Hello my favorite "Dancing Judges." Here is your new chapter but it comes with a TISSUE ALERT. A section of this will make you cry, so don't read at work, or around anyone. You know I ain't playing when I warn you, so be prepared. You also learn a lot about Olivia and Fitz's past.
I hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think. If you want more, leave me your #JudgesScore. Me's
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Chapter 3: Amazed By You…
"Fitz's Girls…"
As soon as the girls hit the White House, they dragged Abby out of the car, and up to the residence. The entire way home, all they talked about was 'their' dance teacher and Max. She heard the agents chuckle in the front of the car, knowing they were liking every bit of this.
"Aunt Abby is Olivia married?" Nina asked right away.
Abby turned, looked at her, partially stunned by her question. Before she could answer Bells snapped at her sister, "No ding-bat, she was not wearing a ring. It means she's not married."
"She could have taken it off twit," Nina sneered. She then looked at Abby. "Is she married to Max? Are they dating? He's so handsome…" Nina trailed off, getting a dreamy look.
Abby heard the agents in the front, snickering. Abby was finding it hard also holding back her laughter. She took a breath to calm herself. "Ladies for one let's stop the name calling. You know your father would not approve." The girls nodded.
"Now about Olivia, she is not married to anyone, and I have no idea is she's dating Max. But he does like her I think. They have been dancing together a long time."
Nina and Bells gave each that "twin silent look," signaling to Abby that they were up to no good. "So she's single," Nina pointed out first.
Abby bit her lip. "Yes."
Bells piped up. "Daddy's not dating either."
Abby sat back and looked at her then to Nina, who were doing some serious "twin communication" between them. She knew them well enough to know what was up. "Ladies WE ARE NOT going to set up my BEST FRIEND with your Dad. This is not what this is. She is going to teach him how to dance. That's it. She doesn't date."
"Well," Nina said, "she has been charmed by a 'Grant' yet. Daddy has those blue eyes that will make any girl want to kiss him, and think he's sexy."
"Never mind that Nina," Bells giggled out. "His blue eyes could make any girl want to jump his bones."
The agents by now broke out laughing and Abby the groaned, "Cristina Rose Grant, and Isabelle Victoria Grant I don't believe you just said that. Where the hell did you hear that? My God your Dad would kill you if he heard this conversation. Do you even know what that means?"
"Um," Bells blushed. "I guess it means the girl would want to kiss him a lot right."
"For the record Ant Abby, we heard you say that about Max," Nina piped up. "You wanted to…"
"Okay ladies, that's enough," she grumbled. Abby not sure how to answer, rubbed her eyes. "That's a great way to put it Bells," as she looked at the agents, who were blushing and wiping their tears from their eyes.
"Need a tissue boys," Abby asked.
"No Ma'am," they answered.
"Good then make sure that The President doesn't know about this conversation." Abby glared at them both as they hit the White House. The Agents nodded and opened the doors for them to go inside.
Nina and Bells took off, with Abby running after them, anxious to tell Fitz everything about Olivia.
"Daddy!" Nina shouted running into the residence.
"Daddy, where are you," Nina yelled again not getting an answer from Fitz yet.
"Dad, are you up here," Bells chimed in this time. But Fitz did not answer. They looked all over the place, but could not find him. They looked up at Abby, not sure where he could be.
"I know he's not in the Oval girls," Abby told the first twins. "Hmm, where could your Dad be?"
"Ma'am" Tom said, finding the Abby and the twins. "He's in the Rose Garden."
Abby smiled and took the girls to see him. The moment the girls entered the Rose Garden they could see Fitz walking around. He was deep in thought, and Abby knew it was about their mother. The twin's mother, Bellamy was everything to Fitz and losing her was hard on him and the girls. He always remembered she loved roses, and used to grow them well at the Governor's mansion.
Abby then realized it was the anniversary of her death. Four years ago today, she passed away due to ovarian cancer. It spread quickly, and by the time the doctors found it, there was nothing that could be done to save her. Fitz, Cristina and Isabelle did their best to make her last time with them most comfortable.
In her last months, they traveled all over. They went to everyplace on her bucket list; Paris, Rome, London, and some places the twins wanted to go to as a family. Their last trip was to Venice where they rode the gondolas, her dream. Fitz was Governor of California, so security was fun to plan, but he made sure he gave her dream vacation.
Fitz closed his eyes and remembered her last moments with him. Bellamy told Fitz before she died, "Take care of our little girls."
"I will," Fitz answered full of sadness.
"And do two things for me," Bellamy asked him, touching his face. He knew she did not have much time left, and he needed to get the twins.
"Anything," he answered fighting his own tears.
"Fall in love again," she told him.
"I don't know if I can," Fitz told her, laying his head on her chest. "How can I move on from you?"
"Yes you can Governor. One day some woman will come along and turn your world on its axis. I have no doubt of that Fitz. She's out there for you; your soul-mate."
"But you are," he tried to protest but she stopped him.
"In another life, in another time I was, but not anymore. Even though I am leaving this body, my soul will be elsewhere. I truly believe Sweetheart that SHE is out there for you. I know you love me. I never doubted that from the moment we met. You have given me the greatest life. I know me getting sick and leaving you and the girls suck, and if I could stop if I could."
"I know," Fitz croaked out. "I don't want anyone else."
"But," she kissed him. "She is out there for you Fitz. Somewhere out there is painful, difficult, life-changing, extraordinary love waiting for you to come along with all your superpowers and knock her world upside down. This woman will be Amazed by you and vice versa. The moment your eyes meet, you'll feel the connection Fitz. I believe that. Move on for me and our girls. They will need to see you happy again."
"Stuff like isn't real, Sweetheart. I don't want Cristina and Isabelle to think I forgot about you," Fitz cried, thinking his wife was being physiological because she was dying. "She won't be you Bells."
"That's right because I am that damn good," she countered, making him laugh. "But none the less, I want you and my babies to fall in love again. This woman is out there for you Fitz. And she will come into all yours lives, in the most unexpected way. She will make you a better man, and President."
"President," he asked. "You still want me to run."
"I do. I not only want you to run my love. I WANT YOU TO WIN. I'll be watching. Don't back away from your dream of becoming President because I won't be here. I'll be in your heart and by your side every step of the way. When it becomes most difficult, I will be there holding you and our girls up. Okay."
Fitz nodded unsure of everything. He was losing his wife, his best friend, his love, his everything. How could he even consider moving forward with his life without her? He loved her so much. Life was so unfair.
"Bells, I don't know if I can do those things," Fitz whimpered.
"Yes you can and you will win. Your parents will support you, and so will the girls. I believe in you," Bellamy pulled him down for a kiss. He kissed her back, and let his tears fall.
He pulled away, "I can't."
"Promise me Fitz that you'll move on. I want to hear you say that you'll let yourself fall in love, and that you'll run and WIN the White House."
"Bellamy Rose Grant, this is silly," he grumbled, making his wife laugh.
"Is it," she protested. "Promise me that you'll let yourself and our girls fall in love again. Promise me that you'll run and win the White House."
"Bellie," he cried, letting his tears fall.
"Fitzgerald," she murmured. "Do this for me and know that I take my love for you and our daughters with me?"
"I promise to let my heart heal enough to find love, and win the Presidency. I don't make promises I can't keep. Bells," he looked down and saw that his wife breathing was changing. He called for the girls. Cristina and Isabelle came in and sat by their mother's bedside. She kissed them, and made them promise to be good for their dad.
Once Bellamy held her girls for the last time, Fitz had them escorted out of the room. "It's okay, u can go. We'll be fine."
"Liar," his wife of ten years told him. Her breathing became labored. "I'll be with you always. When you look at Nina and Bells remember to be amazed by them; because they are amazed by you. Remember Fitz any man can be a father. It takes a special man to be THEIR Daddy," she breathed out.
"I'll remember," Fitz was failing at holding back his tears. "I love you."
"I love you too, Mr. President," she smiled. She took one final breath, closed her eyes and she was gone. Fitz held her hand, felt it go limp, and knew it was all over.
He left the room and went to his girls. His parents were there, along with his sister and older brother. "Daddy is Mommy sleeping," they both asked.
"Yes my girls, Mommy is sleeping," and he held them close. Fitz cried into their heads, and parents made the phone call. He was so lost in his memory that he didn't hear the girls come into the Rose Garden.
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Once Upon a December
Nina and Bells asked Abby if they could do something for their dad. They told her what it was and she found it on her cell phone. She handed one of the girls her phone and let them do this in the hopes it would make him smile. They realized what today was, and they hoped it would cheer him up.
All of a sudden Fitz heard behind him;
"Dancing bears, painted wings
Things I almost remember
And a song someone sings
Once upon a December
(The girls went up to Fitz and made him start dancing. He began to protest, but they whined at him and he agreed. They loved this song from the movie Anastasia. It was a movie they loved watching with their mom when she was alive.)
Someone holds me safe and warm
Horses prance through a silver storm
Figures dancing gracefully
Across my memory
(Both girls, then each take turns dancing with Fitz around the rose garden. Abby is standing up on steps watching the scene. She looked to the stars, and told their mother, "They miss you Bells.")
Far away, long ago
Glowing dim as an ember
Things my heart used to know
Things it yearns to remember
(Fitz, Cristina and Bells take a small bow to each other. They looked up to the sky, and see the stars. "Mommy, we danced with Daddy. Did she see us?"
"Yes she did," answered Fitz, hearing the final verse of the song.
And a song someone sings
Once upon a December."
Fitz looks up and sees Abby on the steps. She comes down to him, "Mr. President I'm so sorry I forgot what today was for you and the girls."
"Abby it's Fitz right now, you're off the clock. It's okay. The girls needed to get out," thinking she was apologizing for taking them out to meet Miss Pope. "Today was a hard day, but I'm happy you're all back. The dance was what I needed I didn't break anyone's foot."
Everyone chuckled and he took the girls in the residence. They told him everything about Olivia's dance studio, Max, and her staff.
"Oh my God Daddy she's so pretty," Nina gushed out. "I like seriously can't wait for you to meet her."
Fitz rolled his eyes but before he could answer, Bells told him, "Daddy like seriously she is the bomb. We can't wait to start our lessons."
"Did you discuss that with her Abby," Fitz asked.
"No we didn't but she did give us," just as Abby was about to hand Fitz the tickets for the competition the girls began telling him about it this weekend. Olivia gave them all tickets and she wanted them all to attend. Fitz thought it was a strange request, but figured Abby told her that he was the President.
"Abby does she realize the security involved to get us to this event," Fitz looked at Abby wondering why her friend would give them all tickets.
"She wanted the girls to see her dance. Liv and her partner have never won one of these competitions Sir. She wanted you and the girls to see her compete so you knew the type of teacher she was. I already talked to the Head of the SS and the event staff. If you would like to attend, they will have everything ready. They just need 24 hours notice," Abby explained to Fitz.
Fitz let out a long breath, unsure of what to do. He was the busiest man on the planet and normally did not attend functions like this. He was about to tell Abby told but Nina and Bells came running back into the room with dessert.
Nina then asked him, "Please Daddy can we go see her dance? We really want to and it would be a great way for you to meet her. Plus she'll be dressed up I bet in some really gorgeous costume."
"On Nina stopped you just want to see Max shake his thang," Bells tattled on her sister, right in front of Fitz. He was so shocked by what his little girl uttered; he practically spit his dessert out all over the furniture.
"His what," Fitz asked her.
"His Booty Daddy," Bellie giggled. "Nina wants to watch him work it."
"Hey that was a super twin secret. You weren't supposed to tell," Nina squealed at her sister. Before Fitz could stop it the girls were wresting on the floor. He tried to get them to stop but it didn't work. Abby then yelled at them, and halted them in their tracks.
"But Aunt Abby she started it," Nina growled at her sister.
"Did not," Bells shot back, sticking her tongue out. "You told me in the car, that you think Max is SEXY."
"I did not," her sister shouted.
By this point Fitz had about enough. He called them both by their full names, they gulped and sat down. She watched him handle both his daughters quickly.
They apologized to the other, cleaned up their mess and got ready for bed. He told them if he heard a sound, they would be grounded for a week, and they would be going nowhere. The girls would lose electronic device for 24 hours starting immediately, and if they argued anymore, the device would be locked up for a week.
"Are we understood," Fitz shot at them.
"Yes Sir," they said in unison. Nina almost asked about the competition but her sister told her not to.
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"Beginning to Live Again…"
"Good, now go," he scooted them off. The staff made sure they did what they were told, and he talked to Abby about the competition. "So they really liked your friend huh."
"Yes Sir they did. They took to her right away," Abby admitted surprised by that fact also. "Both the girls were gushing over her partner."
"Who is he," Fitz asked making some small talk, gesturing Abby to sit, which she did. Abby told him Max's name and Fitz was surprised. "Wow she dances with Max? I bet my kids loved meeting him."
Abby blushed, "Um yes she they did, it was interesting."
"No wonder why they are so eager for me to go to this competition," Fitz pointed out.
"Sir the Secret Service does need amble time to let the event coordinators know if you decide to go with the kids. So the more notice they have the better," Abby mentioned to Fitz.
"Well let me think on it and I'll let you know in the morning. When do you need to tell Miss Pope by," Fitz asked curiously.
"She just said that she'd hope to see you and the girls there Sir," Abby easily told Fitz. He nodded and started to head towards his room for bed. "Mr. President, I know she's watching you and the girls."
Fitz stopped and gave Abby a faint smile. "You believe in that stuff," looking up at the ceiling. "You think my beautiful Bells is watching me?"
She walked over to him. "I do Sir. If I didn't I wouldn't be working for a widowed Republican President with two spirit daughters."
Fitz chucked at her words. "Spirited like their mother. Both of them are so like her. I miss her Abby so much."
"I know you do. Look you don't have to go to this competition thing if you don't want to. I can bring them on my own with David if you want. Olivia will teach the girls no matter what. You'll meet her sooner or later, so think on it."
Fitz nodded. But before he could answer Abby reminded him, "but don't you think it's time you all start living again. I know you miss her. I get it. I really do, but she wanted to see you all happy again. Maybe this is a step in the right direction if you go to this thing and see my friend dance. She is the best."
Fitz was holding back his tears, still unsure. "My mind wants me to move on Ab's but my heart, I'm not sure I want to go out. What is a war breaks out, or someone gets kidnapped, or the budget gets balanced and I miss it."
Abby giggled at his choice of scenarios. "Sir, none of those things are going to happen. If they do, I'll make sure to contact the VP for you, to handle things till we get back."
"Okay," Fitz agreed with her on that point. She started to walk away but Fitz stopped her again. "What is she hates me, Miss Pope I mean. I can learn to dance from someone who hates my guts Abby."
Abby had never really seen this side of Fitz before. He had always proven to be strong and steadfast. He hardly ever doubted himself, and seeing him this way made her wonder what was going on. "Mr. President she is not going to hate you. She's going to love you," Abby said the last words like it was written in the stars, not realizing that would happen.
"A dancer loving me Abigail, you are SO full of crap," Fitz shot a pillow towards her, making her duck and chuck on back. "My approval ratings say otherwise most days."
"Because since Bells died, and you won the White House, you haven't been seen out with anyone," Abby pointed out. "The country thinks you're being celibate. The American People get it, because you're grieving, but they would like to see you move on. You should try and date maybe."
"Ah no, I'm not ready. Hell the country isn't ready either. What makes you think I can do this?"
"Screw the country Sir, and do what is right for you. Mr. President I didn't think I was ready for a job like this until Cyrus brought me in after his heart attack. All you and my friend are going to do is dance. It's not like you are going to date her or anything?"
Fitz smiled at her and realized how silly he was being. "I know. Miss Pope is just going to teach me to dance for this State Dinner. That's it, right?"
"Yes Sir. Sometimes the needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many," Abby grinned when she said those words.
"Okay Captain Spock. I didn't know you liked Star Trek."
"I don't but David does. He watches those movies all the time. Good night Sir and I'll expect an answer in the morning. Give Olivia a chance. I bet you two will make a great couple on the dance floor. And like I said she's going to fall in love with you, just she did with the girls. Night Mr. President." Abby said reaching the door.
"Goodnight and thanks," he watched her leave. Fitz then went to check on the girls. They were both waiting for him to say goodnight. Each talked about seeing Olivia for lessons, and they hoped to see her dance over the weekend.
Nina and Bells bragged out good she was and of course she was beautiful. Fitz rolled his eyes, because he knew they were hoping for something for him and their teacher. He dismissed the idea and let them know he was still thinking on it but would tell them after they got home from school.
He then walked to his room and looked at an album of Bellamy and the girls. He missed her so much most days and today was no exception. He talked to her picture and remembered why the girls chose that song to dance with him earlier. It was a favorite of theirs after the movie Anastasia came out.
Their mother danced with them all the time to it. He smiled at the memory and crawled into bed. In those brief moments, like during their dance, he felt at peace, and alive again; just maybe this was what his family needed. He turned off his light and hoped to make a decision by morning.
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"Past Political History…" Dancing Competition…few days later
The day of the competition had finally arrived and Olivia was a nervous wreck. Not only was this her first professional competition, but it would be televised. She heard that everyone was really excited that her and Max were in it. Max and Olivia had been practically the routine for their opening-dance every chance they had all week.
Now she was in her costume, in the dressing room, pacing in circles. She had not heard from Abby if Cristina and Isabelle were coming with their Dad and it unsettled her. To be honest, she couldn't figure out why. He would be just "another" student she would teach, and she'd been fine. She taught many men to dance before, and this time would be no different.
She was so busy pacing back and forth that she didn't hear Cyrus and James come in to see her.
"Wow," James squealed out. "You look stunning darling."
"Thanks," she gushed.
"He's right kiddo. So, where's your Russian Babushka, or what is it that you call him," Cy stopped and remembered. "Oh yes, where's your…"
"HER Lover Muffin, is right here," Max said coming in next. He stopped dead in his tracks when he saw Olivia. "My word you are gorgeous." He handed her a single white rose.
"Oh everyone, stop," she smacked Max in the arm, and hugged Cyrus and James. "I'm just a dancer is a pretty costume."
"Bull shit," Max countered. "Go out with me tonight? On a real date after this," he kissed her hand.
"Maxi," she swallowed hard.
James teased her next. "Come on Liv, you've made him wait long enough. Go for it. Do it or I'll leave Cyrus and go for him instead."
"I'm right here you know," Cyrus groaned. Cyrus then dragged James out of the room so they could talk privately. "You're lucky I love you James."
Max came up to her taking her hands, "Please Poppy," he called her knowing it would either get her to say yes, or hit him.
"Max, I'll consider it okay. We've been together so long. I don't want to ruin that. You're my best friend well besides Abby, who I hardly ever see anymore." She grumbled.
"Well I'll tell you what, if we place high on the leader board, how about we just go for dessert or ice cream. It's not a date." Max suggested.
"Not a date. I'll pay for myself," she threw back. "And if we place in the top three. If we place 1st, you'll get your real date."
Max picked her up and hugged her, making Olivia laugh. "Trust me Poppy, when those judges see me shake my Russian booty, we will get a high score. Hey are your new students and their Dad coming tonight?"
"I haven't heard so I don't know," just as she finished Cyrus came back into the room, letting her know that he needed to go to his seat. As he left he ran into Abby. He was shocked to see her, and recognized Cristina and Isabelle.
"Girls do you remember Cyrus Beene," Abby said to them.
"Hi Uncle Cy," they said in unison.
"Ladies," Cyrus said giving them both a hug. The agents remembered him so being close to the kids was not an issue. "My word, have you both grown. What are you doing here Abby? Where's the President?"
"Daddy is waiting for us at our seats. He came to see our new teacher Miss Olivia dance with Max. She's going to be teaching Daddy to dance too," Nina boasted. "We can't wait till he sees her. He's going to love her."
Cyrus looked at Abby shocked. "Seriously?"
Abby saw the look on his face and asked the girls to go sit with Fitz. That she would be there in a minute. They protested because they wanted to see Olivia before she went on to dance. Cyrus explained that they had to wait till after the show, because her and Max were practicing one more time.
"Fine," the girls said, and Tom took them to see Fitz.
Once the girls were out of ear shot, Cyrus looked at Mitch and dragged Abby into a near-by dressing room. Abby knew she was in trouble just by the way Cyrus glared at her. His nostrils were flared up and she could see his vein on his forehead sticking out.
"Cyrus don't you say it," Abby insisted.
"Does she know whose children they are," Cyrus asked her in a condescending tone.
"Not yet but she will," Abby said back.
"Holy Shit Fuck," Cyrus said. "You know how she feels about politicians Abby. She doesn't like them, after the last Senator fiasco. She only voted for Fitz, because of you. She grew up in that life and vowed never to go back. Her father practically dragged her to all the events he could, hoping to hook her up with the right guy. You know what HER father was grooming her for," Cyrus made sure to remind Abby. "She barely speaks to her mother because of it."
"I know Cyrus I was there. Daddy Dickhead was hoping she'd marry well, and become the first Black First Lady. She hated that life with a passion. That's why she declined to help him get elected. She fell in love with dancing in college, and pursued it. She's one of the best teachers and dancers in the country."
"Do you have any idea that when Olivia realizes that those two girls are the daughters of the President of the United States that she is going to kill you? I mean go DRILL BABY DRILL on you, and throw you into the river. May GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOUL ABIGAIL!"
"Oh stop being dramatic," Abby shot back. "She knows they're a politician's daughter. I told her that much."
"Yes but you didn't tell her anything else."
"Hey I am doing my job. Fitz needs to learn how to dance for he doesn't embarrass himself of this great nation, as you like to remind me of. You taught me well, I'll handle this. She'll help me. You know he's always been above the fray. He walks on water, and he needs her."
"Abigail, you best not be doing what I think you're doing," Cyrus growled. "This is not that stupid movie where two people learn to dance and fall in love. Oh yes Dirty Dancing. They are going to hate you."
"Oh shut it," Abby shrugged off. "She is going to teach him to dance and he is going to like it. He needs this Cyrus and you know it. I know you haven't been around lately because of your heart, but he NEEDS TO DO THIS. She needs to trust a politician again. Fitz is the perfect guy to gain it back. He's not dirty. The country loves him and so will she," Abby threw in his face.
"Love him huh," Cyrus ran his fingers through his hair. "The President is going go ballistic, when he realizes who she is. She is so going to POPE your ass Abby. Mark my words. I can't wait to see you two-step out of this situation."
"Whatever old man," she boasted. "Now you go handle your boss, and I'll deal with mine. See you on the dance floor and you're sitting with the President and his children; put on some dancing shoes and be happy."
"Oh God help me," Cyrus felt his blood pressure go up and watched her walk away. By the time this was over, he would only hope, the only high scores were from the judges.
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Amazed By You…
Abby went and sat down next to Fitz, and waited for the competition to begin. They were in the front row with his most trusted agents around him and his family. The area was semi-blocked off and his security was on watch. Of course the crowd new Fitz and their girls where there, and they cheered when the announcer pointed him out.
The moment he saw Cyrus, coming in his direction he could not believe it. "Cy?"
"Hello Mr. President, it's been a long time," Cyrus told him getting a hug.
"Yes it has old man. How are you? Where's James," he asked not sure.
"He's coming. The agents are checking him out. But I'm here because someone I know is dancing tonight," giving Abby the death glare.
"Oh great," Fitz said back. "I'll guess I'll have to meet her after the show. But who is she?"
Cyrus almost told him it was Olivia, but the first couple made it on the dance floor. James sat next to Cyrus and said hello to Fitz. Abby was relieved he didn't. Her pulse was already racing enough just thinking about what Cyrus yelled at her for, and what Fitz would think of her. They sat back and then watched the competition.
Pairing after pairing they watched the couples glide across the floor. Fitz really liked it and since the girls were having a good time, he decided to tell Abby to see if they could come again. Abby looked at him surprised but she said that she would clear his schedule if he really wanted to do this.
Olivia was back stage, heard the judge's scores and the crowd cheering. She knew their routine perfectly and was ready for this moment. Even though she was a tad bit nervous, Max wrapped his arms around her, and told her "Let's go get them BABY!"
"Whatever you say Lover Muffin," she teased him back.
"You nervous," she asked right before they were announced. They were the last couple.
"Nope, I am dancing with the best darling. We got this." Max told her kissing her cheek. "We're going to do fine."
"I know. Hey do you see Nina and Bells out there," Olivia asked seeing Max sneaking a peek. "Nope, but I know Cyrus said they were here. Their Dad is too. Hey did you hear that President Grant is here?"
"Yes I heard the crowd go crazy," she snapped. "Now all I need is my father and mother to show up and I'll be in political hot water."
"Well they are not here, so don't worry about it. So, Gorgeous is going to be fine. Remember is just me and you. No one else matters. I'll tell President Hotcakes to go away if he bothers you after the show," Max wrapped his arm her.
"President Hotcakes," she giggled. "You know if I ever meet him, I won't be able to not think of that name now. Thanks."
"You got it. I'm surprised Abby hasn't introduced you to him yet…" Max said. He was about to tell her something else when he peeked out of the curtain and saw Cyrus, James, Abby and his mouth dropped open when he saw Nina and Bells sitting with their father, President Grant. He swallowed quickly and about tripped.
"Maxi," Olivia asked.
"It's nothing. Come on," he took her hand and heard;
"Ladies and Gentlemen, doing the Viennese Waltz; please welcome Olivia Pope and her partner Max ChimKophskia."
Max then took Olivia's hand and walked her out onto the dance floor. Olivia put on her best smile, and placed the lightest steps on the floor as he guided her to wear they would start the dance. She gazed around the room, and took a bow before assuming her starting position with Max.
As the applause began to die down, Max stood behind her. She felt his hand go across her waist. "Remember, it's you and me. No one else matters. You were born to do this."
She closed her eyes. This was why she loved dancing with Max. They knew each other so well. He knew her so well.
Just as the clapping stopped she saw Abby sitting next to Cyrus. She looked more nervous than Olivia did, and she was the one dancing. She looked next to Abby and saw Nina and Bells.
"Hi Olivia," they mouthed. "Look this is our Dad."
The chords of their song, Lonestars Amazed began to play. Nina and Bells were pointing to their Dad, as the twins kept pointing at him. Olivia then locked eyes with their father, President Fitzgerald Grant III. Her breath hitched, and she froze. Olivia gave a quick death stare to Abby and turned back to Fitz. She got lost in his piercing blue eyes as she heard this line;
"Every time our eyes meet
This feeling inside me"
(Max felt her tense up, shiver and told her again it was just them. "It's just us," he whispered. He began to rock her side to side to start the dance. She gazed deep into Fitz's eyes, making his mouth drop open. He swallowed quickly, not sure what was happening. She then threw herself into the routine as the song continued.)
Is almost more than I can take
Baby, when you touch me
I can feel how much you love me
And it just blows me away
I've never been this close to anyone or anything
I can hear your thoughts, I can see your dreams
It was as if time stood still and everything lead up to this moment for Fitz. She kept the smile on her face but could barely breathe. She saw his face drop, and knew instantly he felt it too. She closed her eyes but could feel his intense gaze as Max danced with her around the room.
Olivia listened to the song, and did each move perfectly, the way they had practiced. But she knew this felt different. It felt right. The chemistry between her and Max was off the charts. They had danced before, but things never flowed this smoothly.
She was not sure what it was, but every time she moved past Fitz, and the girls, their eyes met. She saw him watching her every hand extension, flow of her gown, and foot placement. Even though she had never met him, she listened to the words and felt as if the song was meant for him in this moment.
As the last part of the song started to play, she listened to the words – really listened to the words. She watched the Leader of the Free World, get lost in her every movement, every lift, every touch her and Max created on the dance floor. It was as if, time stood still and brought her and him to this moment.
I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby, I'm amazed by you
As the song ended, Max sent her into a spin and she stopped directly in front of Fitz and the twins. She had not realized at first, where she was because her eyes were closed. When she opened them, and saw Fitz and the kids stand up clapping, her cheeks flushed.
Cristina and Isabelle were cheering and screaming for her. They were pulling on Fitz trying to get him to respond, but all he could do was clap and stare into her eyes.
Olivia was about two feet away from him and gave the crowd a quick curtsy but her eyes never left Fitz's. He watch her every move and once she stood face to face with him, she froze. They stared at each other like they were the only ones in the room. Before she tip-toed away, he mouthed to her one word; that made her practically stumble backwards….
"Hi."
"Hi."
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TBC…
So I am leaving you dancing at #Hi. This chap, I must admit was interesting for me. You found out that Nina and Bells mom was, Bellamy. I adore Bellamy Young. She's a sweet actress, and thought she'd be perfect. She passed away due to ovarian cancer.
Olivia is also from a "political family." Her father is a lot like Big Jerry. But WHO they are, you'll have to wait. That is one of the main reasons why she hates politics and politicians, it's because of her family.
Anyway leave me your #JudgesScore on who you think she is, and what will happen now that they met. Just wait, till they actually talk to one another and of course dance the first time. And NO they have never met, until now. LOL
The songs I also used in this chapter I meant no copyright infringement. "Once Upon a December" is from Anastasia. Sang by Deanna Charter. "Amazed" is by Lonestar; perfect for this first meeting. ;-)
P.S. Yes Abby is in BIG TROUBLE!
Hoping to place in the top three on the leader board…Me's