draped his arm over her shoulders. "So are you mad at us or something. We haven't seen you in so long."
"Oh I was just going through a breakup." She said casually.
His went from teasing to serious in a matter of seconds. "Seriously?"
"Yup."
"Jeremy is an idiot. Wait, did he cheat on you? 'Cause if he did I could teach him a lesson real quick."
She rolled her eyes. "Olivia, talk to your boyfriend please."
"He's joking." Liv offered but Fitz shook his head in disagreement.
"This is my little sis, I can't have anyone break her heart."
Talia became slightly emotional and wrapped one arm around Fitz's waist to give him a half hug. "Thank you but please don't go and commit a murder. I'm okay, I promise."
"Are you sure because I--"
Liv tilted her head to the side, glaring at Fitz. "Fitzgerald. No."
"Babe I--"
"No."
Richard and Caroline adored Fitz being so protective over both their daughters but seeing Olivia scold him was too funny.
"Son, just let it go. The right guy will show up for my daughter eventually, just like you did for Livvie." Richard said patting Fitz on the back.
"Yeah, you're right. I'm being foolish. Sorry."
"I don't want to sound too forward but you'll make an amazing father some day. Although if you're gonna be like me and only have daughters then I suspect a few boys might receive death threats every now and then."
Everyone shared a good hearty laugh knowing that's probably true.
After dinner everyone gathered in the living room to end of a lovely evening.
Olivia was nestled into Fitz's side listening to his conversation with her father. Seeing them get along so well was honestly so heartwarming to her.
"Liv, can we finish that talk we started earlier?" Talia asked from across the room.
"Of course."
They went upstairs into one of the guestrooms to talk privately.
"I found out that he got a girl pregnant at one of those stupid parties he would go to with his stupid friends."
"Talia.. I'm sorry. That's hectic."
"Yeah well at least he was man enough to tell me himself."
"You two had a good thing going, why would his dumbass wanna mess that up."
"I didn't even bother asking for details or how many times he's cheated on me.. I just sent him on his way."
"As you should. He was so nice though, hell mom and dad even liked him."
"I know."
"Are you really okay?"
"I mean I feel like our whole relationship was a lie but whatever. His loss, right?"
"Definitely. You're freaking amazing and he's a dick for not appreciating you. You'll find someone better."
"I think I'm gonna stay single for a while."
"Just don't allow his stupidity to ruin your happiness. Not all men are assholes."
"Not all men are Fitz either." Talia laughed. "He's like the superman of boyfriends."
"I got blessed with him and the same will happen for you."
"Are you gonna tell him?"
"Do you want me to? Because he'll definitely ask."
"Sure you can tell him, that's my bro."
"As long as he doesn't do anything to Jeremy. The kid is an ass but he does not deserve to be tortured by Fitz's men. Hey, does mom and dad know why you broke up with him?"
"No.. I don't think I should tell them either. It's over right, so what's the point."
"Yeah I understand."
"Can I drive back with you and Fitz?"
"Of course."
"I'm thinking about renting out your room. There's a lot of students looking for better accommodation and the apartment is perfect don't you think?"
"I thought you liked living alone."
"Yeah but there's a whole room that I don't use and you're still paying the rent which I'm grateful for but I can't expect you to keep doing so. I've gotta learn to stand on my own feet."
"Tali you know I don't mind paying the rent."
"You also bring me groceries every month Liv, come on. Let me be a big girl. I already have a part time job and my salary ain't that bad."
"Okay fine. When you get someone in there I'll pay half the rent then you guys gotta come up with the other half. The whole amount would be too much for two students."
"Okay, that's reasonable. Thank you."
"Of course. Get over here." Liv smiled and pulled her into a hug.
"Hey, I'm just curious.. When are you guys planning on making me an auntie?"
"Excuse me? Fitz and I aren't ready for that yet."
"You are, it's so obvious. You just don't see it."
"Whatever Tali."
"You guys are so cute with Jaden though."
Liv gave her a slight push. "Would you shut up?" She laughed.
"Your babies would be insanely gorgeous. Just saying."
"Good to know. Come on we have to get going. I had a long day and I'd like to get to bed."
xxx
Olivia went about her morning routine quietly as Fitz continued to sleep.
She sat on her side of the bed halfway dressed, wearing a pencil skirt and her bra, putting on her shoes. The dip in the bed woke Fitz up.
"Hi." He said not fully awake yet.
An immediate smile formed on Olivia's face when she heard his groggy voice.
"Hi."
It took him a few seconds to adjust his eyes to the light. "Why are you up so early?" He was wide awake now and scooting closer to her.
"I have court."
"Are you nervous?" Fitz asked while tracing her spine with his fingertips.
"No.. I'm quite excited actually, which is why I'm up so early." She smiled lovingly at him.
Fitz grinned brightly. "That's my girl. I know you're gonna kick some ass today."
"Thank you baby."
"Soo do we have time for breakfast or are you in a hurry?" His fingers toyed with her bra clasp.
"Breakfast as in food, right? Because I'm already dressed."
He laughed sitting up. "Well, yes."
"Suuure." She shot him a playful glare.
"You know me too well."
"Yes I do." Liv smiled and stroked his cheek. "We don't have time for that or else I'll be so late."
"Challenge accepted."
Liv smirked and ran her hand up along his thigh. "No. There's no challenge and don't even think about giving me those sad eyes."
"Okay, fine. Just give me a kiss then."
"Aw look at you asking for a kiss." She teased and leaned forward to press their lips together for a deep, affectionate kiss.
"That better?"
Fitz smiled and dropped a kiss on the inside of her hand. "Much better."
"You should get up. I'm hungry and you make the best pancakes ever."
"Wow. That's all I'm good for now huh?" He joked and pulled her back when she stood up.
Olivia giggled uncontrollably. "Fiiitz, I gotta finish getting ready."
"What topping would you like to have with your pancakes?"
"Surprise me." She winked at him.
"Alright, you take your time while I go and get breakfast ready. I'll just take a shower afterwards."
"I already put out your clothes." On certain days Olivia just loved picking out his work clothes.
Fitz left their bed and went to join her in the bathroom where she did her makeup. He brushed his teeth then emptied his bladder before hugging Liv from behind.
"You're beautiful."
Her reflection smiled back at him until her belly rumbled.
"Okay I should probably get started on those pancakes." Fitz chuckled, kissing her cheek before heading downstairs.
xxx
Olivia was in a good mood.
She was challenged in court today. It wasn't easy, but she enjoyed it. The thrill of it all.
After a few unexpected twists, she fought back and came out victorious. She was in her element in that courtroom.
Fighting for her client. Having someone's future her hands. That's a different type of adrenaline rush she'll never get over.
After her win she went back to the firm to reschedule a couple of meetings and return some important phone calls.
She then finished her day off and decided to go and pay Fitz a little visit.
"Ms. Pope, good afternoon. How are you?" Fitz's secretary greeted politely.
"Hey Cindy, I'm good thanks. You?"
"Fantastic. Mr Grant got everyone lunch today plus donuts for dessert."
"He did? Well that's nice of him."
"Yeah. We had a good week at work. A lot of good results so the boss spoiled us a little."
"That's great. Is he in?"
"Oh, he's in the conference room going through a briefing with the team."
"I see. It's okay, just tell him I was here. He's probably gonna be busy for a while."
"Are you sure? You could just wait in his office." Cindy suggested.
"No it's fine."
The elevator doors opened and three big muscly guys exited, passing by Cindy's desk and she stopped them. "Hey, is the briefing over?"
Yeah."
"Where's the boss?"
"Still up there having a chat with the new girl."
"Okay."
They moved along and Cindy turned look at Olivia. "The conference room is just on the floor above. It's pretty big, you won't be able to miss it."
Olivia looked slightly confused.
"That's if you'd still like to see Mr Grant. He's free for the next half hour then he's got two back-to-back meetings lined up."
"Thanks."
"No problem."
Liv stepped out onto the 3rd floor and looked around. Men and woman dressed very professionally roamed the floor.
They immediately noticed her. By now everyone knew who she was; the boss's lady.
She's never been on this floor before though. Whenever she stopped by she'd just head straight for Fitz's office.
It looked different. A whole different vibe.
The one side consisted of several cubicles with agents frantically typing on their computers or flipping through a stack of papers, while the other side of the room held a row of offices with the conference room at the end.
As Liv passed by the many hardworking people, they would exchange a nod or a faint smile.
She set her sights on the glass walls, seeing Fitz and another person in the conference room.
A woman; brunette, young. She had a pixie cut.
Olivia examined her some more.
She looked a little too comfortable around Fitz.
Fitz was sitting down and she, the brunette, stood over him as he showed her something on the laptop in front of them.
Olivia's eyes narrowed in as she saw the girl's hand rest on Fitz's shoulder and the two of them sharing a laugh.
Then the girl sat down in the empty chair next to him and leaned in to see what Fitz was pointing at on the screen.
Oh hell nah.
Liv fluffed her luscious shoulder length curls and stepped into the room making her presence known.
A fake smile played over her lips when Fitz and the brunette looked up.
"Livvie, hi."
"I'm not interrupting am I?" She asked.
Fitz was quick to reply. "No, no we were just finishing up."
The two woman have yet to acknowledge each other. Liv wasn't even looking at her, she chose to focus on Fitz instead.
"No, Fitz if you're busy I can leave." Liv said with a bit of an attitude which didn't go unnoticed by her boyfriend.
"This is Agent Holt. She's new. I was just going over some of our previous work with her."
"Okay well it looked. I don't wanna disturb the two of you."
"Agent Holt, Agent Mills would be able to give you further assistance and guidance if you need it. I think we're finished here for now."
With a polite nod the brunette gathered her files and left.
"What was that?" Fitz asked trying to snake his arms around Liv's body but she pushed his hands away, leaving him confused.
With attitude intact Liv asked, "What was what?"
Again he tried to pull her close but she backed away.
"Ohh-kay. Did I do something wrong?"
"You two looked rather comfy in here for everyone to see."
"What?"
"Glass walls Fitz. Everyone out there could see you two being cozy."
"Baby, we weren't being cozy. I'm her boss."
"Well for a new employee she sure seems pretty damn comfortable and relaxed around her boss."
"Livvie don't be silly, c'mere." He grabbed her waist and pulled her close. This time with an air of dominance about him.
"When did she start working here?" Liv asked with her face scrunched into a frown.
"Last week but she's got to prepare for her first client now so I was just making sure that she's ready."
"Is she giving everyone around here such special attention or just you?"
"Hey come on now."
"What? She had her little paws all over you and sat so close to you, you might as well have shared a chair."
Fitz chuckled and tried to kiss her lips but was met with the soft skin of her cheek.
"It's not funny Fitzgerald."
"She wasn't flirting with me. She's just pumped for this new chapter in her life. She was pretty excited to start here with us."
"Did you see the way she was glaring at me?"
"You never even looked her way, how would you know she was glaring at you?"
"Are you defending her?"
Fitz bit his bottom lip in an attempt to fight back his laughter. "No."
"She was touching you, I didn't like that." Liv said bringing her palms to rest on his broad chest.
He buried his face in her neck. "You're super cute when you get jealous."
"And you're not even funny, why the hell was she dying with laughter like you got jokes?"
He couldn't do it anymore - remain serious. Boisterous laughter escaped him.
"Stop laughing asshole." She wasn't upset or anything, especially not at him, but that girl's behaviour annoyed her.
After his laughter subsided Fitz stroked her cheek and asked, "Are you gonna give me a proper greeting now or what?"
"No."
"Are you mad at me?" He asked tilting his head sideways.
"I came all the way over here to see a girl flirting with you."
"Even if she was flirting with me I--"
"She was and you know it." Liv said pointedly.
"I could care less. You're my girl and I love you the most." He gave her his signature lopsided grin and went in for a kiss. This time Liv didn't pull away. She could feel his lips curling into a smile as she decided deepened the kiss.
"I like this jealous side of you."
"I tend to get territorial over what's mine."
"And I am completely yours." Fitz cupped her ass and pressed another kiss to her lips. Not giving a damn about his agents on the other side of the glass walls.
"That girl better keep her damn hands to herself the next time she's around you."
"I'll make sure of that. So, tell me about your day. How was court?"
"Challenging but you know I don't back down from a fight."
"You're so bad ass."
"I should get going. Cindy mentioned that you've got another meeting lined up so gotta get ready for that."
"I do. Are you heading home?"
"Yes."
"I'm taking you out to dinner tonight. Why don't you have Talia join us?"
"Sure, that sounds nice. I'll see you later."
"Mhm, congrats again on your win."
"Thank you."
"C'mon I'll walk you out."
Fitz kept his hand on the small of her back as they left the 3rd floor.
In the parking garage he opened her car door.
"Drive safe baby."
"Enjoy your meeting."
"Bye Livvie."
xxx
"Liv are we picking up Talia or is she meeting us at the restaurant?" Fitz asked as he got them on the road.
"She'll meet us there."
"Okay."
Fitz's phone chimed with an incoming text and because he was driving he asked Liv to check it and reply back if necessary.
"It's your sister. She's asking if we could keep Jaden for the night. The restaurant is hosting an engagement party tonight so she'll be working late. His dad is in Tokyo for business and your parents are still out of town."
"Right I forget Xavier left yesterday. Where's Jaden now?"
"At the restaurant."
"Okay. We'll get Talia and then head that way. You don't mind him staying over right?"
"Babe no, of course not. You know I completely adore that little boy."
Olivia and her sister stayed in the car while Fitz went in to get his little nephew.
"Fitz hey. Thanks for doing this."
"No problem Jules. Hey dude." Fitz smiled down at Jaden.
"Here are his things. I'll get him tomorrow morning to take him to school."
"No need. I'll do it."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes I'm sure Julia. You're gonna be tired from tonight anyway."
"Thank you so much."
"Come on Jaden, there's two pretty girls outside waiting in the car."
"Is it Livia and Tali?" Jaden asked with a grin showing all his teeth.
Fitz nodded, laughing at his excitement.
"Let's go Uncle Fitz."
Jaden was super hyped once he learned that he would be going out with Fitz, Liv and Talia.
The foursome enjoyed their meal and Jaden was the source of entertainment throughout the night.
"I had a lot fun tonight you guys. Thanks for dragging me along." Talia said as they dropped her off at her apartment building.
"Goodnight. Bye Jaden."
"See you sis." "Goodnight Talia." Olivia and Fitz bid their goodbyes.
"Bye Tali." Jaden said with a yawn.
They waited until she was inside before they drove off.
Fitz carried a sleeping Jaden into their penthouse and went to lay him down in the guest bedroom.
"Fitz shouldn't he take a bath?"
"I don't wanna wake him up though."
"I know but it's not even 8 o'clock yet. He can take a quick bath and go right back to sleep."
"Yeah I guess you're right."
"I'll get him a towel."
Jaden ended up being moody after Fitz woke him up. So after his bath he was glued to Liv's side.
"It was your idea to wake him up now I have to suffer." Fitz feigned hurt watching the boy sleeping curled up into Liv's side on the couch.
"How are you suffering?" She asked quietly.
"I need my girl but he's stealing her away from me."
"He's way more handsome than you anyway."
"Wow. That's just rude."
Liv chuckled faintly. "Come on take him to bed."
"Sure."
Later that evening as they lied in bed Olivia traced her index finger along the Fitz's sharp jawline.
"Should I come to your office tomorrow to check up on your little girlfriend?"
He snorted laughter. "You're funny. Do you see how I feel about Andre now?"
"Andre doesn't flirt with me."
"He has a crush on you."
"He's lovely and you'd see that if you didn't take a dig at the guy every chance you get."
"He's cocky and thinks he's a threat to me. Idiot."
"Maybe I should start treating Ms. Holt the same way you treat Andre."
"She might kick your ass Livvie."
"You've never seen me throw hands."
"Wait, have you ever even been in a fight before? I literally cannot picture you getting physical like that."
"Let me catch homegirl flirting with you one more time and you'll see me action." Olivia said, rolling on top of him.
They ended up laughing at their banter.
"I love you. I had a good time tonight." She said brushed her thumb over his lips.
"Yeah it was fun."
Fitz stared dreamily into her eyes.
"What?"
"Do you know what I'm looking forward to doing one day?" He asked.
"No, what's that?"
"Marrying you."
She could see that he was very serious and it made her heart flutter.
Liv decided to tease him. "Assuming I'd say yes."
Fitz playfully bit her shoulder. "I will ask until you say yes."
"Just don't even think about proposing in front of a crowd. You might not get an answer from me."
"Noted. Anything else?"
"No, I think that's it."
"Okay. Oh and I'm buying us a bigger home. We can't stay in this penthouse after getting married."
"What's wrong with the penthouse? I love this place."
"Not enough space."
"For what? Your big headed children?" She joked.
"You said 'children' so I'm guessing we're having more than one?" He gave her a smug grin and she giggled.
"Let's table this conversation for another day. Get some sleep."
"One day, we're gonna have it all baby." Fitz said before kissing her.