Triolitz
Chapter 11
Back to the Past Two Months after the Accident
"Jacob, this is a surprise. I didn't know you could read. Did red here read the flyer to you? Are you here to take advantage of the services?"
"Cut the bullshit Mellie. What the hell are you doing here?"
"Language Jacob ladies are present, well at least one".
Abby straightens her back and raises one eyebrow. Turning to Jake, she asks, "Did this bitch just insult me?" Jake gently grabs Abby by the wrist to stop her advance toward Mellie.
"Really Jacob the company you and Fitz keep is rather low brow", Mellie derides without batting an eye.
"Mellie, I suggest you refrain from giving my friend Abby here anymore reasons to cold cock your snooty ass".
"Jacob this is a step up for you, cavorting with a common brawler instead of your usual bar trolling trash".
"Okay that's it, let me teach this cow a lesson in manners". Abby jerks her wrist out of Jake's hand and moves closer to Mellie. Mellie stands her ground not moving an inch in retreat.
"Abby she's not worth it. She has the personality of a snake, the depth of a street gutter and the intelligence of a moron. Ignore her bravado, it's as fake as her lashes and tits".
"I got the snake part two seconds after she opened her mouth and the street gutter comparison makes sense but moron? I think that's a stretch. She strikes me more along the lines of a dimwit, idiot, twit or simpleton. I mean anyone who keeps pursuing someone who retches at the sight of her must be a mental defective or halfwit".
"Look Poison Ivy..."
"Mellie stop trying to deflect, stay on topic and answer the damn question. What are you doing here?"
"You did attend this evening's event did you not, so I don't get the point of your question. I'm here promoting the literacy campaign my family's foundation is sponsoring. I'll be traveling up and down the state meeting with education advocates, speaking to frontline educators and lobbying legislators for matching funds to support innovative literacy programs".
"Mellie, you know full and damn well you can't be anywhere near Fitz. So, unless you want to share quarters and a sweaty cot with Big Bertha from cellblock crazy for violating the restraining order you need to be on the next flight out of LA".
"Oh yes, about that", Mellie grins smugly. "Apparently, you haven't heard, so let me the bearer of the good news. I'm happy to report the order has been dismissed and my record expunged".
"No way! Fitz was never notified. The court has an obligation to notify the victim. You're lying".
"Scout's honor, god's honest truth", Mellie informs, raising her hand in oath. "I completed a little twelve step intensive, told the judge how very, very sorry I was about the trouble I caused and voilà- licketty split I am a free woman untarnished by the misunderstandings of the past".
"Misunderstanding...misunderstanding, you tried to drug and rape Fitz".
Mellie gestures for Jake to calm down. "Lower your voice, you know I did nothing of the sort. Amanda drugged him not me. And no, I did not try to take advantage of Fitz while he was incapacitated".
"Mellie, I have no idea what your true intentions were that night. I came home and found you performing some crazy hoodoo voodoo shit butt naked in Fitz's bedroom and he was out cold".
"Rehashing the past is a waste of time, don't you think? I've found new purpose, a new vision for my life".
"Vision? Purpose? Oh come on Mellie, do you really think anyone who has spent more than five minutes with you will buy this "I've reformed" act. You've been obsessed with Fitz since we were kids. There's not a twelve-step program on the planet that can cure your brand of psycho. Your new lease on life I'm sure comes compliments of your father's and Big Gerry's checkbook".
"Poor Jacob, ye of small brain and little understanding".
"So, what's the plan Mels? You plan to keep popping up by coincidence until we ship out?"
"Last time I checked this was a free country where citizens are free to go where they please. I'm here promoting literacy and will be for a couple weeks. There's no hidden agenda here Jacob. If I cross paths with Fitz it will simply be by accident".
"Go home Mellie, whatever scheme you and the daddy dearest twins plan to hatch is not going to work. Fitz wants nothing to do with you. Being in close proximity to you is hazardous to his health. So why don't you hop on your broomstick or turn into a bat and fly away".
"Droll as ever Jake. Tell how me do you enjoy your role as the perpetual loyal lapdog sidekick? Does Fitz ever slip and call you Fido? Do you fetch things for him? Does he give you treats for a job well done?"
"Whata' bitch!" Abby exclaims.
"Yes, I am honey so I suggest you stay clear of me. My bite and my bark are equally dangerous".
"Since when?" Jake asks with genuine curiosity. "Your record to date is more a series of Looney tunes inspired fiascos. And I have no doubt your track record of humiliating failure will continue unabated".
"The past is the past. I let others influence my relationship with Fitz, but no more. I am my own person and plan to make up for the past. Fitz being here is a sign confirming the new path of my life".
"Mellie you really expect me to believe you didn't know Fitz was here".
"No idea". Mellie pulls her purse onto her shoulder and begins to leave. "Well it's been a pleasure but I have more interesting things to do like paint my nails than to continue talking to you and the redheaded Elvira here".
"Okay that's it", Jake grabs Abby by the arm before she can lunge at Mellie.
"Go home Mellie before you embarrass yourself further".
"Goodbye Jacob I hope this is the last time we ever meet", Mellie smirks.
"You and me both Mellie, you and me both". Mellie gives a backhanded wave and hops into an awaiting limo.
"What an insufferable bitch! How long have you and Fitz been dealing with her trifling ass?"
"Since elementary school. Our families socialize on a regular basis. They're determined to have Fitz and Mellie marry and make it to the White House".
"As in Washington D.C., that White House?"
"Yes, Big Gerry wants Fitz to be president of the United States. He and Mellie's father have been filling her head with thoughts of a republican Camelot for years. Fitz has no interest in politics, at least not his father's kind".
"Did you two enlist to get away from his father?"
"No, we've always planned to serve our country. Fitz wants to be a pilot and I want to be a seal. The extended time away from our manipulative relations is an added bonus".
"What about Mellie's sidekick comment. You're really not Fitz's sidekick".
"No, I'm not. We've been best friends since kindergarten. We have each other's back no matter what. Although I think Olivia may be replacing me in some respects".
"Yeah, I think Fitz is taking over a few of my BFF responsibilities too".
Jake takes Abby's hand, "so I guess we both have extra free time on our hands".
"I guess we do", Abby teases tapping her finger on Jake's chest. Jake gives her a quick peck on the lips.
"Come on Elvira, let's go home and find something interesting to do with our newly found surplus time".
"I like your thinking Fido. I'm anxious to teach you to lay down and beg".
"I'm all yours as long as I get some treats".
Jake and Abby arrive at the house 30 minutes later. The lights are still on and a few dishes remain in the sink. Not thinking anything of the unfinished task, they turn off the kitchen lights and head to their bedroom.
"Do you hear that?" The distinctive sound of a couple moaning in what can only be from sex echoes through the quiet hallway.
They peer into Olivia's bedroom through the slightly cracked open door. Abby is about to shriek in surprise but Jake quickly covers her mouth and pulls her away from the door. Abby is in complete shock. The sight of Olivia's bare ass riding Fitz, her hands grasping her breasts as she meets him stroke for stroke, moaning with pleasure like a sexual veteran leaves Abby speechless and very happy for her friend.
When she finally regains the power of speech all she can say is "It's about damn time!" Jake chuckles in agreement.
He closes Olivia's bedroom door and takes Abby by the hand. "I'm ready to earn my treats now".
"Good boy", Abby says grabbing Jake by his belt and leading him to their bedroom.
AN – Mellie is back and ready to resume her crazy stalking ways. What is she up to? What part of "you disgust me" does she not understand?
Fitz has been pretty clear about the direction he plans to take in life but apparently the dads and Mellie have other plans.
Mellie has made an enemy in Abby, something she will come to regret.
Jake will have to give Fitz the bad Mellie news in the morning. Hopefully he can do it without a smirk.
Now that Fitz and Olivia are together, do you think Olivia will be a target?
Well, I hope you enjoyed this installment. Have a great week!