(Olivia's Point of view)
I woke up in my office the next day, but all of a sudden the nausea came and I threw up in my connected bathroom. Huck must've heard me struggling because he came in with a bowl of cookies and cream ice cream and water. He knew me so well.
I don't know how to cook so I brought your favorite." He smiled, well grimaced I guess.
"Thanks Huck." I hugged him because I realized that he was a little brother I never had. He trusted my judgment and more importantly, he cared about me. The love was overwhelming and with these damn hormones, I shed a few happy tears on his shoulder. He pulled back.
"Liv? What's wrong?" His eyebrow furrowed. I felt bad for worrying him so I explained my hormonal situation, kissed his cheek, and walked out the bathroom to enjoy my desert for breakfast.
10 minutes and 2 ice cream platters later
"What is it Huck?" He was making me nervous. It was a little after 9:40 and he has been in the same position for a while. He turned away from the curtains.
"You love him don't you?" Huck came closer.
"I found the promise ring on the ground when I came to check on you." He kneeled in front of me and grabbed my hands gently in his.
"I promise you can trust me Liv." I cried. Harder than ever. Huck sat down on the couch next to me and patted my shoulder. He rocked me in his arms until I calmed down.
"I…I love him. So much that it hurts, but he's not mine to take. He is so selfless, willing to throw it all away for us, but I can't let him do that." I paused.
"Listen Huck…I..he said he loved me and that he didn't sleep with Amanda Tanner so I believed him. I also believe that I am pregnant and that President grant is the father." He never flinched once. Like he expected the worst. That is why I just snuggled into his shoulder blade. I never felt so vulnerable before.
"Well…you did the right thing Liv. No matter what happens, I will be there for you." He looked me in the eyes when he spoke. I felt patched up, like I could get over Fitz after all.
"Does he know about it?" He asked me.
"Well…no. I'm not ready yet. I need more time."I sighed, then I blew my nose and whipped my tears because I heard footsteps.
Knock! Knock! " in today?" This must be Mark. He is handsome. Medium build around 5"10. His hair was spiked and his rich hazel eyes said so much. He is hiding something, but he wants us to know that.
"I'm Olivia Pope. It's a pleasure to meet you. How did you get in?" I was stalling. I wanted him to know that I am observant. I wanted to intimidate him or catch him in a corner because part of me didn't want to go against Fitz, but also this guy was mysterious.
He smiled. Easy on the eyes, brownie points lover boy.
"It was unlocked." Liar.
I smile and as Huck gets up to leave, we exchange a look. Check the door and record our conversation. Be alert.
"So tell me what happened." I am not going down without a fight.