*Drumroll* Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you my last chapter, chapter 50. Enjoy!
December 25th
The snow was falling softly onto the ground early that morning. The air smelt of hot chocolate and marshmallows with the touch of fresh pine wood from the live Christmas tree standing in the living room. Fitz sat comfortably in the single armchair with his feet rested up on the ottoman. Life was good for the Grants.
"Ahhhhh" he sighs contentedly. Olivia was soundly asleep recuperating from their late night well into the morning sexcapedes. Tommy and Iya were also sleeping soundly when he checked on them before making his way downstairs for some much needed quiet time. Since Tommy was born the house always seems to be extremely lively. It was loud voices everywhere. Where Iya favor her mother with caramel honey color skin and black hair, Tommy favors him with brown curly hair and striking grey eyes that sometimes appears blue. His complexion was also close to his sister's. When he was born Iya had troubled adapting to his newfound presence in their lives. She wasn't used to having to share the attention of her parents with someone else. She would cry and throw tantrums when Olivia would breast feed him or if Fitz would hold him. He remembers how much of a baby she'd reverted into, not being the independent little girl who'd grown to learn to do things for herself. The first thirty days of having a new member in the family was truly hard. Even Fitz and Olivia were used to looking after one child. Nevertheless, they'd made it, a month after his entrance into the world Iya moved from being jealous of him to being his protector. She fiercely protected her little brother not allowing any or everyone to touch him. It was mostly funny seeing her trying to take care of him. She was very helpful too in passing a clean diaper or wipes for her parents when they needed to change his soiled bottom. All in and all she's a good big sister.
Fitz smiled at the fond memories of the last year and half. One particular memory stuck out to him, about four months after Tommy was born. They'd had a pregnancy scare and Olivia was freaking out.
Fitz arrived in the master bathroom to see Olivia pacing frantically with arms flaying wildly in the air and mumbling to herself. It was almost comical until he saw a pregnancy stick inside of her hand.
"Liv what's going on? Is everything ok?" he asks cautiously trying not to startle her. He watches as she turns around and gives him a death stare.
"No everything is not ok! I'm late and now this stick says I'm pregnant. I'm pregnant again!" She speaks loudly.
He gulps audibly, "are you sure?"
"Of course I'm sure" she sighs and sits down on the toilet with her forehead rested in her hands. She couldn't believe that she was pregnant again.
Fitz watches on unable to find the right words to say. "I'm sorry" was all that he could mutter.
"Oh I'm sure you are. You're getting a vasectomy because I can't be pregnant every year. For Christ sake I'm on the pill."
"Wooo wooo let's not think that far ahead. This could all be a misunderstanding, it could be stress or something babe. Between trying to launch your store and taking care of two kids it can just be that" Fitz tries to reason and also save himself from getting a vasectomy at the age of thirty-six.
Who told him to imply that she may've overreacted? Olivia told him, "I'm the one who has to carry them around for nine months so excuse me if you don't want something as simple as a vasectomy on your body. It's either that or we stop having sex."
Fitz knows that she wasn't being fully serious; he hoped to God she wasn't because he couldn't imagine not having sex with his wife. He understood where she was coming from but he didn't want to do something so permanent. What if they wanted more kids? He was making his way over to her when she threw her hands in the air to halt his movements.
"Don't touch me."
He nodded understandingly and moved out of her way. Fitz was out in the cold for the rest of the day and the following day until they were able to get an appointment with Dr. Roshauna and she was able to relieve her worry mind. It was indeed stress she was experiencing that caused her period to delay and the funny thing about all of this was - the pregnancy test she took was expired. Apparently, she'd kept the tests from the time Iya was born and had yet to throw it out. In her haste and worry she'd completely boycott the expiration date on it. So to say Fitz didn't have a vasectomy and Olivia hadn't had another pregnancy scare well over a year now.
Snapping out of his thoughts, Fitz got up from the comfy chair and made his way to the bottom of the stairs to wake his family up.
"Grants it's time to wake up!" he shouted and as soon as he was finished he heard two pairs of feet jumping and then running. Before long he saw a kindergarten looking Iya and her little brother beaming at him excitedly. They're a perfect blend of him and Olivia. His heart constricted in his chest seeing his little big girl help her brother down the stairs. But nothing prepared him to see their sexy mother walking behind them. Still to this day she always takes his breath away.
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Olivia takes in the scene in front of her watching her kids play with each other as they open their several gifts with their big goofball father in the midst. It was a vision to behold and it made her insides warm.
Her mind flashed back to a few weeks ago when she was shopping in Neiman Marcus with Iya. They were in the junior girls section when Iya saw a $500 Guess cross body purse that she wanted. Since she'd turned five Iya was quite taken up with fashion. All things that sparkled were her friends. Even at such a small age she was able to properly dress herself with minimal assistance from her parents.
"Mommy can I get that?" She asked touching the pink sequenced purse that Olivia didn't understand why it needed to be so expensive. It was no bigger than one of her open hands.
Olivia examined the bag and knew that she wasn't going to purchase it because Iya would be taken up with it for a few minutes and then she'll forget about it. It's not that they had a lack for money or anything like that; she just wanted to make sure her kids grow up knowing the value of a dollar.
"It's not like you don't have money mommy. We're rich and daddy is a celebrity" Iya added whiningly before Olivia answered her.
"That may be true but that doesn't mean I'll buy you a $500 bag for you to be taken up with for a minute. What about the hello kitty one? You like hello kitty" Olivia reasoned showing her other bags that were ninety percent cheaper.
"I don't want any of that" Iya retorted folding her arms around her midsection and stomped her right foot loudly.
Olivia wasn't going to let her cause a scene in the middle of the store so she grabbed her hand and led her out of it leaving their shopping behind. Iya wasn't please and she started crying and throwing a tantrum as they made their way outside into the busy Manhattan street. Based on their luck a set of paparazzi was outside trying to capture celebrities doing their Christmas shopping. Olivia saw them and in one sweep lifted Iya on her right hip to conceal her face as Iya continued to sob on to her shirt, she plastered on a smile as they walked in front of them. Olivia was glad that Tommy was at home with Fitz while they were "supposed" to be doing Christmas shopping. Once they were in the Audi they buckled up and made their way home all the while Olivia talked to her daughter about her behavior.
When they'd gotten home Olivia told Fitz what had happen when he'd asked why they were back so early. His stern look at Iya was enough to make her sob her heart out to him. She couldn't bear to see her father's disappointment. It's always ironic that one look was all it took from him to put her in check while she had to talk a lot and spank her to get her to listen.
Olivia's thoughts were cut short by Iya's loud cheers. She jumped excitedly as she opened her last present. She'd gotten the same purse that she was admiring in the store. Of course Fitz had caved in and had gotten it for her. According to him, "she'd learnt her lesson."
The joy on her face as she watches the purse was a memorable one. Olivia quickly snapped a picture with her SLR camera capturing the moment.
"Thanks mommy" Iya voices truly grateful.
"It wa-" before Olivia could deny the praise she was interrupted.
"You're welcome baby" Fitz cuts her off and gives her a wink.
She smiles lovingly at him truly grateful for the loving and thoughtful husband he is. He's selfless and each day he helps make her a better woman. He really brings out the best in her and her in him.
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Later that day the Grants were making their way to the New York Giants stadium to watch the Giants vs the Steelers football game. They were all clad in blue and white Giants jerseys with jeans and their heavyweight jackets over it. Olivia and Iya's feet were clad warmly in UGGs while the boys upped for black timberlands boots. They all sat comfortably in the SUV heading over to the stadium.
"Ya Ya no!" Tommy yells his mouth protruded into a cute pout. He wasn't able to say Iya so he calls her Ya Ya. Iya's protective spirit was cute to everyone except Tommy. He loves his sister but sometimes she drives him crazy especially when she pinches his cheeks and says "cheeks R us" because he had a pair of rosy ones.
"Iya please leave your brother alone" Olivia says from the front seat rummaging through her purse for her Chapstick.
"I'm not doing him anything" she says defending herself.
"Yesssssh" Tommy says. "Pin pin pin mama" he tried to say the word pinch to her but failed miserably.
"No pinching now tell him sorry" Olivia chastises turning around this time to watch her kids in their face.
Iya turns to her little brother who was securely fastened in his car seat not too far from her. "I'm sorry Tommy. Forgive me?"
He smiles and claps his hands excitedly. "Yesssh yesssh" he says nodding his head frantically.
"I love you Tom Tom" she says tenderly taking one of his chubby hands in her small ones.
"Wuv Ya Ya too."
Olivia took in the tender display of affection in front of her. She was truly happy to see her children love on each other and she hopes that will be the case always no matter what circumstances may arise in this life. The road they'd travelled on was long and far with a few bumps and pot holes on it but it was all worth it. She looked at her husband for a millionth time and still felt the strong love that tugs at her heart for him. She intertwines her fingers with his free hand and smiled at him. To Love Is Gain.
AN: Thank you thank you thank you for those of you that read and commented on each chapters. You guys give me so much fuel to keep going. You don't understand how much as fanfiction writers we appreciate all your comments. It makes us feel as if someone appreciates our work. It's not perfect but we still take our time to write something and are generous enough to share it with the world. It wasn't an easy task at the beginning to share my story because I wasn't sure how it would be received. I can truly say that my experience on here was mostly a pleasant one and for that I'm very grateful.
Thank you for enjoying my version of Olitz and I did promise you guys a sequel which I'm going to do. Please don't look for it immediately because I'm taking a break from writing. A sequel and a new story about Olitz will be coming soon. For the new story all I will say that Fitz is a 28 yrs. old firefighter and that story will have more drama and angst than this one. Like always Mellie and Jake are not welcomed in my stories. The show gives them enough air time so I won't bother to add to that. HA!
Olitz has been on a journey from the beginning of this story to where they are today and I hope you enjoyed it. Please don't forget to comment and let me know what you think of the final chapter (Pregnancy scare and all) and also about the tiny sneak peek for my new story. What are your thoughts on that?
Fun Fact: I came up with this idea for this story when I went to a John Legend's concert. He was my inspiration for Fitz hence the name III Legend (3rd Legend). Even the songs that I had Fitz sing are his and I'm sure most of you guys picked up on that already. Lol. So yayy for John Legend!
Finally, I'm sorry I took soooooo long to update. You won't believe me when I tell you how busy I was but alas I made it to update. Again I really appreciate your readership so do me a favor and follow me so that you will be notified when the new stories are up and running.
I think I'm rambling now and I'll leave you here. Oh, one more thing yayyyyy to a 1,001 reviews! :-) Blessings to you my dear readers. XOXO. We'll meet again. Cheers!