Chapter 33 No Games

"I'm back." Fitz called out as he closed the door behind him.

"It's about time." Mellie responded from the kitchen.

Remember, try to stay calm. Fitz told himself.

"I had a couple of things to do after dropping Jerry off." He told her as he hung up his jacket and walked into the kitchen.

"You said you had something important you needed to discuss with me and yet you were obviously in no hurry to get back home. I mean-"

"I know." He said cutting her off. "I'm ready now. Though I think it's best if we sit down and talk in the living room."

"Um ok." Mellie said with a shrug before she followed Fitz into the living room.

No turning back now. Fitz thought as both he and Mellie sat down on the couch.

"Mellie we've been having problems for years. Actually we've had problems in our relationship since the beginning, but I honestly thought everything would work itself out. Though here we are 8yrs later and things have only gotten worse between us. There's been no intimacy between us for a really long time in fact we barely are able communicate verbally with each other. When we do manage to talk it always seems to end in an argument."

I can't tell is she's following or not. I'm not even sure if she's truly listening. She's had the same neutral look on her face since I started talking.

"Fitz where are you going with all of this?"

That confirms she's listening but she doesn't seem at all concerned about what I've said so far.

"What I'm saying is that I'm not happy with how things are and I don't believe they're going to get any better. In fact I don't think either of us has the desire to try and make it better after all of these years which is why I think it's time we end things."

Fitz paused waiting for a reaction.

Same expression. Is she really not getting this?

I need to say it clearly. No euphemisms.

"Mellie, I want a divorce."

Now she's narrowing her eyes at me.

An explosion can happen at any second. I-

What the fuck? Fitz thought as Mellie burst into laughter.

"Oh Fitz you always try to mess with me but this has to be the best attempt." She said through her laughter. "Divorce. Please. You would never!"

"I filed this morning."

That ended the laughter.

Mellie narrowed her eyes again and shook her head. "I don't believe you Fitzgerald." She said coldly.

"It's true. You can call my lawyer. I'm not joking with you Mellie. I'm done being in this toxic relationship. I'm done being unhappy."

"Really?" Mellie questioned. "Everything's about your dumbass. Did you even think about Jerry? How do you think he's going to feel about this?"

"I already talked to Jerry. He told me he's not happy when we're together. All of the arguing really upsets him. And it has for a long time."

She's eyeing me with a lot of suspicion. Does she not believe me on this either?

"Jerry's sad with how things are in this house right now. Of course he wants his mother and father to be together but even he seems to understand that things aren't going to ever work out. Everything's not about me Mellie. It's also and most importantly about our son being in a healthy environment where he doesn't have to feel on edge because his parents are always on the verge of fighting. I-"

"SHIT!" Fitz suddenly exclaimed as he carefully placed his left hand against his stinging left cheek.

She fucking slapped me! Really slapped me!

"DON'T YOU DARE INSULT MY INTELLIGENCE AND TRY TO BULLSHIT ME FITZGERALD!" Mellie screamed as she stood up from the couch.

"You're only pulling this stunt because you want to be with that fucking WHORE!"

Fitz jumped up. "Mellie this is about YOU, ME, and JERRY! Don't bring Olivia into this because you're having a tough time accepting that I want a divorce!"

Mellie let out a sarcastic laugh. "Oh no! Let's not bring that bitch into this. I mean she's completely innocent in all of this. I'm sure you were planning to divorce me long before that home wrecker showed up."

I can't lie and say that Olivia didn't play a part because she did help me to realize how unhappy I am and introduced me to actual love. But this is about Jerry and I. Mellie can't stand here and tell me she's happy with how things are. She just treats everything as if it's a competition that she has to win.

"I first thought about ending things 7yrs ago Mellie then you told me you were pregnant. I was thrilled because I naively thought that this baby would bring us together. Obviously I was completely wrong! You weren't even excited to be a mother!" Fitz angrily told her. "Jerry became my world. I merely dealt with you. Stupidly I didn't think there was any other options until now because I thought Jerry needed us together."

Mellie let out a huff and rolled her eyes.

"Did Olivia open my eyes to some things? Yes, but I'm not leaving you because of her. I want a divorce because what we have is not healthy for me, you, or Jerry. And yes I included you. You can't tell me you're happy with how things are Mellie. I know you've been feeling as trapped as me and you no longer have to feel that way."

"Don't tell me how I fucking feel! You don't know shit!" Mellie said coldly. "I'm not granting you a divorce but what I will grant you is a first class ticket out of this house!"

Fitz sighed and shook his head.

"I already figured that Mellie. I'll move out but I'm taking Jerry with me. I'll pack a few things for us now and get the rest as soon as I find a new place for us. Until then we'll be at Cyrus's." Fitz started to walk away.

"One more thing Fitz. I will be fighting you for full custody of Jerry."

Fitz turned around to see a sly grin on Mellie's face.

"This isn't a damn game to be won Mellie. Jerry is your son not a tool to use to try to manipulate things. If you want to fight me for custody then fine. I have so many people that can testify to the kind of mother you are. Believe me no judge would ever rule in your favor."

Fitz started to walk away again before he turned back around.

"Don't mess with my things Mellie. If any of my stuff is ruined or missing I will take you to court and sue you. I'm not playing any games."

"Have you heard anything? Any messages on your phone?"

"Nothing." Olivia answered as her and Abby walked to their cars.

Every chance I got today I checked my phone for any kind of message. Voice Mail...Missed Call...Text. There hasn't been anything.

I wonder if he's gotten a chance to talk to her. Did he even file? Maybe he changed his mind.

The way he talked before I don't think he's going to change his mind. Olivia told herself as she tried to erase the doubt in her mind.

"I'm sure you'll hear from him sometime this evening." Abby said.

Olivia nodded her head.

"If you don't, it either means he's scared to talk to you because he didn't go through with it or he's dead."

"ABBY!" Olivia yelled with frustration.

"Sorry! I didn't mean to voice that last part..."

Before Olivia could say anything else she heard someone approaching behind her.

"Well, Ms. Pope I heard from your boyfriend."

"Really?" Olivia questioned as she turned around and saw Cyrus.

I'm not even going to argue with Cyrus over him calling Fitz my boyfriend out here.

"What did he say?" Abby eagerly asked.

Cyrus rolled his eyes. "Basically him and his messy son Jerry will be staying with me till he can find a place for them. Hopefully that doesn't take long. I love Jerry but he drives me crazy when he comes to my house. Always getting into something."

"How did he sound?" Olivia asked.

Obviously he talked to Mellie and she kicked him out. I'm not surprised by that but I hope he's not feeling depressed or regretful.

"He sounded annoyed. Though who isn't annoyed after talking with Mellie? I'm just glad he went through with the whole thing. It's about time he leaves that bitch." Cyrus said.

"You mean he filed for divorce?"

Cyrus nodded. "Yep. Saw my lawyer this morning."

I feel like I could jump for joy but of course I'm not going to. Especially not in front of Cyrus.

Wow! He actually did it. The only question I have now is how did Mellie take it? I wouldn't be surprised if she fights everything though I'm praying she doesn't. I would think if she cares about Jerry she wouldn't want to make things anymore difficult for him but then she is Mellie...

"Now that I seemed to have relieved some worries I'll see you ladies tomorrow."

"Bye Cyrus." Olivia and Abby said simultaneously.

"That's great news Liv! Now it's safe to call him." Abby said.

Olivia shook her head no.

"I'd rather wait for him to contact me when he's ready to talk."

For some reason it doesn't feel like it would be right for me to make that first call. I guess because if I wait for him to call me then I'll no for sure that he's ready to talk about what happened today.

"Oh ok." Abby said before she reached in her purse and checked her cell phone. "I have to go. Leo's taking me to dinner but if you need anything don't hesitate to call."

"Thanks Abby. I'll see you tomorrow." Olivia said before giving Abby a hug goodbye.

I'm going to go home and try my best to concentrate so I can get my work done. I have a feeling I'm going to struggle to do so but I'm going to try.

At least I know he didn't lie to me. He really meant everything he said this weekend.

That's pretty freakin' amazing! Olivia thought as she smiled wide and walked the rest of the way to her car.

"What the hell?"

Cyrus is home.

I told him that I hope to at least have found a place by this weekend because Cyrus, though he doesn't realize it, is not the easiest person to live with. And I know that from spending just a couple nights here in the past.

"What's the problem Cy?" Fitz asked.

Cyrus motioned between the tv and the couch. "What the hell is this?"

"Oh calm down Cyrus." James said. "And watch your language!"

"Wipe that smirk off your face Fitzgerald! I can't believe you brought that waste of brain cells and sanity over here."

"I was only thinking of you. Would you rather Jerry waste his brain cells on a video game or risk him touching your precious books or extensive VHS collection?"

"Just shut up and follow me to the kitchen." Cyrus responded clearly agitated.

"James is very nice Cyrus. I don't know why you keep him hidden away."

"Ha! You really want the answer to that question? Well take right now for instance he meets you and Jerry for the first time and already you have corrupted him. You got him playing video games!"

"Correction. That was Jerry but I don't believe that's the reason at all. I think you're feeling shy when it comes to your boyfriend."

Fitz laughed when Cyrus started to blush.

"Shut the hell up!"

Fitz laughed again as they entered the kitchen.

"You should focus on your own relationship. If I were you I would contact Ms. Pope because she seemed quite worried about you. I could tell I provided her with some relief when I mentioned you filed for divorce but I don't think it was enough." Cyrus said.

I didn't want to contact her while she was at work after everything happened. I was feeling pissed off and simply trying to get together what I could to come to Cyrus's house. Even when I called Cyrus about an hour or so later I wasn't completely calmed down.

"I'm going to call her now to see if it's ok if I come over and talk to her tonight." Fitz told him.

"Oh that's just great!"

"What?" Fitz questioned at the sound of sarcasm in Cyrus's voice.

"That means while you're out 'getting your freak on' I'll be stuck here alone with your messy kid!"

Sometimes I wonder how I became friends with this man.

"Don't worry! I'm not leaving until I'm sure Jerry is asleep."

"If he wakes up I will be calling." Cyrus warned.

"Believe me I know. You're such a good Uncle Cy." Fitz said with his own bit of sarcasm.

"I know." Cyrus said ignoring it.

Olivia jumped when she heard the knock at her door.

That must be Fitz. I felt a lot better after hearing from him earlier. He sounded good and I didn't hesitate to say yes when he asked if he could come over.

Olivia opened the door and took a deep breath at seeing Fitz standing in front of her smiling.

She smiled back before she wrapped her arms around him.

"Did you miss me?" She heard him ask as he wrapped his arms tightly around her.

"Yes and I was worried about you."

Fitz pulled away from her so he could look into her eyes.

"I'm fine. Especially now that I'm here with you."

Olivia smiled, grabbed one of his hands, and led him into the apartment. Fitz closed the door behind them.

I don't know whether I should bring up the divorce or not. I don't know if he wants to forget about it for now and relax or talk it over.

"Sorry you've been worried all day." He said as they sat on the couch. "A lot happened."

"Oh." Was all Olivia managed to say.

"Mellie mentioned to me that she planned to not go into work till this afternoon so I decided this morning after filing the paperwork that it would be the best time to talk to her."

"Besides kicking you out how did it go?" She asked nervously.

Fitz let out a little laugh. "She slapped me across the face."

Olivia's eyes immediately widened.

At least she didn't castrate you. She thought.

"Other than that she simply tried to threaten me a couple of times and that was it."

Threaten him how? I know he's trying to make everything seem like it's not a big deal but I know it is.

"What threats did she make? And don't try to sugarcoat anything Fitz. I want you to be honest with me. If you don't want to talk about it that's fine. I just want what you do share to be the complete truth."

I want to be able to talk to her about everything but I also don't want her to worry over it all. Mellie's full of a lot of hot air and I want Olivia to believe me when I tell her it's all going to be ok.

"She said she wasn't going to grant me the divorce and that she would fight me for full custody of Jerry."

"She's going to try to take Jerry away from you!?" Olivia said completely alarmed.

"Look me in the eyes Olivia." He told her as he took both of her hands in his. "Even if she were serious, there's no way she would win full custody. I have plenty of people who would testify as to her efforts and abilities as a mother. Believe me there is nothing at all to worry about when it comes to Jerry."

I still see a little doubt in her eyes but I think for the most part she trust that I'm telling the truth and maybe won't worry as much.

"As for signing the papers? I don't know but I can't help but feel relieved that everything's put in place and that it's over between us. I'm going to be looking at places all this week and hope to find one by the weekend and continue moving forward."

"I'm proud of you Fitz. I know talking to Jerry earlier and Mellie today was extremely hard but you did it and I hope everything works out." Olivia told him with a small smile and a squeeze of his hands. "I hope everything works out for us also..." She added shyly.

"I'm confident it will Livvie. I love you so much!"

"I love you too."

Fitz stood up and pulled Olivia up with him so he could grab her waist and pick her up.

I can't wait till the time when we can spend all of our nights together. Olivia thought as she wrapped her legs tightly around Fitz.

They looked into each others eyes for several seconds before their mouths met in a deep kiss. Both let out moans at the the touch of their tongues.

It never takes long for the heat to spread throughout my body or for me to get extremely wet.

Fitz placed his hands on Olivia's bottom and hoisted her up farther so as to kiss her more deeply. She couldn't help but grind against his body.

Squeezing my ass...biting my lips...Ahh!

Suddenly he pulled away.

What happened? I don't want him to stop...

He smiled as if he read her thoughts.

"Are you going to scream my name tonight?" Fitz asked her.

Olivia grinned. "Only if you make me..."

Sorry it took so long to update this time though unless something changes there's only 1 chapter left!