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Chapter 7

"Olivia no!" Julian yelled as put in a weak effort to pull Olivia from Lance. Julian wanted to let Olivia continue beating Lance's ass because he damn sure deserved it.

The only thing that made Julian eventually pull Olivia from Lance was the fact that he didn't want them getting into an accident. Tom their driver was swerving in and out of lanes due to the commotion behind him.

"You fucking cheating bastard! I hate you! After all we've been through! I sacrificed so much for you!: Olivia continued unleashing her wrath on Lance. He tried ducking and dodging her punches to no avail.

"I'm sorry!" Was all Lance yelled.

"Pull the car over!" Julian yelled to Tom who recklessly pulled over causing the other cars on the road to honk their horns loudly.

Julian hopped out of the passenger seat and pulled Olivia from the backseat. She was still kicking and screaming when he pulled her. People walking along the street started taking pictures and videoing the scene before them, Julian knew this was the last thing Olivia wanted.

The car Harrison was riding in pulled behind the car Olivia was riding in and he hopped out. He ran over to Olivia and pulled her towards the car he was riding in. Olivia kept her head down as she briskly walked to the car.

"I am so fucking embarrassed. I want to kill him." Olivia gritted. She felt her blood pressure rising by the minute. Her head was spinning, her adrenaline was through the roof, and her body was flushed. She was way too angry to cry, there were no more tears left to cry over Lance.

"You and me both." Harrison cell phone started ringing and Olivia figured it was her publicist Elizabeth North.

"Is that Elizabeth?" Olivia asked Harrison.

"Yeah."

Harrison accepted the call putting Elizabeth on speaker.

"Hey Liz. I have you on speaker." Harrison spoke.

"I can't believe that fucking scum bag, Olivia I am sorry."

"No reason to be sorry, Lance was just being Lance and I am so happy that I can now finally move on from his toxic ass." Olivia replied.

"Olivia I don't want you making a statement on your relationship status with Lance until after the new year. Right now just spend time with your family and friends, get your mind right, so that when you are ready to make a statement you're not an emotional wreck." Elizabeth advised.

Harrison nodded his head in agreement. Olivia wanted to run to the nearest paparazzi and tell them of her cheating philandering boyfriend. But she knew that wouldn't be the best thing to do. The world knows what kind of guy Lance is, if Olivia was to make a statement now, everyone will just say that she will go back to Lance like she has done in the past.

They talked a bit more before hanging up. Before Olivia knew it, they were back at the hotel. It seemed as if more paparazzi and fans were outside than before, probably because they heard of what happened. Olivia knows everyone is dying to get a glimpse of her.

The car pulled up to the back of the hotel and everyone was whisked inside and up to Olivia's suite. Julian kept Lance a safe distance from Olivia. When they made it to her floor, Olivia asked to speak to Lance alone. Harrison wasn't feeling it but went inside of his room anyway. While Julian stood outside of the door ready to kick it down if Lance got out of hand.

"Baby I am sorry…I never meant for you to find out like this…I don't even know this girl…that can't be my baby." Lance tried to explain.

Olivia was just staring at him or through him really. Lance isn't sorry about cheating, he's sorry that he got caught again.

"You're a liar, a cheater, a deceiver and a heartbreaker…and I don't want your ass anymore!" Olivia stated finality dismissing Lance with her hand.

"Olivia you don't mean that, we're engaged boo. I don't love these hoes. I love you. I wanna marry you babe. Please give me one more chance. I can't lose you." Lance begged. Olivia was scaring him, she had this look on her face that said she was really done this time. He had to find a way to manipulate his way back into her heart.

"Lance please get out of my face before I black out on you again." Olivia warned seriously. She was seconds from punching on him again if he didn't get out of her face.

"Olivia." Lance advanced towards her with his arms outstretched. If he could just get her in his arms, he is sure everything would be okay. Olivia is weak when it comes to him. All he has to do is wrap her tiny body up in his big strong arms and she was under his spell.

"Don't touch me." Olivia groaned as Lance wrapped her up in his arms. She tried wiggling out of his embrace, but he had her wrapped tightly in his arms.

"I'm sorry." Lance broke down crying which caused Olivia to look at him oddly. She's seen Lance a cry maybe twice in their relationship. One was when his mom died and when they lost their baby.

"Lance you're not sorry. You're only sorry that you got caught." Olivia cried herself. She was trying to hold her tears back not wanting to give Lance the satisfaction of seeing her cry, but she was filled with so much emotion, she couldn't hold back anymore.

"Liv you're all I have left. Please don't leave me baby…please." Lance cried harder. She's never seen this man so broken and made her soften up. Aside from his cheating, Lance is a really good man. He's been through so much in his life. From losing his mother, to never knowing his father, watching his mother date horrible men, dealing with alcohol abuse, and even his and Olivia's baby, this man have some serious trauma.

"Lance you have a baby on the way with a whore how can we just move past that?" Olivia was now crying into his chest. There is no way they can move past this especially if this baby is his. Olivia is the only woman that is supposed to bear his children, not some groupie whore.

"L-l-liv…t-t-that's not my baby. W-w-we can get a DNA test." Lance stammered.

"Lance I can't." Olivia tried prying herself from Lance's grip once more to no avail.

"We can go to therapy…I'll do whatever it takes to make this work." Lance was pulling out all stops to get Olivia back.

Olivia looked at him contemplating her next choice of words. Was she ready to give up three years? Can Lance really change?

Fitz suddenly popped into her head and those feelings that are growing for him is something she can't deny. She's known Fitz for a couple of days and what she's feeling is a feeling that she hasn't felt in three years.

"Lance I- "

"Liv just one more time…let me make love to your one more time…so I can show you that no other man will ever make you feel the way that I do."

X

Fitz was sitting at the bar waiting for his best friend Jake to come join him for happy hour. Fitz and Jake have been best friends since undergrad. Jake is a guidance counselor at Marshall High School which is not far from King. Their busy schedules doesn't allow for them to hang out as much.

Fitz was on his 2nd glass of whiskey when Jake joined him. Fitz was already slightly buzzed.

"What's up man." Jake greeted patting Fitz on the shoulder. He took a seat on the stool next to Fitz.

"What's up." Fitz greeted Jake with a handshake.

"Ah let's see…my job is driving me fucking nuts…my wife is too tired to have sex with me…and I am pretty sure my kids are gonna make me murder them before the holidays." Jake replied in an exasperated tone. Fitz took a look at his best friend and could see the stress lines on Jake's forehead. The man seemed to have aged since Fitz last saw him.

Fitz looked over at Jake happy that he can't relate to his buddy's stress.

"Damn man and here I thought my shit was bad." Fitz shook his head and sipped from his third glass of Whiskey.

"How has the superstar been?" Jake asked referring to Olivia.

"She's been great man. My students and staff love her." Fitz replied. Jake is his best friend and he probably knows almost all of Fitz secrets, but Olivia is a secret Fitz can't tell anyone. She isn't some regular girl. Besides no one will believe that Fitz had Olivia cumming on his fingers in his office.

"She's not a diva is she?" Jake asked. Fitz completely understood why Jake asked was Olivia a diva. She is painted in the media that way. Fitz now knows that image was forced upon her.

"Nope she's the complete opposite actually which was very surprising."

"You are a lucky man. How do you contain yourself being so close and personal to her?"

"I don't know. I guess I don't allow myself to get so star struck and caught up with who she is to the world. I can't lie Jake it's hard as fuck. She's even more beautiful in person." Fitz felt himself getting hard at the thought of Olivia.

"And she's officially single now since that jackass Lance got another woman pregnant. How the fuck do you cheat on Olivia? He's got to be the biggest dickhead in the world." Jake snorted and finished his glass of Tequila.

"So it's true?" Fitz asked. He heard about Lance getting another woman pregnant, but he didn't think it was true. He didn't think Lance was that damn stupid. After the last time Lance got caught cheating, Fitz thought Lance would learn from his mistake, but it is clear he has not. Fitz just hopes Olivia is smart enough this time to leave Lance and recognize her worth.

"Yup." Jake's cell phone started ringing. It was his wife Vanessa, so he excused himself.

Fitz pulled out his cell phone and called Olivia. It went to voicemail. He shot her a text instead.

Fitz: Heard what happened, are u ok?

Fitz didn't get a response, he figured she didn't want to talk to anyone and he completely understood. He just had to reach out to her.

X

Olivia looked over at Lance sleeping peacefully and she instantly became disgusted at herself. She doesn't know why the hell she is so weak when it comes to him. Maybe it's because he knows exactly how to manipulate her. Lance knows Olivia's heart and he knows it's very forgiving and he plays on that to his advantage.

All it took was a little crying and convincing and Olivia was opening her legs to the man she thought would never hurt her. The man she really saw herself marrying and starting a family with someday. Olivia created the perfect version of Lance in her head, a version she forced herself to believe he was, and the man lying next to her was not that man. The man lying next to her was the version of Lance she should have believed a long time ago, it would've saved her the heartbreak.

Olivia's mind wandered to the conversation she had with a few young ladies at King yesterday about relationships, peer pressure and body image.

"Olivia I just wanna know how do you know if a guy really love you? Because I see you and Lance and I see the love, despite his mistakes and what the haters have to say about ya'll. I can see that he really loves you and you love him. How did you know that though?" A girl name Keira asked.

That question took Olivia by surprise. She wasn't expecting her relationship to be put on the spot like this, but she wasn't about to shy away from Keira's question. She wants to be as honest as possible with these young ladies.

"Um well you know a man really loves when you when he puts you as a priority. He doesn't intentionally hurt and embarrass you. He makes you feel safe, happy, and he brings peace and a sense of calmness into your life. He remembers things about you no matter how small or little. He goes out of his way to show you that he loves you. He keeps his promises. He doesn't manipulate you. He doesn't hurt you repeatedly. He strives to be the best man for you. You shouldn't ever have to question whether he loves you or not, because he will always show you with his actions. And if you have to question it, then maybe he doesn't really love you." Olivia finished through misty eyes. She didn't mean to get emotional, but she couldn't help but think that Lance no longer was the man she was describing.

"But what if he tells you and shows you that he loves you, but still hurt you." Keira was preaching to the choir right now. Olivia saw herself in this 17-year-old girl.

"Then he doesn't love you, right Olivia." Angelica interjected.

"Then he doesn't love you like he says he does, he's loving you selfishly. And it is up to you to decide if you love yourself more to let him go and move on."

"Thank you Olivia," Keira got up and hugged Olivia.

"No thank you."

Olivia knew exactly what she had to do, it was time to take her own advice. Getting up from the bed, she walked around to the side Lance was lying on and stared at him. It broke her heart that they can't be together and build a family. She really wanted this with him. Pulling the ring off her finger, she sat on the nightstand. She bent her head and kissed his forehead. Grabbing her cell phone from the nightstand, she walked into the bathroom.

She had a dozen of text messages and missed calls from Angela, her parents, other industry friends, but the one that caught her attention was the message from Fitz. He asked her was she okay, and that little small gesture meant everything to her. He doesn't have to care that Lance cheated on her, but he does, and she appreciates it.

Olivia called back hoping he was still awake.

"Hello." He groggily answered in a sleep filled voice. She didn't think his voice could get any deeper.

"Hi." Olivia softly spoke in a whisper.

"Hi. Are you okay?" Fitz solemnly asked.

"I will be, thank you." Olivia couldn't help the smile that washed over her face.

"You don't have thank me Liv." Fitz humbly replied.

"I do. Thank you for reaching out to me and checking up on me, it means a lot to me Fitz." Olivia blushed.

"Well in that case you're welcome."

"Can I see you. I know it's late, but I could really use some company." Olivia didn't mean to sound needy, she just didn't want to be alone right now.

"Of course, do you want me to come to you?"

"Can I actually come to you, if you feel comfortable with that."

Fitz chuckled, "That's fine Liv."

"Okay, I'll be alone don't worry."

"Is that safe?"

"Yes."

Fitz gave Olivia his address. Olivia went back into the bedroom and changed into another baggy sweat suit similar to the one she wore the night she went to meet Fitz in the park. She grabbed her oversized Gucci glasses and purse and left her suite. She called for a car and left the hotel undetected.

Olivia was at Fitz apartment in less than 10 minutes. Just as she expected his apartment building was lavish. She made it her duty to ask him how he could afford such luxury.

Fitz met her in the lobby. He was dressed in Nike sweats, a T-shirt, and slides. Even in casual clothes the man still exuded this sexiness that was so refreshing.

"Hi." Olivia walked up to him and hugged him. He smelled like his signature Hugo Boss cologne.

"Hi." Fitz hugged her back and Olivia almost fainted when he gave her ass a squeeze. Fitz is starting to love her in her natural state. He feels like he is getting a piece of her that the world doesn't get.

Fitz led them up to his apartment and Olivia was impressed with his décor. She can tell Michelle helped him, it definitely had a woman's touch.

"Nice place." Olivia complimented.

"Thanks." Fitz nonchalantly replied with a shrug. He thought it was average at best.

"I've been meaning to ask you, how the hell do you afford all of this on a principal's salary no offense." She kicked off her sneakers, took of her shades, and made herself comfortable on his couch.

"Um my dad is pretty wealthy." Fitz replied sitting next to her.

"What's wealthy?" Olivia was intrigued.

"He's a big real estate guru. I think he is now like 3rd in the world." Fitz replied.

"Wow." Olivia had no idea.

"Yeah so imagine his surprise when his son didn't want to follow in his and my brother's footsteps." Fitz sighed. He didn't want to talk about his family. He wants to be here for Olivia.

"Well I think your job is noble and I can see how much your students love and respect you." Olivia gave his knee a squeeze which also caused him to get a slight erection.

"Thank you. How are you though Olivia?" Fitz asked looking over at her.

"I'm not shocked. I mean the world knows what kinda guy Lance was, it was no secret that he was cheating on me. I thought he would never do it after the first time because he promised. I made excuses for him and his behavior. I made myself look like a weak ass woman only for him to not only cheat again and again, but to get someone else pregnant that's what hurts the most. Especially since Lance and I lost a baby, that woman is going to give him something that I never could." Olivia looked off into the distance not wanting to cry.

"Olivia maybe that was God's way of showing you guys that it wasn't meant for you to bring a child in this world when your relationship wasn't as stable as the both of you would've liked. A child wasn't going to change him or make your relationship better." Fitz honestly spoke. He hoped he didn't come off too harsh. He just needed her to understand that she isn't missing out on not being the one to carry Lance's child. In fact, this scandal might be a blessing in disguise.

Olivia thought about what Fitz said and he was right. A baby wouldn't have saved their relationship. Lance would've still cheated and then matters would've been more complicated because a child would've been involved.

"Thank you." Olivia leaned over and kissed Fitz on the cheek.

Fitz grabbed her hand and kissed it. Olivia moved closer to him and laid her head on his shoulder. Fitz wrapped an arm around her and kissed the side of her temple.

"You're a great woman Olivia, any man would be lucky to be with you. Lance doesn't know what the hell he had in you and that's his lost. It's not your fault."

"Can we spend Christmas together?" Olivia asked. The question caught Fitz off guard.

"Huh?" Fitz asked.

"Can we spend Christmas together?" Olivia asked looking up at him.

"Are you serious?" Fitz asked not believing her.

"Yes. I don't wanna be asked about Lance and that's all my family will talk about. I just want to have a peaceful Christmas." Olivia explained.

"Okay, we'll spend Christmas together." Fitz confirmed.

"Will your family like me you think?" Olivia had the nerve to ask.

"Oh they'll love you." Fitz assured.

Olivia leaned up and kissed Fitz lips. They stayed on the couch and talked some more getting to know one another a little better. They both woke the next morning to Olivia's phone going off and some serious cramps.

Fitz gave Olivia privacy as he went to get ready for work. She called Harrison back not wanting to get cursed out by Julian so early in the morning.

"Really Olivia we run off with strangers now?" Harrison sarcastically asked.

"I'm sorry I just didn't want to be alone." Olivia answered.

"So you leave your fiancé here in your hotel bed for us to do your dirty work." Harrison continued to snap.

"I'm sorry." Olivia apologized.

"I don't need you to be sorry I need you to be on point Olivia. How do you even know this guy is trustworthy?" Harrison was no longer being a manager, he was being the big brother/cousin Olivia hates at times.

"He is Harry trust me. I trust him." Olivia rallied for Fitz.

She heard Harrison frustratingly sigh, "We'll talk more later."

"Okay, I love you."

"I love you too hurry and get to school so we can wrap up this final day of filming."

"Okay." Olivia ended the call.

Olivia got up from the couch and walked to the back of Fitz's apartment where she heard him in the shower. She went into his bedroom and started snooping around. She saw a piece of women's clothing that caught her eye hanging out of one of his drawers.

Olivia walked over to the drawer and opened it. It was a salmon colored negligee. She knew it was Michelle's. Olivia wonders if it is really over between Fitz and Michelle. Their relationship had to been serious if she had clothes over.

"Are you okay?" Fitz asked scaring Olivia to death.

Olivia jumped and quickly placed the negligee back in the drawer. She turned around and bit her bottom lip seeing Fitz clad in nothing but a towel with droplets of water sprinkled over him.

"Yeah I'm good." Olivia smiled snapping out of her sex filled haze.

Fitz stalked over to her in three long strides. His aftershave tickled her nose. Olivia saw the bulge poking out of his towel and she wanted to snatch it off so bad. She just wanted a glimpse.

"Michelle and I are over Liv. We should've never started a relationship to begin with in the first place." Fitz grabbed her hands forcing her to look at him. Fitz had no reason to lie to her right? He doesn't owe her anything.

"Okay." Olivia smiled.

"Plus I have my eyes on someone else and I don't want anything or anyone messing that up." Fitz gave Olivia a tantalizing flirtatious look that made her body react immediately.

"Is that right?" Olivia played into his banter.

"Mhm." Fitz nodded his head.

Olivia pulled him down for a kiss. She wanted to do much more, but she stopped herself. Fitz wanted to make love to her all morning, but he knew that would be a mistake. If this was real, if they were going to pursue each other, he wanted to do it without sex clouding their judgement.

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