AN: The newest installment. I'm sorry I took so long, but I had a super busy week. And for some odd reason, this story is getting harder and harder to get through. This must be what Shonda feels like? lol. Speaking of which, Thursday's episode was crazy. I can't even speak too much on the rape scene but I can say that it was very unexpected and I felt like it was put there for us to feel sorry for Mellie, but honestly, it made me dislike her even more smh. And Quinn in B613? Lord, every time I see Quinn, I just wanna pick her up and shake her. How crazy was it that Sally's husband's gay? I wonder if she knows? I feel like Cyrus and Mellie are going to try and pimp James out to him. James, poor James. Cyrus does NOT deserve him. Cyrus and Mellie truly deserve each other lol. And how about Olivia's mom being alive? I mean I knew that was coming! But anyways, I want to thank you all who filled out my survey and I would also like to thank you all for your words of encouragement pertaining to my rant. Hope you all enjoy the chapter...
"...Now back to Jenn with new updates on the Fitzgerald Grant and Amanda Tanner case…"
"…Grant pled not guilty at his arraignment this morning…"
"…Apparently Grant has pled not guilty, while there is supposed DNA evidence floating around that goes against of his claim of not assaulting Amanda Tanner…"
"…Grant is being charged with sexual harassment, instead of sexual assault. Tanner claims that Grant wanted relations and when she disagreed, he had her removed from his girlfriend's case."
"…Olivia Pope, aka the woman in the arrest video with Grant…"
"…she was removed from Grant's girlfriend's, Olivia Pope, case due to her not wanting to engage in sexual relations with him."
"…Grant's new fiancee, a Ms. Olivia Pope, was placed in a four month coma after a car accident on Labor Day of last year. Grant was driving the car when they were hit by a drunk driver, who perished at the scene."
"…Amanda was both Grant and Pope's nurse after a car accident on the past Labor Day."
"…I wonder how Pope feels finding out that her fiancee was sleeping with her nurse while she was in a coma."
"…Ms. Pope was taken in for questioning by the Miami-Dade Police Department this morning."
"…Celebrity kids. Richard, you know it's just another case of 'acting up and having Mommy and Daddy bail you out'…"
"…there was no bail set for Grant…"
Olivia sat with her legs crossed and her arms folded across her chest. Her eyes teared up as her jaw stretched to release what was probably the millionth yawn she had while waiting in her seat. She was beckoned by the police station to come in for further questioning and she had been waiting for an hour and a half in the room. She fumed inside her head; not only did she have to come back to this place again, but her identity had finally been revealed and the rumors were only getting nastier. She sighed with an attitude as she watched the dim light hanging from the ceiling flicker, waiting for someone to come in and get this over with.
A Few Hours Earlier
She was woken up earlier this morning by loud banging on her front door, only to find that her house had been swarmed by news reporters. She could barely get any sleep the night before and she was truly pissed off that when she could finally fall asleep, her slumber was interrupted. She walked to the front door and opened it to see a sea of people with cameras and microphones pointed in her direction. She stood confused and pretty sure she was still asleep until she was able to hear what the people were screaming at her.
"Ms. Pope, did you know about the Grant and Tanner affair?"
"How do you feel about your fiancee having relations while you were in a coma?"
"Is it true that your fiancee sexually assaulted this woman?"
"Tanner is saying you knew about the assault. How could you knowingly agree to marry a rapist?"
Her jaws dropped and her eyes widened. She couldn't move. Her body was completely taken over by the accusations that were even more shocking than the previous ones. She was brought back to reality when two men in suits snatched her up, dragging her into the back of limo before the doors were slammed and the vehicle drove away.
"Olivia.."
"Who the hell are you?", she asked, staring at this woman sitting across from her.
"I'm Mellie. It's nice to meet you".
Present
"No bail?! Seriously?! No fucking bail? Mellie, what the fuck is going on?"
"Fitz, I know you're frustrated. They're using your parents' status against you. They're trying to show you as the spoiled rich kid trying to get away with harassing women."
"Are you kidding me? I don't even claim the spotlight. This is ridiculous! I don't believe this shit!"
"I know you're upset Fitz. Trust me, I'm upset for you. But you've gotta relax. We're gonna get to the bottom of this."
"Relax?! I'm being painted as a sicko! I'm being arrested for something I didn't even do! And even when you prove that I'm innocent, my image is completely tarnished. My parents, my freaking parents' names are being dragged through the mud. And Olivia, my Livvie...", he dropped his face into his palms, shaking his head while the thoughts of his Olivia racked his brain.
"Speaking of Olivia...", his head shot up instantly.
"What?! Is something wrong? Is she okay?"
"Fitz, didn't I just tell you to relax? She's fine. She's here. I went for her this morning"
"You went to get Olivia this morning?! Why the hell is she here Mellie?"
"Fitz, this is getting pretty ugly, very fast. Oliva's name has been leaked. This has totally caused a new turn to be taken in the investigation. People are saying she knew and didn't say anything. Her name is being tarnished too."
"What are you saying to me right now Mellie?"
"I'm saying, Olivia needs a lawyer. And by request of your parents..."
"You're her lawyer too?
"Fitz..."
"Mellie, are you representing Olivia?"
In The Limo
"Mellie?" She thought in her head as their eyes locked. "Mellie!", her eyes widened when she came to the sudden the conclusion that this wasn't just any Mellie, this was Fitz's Mellie. Fitz's old best friend turned back stabber Mellie. Why was she here and what did she want with Olivia?
"Olivia, I know you're a bit shaken up and course you're a hell of a lot confused. But I promise you this, you have nothing to fear."
"What do you want from me?", Olivia asked, her face hardened and her voice stern.
"Olivia, I'm a lawyer. I'm representing Fitz in this case and his parents thought it would be wise that I represented you too, unless you have your own representation".
"Representation? For what? I haven't done anything."
"I believe you Olivia, I do. But the people may not. The people are already talking and the people are starting to draw some conclusions that you are involved in this situation."
"What?!"
"They're just rumors but we both went through high school and I know you're just as aware as I am of what exactly a rumor can turn into."
"Are you fucking kidding me? They think I'm involved? What the hell has Fitz gotten me into?"
"By the look upon your face, I'm assuming you'd agree that you need representation. Now, we're taking you into the police station for questioning. They just want to make sure the your story matches Fitz and that we are able to clear the air, especially where you're concerned. Do you understand Olivia?"
She nodded in response.
"So, will you be providing your own representation?"
She shook her head no.
"Good. Well Olivia Pope, you are officially a client. I'm sorry we had to drag you out of your bed this morning, and I might add your home looks lovely. If you look down to your right by your foot, there's bag. Inside is a suit, some heels, some hygiene and hair products, and a packed breakfast. The car will be stopping shortly and I will be getting out to attend Fitz's arraignment hearing. I will have Kelvin here escort you back to my office. I want you to shower, clean up, get dressed, and fill that stomach. We are in for a long day".
Before Olivia got the chance to respond, the limo came to a complete stop. The door was opened and a hand extended in Mellie's direction, aiding her out of the vehicle and shielding her from the outbursts and camera flashes from the crowd. The door slammed shut and Olivia was joined by silence as the limo pulled off into the direction of Mellie's office.