"It's very nice of you to join us Mr. Matthews" Olivia's voice was strong and confident. After overcoming her initial shock of his gorgeous face she was able to check herself. It wasn't her first time encountering a handsome man. After all she's married to a very hot man who happens to be her soul mate, lover and best friend. So here she was sitting in her office across from the highly praised artist as a professional woman and wife.

"Call me Quentin, Ms. Pope" his words rolling off his tongue.

"Mrs. Grant" Olivia corrects and displays her wedding set on her left hand to further drive home her marital status.

"I'm sorry" he clutched his chest playfully as if he was wounded. His smile faltered a little bit but he maintained it nonetheless. "He must be a lucky man to capture the attention of such a beautiful woman."

Olivia blushes at his sentiments and decided to not comment on it, swiftly escaping her further descend down the rabbit trail with him. Instead shifting her focus on the business task at hand.

"Ok Mr. Matt…Quentin" she corrects herself. "The Art show is schedule for two weeks from today. I will need to see the new pieces that you're working on. You can bring them by anytime during our open hours."

"No" was his answer.

"No?" Olivia asked disbelievingly.

"It's too formal, here" his hand waving in the air to indicate the space of her office. "When I introduce people to my work it's done intimately. You can come by my villa and I'll show you what I'm working with."

Is he serious right now? Was the only thought that was going through her mind. Olivia watches him as he stares intently at her. She realizes what he's trying to do here. He was the type of man that thinks that no one was able to stand against their looks and charm. But she will show him that this little show he's trying to put on for her pales in comparison to her husband. Oh yes, her very faithful and loving man.

After filing away her judgments about him at the back of her mind, she decided to reply to him. "Is Sunday afternoon good?" This would be the best time for her to check it out while the shop was close.

"Any day is good for you" his answer was accompanied by a smirk.

Ignoring his flirtatious attempts, Olivia continues talking about the business at hand. They went over the commission fees that he would be charged if his paintings were sold along with the contractual agreements.

To wrap up the meeting Olivia extends her right hand as she begins to get up from her chair. "It's nice meeting you Quentin. I have your business card with your address. Samantha and I will meet you this Sunday." Olivia almost laughed aloud at her victory. Did he really think I would be coming to his place alone? He's lucky that I wasn't bringing my husband - her inner thoughts converses.

"See you soon Olivia" he smiles dashingly while shaking her hand. Before he lets go he brought it to his lips and plants a soft kiss.

Olivia retrieves her hand quickly from his grip, at the same time she heard a knock on her office door. Moving from around the desk she makes her way to the door making sure to signal to Quentin that his presence was no longer needed as she reaches for the door knob. She opens the door and was shocked to see her husband standing before it.

"Baby what are you doing here?" Olivia asks while making her way in to his strong capable arms. She plants a work friendly peck on his lips.

"Wanted to take you out for an early lunch since I was in the area" he replies lovingly gazing into his wife's beautiful face, unaware of the other man's presence.

"Oh yea?" She smiles up at him reciprocating his look.

Fitz felt as if he was being watched strongly. His suspicions were confirmed when he saw a man standing in the doorway of his wife's office.

She was so lost in her husband's thoughtfulness that everything about Quentin was long forgotten.

"Oh I'm sorry. Fitz this is the artist I was telling you about, Quentin Matthews" Olivia introduces them after the trio was standing awkwardly at the entrance of her office for a few seconds after Olivia and Fitz had snapped out of their love bubble.

"Quentin, this is my husband Fitzgerald Grant" she finishes with a proud smile.

Olivia looks on as both men shook each other's hands.

"It was a pleasure meeting you" Quentin tells Fitz as their handshake was finished. "Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday, Olivia" and with that he spun on his heels and left the building.

"Umm what was that? Why are you meeting him on Sunday?" Fitz asks when they were no longer in the presence of the art snob. He already didn't like the fella.

"Oh just some work stuff. I'm not going to take long, a drive out to his loft to view some of his paintings and then I'll be home before you know it" she offer as an explanation.

They both moved to the inside of her office.

"You're not going to his place by yourself Liv! Are you out of your mind?" Fitz couldn't believe what he was hearing. He went from 0 – 100 in a split second at the thought of her being alone with a guy that he'd only met for a minute, that was already giving him death stares.

"Woo calm down caveman. I'll just pretend that you didn't go all batshit crazy a minute ago because you came surprising me for lunch today. And no I'm not crazy, I will not be going to his place alone. It will be me and Samantha."

She wraps her arms around his waist as a means to comfort him. And just to touch him. She couldn't help herself when he was around.

"That makes me feel a little bit better. I just don't like the snob" he confess to her.

"Oh wow, we already have a name for him? Is it jealous Fitz I'm seeing?" she teases him. "Baby, you have nothing to worry about. I'm yours completely."

"Mind" kiss "body" kiss and "soul" longer kiss.

Once his feelings on this Quentin guy was relinquished for the time being he lost himself in his wife's kiss. Pulling apart for much needed air they leaned their foreheads together.

"I love you baby"

"I love you too, Fitz"

"Now come let's go have an early lunch just because we can" he announces cheerfully.

Olivia laughed at him before retrieving her Celine color blocked purse from her bottom drawer at her desk.

Making their way out of her office Olivia stopped to talk to Samantha.

"I'll be back soon Sammy. Just stepping out with this man for a minute. If you don't see me back in the next two hours please call the cops" she jokes.

Fitz leans to her ears, "the only way I would be killing you is with an orgasm" he chuckles as she coughed - clearly choking on her saliva.

Samantha saw the exchange and all she could've done was smile. She hoped that one day love like that would find her.

"Take your time besides I have Henry today. We'll be fine." Henry is a 20 years old art student who worked part time with them. "Besides you know I have no life."

Olivia laughs fluidly, "we'll have to fix that soon" she teases. From the first time Olivia had met Samantha they had instantly hit it off. In the interview she knew that she was the one for the position. Samantha graduated with a degree in business management and a minor in art studies. Art was her passion and that was the main reason why she'd chosen to apply for the position at The Experience – the name of the gallery.

Samantha was only two years younger than Olivia. She has never been married or proposed to and it was a damn shame. She was a beautiful Ecuadorean descent woman. Tanned olive skin, dark wavy hair and curves to literally die for. She's a beauty but for some reason she always attracted the wrong men. Olivia always teased her about helping her find Mr. Right.

"Yea yea whatever. You two head along. I'm sure that Iya and Tommy won't mind a baby brother or sister" Samantha threw back at her. She always teases Olivia about getting pregnant again with the rate she and Fitz go at it.

"You're not funny. On that note I think we're going to leave" Olivia grabs her husband's arm and proceeds to walk away dramatically which only made Samantha laugh.

"Have a nice day Sammy!" Fitz calls out to her from the clutches of his wife's grip.

"You too Fitz" she says as she continues to laugh at her friend. It was funny to her that Olivia always grew defensive in a split second when talking about making more kids.

X

As they made their way outside of the building in to the cool pre-Fall temperatures, they held each other's hands. It was in the mid seventies today and it couldn't have been more perfect than that.

"Let's make another baby" Fitz says causally.

"Ha-ha. You're a funny man. We already have two babies that are growing like weeds" her slight panicky voice wasn't lost on him.

"Mmmmkay" he says simply.

"Why do you want another baby?" She asks curiously as they brisk walked on the busy sidewalks of Manhattan.

"I just thought that we can give the earth another cute kid before we hang up the gloves permanently" he reasoned with a chuckle.

"Babe, that's not a good reason at all" she laughs at his explanation. She knew that there was more to it but decided to not press him for it – yet.

They walked the remaining two blocks to the small authentic Italian restaurant for lunch. One of the good things about living in New York was the barely present paparazzi. She didn't miss that aspect of Fitz's fame. Since he's been working more behind the scenes producing other people's music for the past five or so years they were able to live a rather normal life.

From time to time they were seen in magazines in the Just Spotted sections with pictures of him, of her, or with them and the kids going about their various errands. Also, when they're on vacation there's always a beach photo to be had. And there's also the various award shows and some of the charity events that they would go too. But for the most party living in New York afforded them the opportunity to raise their children normally. Even though they were going to the best private school New York had to offer.

After being seated and served a glass of Pinot they both indulge in an easy going conversation. They talked about the upcoming PTA meeting at Tommy's school and the play that Iya was in. She is such a star that her grandma and adopted grandpa are flying in from Florida to come see her. Not that Olivia could blame her mother for coming. Iya always did a good job with these kinds of things. She's a natural.

Over the years the Popes, the Grants and all others in between had become a tightly knitted family. They were rivals to the Braverman's on the Parenthood show. Whenever there's an activity involving one of them, despite how small it is they all demonstrates their support in whatever way they can.

Their meal was flowing pleasantly until Olivia answered his "what's your plans for the rest of the afternoon?" question that led them to talk about Raye.

"After work I'm picking up Chris. He's sleeping over with us tonight."

"That's nice of you. I haven't seen my nephew in a while. What's Raye up to?" Fitz asks, he knows that since his sister became a mother she was very "mother hen" about it. She only would allow Chris to sleep over on the kids' birthdays and other days she deemed special. Fitz knows and understands that behind all of her overprotective-ness that she just wanted to keep her baby safe. And he couldn't fault her for that.

Olivia debated on whether or not to tell him the entire truth. She didn't want to lie to him nor did she want to tell him about Raye and Harrison possibly getting back together. She wasn't sure if Raye had talked to any of the Grants about this. Which her intuition tells her that she didn't. After Harrison had cheated on her the Grants didn't take it well. Neither one of them had ever seen her so low. Battling depression while just giving birth to a newborn. But family stuck together and they all helped her through her low point.

"She has a date" Olivia replies pinching the garlic bread at the side of her plate.

"That's nice, it's time she stops waiting around for that loser. Who's the guy?"

"Ummm. I don't know" she finishes way too quickly. Shit, she knows that he's going to pick up on her lie.

"Livvie?" He raises one of his eyebrows quizzically.

The two held a staring match for a few seconds until Liv conceded.

"You can't say anything Fitz but she's going on a date with Harrison."

"What! Is she out of her mind?!" Fitz booms a little too loudly, startling her. She was thankful that they were in the back sitting area where there wasn't too many patrons around them.

"Lower your voice" she hisses at him.

"Why would she do that? He'd hurt her badly, Liv" this time his voice was much lower.

"I know and I understand your grievance but this is her decision."

"I don't think she's thinking this through" he says with a head shake.

"I think she has. From what I can see that's all she has been doing for the past two years. I don't like this but I want her to be happy. Happy for herself and for Chris" Olivia spoke softly trying to soothe her husband's raging anger.

"I don't like this. Have she even spoken to mom?"

"I don't think so and Fitz she's a grown woman, no offense but she doesn't need any of our permission. All we can do is support her, pray for the best and be there for her when she needs us."

"It's insanity to do the same thing and expect a different results" Fitz went on. He wasn't going to to accept this relationship just that easy.

"Maybe Harrison has changed. I don't know what else to tell you. Let's change the topic" Olivia acquiesced trying to save the remainder of their lunch from going sour.

And just like that they began conversing about his work for his latest album over a shared piece of ricotta cheesecake as their dessert.

After dessert Fitz paid the check and he walked his wife back to work. He gave her a sweet kiss before returning to his studio which was a good ways from where her gallery was located.

X

The rest of the day went by quickly while both of them were at work. Olivia got off at 4:30 PM to pick up her nephew. On their way home she stopped at the store to grab a tub of Ben & Jerry mix flavor ice cream for their dessert tonight. She didn't like keeping ice cream in the fridge because it made her normally sensible Tommy extremely hype. One night she had had to discipline him for stealing the strawberry flavored goodness when he was clearly supposed to be in bed. Her kids could be little monsters from time to time. Don't let their angelic looks fool you, her thoughts.

Later that night after dinner was had, they were all sitting in the family room watching the new Penguins of Madagascar movie on HBO. Iya was comfortably snuggled in to her father's arms as he sits in the comfy recliner chair, while Olivia and the boys occupied the sofa.

They all laughed when one of the penguins named Private cracked a joke that went like this:

What's black and white and red all over? An embarrassed penguin.

"Daddy" Iya said sweetly.

"Yes, sweet cheeks" he answers her as he continues to stroke her unruly ebony curls as he focuses his eyes on the flat screen. If you were in the room you would've had a hard time telling who was more hooked to the movie, between Fitz and the kids.

"Eric asked me to be his girlfriend in class today" she spouts casually.

Olivia almost spitted out her glass of red wine, her nightly indulgence. She looks over to see Fitz's facial expression, he looks as if he's a heartbeat away from a heart attack. Coming to his rescue Olivia asks, "And what did you tell him, honey?"

Iya turns her attention to her mother, "I told him that I'm not allowed to have a boyfriend until I'm 30 years old. Right daddy?"

Her answer made Olivia burst into laughter. She was laughing so hard that she couldn't answer Tommy's question.

"Mommy, why are you laughing so hard?" He cups her face with his small hands to get her attention when she didn't answer him. She was interrupting their movie.

"I'm fine baby" Olivia says breathlessly as she tries to contain her giggles. She didn't mean to laugh so much but boy wasn't her answer funny.

"So proud of you baby" Fitz says kissing her cheeks.

The rest of the movie went on without any more interruptions. After it was finished Fitz supervised the kids with their nightly routine. When they were done, Olivia went and bid them a good night with a story, prayer and kisses. Chris slept on the bottom bunk of Tommy's bed with the rails up for the night.

Once they were finished with the kids, they both made their way to their room and got ready for sleep time. It wasn't until 10:30 PM that they laid their heads against the fluffy pillows of their bed.

"Liv you laughed earlier but I was about to pass out. Why is boys asking my daughter to be their girlfriend at 8 years old? Am I going to need to go to her school?"

Olivia bites the tremor of her lips to hold back her laughter. "Well that won't happen because she heard you loud and clear about no dating until 30."

"That's good because in the meantime I get to do this to you and not worry about her" his voice is deep betraying his lustful state as his hands reaches underneath the covers to cup her core.

"Mmmm. I like that very much sir " she breathes heavily as she feels his fingers sliding her undies to the side while a thick digit makes quick work up her growing wet slit.

That was all the encouragement he needed to make love to his wife.

X

"Iya put on your pink flats and hurry up or else we are going to be late" Olivia calls out as she slips on her heels. It was already Sunday morning and they were getting ready to go to church. Fitz and Tommy were already dressed and impatiently waiting in the foyer for them. Despite of their mostly busy schedules they found the time to go to church at least twice a month.

Olivia was glad that her kids enjoyed children church at Hillsong NYC. It was an unconventional church being that it's non denominational. Even her husband grew in his faith over the years. They both enjoy the Sunday morning services at the Irvine plaza listening to Pastor Carl.

Thankful that the church was well known to be the home of many celebrities, they were happy that there wasn't copious attentions on them when they attend.

"I'm ready mommy" Iya says as she reaches her mother in the hallway. Olivia smiles taking in her daughter's yellow sun dress with a pink cardigan and the pink Mary Jane flats she'd told her to wear. Iya was a little Fashionista in the making. Always donning her own style.

"You look so pretty, sweet cheeks" Olivia says bending down a little to give her a kiss on her smooth caramel skin.

"Thanks mommy and you look beautiful too" Iya returns the compliments.

"Awwww, thanks baby. Let's go before your brother and dad have a coronary."

"What's a coronary, mommy?" Iya asks as they were making their way arm in arms down the steps.

Olivia explains to her what a coronary is and why it was used as a figure of speech as they made their way to the boys.

"It's about time you beautiful ladies came down" Fitz says good natured.

"Daddy says girls takes way too long to get ready" Tommy interjects, his mouth in a juicy pink pout looking very much like his father. Both boys were dressed stylishly in blue denim button ups with black jeans and brown leather boots.

Olivia scoops him up in her arms, placing him on her hips and pinches his rosy cheeks as she speaks, "tell your father he must learn to be patient, lil man" she finishes with assaulting kisses on him.

Once they'd grabbed all their necessities for their outing, Fitz ensured that the door was locked and alarm set. They hopped into their faithful Audi SUV and drove to church.

X

By four, Olivia was pulling out of their driveway to go to Quentin's loft to view the art pieces he had available for the upcoming show.

After driving for approximately 30 minutes to the outskirts of New York City, Olivia decided to call Samantha as she got closer to her destination. Activating her Bluetooth she listens as it rings three times before Samantha answered it.

"Liv, I'm so sorry but I can't make it out there today. I was about to call you. I got a flat tire on the interstate and I'm at the side of the road waiting for the tow truck" Samantha yells loudly over the phone combating the noise from the other vehicles that were driving by.

"Oh no. Do you need me to come get you?"

"No – no that's not necessary. You can go look at the paintings."

"Are you sure?" Olivia asks at the same time her GPS tells her that she'd reached her destination.

"I'll be fine Liv. Send me pictures of some of the pieces."

"Call me if you need anything" Olivia's voice still laced thickly with concern for her friend.

"I will, actually it looks like the tow truck is here. That was fast. Will talk to you later. Bye."

"Bye, Sammy."

Olivia was so busy talking to Samantha that she didn't have time to take in her surroundings.

The house facing her was an old Spanish styled two story villa. It had vines decorating the walls. The landscape was impeccable with green grass lining the circular driveway. There was also a fountain in the middle flowing steady streams of water.

Olivia was debating whether or not she should be here alone with him or simply reschedule. Internally, weighing her options she thought that it was easier to get over it now instead of making the long trek out here again.

Grabbing her purse and phone Olivia made her way to the front door.

"It's a pleasure to have your presence grace my sanctuary" was Quentin's greetings to her as he opened the door to let her in.

X

Five hours later and Olivia had not returned home. Fitz had already helped the kids with any homework they had left to do and had gotten them to bed on time. He was now contended in relaxing in the den with the sports channel on waiting on his wife to come home.

His phone begun to ring, looking at the screen he saw that it's his father.

"Hey, Big Jerry" he answers.

"Hey, son."

Their conversation went on for close to half an hour including some time spent talking to his mother. They talked about their week and how they spent the day. They made plans for dinner after Iya's school play.

By the time Fitz was finishing up with his call he heard Liv coming in the front door. With some "I love you's" he hung up.

"Hi beautiful" he calls making his way to her.

"Hi" she returns coming close to him for a sensual kiss.

Pulling back from the kiss, Fitz leans his forehead to hers as he keeps his arms wrapped around her waist. "You and Sam had fun looking at what's his name art?"

"Uh huh. I did have fun" Olivia answers.

"What about Sammy? Didn't she like his work?" Fitz asks curiously. He knew that when it came to art Samantha could spend a great deal of her time talking about it. He was confused as to why his wife would use "I" instead of We.

"Sam had a flat so I ended up going alone" she explains her partner's absence.

"Wait what. Why didn't you reschedule then?"

Olivia pushes her body slightly away from his after feeling his go stiff.

"Because I was right in front of his house when she called. I didn't want to have to go back out there a second time."

Fitz listens to her reasoning. A part of him understands that his wife would never cheat on him. Then there's another part that understands that plans changes – in this case a flat tire. But another part of him didn't like that his wife was alone with this guy looking at art for five hours. He tried to be rational Fitz in this moment. With age it should bring maturity and he wasn't trying to be the guy that she'd met nine years ago that allowed his jealousy for no apparent reason on her end, to got in the way of their relationship.

However, he will be the husband that no other man could step up to. He would mark himself deep within her soul, mind and flesh. He'll be alert to her every needs so she won't have a reason to wander.

His gut didn't like this Quentin guy but he knows his wife and he trusts her.

"It's ok baby. Let's go to bed" he gently takes her hand and leads her to their haven.

His final words to her for the night was,

"Take off your clothes."

A/N: HA! I'm having way too much fun writing this sequel. I swear this version of Olitz and their kids are my babies. I'm too emotionally attached to them. Lol.

So what are your thoughts on Liv going over to Quentin's house alone? Was it justified because it was business or nah?

Did you think Fitz was too easy when he found out she went there by herself? The new revamped, rationally thinking Fitz. HA!

Thoughts on Ms. Iya telling folks that she can't date until she's 30. I told y'all she's a daddy's girl. Lol.

PSA: To easy your anxious hearts let me tell you that this will not be a cheating story. As long as I tap my fingers to the screen of my iPad Olivia will never cheat on Fitz and vice versa. They will have obstacles in their marriage, yes, however cheating won't be it.

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