A/N-Alright guys the hand is healing, and the end of Scandal is here. I know many of you are down, but if my schedule doesn't interfere you should continue to see updates from me on a regular basis.
The moment had finally arrived. Olivia was sitting in the golf cart with her dad waiting to be escorted to her wedding.
From the moment she woke up she knew the day would be perfect. She didn't care if things didn't go according to plan as long as she ended up married to Fitz that was all that mattered.
She looked up at the sky, and it was so clear. It was like a clear view for her dad to look down on her. She smoothed the invisible wrinkles in her gown.
She had selected an ivory Monarch gown. The gown was perfect for the beach ceremony. The floral applique made the gown so whimsical and fun while the illusion back with the row of covered buttons made it sexy and sophisticated. The sweeping train completed the look. It was what sold her on the gown.
Eli kissed her forehead, "He is looking down on you sweetheart. He is so proud of you, and so am I."
"Thanks daddy."
"Anytime kiddo…You ready?"
She nodded
The guests had been seated and were in awe of the ceremony site. They had a structure built. It was beach chic with a bamboo frame. The structure was decorated with light and airy strands of capiz shells. It was adorned by wooden planters filled with pink, red, and orange Vanda orchids with lush calathea leaves.
Their wedding colors were white, ivory, and gold so the chairs that the guests were sitting in were white chairs with gold cushions. Each guest was given a bag of flowers to throw later.
The men look dapper in their Perry Ellis Herringbone suit. The ladies looked stunning in their gold Avery gowns. The gowns featured a V-neck and matching back. It was sleeveless with a sequined covered bodice with a frothy tulle skirt.
For the boutonniere Fitz had selected a classic white mini calla Lilly with a double satin Caribbean gold ribbon accent. For the ladies Olivia had gone with a one stem classic white cymbidium orchid bouquet accented with five medium seashells and five green leaves tied with a gold double satin ribbon.
It was a vision seeing them go down the aisle.
It was almost time for Olivia to walk down the aisle. The planner walked over to her with her bouquet. When it was placed in her hands he eyes immediately began to tear up.
For her bouquet she had selected a serene blend of twenty white mini calla lilies with sea shells and green leaves. Instead of it being wrapped in a white ribbon it was wrapped in a personalized gold ribbon with pictures of her biological dad.
Olivia was speechless. She felt her dad squeeze her hand. She finally looked up at him, "It was Fitz's idea…"
She looked at her dad. "One day when we were talking we both talking about wanting all your dreams to come true. How we wished we could prevent any more pain coming your way. Just another reason that I know he is the right man for you. We were discussing the wedding, and I mentioned that I am sure if you had one wish it would be to have your biological dad with you today. I said if I could have one wish granted it would be for both of us to walk you down the aisle. Last night when Fitz showed me the ribbon I was just as overwhelmed as you. I can't express how much I love you, but I know that your dad loved you until his very last breath. The fact that your soon to be husband made this happen is everything, and I hope this small gesture makes your day complete."
Olivia composed herself. She didn't want to ruin her makeup. Even if they said it was waterproof she wasn't taking any chances.
"Dad, when I lost my father I had no idea what was going to happen to us. Mom was devastated and so was I. When the two of you met I knew that we would be okay. I wouldn't have the horror stories that some of my friends had when it came to their stepparents. The fact that you knew what my one wish was to make this day complete is why you are the best dad ever, and the fact that Fitz did what he did for us is just another sign that I am marrying my soul mate. Let's do this dad. I am ready to make him my husband."
The music queued for Olivia to walk down the aisle, and the moment she turned the corner and saw Fitz all her nerves melted away. He had been through hell and back. Mellie had not only broken his heart but his spirit. She had hurt what meant most to him and that was his children, but he had not let her ruin him. He gave his all to her and the children, and she was ready to begin the next phase of her life.
As her dad gave her away and she looked down at her bouquet and saw her biological father she knew she was ready.
Fitz and the minister understood that she needed a moment. She looked up at them and smiled. Letting them know it was okay for them to proceed.
Minister
It is one of life's richest surprises when the accidental meeting of two life paths lead them to proceed together along the common path as husband and wife. It is one of life's finest experiences when a casual relationship grows into a permanent bond of love. This meeting and this growth bring us together today.
Fitzgerald and Olivia, will you take vows here before all of us which symbolize the manifested vows you have already made and will continue to make to each other throughout your lives?
Bride and Groom
We will.
Bride
I, Olivia, take you, Fitzgerald, as my friend and love, beside me and apart from me, in laughter and in tears, in conflict and tranquility, asking that you be no other than yourself, loving what I know of you, trusting what I do not yet know, in all the ways that life may find us.
Groom
I, Fitzgerald, take you, Olivia, as my friend and love, beside me and apart from me, in laughter and in tears, in conflict and tranquility, asking that you be no other than yourself, loving what I know of you, trusting what I do not yet know, in all the ways that life may find us.
Minister
The circle is the symbol of the sun, earth, and universe. It is the symbol of peace. Let this ring be the symbol of unity and peace in which your two lives are joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever you go, return unto one another and to your togetherness.
Groom
Groom places ring on Bride's finger (Tacori Platinum One Carat Ring).
I give you this ring to wear upon your hand as a symbol of our unity in steadfast love.
Bride
Bride places ring on Groom's finger (Tacori Platinum 3/8 Carat Ring).
I give you this ring to wear upon your hand as a symbol of our unity in steadfast love.
Minister
You are mature people who have established individual patterns of living. Yet you have found not only a need for companionship, but the satisfaction of that need in each other's company. It is this love, based upon a responsible understanding, that will aid you in creating out of your two lives, a marriage and a happiness you will share together. Stand fast in hope and confidence, believing in yourself and believing in each other.
Inasmuch as you two have come before your friends and family and have declared your love and devotion to each other, I now greet you with them as husband and wife.
It was an emotional moment watching Fitz & Olivia kiss for the first time as husband and wife. Watching them kiss as husband and wife signaled a new beginning for all of them.
When they pulled back from their kiss Fitz looked at his wife. She had tears at the corner of her eyes. He wiped them away.
"Crying after one kiss Mrs. Grant…"
"Yes, it was that good…"
"Glad to know that I am already doing my job as a husband."
"You are mister. Don't get too cocky. You have a lot of years to be on the job."
He leaned over and looked at his wife, "I am up for the challenge…"
He was about to pull back when she pulled him back into her. After a moment they pulled from their bubbled and walked down the aisle as flower petals were thrown at them.
When you hear the saying that pictures are worth a thousand words it was true when it came to the Grant family. They exuded happiness.
After the pictures were taken the couple were escorted to their reception site to get first peek before the ceremony started.
They were in awe of what was before them. Again, to give Olivia the best of both world they had transformed a tent into an enchanted garden with grassy walls and ivy covered chandeliers where they would enjoy dinner.
Since it was Valentine's they didn't have the traditional set up. they had set up table for two so couples could enjoy a romantic dinner. Those who were not a couple were paired up. The tables they were sitting at had crystal chandeliers within their clear cocktail tables. With the table being so detailed they kept it simple. They didn't use a table cloth and went with gold napkins.
Each table either had a white rose center piece or a white hydrangea center piece. To finish the look there was one large centerpiece that made a bold impression. It was dripped in ribbons, gold crystals, and flowers.
To bring it all together was one large centerpiece. It was a tree draped with ribbons and crystals. The couple could not have been happier with the space.
Once the guests were brought in they felt the same way. The party was underway. After dinner it was time for the toasts.
Fitz & Olivia smiled as they saw their children who were also their maid of honor and best man make it to the microphone.
They looked at each other and smiled. The guests were looking at them. It was special to see how much Olivia loved them. It was liked she birthed them. They could tell that the family had a bright future ahead of them.
Jerry looked at them, "Mom and Dad. We decided to deliver one toast. We want to start out by saying congratulations on becoming husband and wife. Honestly Kare & I never thought we would be up here, and it took us a moment to wrap our head around dad not only getting married again, but us getting you as our mom. In our short life things haven't always been easy especially for Karen, but we understand that it will only make us stronger. We are now the family that we have always wanted to be for each other."
Karen took over the toast, "Dad, thank you for the best dad that any child could ever ask for. You have never let me down I assure you, and if you did you made it up to me by giving me the best mom ever. Mom, thank you for agreeing to be my mom. Obviously, I am not your biological daughter, but from the moment you entered my life I knew you were special. You just have a loving soul, and the love you give to us is something that I could never explain, but I am grateful. You and dad deserve all the happiness in the world. Jerry & I are happy that you found it together. Both of you make a lot of sacrifices for us including not going on your honeymoon immediately. As your children and your maid of honor and best man we thought you deserved a moment to enjoy being husband wife which is why there is a helicopter waiting to take you away for a couple of days to another part of the island."
Everyone began to cheer when they heard the announcement. Fitz and Olivia were in shock. The kids made their way over to them.
Jerry looked at them, "Before you worry Grandma Maya is coming back with us, so you can stay the additional two days. We also spoke with Aunt Abby and Uncle Andrew and Ethan to make sure that you didn't have anything pressing. They are handling it. We had your bags packed and sent to the villa, so it is waiting on you. There is nothing we could do or say to show you how much we love and appreciate you, but we hope you enjoy this time alone."
She was still speechless as she looked at her mom. Maya smiled, "I told you that I was slowing down. You and your brother are settling in your careers and personal life. I've done my job. I'll still consult, but my team will be doing most of the load. You will be seeing more of your parents. You will be sick of me."
Olivia laughed through her tears, "Never…"
Fitz agreed. After spending a few minutes saying goodbye to everyone they finally headed out to the helicopter. A short firework show was waiting to send them off.
The couple was okay with heading back right after getting married, but if they were honest they were thrilled with the gift they had been provided. A little time to enjoy being Mr. & Mrs. Grant before stepping back in the real world.
They held onto each other. They were so overwhelmed with the kid's speeches and the surprise that they hadn't really said much to each other.
Fitz kissed her forehead, "Are you okay Mrs. Grant?"
She grinned. She didn't think that she would ever tire of hearing her new name.
"I am more than okay…"
He got serious for a moment, "You have made a lot of sacrifices Livvie. I am excited about this mini-honeymoon, but I can't help but be a little concerned about delaying your interviews and meeting even more. Maybe…."
Olivia leaned over and kissed him. When they finally pulled apart, "Abby has got it. Besides I am never getting married again. When we get back our hands are full between work and the kids. It will be tiresome some days, but when I think about the fact that I got to spend these days with my husband it will be more than worth it. We are not worrying about home. That is taken care of. Our children spent time making this time happen for us, and with the help of our parents they have promised us a small piece of heaven. We are going to enjoy it. TOGETHER."
Fitz rested his forehead against hers and nodded, "TOGETHER…"
A short time later they arrived at the resort. The manager was there to greet them and congratulated them on their nuptials.
They were escorted back to their villa. The resort they were staying in a lavish enclave that felt almost as private as the island they were married on. Their villa took their breath away. It was three bedrooms sitting right on the ocean. The manager showed them around. Olivia was thrilled to see they had a private pool, and they were introduced to their private butler.
After the manager left the couple went and sat by the pool. They sat in each other's arms and took a moment to process the day they had. They were now married. They were ready to move forth with their life.
As much as Olivia wanted to make love to her husband she was exhausted. She looked at him. "Would you be disappointed if I wanted to just sleep in your arms tonight, and we have that bone-crushing out of this world honeymoon sex tomorrow?"
Fitz laughed at her description, "Once again you have shown me why you are the one for me. I want us to enjoy the first time we make love as husband and wife. Getting married is exhausting."
Olivia didn't want to ruin the moment.
Fitz looked at her, "Ask me?"
"Ask you what?"
"What is on the tip of your tongue? Just ask me…"
"Fine, I am your second wife. You did have a wedding the first time around so did you enjoy ours compared to your first wedding. I'm mean I am not comparing myself to Mellie…"
"I know. When I say weddings are exhausting it is because it takes a lot of time to get ready for a ceremony that only last an hour tops. Our wedding today was night and day and it was less exhausting, because it wasn't about pomp and circumstance. It was about love and becoming one. That was the focus and it remained that way. If I am being honest there is not much I can tell you about my wedding day to Mellie. It was never about us. It was all about being on the front page of the society page the next day. She wanted people to talk about our wedding for some time. As I sit here I can describe the pain on my mom's face to a tee, and how my gut was in knots but not in a good way. Despite how tiring it is to prepare and get through the day I can remember every little thing about our day today. It was important that I commit it to memory. I remember looking at mom and seeing the smile on her face and the happy tears in her eyes. I remember looking back and seeing my son and two brothers by my side. Something I didn't have the first wedding. I remember looking across at my daughter who wasn't even a thought but remembering all the hell she has gone through to make it on the other side. Yes, it was exhausting but it was everything that I wanted and more with a bonus which is this mini-honeymoon alone with my wife."
He wiped the tears from her eyes. "I am so glad that I have you. I love you more than words can express, but the bonus of the kids means everything to me. I look forward to us adding to our family down the road, but in the meantime, we have two fantastic children that I am grateful that God has blessed me. Thank you for making my dreams come true today. This was the wedding of my dreams. Let's get out of these clothes and enjoy one another."
Fitz picked her up bridal style and took her to their room. They enjoyed a long shower where they made out like teenagers. By the time their heads hit the pillows they were out.
They next morning they woke up briefly to enjoy breakfast, and chat with the family. Fitz looked at how happy his kids were, and if he had any questions about Olivia being the one for them their faces said it all. He had made the right choice.
Afterwards they climbed back in bed. Their parents had planned some things for them as an additional wedding gift. The first being their first dinner together as husband and wife.
Olivia walked into the living room wearing a white Zuhair Murad embellished short sleeve mini-dress. She paired it with her white Manolo Blahnik leather Leva 90 Sandals and a pair of Oscar De La Renta Navette crystal earrings.
Fitz smiled, "Mrs. Grant, you are one beautiful woman."
'Thank you. I wanted to look good for you tonight. We only get one first dinner as husband and wife."
"You would look good in a brown paper bag, but this dress is sexy as hell especially on you. Are you ready to see what our parents planned for us?"
"With you I am always ready…"
Their butler informed them that they would be having dinner on the beach. The couple looked at each other and smiled. They both knew that her dad set this up. He loved everything about the water, and he knew that the couple got engaged by the water, married by the water, and now they would be sharing their first dinner as a married couple by the water.
Olivia felt like she was going back to the moment she got engaged. Being right there on the beach. A tent set up with a table set for two was a reminder of how she got to this moment, and it meant everything to her. when she looked at her husband she knew he felt the same way.
A private chef was hired to take care of them for the evening.
They were enjoying a four-course meal that consisted of:
Stone Crab with pineapple cocktail sauce and grilled lime
Bush Greens Salad with a ginger vinaigrette dressing
Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Lobster Tail served with Sambuca Spinach and Yukon mashed potatoes
Carrot & Walnut Cake with homemade honey yoghurt sorbet
At the advice of the chef they decided to forego a bottle of wine and went with cocktails. After all they were on an island celebrating. They decided to go with the drink that was pre-ordered to go with their dinner It required a 24-hour notice, and the couple understood why when it was sat down in front of them and the server explained what the drink consisted of. It was appropriately called "In the Name of Love". It was made with Perrier-Jouet, Belle Epoque, Courvoisier XO, Peach bitters, fresh Mango, Lemon twist, and 1K Diamond Earrings. When Fitz saw the earrings, he asked how much the drink cost. They were informed that the drink itself was $1,450.00. Sure, they could afford it, but it felt excessive.
Both were ready to pull out their phones, but Olivia stopped Fitz.
"I know it is a lot, but I am an only girl. If my dad wants to spoil me then let him. If your mom helped them let her. She only has one son and getting to be involved in this moment has meant everything to her. Our families work hard for the money we have. We can indulge. They can indulge on their children. Down the road if this was Karen you would do it without thinking. When prom comes up in a couple of years we are going to spend thousands of dollars, because she is our daughter."
Fitz nodded, "You are right."
They spent the rest of their dinner feeding each other and talking about everything and nothing.
Olivia looked out at the water and thought about her life. Not only was she now married, but she was a mom. She didn't expect much to change but the truth was from the moment they were pronounced husband and wife all Olivia could think about during the ceremony was how she now wanted more. She was the one who said that she wanted to wait a while before adding to their family. Now she wasn't so sure she could wait.
When she looked at Fitz he asked, "What's on your mind?"
"Us…"
"Am I failing already at my job as your husband already?"
"Never…."
"Tell me then…"
"What if I don't want to wait a year to have to start trying to have a baby?"
"What's changed?"
"Us…"
Fitz looked at her surprised.
"When we got married yesterday I didn't expect much to change as far as how I felt, but marrying you made me want more. I love Karen and Jerry with everything in me. That will never change, but they need me in a different way. I want to experience it all. I want that with you, and suddenly my career doesn't feel like a good enough reason to put it off."
Fitz pulled her into his lap and kissed her like never before. It was a kiss that said so many things, and it made her feel things she had never felt with him.
She finally looked at him, "I am not going to change because I am your husband. Your career matters to me, and I don't want you to feel like you have need to change. That being said you know I want to add to our family, and if what you want is to change that timeline then I am all for it. Even if you wanted to wait longer I would because you are my wife, but I would be lying if I wasn't ecstatic about starting a family sooner with you. That decision is yours. I don't want you to feel any pressure so if you still feel this way when we get home, and back in the swing of things then go to the doctor when you are ready to have your IUD removed, and tell me after. That way I know this is what you want, and until then we will practice because I was taught practice makes perfect."
Olivia let out a big belly laugh. "It is only a deal if you take me back to our villa, so we can start practicing, and making this marriage thing official…"
"We can do that…"
The couple could barely keep their hands off each other, and barely made it back to their villa.
They barely noticed the candles and flowers and would thank their butler in the morning. Right now, they had more pressing matters.
Music was playing in the background. They began to dance and undress to the music.
These lips, can't wait to taste your skin, baby
They both naked and laying in the middle of the bed. Fitz was kissing the inside of her thighs. Olivia submitted her body to her husband.
And these eyes, can't wait to see your grin, ooh ooh baby
Just let my love, just let my love adorn you, please baby
And you gotta know, you gotta know
You know that I adore you, yeah baby
Baby these fist will always protect ya, lady
And this mind will never neglect you, yeah baby
Oh baby, and if they try to break us down
Don't let that affect us, no baby
You just gotta let my love, let my love
Let my love adorn you
When he took her clit in his mouth she practically jumped off the bed. This wasn't the first time that he had been down on her, but it felt different. This was her husband. For the rest of her life this would be the only may to adorn her, and she loved it.
All her senses were in overload. All she kept whispering was, "Don't stop please baby don't stop…."
He took a moment and looked at her, "Never, we are forever…."
He inserted two fingers inside of her, and like a conductor running an orchestra she followed his every command and when he said, "Come for me Livvie…." She was more than happy to follow his every command.
Ah, le-le-le-let it dress you down
You gotta know, you gotta know, know that I adorn you, just that babe
Oh, oh let my love adorn you baby
Don't you ever, don't you let nobody tell you different baby
Always adorn you, you gotta know now, you gotta know now now now
He climbed back up her body, and they kissed. They had nothing but time. They were consummating their marriage, and it was a feeling that consumed them. They wanted to enjoy the moment. They would never get to make love again for the first time as husband wife.
Sippin' red wine
I roll another one up, but then its bedtime
Take one look at my watch, yeah, that's real time
Got a lot on my plate, I'm down to share mine
Keep it real with you, be honest, I'm tryna build with you
A little life, you play your cards right, then I can deal with you
Say you don't like all this money, you peel soon
As you see the shit you got me doin', you know that it's real
You've got your boy frontin' the bill, opening doors
Buying the chef, closing the store
You don't even got a question, you know what it's for
I can say I'll give you the world, but you know that it's yours, uh
They were laying there in a spooning position kissing each other like they had all the time in the world. One minute it was light kisses and the next it was intense lip locking with lots of tongue and teeth.
Fitz surprised her when he slid into her. She was empty one minute and full the next. He gave her a moment to adjust to his girth. He knew he had a lot to work with, and luckily for Olivia he knew what to do with every inch of it.
Haha, yeah, lemme hear that
Oh yeah, the same way that the stars adorn the skies yeah
Now look up sugar, now hey hey hey, the same way that my whole worlds' in your eyes
Oh and it's time now, just let, let my love adorn you baby, hey
Le-le-le-let it dress you down
Every stroke awakened something inside them. Fitz finally felt like a real man. He was a proud father and husband with a solid family. Olivia didn't have to settle. She had a man like her daddy. Both of them. Good men who loved their woman and children fiercely. By the time she had reached her first orgasm she had decided if she was ready to expand their family sooner than they discussed. It would be the last coherent thought she would have for the rest of the evening. It was like her husband wanted to make up for them not having sex when they arrived at the villa. It was well worth the wait.
You got to know baby, oh you got to know, know that I adore you, yeah
Oh love ain't never looked so good on ya
Oh, put it on, baby, let my love adorn, you
She felt boneless by the time he was done with her. She normally liked to clean up after marathon sex, but her husband had ruined her. If marrying him wasn't enough the life-changing love they just made did. He had put his stamp on her inside and out.
The rest of their mini-honeymoon was perfect. They returned to New York ready to take on the world, and it was a good thing they did because there were problems lurking around the corner.
A/N-Did anyone miss this story? Well I am back. Now that Scandal is ended I am still here, but at least for the next couple of updates on my stories I would really like to get reviews letting me know if you guys are still around for the stories. I want to continue them, but I need to know your thoughts. Check my Twitter account for pictures kimberl17711667.
FYI-The drink that the couple shared was a real drink that does require 24-hour notice. Also the song was Adorned by Miquel.
