Three hours later Fitz's infamous words "Take off your clothes" has left Olivia both spent and exhausted. But he wasn't done with her. Here she was laying on her back, naked and drenched in sweat. Between her legs sticky from the combination of their spilt essence. Olivia wasn't able to move a muscle after round two. She didn't know what had gotten into her husband tonight but he was all over her. Taking her to heights she didn't know existed. For a guy that is approaching his fortieth birthday he had the stamina of a twenty something year old.
"Baby, I can't go another round" she pleaded as she feels his arousal pressing against her right thigh while one of his hands are massaging her breast.
"Mmmm" was his response as he nuzzle his face into the crook of her neck. He took delight in nipping the soft flesh there, leaving marks in his wake. He know that was something she will be mad about in the morning. But he didn't care.
Earlier that night Fitz thought he was fine at the thought of his wife spending close to five hours at another man's house by herself for business. But the more he thought about it the more distressed he became. So as soon as the bedroom door was closed he retorted to fucking her into next week Sunday. It was an animalistic hunger and drive that came over him; he wanted to imprint himself in every area of her.
He wanted her to be sore so that throughout the day she'll remember who made her that way. He wanted to leave love bites on her so that when she sees them she'll remember who placed them there. He wanted his wife to remember him always and that's exactly what he's done. He took in her sweat slicked body as she lay next to him still panting for air. It made him wear a satisfied smirk.
He removes himself from her body after she pleaded for mercy to not go again.
They both were silent due to their energy being spent but Fitz's head was swarming with questions. Why did it take her five hours to view art? He needed answers before he could sleep.
"Livvie?" He calls out to see if she's still awake.
"Yes, babe" she sounded that she'd exhausted all of her remaining energy just to answer him.
"Why did you take five hours?"
Olivia knew this was coming so she took a deep cleansing breath and recalled her earlier evening to him.
Flashback
"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.
Before Olivia made a step forward through his door, she decided to be frank with him.
"Quentin I would appreciate if you can act professional while I'm here. It wasn't my intentions to come to your house unaccompanied but things happen. Before I step through your door I expect to be treated with respect. I'm a married woman and I don't appreciate your advances. If you can't respect me I will be sure to find some other artist that will. Do I make myself clear?"
Olivia watches his stunned expression and was pleased that she was articulate in her explanations to him. She didn't like coming here by herself and she knew that Fitz wouldn't either.
He was still giving her sensual looks and Olivia was just about to turn around and head in the opposite direction from him and his house.
Before her thoughts were registered she heard loud clapping coming from inside the house. At first Olivia was startled by it but was quickly put to ease when she saw to whom the applause was coming from. A very short Hispanic older woman with long silver hair made her way to stand next to Quentin. Once she was standing next to him she give him a sharp jab into his side with her elbow.
"What have I told you about causing trouble, Quentin? Don't dare think I won't give you an ass whooping in front of this sweet lady! I'm sure I have thought you better than this!" Olivia listened as this woman who's clearly his mother was rebuking him for his behavior. She was so far gone in her rant that she resulted to talk in Spanish to convey her words to him precisely.
Now Olivia wasn't sure if she should slip away because it was so embarrassing and funny at the same time. She was about to turn away after trying to tell them bye but the older lady won't have it.
"Señorita please don't go. I apologize for my pigheaded son. I'm Carlita, Quentin's madre" her accent is thick.
Olivia smiled and bit her lips to hold in the laughter that was trying to spill over it. The look of horror and embarrassment on Quentin's face was priceless. Uh huh, he looked like a little boy being caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
"Hello ma'am. I'm Olivia Grant, it's a pleasure to meet you."
"Quentin go get señora Olivia something to drink" she commanded him and he literally scurried away. When he was out of sight Olivia couldn't help it and she began to laugh heartily at what just happened.
"I'm sorry" she tried to be mannerly by apologizing for her uncontrollable laughter.
"No need to apologize. I haven't seen a woman tell off a guy like that since I was a young girl with his father. God bless his soul. I don't care that he's my son, right is right. And I don't appreciate men and women who don't know when to take a hike. People need to learn to respect not only their own relationships but others too."
Olivia nodded her agreement with the older lady and from that moment the two hit it off. Carlita was literally a riot. She was about five feet tall but her no nonsense attitude would make her stand out as the biggest in a crowd.
As Quentin took Olivia around to view his different pieces Carlita was there side by side. Apparently the older woman was only visiting her son for a few weeks and so happened that she was there to rescue you her from being there alone. Olivia felt much better to be with her rather than be alone with someone who has flirted with her knowing very well that she belongs to someone else.
Once Olivia had shown Quentin the pieces that she was interested in, he excused himself and left the ladies alone. It had only taken them two hours to do so. Not being ready for the evening to finish Carlita asked Olivia to stay for dinner. Olivia begrudgingly agreed to do so and for the next hour and half she entertained the older woman before telling her good bye.
It was a peculiar turn of events but Olivia could honestly say that she had fun, belly laughing with Quentin's mommy. Now every time that she sees him she will try not to laugh at the remembrance of him being read to filth.
The remaining time was spent in commute to and from his place. She had also run into a traffic jam on her way back.
End of Flashback
At the end of the story Olivia was rewarded with a laughing Fitz. He was holding his naked belly howling which made her laugh too. They laughed at the expense of Quentin being busted for flirting with a married woman and they both knew from that day on they would never view him the same way. He wasn't a threat to them and Fitz was glad that he didn't say things that he couldn't have taken back out of anger and frustrations.
Growth is important in all relationships and it was in that moment he realized just how far the two of them have come.
Lying on their sides both naked and spent they stared into each other eyes with much love and adoration – once their laughter had subsided. Fitz couldn't imagine his life without this woman. He loves her more than life itself and he knows without a shadow of doubt that he would give up his life for her, if that would guarantee her safety.
Gently stroking her hair away from her forehead he whispers, "I love you so much, Livvie. You're my everything and then some."
He watches as she gives him a shy smile. His favorite smile, it was the one reserved for only him. "I love you so much too" was her honest declaration as she nuzzles her face into his open hand.
They stayed like that for a few more seconds until Olivia turned around signaling that she was ready to sleep and Fitz quickly scooted up to her, spooning against her back. So that their night could end in each other's arm. They're soul mates – they mated for life and no one can get in between them. They won't allow it.
X
The next morning Olivia woke up feeling the aches and sores in the intimate parts of her body from the previous night's activities with Fitz. She looks over to see that his spot was already vacant. He probably was on his morning run, she thought. She then turns her attention to the bedside clock showcasing the time as 7:30 AM. "Shit" she mutters as she scrambles out of bed.
It was Monday morning and she needed to get the kids ready for school and leave the house by 8 AM. Throwing on a day dress and her silk robe Olivia hurries down the stairs.
"Mommy!" Tommy was the first person to greet her. She was shock to see him already in his school uniform sitting at the table eating breakfast with an equally dressed Iya and their dad at the kitchen island.
"Good morning baby" she calls out to him and gives him a kiss on the top of his curly brown head of hair, sparing him from her morning breath. She makes her way to Iya and repeats the same motion.
"Good morning, sweet cheeks. How did you sleep?" Olivia asks her little girl.
"I'm tired. Can I go to school later?" was her answer to her mother.
Iya is not much of a morning person, mostly taken after her mother in that aspect.
"School starts at 9 baby so no you can't go to school later" Olivia says while moving to her very sexy husband who was flipping bacon on their countertop electronic grill.
"Good morning honey" she greets him with a chaste kiss. He was used to her morning breath so he didn't complain.
"Good morning, sweet baby" he whispered to her while his hand envelops her waist. "You had a good night?"
"I had a great night. Thanks to you" she retorts with a seductively raised eyebrow. "Why didn't you wake me up?"
"Thought you needed some time to recover" he answers with a smug smile.
Olivia blushes and shakes her head disbelievingly. "You're shameless, Mr. Grant"
"When it comes to you I am" he kisses her again this time with a little bit of tongue.
"Mommy!" Tommy calls pulling the adults out of their reverie.
"Yes Tommy" Olivia answers while walking back to the breakfast nook.
"You're coming to my school today right?" He asks excitedly.
"Yes I am baby. How could I forget? I'll be meeting your teacher Ms. Kelly today. I'll get to see all the cool things you've done too plus your dad will be there. Right daddy?" Olivia turns her attention to Fitz as he lowers a plate of bacon, eggs and waffles with a bowl of freshly sliced fruits in front of her.
"You bet, buddy" he confirms to his son with a hand ruffle to his hair.
The family spent the next fifteen minutes eaten and talking about their plans for their day. Several times they had to break up a verbal fight between Iya and her brother.
Fitz had decided to take the kids to school, sparing Olivia from the task. She walked them to the door and kissed each one good bye. Once she'd seen them off she made her way to the kitchen to clean the mess her husband had ensued while preparing their breakfast. She smiles to herself reveling in the happiness of being blessed with an incredible home filled with love and happiness.
X
On her way to work Olivia decided to call her mother.
"Good morning mom" she greeted once Alexis answers the phone.
"Hey, baby. How are you?" Her mother's cheerful voice made her smile.
"I'm well, driving to work right now. How's Rick?"
"He's good. Not too long ago left for work" she replies. Since Ricardo's jewelry business was located in Miami, he and Alexis relocated there. It was bitter sweet for her to sell her house but it didn't make sense for her to keep if she wasn't going to use it.
They were able to move into a beautiful two story house in a gated community off of South Beach which wasn't cheap in the least. They were happy and thriving both personally and professionally, that was all that mattered.
"How's my grand babies and son doing?" Alexis asks.
"They're good. Fitz took them to school today."
"After all these years that husband of yours is still as thoughtful and caring as the first time you've met him."
Olivia smiles to herself, glad that she wasn't the only one who was able to observe that. "Actually I think he's gotten better with time. I'm a luck woman" she admits brazenly.
"And he's a lucky man too. Lucky to be the only man that you've giving yourself fully to. Mind, body and soul."
Olivia laughs as her mother places special emphasis on the body part. "Oh since we're on this topic. Guess what your granddaughter said the other night?"
"Oh boy" was Alexis initial reaction. When it came to Iya there was no telling what it is. "What did my eccentric granddaughter said this time?"
Olivia retells the story of Iya telling her father about Eric asking her to be his girlfriend. And just like her daughter Alexis burst into laughter at the no dates until 30 rules.
"Yea let's wait and see when she becomes a teenager. That no dates till 30 rule will be out the window for her."
"Fitz would have a stroke" Olivia laughs. "He believes that she will be his little girl until the end of time. You know when he goes away on business trips she finds it hard to sleep. He has to make sure he calls her every single night before bed or it's a problem for her. My Lil man on the other hand could care less. As long as he got his mama he's good" Olivia boasts proudly. At least one of her kids remembers that she exist.
"Tommy is a gentle soul. Wonder who he took after because it surely isn't you."
"Hey! I'm a gentle soul. Remember how cute I was as a baby?" Olivia feigns offense. She laughs internally because her mother always say that she was a cute looking baby but not a cute acting one.
"I won't even answer you. On the topic of babies are you planning on getting more?" Alexis asks slyly.
"Not you too." Olivia says letting out an exasperated tone.
"I'm sorry honey I didn't mean to offend you. What do you mean 'not you too?'"
"I'm sorry ma, I didn't mean to take that tone with you. But I don't know if I want another baby. I mean we already have two. Why more?"
Alexis was puzzled by her explanations. "Did Fitz ask for another one?"
Olivia sighs, "He kind of did jokingly in passing the other day. But I know he's serious about it. I'm just scared he's going to ask seriously and I will have to tell him no."
"Why no, honey?" Her mother asked probingly.
"Because it's going to set me back career wise. I mean I've been a mom since I was 24 years old and I haven't complained one day about it but now my babies are growing up and I can finally do something I love without feeling guilty about working while I should be staying home to look after them." Olivia explained to her mother baring her soul. It was always easy talking to her mother. After all she truly was her female best friend. Some people might find it weird how close they are but she didn't. At one point in her life, her mother was all she had.
"Livvie, this sounds like something you and Fitz should talk about. Make sure you guys are on the same page so this won't be a problem. Ok?"
"Yes mom, thanks for listening. I never voiced these concerns aloud but there very much there. I'll see about raising that conversation with him soon to see what he's thinking."
"That's my girl. I'll talk to you soon. Kiss my grand babies for me. I love you darling and just know that your mom is always praying for you and your family. You guys will be fine."
"I love you too mom. Tell Rick I said hi. Can't wait to see you guys next week."
"Me too" Alexis confirms.
"Have a nice day mom" Olivia says smiling brightly after having a heart to heart conversation with her mother.
"You too, Livia" with that she disconnected the call.
Olivia smiled a relief smile as she makes her way to the parking lot to park her car. Today was another day in the life of Olivia Grant extraordinaire.
X
Fitz arrives fifteen minutes early at the Leman Manhattan Prepatory School, the private school that both Iya and Tommy attends. He makes his way through the building first making sure to check in and receiving his temporary security pass. Liv wasn't there as yet since she'd only left her gallery ten minutes ago.
Fitz had a long day working with a new band. He was offering them some words of advice but they weren't too keen on receiving it. They wanted to do things their way and he knows that their way wasn't going to cut it. They were wasting his time and money. But there was little he could do because they're under contract.
Times like this he realizes that producing music is not so much fun. You have to be the rational thinker in the group of dreamers and wannabe trendsetters. Everyone wanted to do their thing 'differently' but when it gets to the bottom, nothing is ever new. There's nothing new under the sun. It may have a different spin but the same core is there.
He didn't want to burst their bubbles but he will have to. He can't afford for them to record a crappy album because it will not only affect them but also him.
Fitz was so much in thought that he'd walked down the hallway and approach the conference room with little effort or recollection. Today's PTA meeting was for Tommy's class, this will be their second one for the school term. Since this is Tommy's first year of kindergarten Fitz was hoping to get involve with the sports. Both Olivia and him tries to be active parents in the school system for their children.
"Good afternoon Mr. Grant" the young preppy Ms. Kelly greeted Fitz as he walks inside of the room.
"Hi. Ms. Kelly" Fitz replies with a warm smile. "Where's everyone?" He asks looking around to the still empty room.
"I guess no one is as dedicated as you are Mr. Grant" she says softly while fluttering her lashes. After realizing her tone was inappropriate from the look on Fitz's face she cleared her throat and said, "They'll be here shortly. We're still ten minutes early."
"Ok. I'll go find two seats for my wife and I" Fitz replies making his way to save two front row chairs that were by the wall.
The next few minutes Fitz looked through emails on his iPhone and put it away once other parents started filling in the room. He said some hellos to a few of them he'd come to know. Some of the parents were doctors, lawyers, government workers and the list goes on. Two minutes before the meeting had start his wife struts her fine ass self through the door. Fitz hadn't seen what she'd worn to work today because they left her in her night clothes. But from the way she was dressed he surely wouldn't have been able to let her go out looking like that. She was dressed beautifully in a fitted crème color short sleeved dress that contrasted beautifully against her mocha skin. On her neck she had adorn a beautifully multicolored small neck scarf that covered the delicate skin there. He chuckled internally knowing why she'd worn it.
After seeing him she strutted across to where he was sitting. She quickly sat next to him and give him a chaste kiss.
"Love the neck scarf babe" he whispers to her.
She gives him a stealthily look. Like don't even try it Grant.
It only made him chuckle. "I'm sorry" he murmured in between laughs.
Before Olivia was able to reply to him. Ms. Kelly started talking. The meeting covered events that were expected to happen within the school year. They talked about a field trip to the New York zoo and aquarium. They asked for volunteers to sit in as chaperons for that trip. After checking their calendar they'd decided that it was best that Olivia sign up since Fitz had an important meeting that day already.
Fitz's ears perked when they talked about needing volunteers to assist the soccer coach. Along with Fitz two other dads volunteered their Saturdays. At the end of the meeting most of the parents were conversing among themselves while they waited for some one on one time with Ms. Kelly, to talk about their little one.
When it was their turn Ms. Kelly plastered on a broad smile as she watched the very happy and beautiful Mrs. Grant. That was a title she would've love to have. Having being a fan of III (3rd) Legend since she was in her late teens. She always found the musician extremely attractive and had always held him as her celebrity crush, Kelly thinks to herself.
"How's Tommy doing in class?" Olivia asks after watching the slightly younger brunette woman trying hard to not eye ogle her husband but failing miserably. I know he's handsome bitch – back off, Olivia's mind seethes.
"Tommy is such a gentle soul. Very helpful too. He keeps to himself a lot. But there's one concern I have about him" Ms. Kelly's voice takes on a serious tone from its usual nasal happiness.
"What concern is that?" Olivia asks quickly her voice slightly defensive.
Olivia watches as she gives her another one of her pensive smiles before turning her attentions towards Fitz.
"It's not a big deal but I wanted to talk to you before it becomes one. Today there was an incident involving Tommy. I didn't call you in because like I said it's not a big deal."
"Ok what happened?" Olivia asks trying to rush her along the formalities. She wanted to know what happened with her baby.
"Today I saw him breaking one of the other kids crayon in half. I asked him why he'd done that and his reply was that the other child started it. When I confronted the other student he said that he didn't. I checked to see Tommy's box of crayons and all were intact, not a single one was broken. I spoke to him and I hope that he understands that he can't go around being aggressive."
"Excuse me? Aggressive? You're calling my son aggressive? This does not sound like Tommy. Did you ask the other children if they'd seen anything besides from Tommy breaking the crayon?" Olivia was seething and she had to remind herself where she was. How dare she had the tone to imply that her son is this aggressive person that goes around assaulting other kids? I'm his mother and I know that he only fights back when he's under attack. I'll get to the bottom of this – her thoughts.
Fitz puts his hand on the small of his wife's back to try and calm her down with gentle rubs. She's dangerous when she's in 'momma bear' mode.
Before Ms. Kelly could've replied an African American couple approaches them and the wife spoke first.
"I don't mean to interrupt you but are you Tommy's parents?"
Olivia was still fuming and didn't reply because she didn't feel like being interrupted at this moment. Fitz saw his wife's attitude and answered for them, "yes we are."
"I couldn't help but overhear you discussing an incident that happen with Tommy today. See, my husband and I were waiting for our turn to talk to Ms. Kelly and I thought that we should come over to explain from our daughter's point of view what had happened."
Olivia was about to say, 'no one asked you' but her husband who knows her so well gripped her back tightly in warning.
"Okay" Ms. Kelly said, clearly confused as to why they would give their daughter's point of view.
"By the way I'm Alena and this is my husband John" the woman introduces herself and husband to both Olivia and Fitz who shook their hands along with Ms. Kelly.
"My daughter Ariel came home today crying because one of the student had taken her crayon during drawing time and broken it. I'd asked her if this was the first occurrence and she told me no. Ariel is a very shy child and sometimes it takes her a while to build up the courage to take action against whatever is bothering her. The only reason she'd talked to us so quickly about the crayon incident is because she said her friend Tommy got in trouble for her. This is not the first time she'd brought up Tommy as you know Ms. Kelly that they would normally sit together. As her friend he'd taken it on himself to defend her" she paused looking at a relieve Olivia before she continued.
"Like I said I just wanted to come over here and tell you the story from my daughter's point of view."
"I'm sorry Mrs. Smith but I wasn't aware that Ariel is having issues with another student" Ms. Kelly said almost immediately after Alena was finished talking.
"And that's something we will discuss on our time Ms. Kelly" Alena replied with a curt smile.
"Mrs. Grant would you mind exchanging business card?" The woman asked Olivia.
"Actually, Alena please call me Olivia and I was just about to ask you for yours" Olivia replied as she reaches into her tote for one of hers.
The two women exchange cards while the others stood around. Fitz recognized that John was one of the fathers who'd signed up for soccer volunteering.
"Well if there isn't anything else to discuss Ms. Kelly I think my wife and I will be going" Fitz concludes the meeting with a handshake. When he'd gotten to John he slipped him his business card and was giving his in return.
"Looking forward to seeing you on the field John" Fitz says with a warm smile. "It was a pleasure meeting you both and thank you for clarifying the story by telling us what your daughter had reported. When we get home we'll be sure to talk to Tommy" Fitz expresses his gratitude to both parents.
After Olivia had said her good byes she and Fitz left the room. Since both of them had driven separately they give each other a chaste kiss until they saw each other at home.
X
As soon as they went through the door Tommy rushes to the foyer. "Mommy!" He calls as he barrels across the floor.
"Wooo Tommy slow down before you fall baby!" She calls to him but he didn't heed her warning. His body slams into her legs and she clutches him to her so that she won't topple over.
"Hey Lil man. How was your day?" She asks getting low to scoop him up. Boy was that a task for her these days. Like Iya he's on the tall side like their dad.
"It was good but I got in to some trouble with Ms. Kelly" he says softly with his head tilted down.
"No greetings for your old man, Tom Tom?" Fitz says from beside Olivia's right side after giving them a moment.
He reaches his hand up for his father to collect him. Once he was nestled against his chest he gives him a kiss on one of his cheeks. "Hi daddy."
Fitz gives him a kiss back, "Hi son. Where's your sister?"
"She's in the kitchen with mama Awa" he confirms.
Trying to get back on topic Olivia asks, "Why did you get in to trouble with Ms. Kelly, Tommy?"
He turns his attention to his mother, "Jordan always picks on Ariel and today I just got tired of him. He always pulls her hair when we're in line and she won't say anything mommy. I told her she has to be strong and tell him no. But she don't be strong mommy so I had to be strong for her. Today he broke her crayon when we were drawing animals. So I got up and went to his desk and broke one of his" he finishes with a humph. His eyebrows are knitted together in frustration and his mouth is kept in a tight pout.
Olivia was proud of her son, she truly was. As much as he and his sister would fight each other they would stick together against outside company. They protected each other and that's the sort of relationship she'd wanted her kids to have. But she know she have to tell him to not take matters in his own hands.
"I'm so proud of you baby but you can't go around taking matters like that in your own hand. You have to complain to Ms. Kelly when things like that happens so she can discipline Jordan because what he's doing is wrong. I'm so proud of you for standing up for Ariel. But baby promise me that you will go complain to Ms. Kelly first before you do something about it?" She asks giving his cheek a gentle brush.
"I promise mommy."
"Proud of you son", Fitz says giving him a loud smack on his cheeks again before lowering him to the floor.
"Iyaaaaaaaaaaa!" He calls out loudly as he rushes to the kitchen with the same speed that he came out.
"She's going to be mad with him an –"
"Tommy stop yelling my name!" was all they heard from the kitchen. They both turned to each other and chuckle. Our kids.
A/N: I hope that you enjoyed this chapter and again I had so much fun writing it. Thanks for the reviews, follows and favorites. I truly appreciate it.
Fitz put in the work at the beginning huh? Lol. I told y'all that this story will have you laughing. Hope you found Quentin's mamma reading him his rights funny. HAHA. I could've went with him still trying to get at Liv but I'm no good with triangle dramas. Not here for that anways. So instead I give you something that both Liv and Fitz could laugh over. It's great to see how far they've come.
On the other hand there's an "I want more babies and I don't want anymore" drama that's about to ensue. Yikes. Thoughts on Liv's reasons to not want any more kids? Valid points? I'm not giving away if they will have any more or not - that will be up to me and my fingers. Muhahaha. *evil laughter*
Awww so our sweet Tommy was only representing Ariel. Mama Liv wasn't having her son being called "aggressive". Liv in this story is kind of who I see myself as with kids one day. Lol.
Alexis made an appearance too. Love writing her. :)
Thanks again for reading and please leave a review with your thoughts on the chapter. It keeps me motivated.
Muahzzz.