Chapter 9

They would shortly arrive at Grantiosity. Fitz had been holding her hand all the way there. There hadn't been a kiss, touch, or any type of intimacy that could've caused a firestorm on that ten-minute ride. Fitz knew Olivia was tense. He had done all he could to assure her, now she would simply have to see for herself. He had invited her into his parent's home. She was his special guest. His parents, including his grandfather knew this. She was under the protection of all of them. And anyone at this gathering that didn't understand that didn't know the Grants.

"We are almost there Olivia. You get to meet my family, have some delicious food, meet some of my friends and co-workers, and you get to dance with me. Mother always has a live band for this function. The band from the last three years has been on the jazzy side with a little R&B infusion. My mother grew up on R&B Olivia. She loves it. Many Europeans do. Her father was a part-time concert producer back in the day. Her parents had a thing for the arts and music and those that made the "magic." Growing up she has said her home was always filled with artists of some kind."

"What? Your mother loves R&B? That's amazing. R&B is my favorite music genre. You dance?"

"Yes, I do dance and it's because of my mother. She is quite a dancer and as I grew older, I was her partner for many of her practice sessions. And she loves line dancing, so I've learned a lot. Lucky for you I don't have the proverbial two left feet that most of my peers have. Dancing is so much more than a simple artform. According to my mother it establishes balance, rhythm, and graceful motion. Even walking is a form a dance. She's a very interesting woman Olivia. I think the two of you will get along well."

"I'm so glad you shared this with me. I love music and dance too. And as I told you R&B is my favorite genre. And dancing is one of the first things you learn to do while living on a Caribbean island as a child. You learn a natural rhythm and beat while you are crawling. Once you can stand up and walk, you dance. Your mother sounds like a very interesting woman. I can't wait to meet her and your entire family."

"I'm glad Olivia because we are here. Take a deep breath and get ready to meet the Grants."

"Oh my God Fitz! All those steps up to the front door. I hope I don't fall and break my neck before we get to the door."

"Never fear Lady Olivia. I know the house well. We shall take the elevator and still make a grand entrance. The elevator will take us right to the grand foyer. The family will be waiting to greet us. My mother and father always greet their guest at the door. Now Papa Joe, he calls it nonsense. He will be at the bar running his mouth. He's quite a talker. Are you ready?"

"I'm ready as I will ever be. I can't wait to meet your family. Thank-you for making me your plus-one."

Fitz laughed out loud at the characterization. "And what a beautiful plus-one you are."

They got out of the elevator and he could see her tense up. He stood behind her and pulled her close to him wrapping her in his arms. He whispered in her ear.

"Simply be yourself Olivia. That's all you have to do and remember that I'm here with you and that I love you more than anything. Okay?"

"Okay. I love you back." Olivia put a sweet kiss upon his jaw leaving the imprint of her lips. She gasped when she saw it. "Oh no Fitz! My lips are literally on your face. I have some tissues in my purse let me wipe it off."

"No, leave it Olivia. I like the idea of being branded by you. Plus, I want to see it myself and I will decide whether to remove it not."

"Fitzgerald Grant! You want people to know that I've been kissing on you, don't you?"

"I do. Shall we go in."

"And you call me incorrigible."

They entered into the grand foyer and sure enough there was the beautiful actress Gabriella Garnier and her handsome husband greeting their guests. The woman was probably close to sixty-years old and she looked fabulous. Whether it was natural genes or the natural ability of a plastic surgeon, she looked remarkable. And her husband fit as a fiddle stood next to her almost an exact replica of the man standing next to Olivia. Fitz' father was about two to three inches taller than he was. Their build and everything else was basically the same.

There didn't seem to be an ounce of fat on the older man. He too looked like some fabulous movie star instead of an older staid billionaire mogul. Even from where she stood Olivia could see that his eyes were the same color of blue as Fitz. There was no way in hell the man could ever deny Fitz. Fitz was the spitting image of the man except his hair was a gorgeous brown color and his father's was a mixture of brown and gray.

Gabriella saw them first and her smile brightened when saw her son and his companion. She gestured for them to come over to where she stood ushering in her guests through the beautiful ornate door.

"Jerry, look it's Fitz and his lovely guest. Go get them and bring them over here. I want to meet this woman that has the heart of our son in her hands."

"Gabby, they just walked in. I'm sure Fitz will bring her over and introduce her to us right away. She's definitely a raving beauty, isn't she? I can see why you haven't heard from your son. He's been up to something or has he been deep into something?"

"Jerry Grant, you had best be on your best behavior tonight. I had better not hear another sexual innuendo from you tonight, period. Fitz texted me earlier that she's nervous so please end that type of talk."

"No problem sweetheart, that was for your ears only because I sure plan to be deep into something later on."

"Jerry Grant!"

"Mom and Dad, it's been a few days. As you can see though, all is well. I want you to meet Olivia Pope. She the woman I spoke to you about. As I told the both of you, Olivia and I have become more than friends and we are exploring all elements of a romantic friendship. We have determined that we love each other, straight up, those are the facts. We are here to enjoy ourselves and of course I want Olivia to meet my family. Olivia, Jerry and Gabriella Grant, my parents."

"We are so happy to meet you, Olivia. I've heard such wonderful things about you from Fitz. You look absolutely fabulous tonight. What a beautiful dress. It has to be straight off of the runways of Paris or some place. It's so simple yet so elegant. You have accessorized it perfectly. And that necklace is quite stunning Olivia where on earth did you find it. Look Jerry, it's shaped like a heart. I love it."

"I'm happy to meet you as well. Fitz has told me so much about the two of you. I feel as if I already know you. Your son is totally responsible for my dress which is actually straight off of Harbour Drive, right here in George Town. It's the work of local seamstress and designer Gloria Andrade. She does wonderful work. As for my stunning necklace, it's a gift from Fitz. It's the most precious thing anyone has ever given me. It's a token of his affection and a symbol of the newfound love we have for one another. Your son is a remarkable man. I'm so glad he came into my life."

"Well, I see my son isn't wasting any time as far as your relationship goes. He has assured his father and I that you are the one. As in the one he has chosen to be his mate. We are delighted of course. Jerry and I want for Fitzgerald what we have. A love for the ages. We've been together for years. And it didn't take us years of dating and a long engagement to figure it out.

I'm hoping we will get a better chance to acquaint ourselves during and after dinner. Fitz may have told you that we greet all of our guest personally. I have about twenty more minutes up here greeting guests as they come in. We will be seated promptly at eight-fifteen for dinner which will be served at eight-thirty. I only serve drinks before dinner to ensure that we don't have a lot of leftovers. I never serve hors d'oeuvres before dinner. I serve them a couple of hours after dinner to the stragglers that have come late. And even then, I keep them simple to punish the late ones.

I have my ways about me Olivia but the love of my family is what I value most. And you have captured the heart of my Fitzgerald, a miraculous feat that is as impressive as your beauty, my dear. I will see you at the dinner table as you and Fitz will be to my right. Fitz has told us that you will soon be a physician. What a noble profession. You must have a very brilliant mind. I'm looking forward to talking with you and finding out more about you."

"I look forward to finding out more about you as well, Mr. and Mrs. Grant. What I have seen so far of your home is lovely. What a grand idea to greet each and every guest singularly. It's not new, the monarchs of Europe were the first to make it a practice, I think. I like it. It's very practical not to feed guest before dinner, because they could easily become full. I bet your theory of having less leftovers works well. If I should ever be so lucky as to entertain on a scale as grand as this, I must try it. As for me capturing Fitz' heart, it's a mutual thing. Your son has captured my heart as well and I'm glad he has."

"Welcome to Grantiosity, Olivia. As you can see my wife is quite a talker. Sometimes I have to stop her in order for me to get a word in edgewise. We are indeed thrilled to meet you. My son seems to believe you are the love of his life after knowing you for just a few days. I have no reason at all to doubt him. I watched my wife performing in a play one night in Paris and I knew she was the one. Unfortunately for me it took me more than a few days to get her to open her eyes to what was happening between us. So, Fitz my son, you are a very lucky man. I'm delighted to meet you, Olivia. I love that necklace. It's an exquisite piece Fitzgerald and making quite a statement. Welcome to our home Olivia! And Fitz that's a lovely tattoo on your face, cheeky."

"Thank-you Dad. We will see you at the dinner table then. Come Olivia, let me show you around."

"Fitz, your parents are lovely. They seem so down to earth. I'm looking forward to dinner. Is your grandfather here as well? Are you sure you don't want me to wipe off that lipstick?"

"Of course, he's here. Grandfather is a lurker. And no, my tattoo stays."

Olivia had already asked Fitz if she would be the only person of color at his parent's party. He had laughed out loud at the question. His mother's best friend, who also happened to be his godmother, was Black. Amalie Baptiste was South African and French. She had been coming to his home even before he was born. She and his mother had attended university together and they both were now famous actresses.

Fitz had said he could never remember a time as child when his home was only filled with one race of people. He had been born in Santa Barbara, California and the family had lived there for years until his mother's career had taken off. They had moved to Beverly Hills after his summer with Jennie. Yes, he had grown up in that famous zip code, 90210. Their Hollywood home was always filled with all sorts of people of all types of backgrounds and ethnicities. His parents had always embraced all them all. It was why he knew that Olivia would be accepted into his home and family.

The Grant International VP of Transformative Culture and Diversity was a Black man and his wife was Hispanic. Ashley Turner in finance was part of an interracial couple. He thought the Indian couple from the Cairo Office was here. And finally, his right-hand woman and true friend to him, Audrey Mc Daniels was Black. She was born and bred in the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina. With superior grades and intellect, she had positioned herself to matriculate at UNC Chapel Hill. She had never returned back to those mountains and she was happy about it. Grant International was proud of its diversity profile. Almost one third of all of its world-wide workforce was people of color!

His mother's parties were renown, she never had a bad one. So no, Olivia wouldn't be the only person of color here tonight. She had no reason at all to be anxious anyway. He would never allow anyone to disparage her in any setting, ever. Fitzgerald Grant had always protected what was his.

"Walk with me Olivia. I'd like for you to meet some of my friends that are here tonight. There's Audrey and James. The person that keeps everything straight in my life is Audrey. Luckily her husband is a tolerant man."

"Audrey is a Black woman? I am not surprised. As precise and particular to detail and correctness as you are, you would need a right-hand person with similar attributes. Career women are usually very focused."

"Audrey is a gem. Hi guys? How is the night shaping up? Are you enjoying yourselves? I want you two to meet Olivia, Olivia Pope. She's a native islander and we have become fast friends."

"You better know it Fitz. We haven't missed one of your mother's parties down here for years. We love it plus we get to write it off. How cool is that? So, this is Olivia. I've heard so much about you. Fitz was right in his description of you. I'm Audrey McDaniels and this is my husband, James."

"I've heard such good things about you Audrey. I know that Fitz says he would literally be lost without you. You are instrumental in the success of his business and he depends on you for so much. And James, Fitz has spoken so highly of you. Of course, you are a husband from heaven for understanding the crazy schedule Fitz has Audrey on! I'm so pleased to meet both of you. As Fitz has said he and I are fast friends that seems to have taken to each other in a momentous way. I suspect I shall be around."

"No doubt whatsoever about that Olivia, you shall be around. It's more or less a fact since I haven't any intention of ever letting you go."

"I'm so thrilled to meet you, Olivia. You are just what the boss needs. I have told Fitz time and time again he was involved with the wrong type of woman. It took him a while but he finally caught on." Audrey winked and smiled at Olivia.

"It's very nice to meet you as well Olivia. I hope Audrey and I will see more of you in the future."

"No doubt about that James. Thanks Audrey, for all of your help these last couple of days. I imagine you thought I had lost my mind for a while. If the truth be told I had. I met Olivia and my mind has been swirling. I'm loving it all though. Everything about this woman has my mind swirling. He brought Olivia's hand to his lips. Have you two seen my grandfather? I want to introduce him to Olivia."

"I think we saw him about fifteen minutes ago at the bar area. Papa Joe is a mess Fitz. Is he still dating that woman from Oregon?"

"No, he said she asked too many questions. He broke it to her gently last month." They all laughed out loud. "Have fun guys. We will see you later."

"Audrey and her husband seem nice. You told them about us?"

"I told Audrey and I'm sure she told James. I'll tell anyone about us that asks. I really don't care who knows that I love you, Olivia. I'm her boss but Audrey and I are very good friends. When she fell in love with James, I was probably the first person she told. Audrey is like family."

"I'm not complaining Fitz. I've told my best friend about us too. You and I are news that is good. I don't care who knows that I love you either."

"Well then, we are on the same page. Let's find Papa."

"I hope he likes me. He's the head of your family."

"He will. What's not to like about you Olivia?"

"Your bias is showing again."

"There he is!"

"Papa Joe, is that a Scotch on the rocks in your hand?"

"It is my boy. How are you? Why in the world did you run off like that? Your mother cut me a new asshole behind it. My apologies son. I did invite the Rutherfords Fitz, and they asked if they could bring their lovely daughter. I truly wasn't matchmaking. I hadn't any idea she would put herself in you path every chance she got. I know she implied that I wanted the two of you to get together. Not true. I saw no problem with their daughter being here but her brazen attempts at seduction crossed many lines. As for me, I've learned my lesson, I assure you! I'm out of the matchmaking business. If this astounding beauty is an indication of what you can do on your own, you certainly don't need help from your old grandfather! This is the lovely lady your mother told me about, I presume?"

"Yes, this is Olivia Pope, the young woman that mother spoke to you about. We only met days ago but we have discovered that we are destined to be more than friends. We are spending the rest of our holiday together, and most probably the rest of our lives after that! I love her Papa Joe."

"Your mother told me as much, that you may have met the woman of your dreams. And I can see for myself that is true. Both of you have the look of love in your eyes. This is great news Fitz. So pleased to meet you, Olivia. I hope you and Fitz are on a remarkable journey.

If Fitz didn't tell you I interfered in his life some years ago and facilitated him getting into a very bad marriage. I regret my part in it with all my being. I knew better. If my Eliza had been alive, she would've steered me clear of my unwanted actions. Men and women should choose their own mates without outside interference. Conversations about combining wealth, making dynasties, all of it is bullshit. My interference caused my grandson a great emotion toll. To this day I blame myself for his hell on earth. I love my grandson and wish him nothing but happiness. If you are his choice, please know you are nothing but welcome in this family. And by the way that necklace is spectacular. A diamond heart, how rare."

"Thank-you for your frankness, Mr. Grant. I believe Fitz and I are on a remarkable journey. Fate threw us together and right away we both knew that we were destined to be together. The little resistance I had is long gone. I know exactly what I feel for Fitz and it is real. We have chosen each other and are very happy about it. As for my beautiful necklace it's a gift from your grandson. It's a token of his affection for me. It means the world to me, this necklace."

Olivia reached out to touch the diamond heart. She closed her eyes briefly thinking of the wonderful things Fitz had said when he surprised her with it.

"A beautiful necklace for the woman that holds my heart is the least I could do. I plan to give her the world if she will let me. Papa, as you get to know Olivia better you will find that she has similar characteristics of Mama Eliza. She cares deeply about the world and the people in it. Olivia is going to be a healer. She is studying medicine and plans to make her mark in the field. Olivia isn't just beautiful; she is also brilliant. I bet she could sit down with you and discuss any topic just as Mama Eliza could."

"Yes, your grandmother was a woman for the ages. Any similarities to your dearly departed grandmother I know would make you love Olivia more. Fitz adored his grandmother and of course she doted on him. He is beloved by his family and no a finer man can be found, my dear. He is one of three Fitzgerald Grants that are dear to my heart. I'm hoping Fitz has found in you what all Grant men seek from their partners, a mate for life. Please treat him well."

"I intend to Mr. Grant. I love him."

"Papa Joe, you are always tooting my horn. You are biased and you love me. I love you too Papa! Fitz pulled his grandfather into a bear hug.

"Yes, I imagine you do love him Olivia, he's easy to love. Be happy son! And Olivia welcome to my home and dare I say to the family."

The couple moved on through the mixture of family and friends that were present. It turned out that a couple of Fitz' cousins from France were also in the mix. Olivia learned that Gabriella had invited forty guests to her home that night. Fitz squired Olivia through the happy go lucky crowd. He was introducing Olivia as his girlfriend. Fitz had a scotch on the rocks in his hand and Olivia was sipping on a glass of wine. Thus far everything had been perfect.

"I enjoyed talking to your grandfather. He's something else Fitz. I like him. I can tell that he loves his family, and he seems to love you a lot. I was happy that he didn't seem at all indifferent to us as a couple."

"Like I said biased and he's my Papa. He's supposed to love me. My entire family knows that a mistake was made with my marriage to Margot. It was Papa Joe that actually put it on the table, but I took up the task of moving forward with something that I knew in my heart was wrong. So ultimately, I can only blame myself. I wasn't a naïve boy when I married the woman. I was a grown man. I fell under the spell of merging rich families and building a dynasty myself for a hot minute. When I saw Rutherford here and his daughter parading around and making an obvious play for my attention, I thought perhaps grandfather was at it again. My family has assured me that he wasn't matchmaking, he has learned his lesson."

"That's what relatives are supposed to do Fitz, be biased and love you! They promote you and should be there for you always. I'm so glad to see your family united behind you. They need not worry Fitz; your heart is safe with me. Our love is newly formed but I think it is solid. We intend to treat each other well. What did he mean by the three Fitzgerald Grants?"

"My father's older brother was killed by a drunk motorcyclist when he was only five years old. His death nearly destroyed my grandmother. They'd had fertility issues so when they found out they were expecting they were overjoyed. Their son young Fitz was such a delight. The drunken fool drove right into their yard and killed their son right in front of them as he played outside. Their hearts and lives were shattered. It took them years to get their footing back and face their loss.

God intervened and granted them another miracle. Mama Eliza became pregnant again. Their first son Fitzgerald Thomas Grant was taken from them and they were gifted with a second son, my father. My grandparents named their second son Fitzgerald Thomas Grant II to honor his dead brother. That is how this family has three Fitzgerald Grants. My father and I are both honored to be named after him. Many people assume that my grandfather is Fitzgerald Grant Sr but no, that is the real story."

"That's such a sad story. I'm glad you shared it with me. I imagine our ride out to The Point on my bike had you revisiting that tragic event in your family's history. I'm sorry if it triggered any bad memories."

"It's a tragic story in our family history but it's in the past. I wasn't even thought of when that happened but it's family history. I shared it with you because you should know. Family histories are important as we forge out own path. There aren't any bad memories for me that day Olivia, none at all! Our picnic at The Point was one of the best and most memorable days of my life. I will never forget that day for many, many reasons. First and foremost, I will never forget that day on that beach because you were in my arms. I watched you explode and call my name out loud for the very first time. You are so beautiful in the throes of passion Olivia. I hope to see it again and again tonight."

"You can't imagine what this night is going to mean to me Fitz. It's going to be a new beginning for us both. I'm encouraged that your family seemed to accept what is going on between us so easily. I'm so very grateful. I don't know what I would have done if there was resistance to our relationship. Even now just at this point, I'm not sure I could let you go. My family I'm afraid may present problems in the form of my father. He has yet to show himself but he will. I guarantee you Fitz that I will fight for us."

"Olivia, promise me that you understand that no battle that you fight from this day forward is yours alone. If your father or any member of your family stands against us, we confront him together. You aren't alone in anything now Olivia, you have me to stand with you. We are forming a union you and I. Where we take it is up to us, no one else. Please understand that."

"I do understand and it feels wonderful knowing that I have my own personal knight. I love you Fitz, more than anything."

And I, Lady Olivia, love you back."

"Now tell me more about this witch that dared to throw herself at you. Of course, at the time she didn't realize that you have been taken. I have now claimed you for myself. Caribbean women are notorious for taking claim to that which is theirs. She had best not make herself known to you on this night. She had best look elsewhere for thrills and companionship. Why are you laughing Fitz?

"I'm laughing at you Olivia. You are a very refined woman, Olivia. You have assimilated into the American culture well, meaning you can tell you have spent some years in the states. However, when there is a swell of anger in you or you have put on the cloak of passion, I can hear your Caribbean dialect and fire as plain as day. I love the cadence of your voice."

"I would say the green of jealousy had entered my personal hue. I don't like the idea of sharing you with another in intimacy. I'm not happy that she tried to seduce you in your own bed without an invitation. How crass! For a minute I thought of the things you said that she did. Entering someone's private space without permission is a flat no-no. As long as she presents herself tonight as one not interested in you, she will be fine. Speaking of voices, I bet you that I love your voice more. There's something about it especially during our sexy time together that touches my very soul."

"At a later time this evening, will you please elaborate on "sexy time?"

"It's simply all the times that you make me want you, that is all."

They continued strolling through the house meeting and greeting people that he knew. Sooner or later, they would run into the Rutherfords. They were nice people. Even their daughter was probably a nice person underneath all the snobbery. Fitz simply wasn't interested. Her little stunt showing up in his bedroom in just a robe was a bit much. He had to point blank tell her to get out of his bungalow.

He usually stayed in the main house with the family but he had some early meetings for the first two days and hadn't wanted to disturb the household. His mother always put family and close friends in the main house, special guests in the three bungalows, and special accommodations for the rest of the invitees at a local resort.

He had requested the smallest of the three bungalows for himself. He was in bungalow one, better known as the Bachelor Pad, was where he was staying. Yes, he had made some hook-ups in that bungalow over the years but he had wanted to have them there. The Rutherfords were in bungalow three. It was like Jacqueline Rutherford was stalking him. He had left Grantiosity after day three of her machinations.

If he got up early for a swim, there she was. He was up early for breakfast there she was. After Margot, he hated fake breasts with a passion. For some reason Jacqueline Rutherford thought those big breasts of hers was the way to grabbing him by the wallet and balls. Every chance she got she exposed them to him. Not one bolt of lust had shot through him. Not once in the days she had paraded around him had he considered becoming intimate with her.

She had flat out told him she was into basically anything, including the breast thing! Been there, done that. It wasn't a main stay of his sexual practices. He could think of at minimum ten more things that were more pleasurable. When he didn't respond to her nibble, she kept throwing out things she would do. Honestly, he wouldn't have touched her with a ten-foot pole, let alone his dick, he was more discretionary!

There they were coming his way, the Rutherfords. Jackie was nowhere in sight. He was glad. If he didn't see her at all tonight, he would be glad. Fitz had told Olivia the reason he had left Grantiosity and why. He knew that Olivia could hold her own with anyone but knowing Jackie she might try to provoke Olivia once she caught on that they were more than friends. He smiled at the Rutherfords as they approached he and Olivia.

"Hello Fitz. We haven't seen you for a few days. Your mother told us you were doing business on the island. What a grand affair this is. Gabriella throws the best parties. We were more than happy to receive an invitation again this year and were delighted to get an invite for Jacqueline as well. Have you seen Jacqueline by the way?"

"No, Mrs. Rutherford, I haven't. Of course, Olivia and I haven't been here that long. Allow me to introduce you to my girlfriend. She a native of the island and surely one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Olivia Pope, this is Millicent and William Rutherford. William is a long-time business associate of the conglomerate.

"Please to meet you Mr. & Mrs. Rutherford. This is indeed a grand affair. I too was glad to receive an invitation." Olivia was polite but these were the people that had a daughter that chased Fitz around his own home like a bitch in heat, even after he rebuffed her. She must have acquired her bitchy ways from someone!

"We are so delighted to meet you, aren't we Bill? What a lovely necklace Ms. Pope. It's absolutely electrifying. You don't usually see laboratory diamonds with such definition and clarity. It's an extraordinary piece. It really accentuates your lovely dress."

"Thank-you so much Mrs. Rutherford for the compliments on my dress and my necklace. The dress is a one of a kind especially made for me and my body type. The diamond hanging around my neck wasn't manufactured in a lab. It's an actual diamond cut to specification into a heart shape. The total weight is 3.01 carats, the color grade is G, with a VVS2 clarity. It too was made especially for me. It was a gift from Fitz, a token of his affection. I absolutely adore the piece."

"And of course, I'm glad you adore it, Olivia. I awoke this morning simply to please you."

"If you will excuse us Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford. I think I just heard Mrs. Grant call us in to dinner. So good to meet you. Shall we go in to dinner Fitz?"

"I think we should."

Gabrielle Garnier sat a marvelous table. There were forty place settings at the massive table. Thirty-eight people were to be seated at the main table with Joe Grant at one end and Fitzgerald Grant II at the other. Gabriella sat to the right of her husband and Olivia and Fitz were to the right of her. The Rutherfords, to Olivia's delight were far away from them.

Olivia honed in on the blonde heavy chested woman she assumed to be Jackie Rutherford. She sincerely hoped she got a chance to read her the same way she did her momma. How dare the woman try to devalue the gift Fitz had given her. She almost told the woman that Fitz had bought her $45,000 worth of necklaces today and had paid Gloria Andrade literally $6,000 dollars to shut down her shop and remake a dress for her. She hadn't told the woman because it was none of her bee's wax.

Gabriella had seated her guests at her table with meticulous care. She was traditionalist. Her father had always sat at the head of the table with her mother at his side. The oldest child sat at the other end. Oh, what wonderful times they had at the Garnier table. Her mother worshipped the ground Phillipe Garnier walked upon. And why wouldn't she, he treated her like a queen. They weren't rich people but there was always food on the table and all five children had grown up with not one hand-me-down on their backs. Phillipe Garnier saw that all of them were schooled enough to take care of themselves. Three out of the five had gone on to university. She had attended one of the most prestigious acting schools in France. It was where she had met her friend for life Amalie Baptiste. She sat across from her at the table with her husband by her side.

She had Fitz and the woman that he had chosen to love beside her and of some of her closest family and friends. No one would interfere with her son's return to the bosom of his family tonight. He had returned to them with Olivia Pope hand in hand and he had never seemed happier. She hadn't needed to talk to Jerry but she had reason to talk to Joe.

Joe was free to invite whomever he chose to this party. She was in charge of this gathering. It was hers to command as she chose. Grant International was a company that Joe had started from the ground up and she respected that. However, he had instigated the Margot Lily fiasco and had caused her son unnecessary pain. She wouldn't tolerate her son being manipulated again and she had told him so. He had assured her that the current situation wasn't of his making. He would never see Fitz hurt again and she believed him.

So, Jacqueline Rutherford and Millie were the culprits in this little drama. Millie allowed that bonehead daughter of hers to run her and her husband. The girl is a clocharde that Millie and her husband have created by showering with her money and no sense. She could tell that the girl believed that beauty and the use of sexual play would further her in this world. It wouldn't, but that was for her to learn away from this place. In the meantime, after dinner Gabriella would "discuss" with Millie the error of her ways only once. Gabriella Garnier rarely had to repeat herself during the discussions she had with people!

Dinner was an elaborate affair from start to finish. Delicious appetizers started the meal and a variety of soup and salad followed. There was a choice of entrée. Beef, fish, and fowl was available. Guest had made their preference known when they accepted the invitation. Desserts were decadent! Gabriella's husband and her son were voracious eaters and she had catered to their taste and whims over the years. Tonight, was no exception. She loved Jerry Grant to distraction and the baby they had conceived, birthed, and nurtured into this world was their pride and joy. Her love for Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III was unconditional. Any that he chose to love would become family.

Olivia Pope was an extraordinary woman. She had proven herself to be the beautiful brilliant woman that Fitz said she was. She had participated in the conversations around the table graciously and without rancor. She was a dainty eater though. She tried different things but ate very little. Gabriella understood precisely why the girl had the body of a goddess. Olivia Pope realized that your body is a temple.

Olivia's necklace was a hot topic at the dinner table after Gabriella introduced it. Her son had bought it as a token of his affection for his girlfriend. She boasted of the fact that real men were still buying the loves of their life extravagant gifts. "Isn't love grand?" Gabriella had asked. Her husband had replied, "Yes, it is, Gabby, very much so."

Dinner ended and the guests moved down stairs to the bottom floor. It was here where the real party started. An open bar awaited them and live music. The musical group was local and they were very good. They had a repertoire that had music for everyone! Smooth Jazz combined with Rhythm and Blues; the party was on.

Fitz had held her hand under the table until dinner was served. Olivia had only impressed him more as she spoke at dinner tonight. She had dazzled all those around her and he knew it. Aunt Amalie had spoken to him in French saying he had brought home a gem and that he had done good. Also, she advised him to stop looking at his woman as if he would devour her at the table! His mother agreed.

His father had found it all funny. Fitz had shared with his father that tonight would be the first time that he and Olivia would be truly intimate. It was the first time he had really been in lust and in love with a woman. His father could relate.

"It will be the most wonderful night of your life Fitz. And the sex will be like none you have ever had. Trust me son. Tonight, will live with you forever. The woman loves you back. That's a win, win situation."

"I know what happened with you and mother. Never in my wildest dreams did I see it coming for me as well. I love her so much, Dad. She's very young and I don't want to frighten her with the intensity of the love that I feel for her. I would marry her today if I thought she would agree to it. She has agreed to spend the rest of her holiday with me. I don't want to frighten her with what I really want."

"I know. Asking for a lifetime after only knowing someone for a few days seems insane. Tread carefully Fitz but I think all will be fine. She is young but she's a very mature woman. Don't underestimate her feelings for you. As I said, anyone can see that Olivia Pope loves you and she doesn't seem to care who knows it. Have a wonderful vacation and don't kill yourself and have mercy on the woman, come up for air from time to time."

"Thanks for the pep talk Dad. I know it's going to be blissful. In fact, I'm ready to blow this place. Where did Olivia and Mother go?"

"Fitz my boy I know you are anxious but no way your mother is letting Olivia leave here without introducing her to all of the family that's here. And don't even try to leave here without dancing with your mother. After this jazz set, I think the dancing begins in earnest. Your mother will expect you on the dance floor."

"Dad, I've basically been either erect or semi-erect for three days. I need to end this."

"I bet you do. I feel your pain but you had better not ruin your momma's party. I want her happy and amenable tonight. I have plans too. Suck it up Fitz."

"You are supposed to be the father here, right?

"Yes, but I still have the hots for my wife! There they are. Good luck."

"Are you enjoying yourself Olivia?"

"Tremendously. Your mother is so nice. She's been introducing me to your cousins, friends, and some Company employees. She introduces me as your girlfriend I hope you don't mind."

"Olivia, I'm introducing you as my girlfriend, which you are. Again, I love you Olivia and I don't give a damn who knows it. I'm ready to go but my dad is advising me to at least get a couple of dances in or Mother may have a fit. It's nine-twenty-five Sweet Baby. I'm going to give this thing at best forty-five more minutes and we're out!"

Olivia was very bold tonight. She wanted every woman there to know that as of this moment Fitzgerald Grant III was taken. He was hers and at minimum in two hours she would be naked in his bed and he would be doing delicious things to her. Those were the facts whether they stayed here another thirty minutes or two hours. Olivia put her arms around his neck and pulled him close.

"Fitzgerald don't disappoint your mother. Nothing is going to stop what will happen between us tonight. Nothing. Can. Stop. It! Your mother has missed you. She told me so herself. You bring her great joy. Let's enjoy the party for another hour or so and then, we go to your new place, wherever that it. I can't wait. At last, we will get to make love to each other."

He wanted to take her in his arms and kiss her silly. She had pulled him close and whispered her words in his ears. Was her accent becoming more pronounced as the night went on or had he had one too many. Nothing else to drink tonight. He wanted his mind to be clear so he could savor every moment of what would happen between he and Olivia tonight!

"Oh my sweet, Sweet, Baby, how very much I want to leave this place and be alone with you. There is so much to be done to cement this love we have between us. You test my strength and resolve Lady Olivia. I want to throw you over my shoulder and be gone but you are right. My mother is expecting something different right now and I mustn't disappoint her. Let's get back to the party."

The dance set started in full party mode with the Electric Slide. It was old school but guaranteed to get everyone on the floor. Surprisingly to Olivia the floor was filled with people doing the steps to the song perfectly. Fitz was smooth as glass with his moves and so was his father. The band moved from the Electric Slide to the Cha Cha Slide, and then the Cupid Shuffle. Fitz knew all the dances as well as his mother.

A group of about twenty held the floor during the entire trilogy. Olivia had always been energized by dance. She loved dancing. Fitz said she looked as if she had been poured into the dress. As her body moved so did the dress. She was a sensuous sight to behold. It was very doubtful there was a man in the room who hadn't noticed the beautiful native woman on the dance floor. Fitz had bowed out on the Cupid Shuffle so now he watched the small horde of dancers with everyone else. Yet he had eyes only for Olivia. When she turned his way, she had eyes only for him. Everyone there knew that the two of them would bring heat tonight.

After that blast the band brought it down with a series of slower songs still good dancing music though. The crowd was really enjoying themselves. Fitz was on top of the world holding Olivia in his arms. After dancing to a couple of tunes, Olivia had wanted some water. Fitz had gone to get it for her. She too wasn't drinking anymore alcohol tonight. She didn't intend to miss a thing! Olivia was swaying to the music waiting for Fitz to return when the blond big busted woman that she suspected was Jackie R. approached her.

"So, you are the island girl Fitzgerald is shacked up with at the moment? Not bad if I say so myself. You must really have your claws into him to keep him from his mother. He's a momma's boy you know. I'd be careful not to antagonize her. She chewed me out earlier tonight for speaking to the man and being friendly. By the way, I'm Jackie Rutherford, pleased to meet you." The woman extended her hand. Olivia made no attempt to take it. She simply stared at the woman before she began speaking.

"So, you are the American girl invited into a home on this island with no better manners than to present yourself to the son of the house like a bitch in heat. I indeed am an island girl with enough sense not to present my wares where they are not wanted. Gabriella chewed you out because you were out of bounds as you are now. I'm not pleased to meet you and you have no reason at all to extend a hand to me."

"How dare you talk to me like that! Who the hell do you think you are?"

"I dare to talk to you anyway I please. You are woman that believes a pretty face and fake body parts will take you far. They won't. As for who I am, I am the woman that loves Fitzgerald Grant III. You would do well to remember that." Olivia then turned around and left the woman with her mouth ajar.

"Here's your water. Are you okay? I saw you were speaking with Jackie. I can imagine she was anything but civil. The word has gotten around that I'm taken and I'm sure she didn't take it well."

"I'm fine Fitz. A woman like her I consider a canker sore on the butt of society. Apparently, she has also heard you are taken. She said I was shacked up with you at the moment. And she warned me that you were a momma's boy and extended her pale white hand to me and said pleased to meet me."

"And what did you say Olivia?"

"Long story made short, I verified that you were taken."

She smiled that smile that said she loved him. Her answer was good enough for him.

"I've spoken to my mother Olivia. I told her we are leaving within the hour. We have mingled enough in my opinion. I want to go to our proper setting so I can make love to you. Don't you want that too?"

"More than anything. "Let's say our goodbyes to your father, mother, and grandfather. I want to thank them for inviting me. I can't get over your mother and her friend Amalie. They are like teenagers on the dance floor. I really admire their friendship. It reminds me of Darcie and I."

"They are quite a duo. They've been like that for as long as I can remember. The band is taking a break in a few minutes Olivia and they are going to execute a playlist of some old school love songs. Will you slow dance with me before we leave Olivia?

"I will. I've always dreamed of dancing with someone I really cared about. And since I love you, this is a no-brainer, isn't it? Did you give them a playlist or did Audrey give them a playlist?"

"Actually, Audrey did. I promise one day to be able to make one myself. We have cut quite a rug tonight but we haven't danced to one slow song. I wanted to hold you in my arms and dance with you Olivia and whisper sweet nothings in your ear. Audrey put in the requests through my mother yesterday. I hope you like love songs Olivia. I read the lyrics to some of the songs and I was inspired. I told Audrey that when you leave this place, I want you know how much I love you and want you."

"I already know that you love me and want me Fitz but I would love to be held in your arms. When does it start?"

"About now. Gabriella Garnier has the microphone."

"I sincerely hope everyone is having a great time. The band is going on break and we are going to playlist it for about thirty minutes. Also, you will find some hors d'oeuvres right outside the door if anyone is hungry. I'm so glad to see all of you. It warms our hearts to have you here in our home. This next set is for the lovers in the house. New love, young love, or old love. Grab your significant other and enjoy. Keep having fun everyone!"

Fitz already had Olivia in the middle of the floor. Several couples had joined them including his parents. His father had saluted Fitz as he took Gabriella in his arms.

The playlist started out with these songs:

"All My Life," by K-Ci and JoJo followed by

"Here and Now," by Luther Vandross followed by

"This Is Why Love I You," by Major

By the time the next song "Tonight I Celebrate My Love For You," sung by Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson was playing, Olivia was lost. Fitz had been whispering sweet nothings in her ear just as he said he would the entire time. Olivia was afraid to even take her head off of his chest and look into the crowd around her. Would her face be flushed? Would they be able to tell that she wanted Fitz to make love to her right now and that all night she had been thinking of tasting him? She looked into his eyes. She couldn't see any shade of blue within them. They were a deep dark grey! And his ears were flaming red!

"Fitz, please, let's go. I want to go to our special place right now. Will you take me please? I feel like my entire body is on fire. We need to go!"

"It's called desire Sweet Baby. We've done the mating call long enough. I want you and you want me. Our special place is waiting for us. You are right. We need to go!"

Hand in hand and so in need of the other it was like they were in a trance. Fitz walked them up to his parents and tapped his father on the shoulder. The older couple was wrapped up in the music. You couldn't have gotten a sheet of paper between them. His father barely released his hold on his wife.

"Olivia and I are leaving. Hopefully you won't need me for anything. I plan to be out of reach for a few days. If there's an emergency use the usual channels. It was a lovely party, Mother. The best one yet. I'll be in touch. Love you guys."

"Mr. and Mrs. Grant, thanks for inviting me into your home. I thoroughly enjoyed everything. This was the best party ever! I hope to see you again soon."

"I'm sure we will very soon. You two have a nice vacation."

Fitz had called for the car and they were in the elevator for the ride to the first floor. Fitz hit the down button and pulled Olivia into his arms.

"I want you so much Olivia. I want to be inside you so much. I want to touch you. I need you."

"And I feel the same way. I need you. I need you inside me. I need you to touch me."

"Stop talking Olivia. We are more than ten minutes from the new resort. It's going to be along ride."

"Maybe once we are in the car you could kiss me and touch me and bank the fires inside me. I want…"

"I know what you want Olivia and it can't happen in a car, not tonight. I can't touch you Sweet Baby, I can't. I would lose it and I would have to have you. Do you understand Olivia? We have to get into that car and simply hold each other for ten minutes. No kissing, petting, no nothing or I swear I will go inside you so deep. Besides all the birth control is at the resort. I promised you safe sex and precautions against pregnancy. I'm just a man Olivia. I'm just barely resisting you, so please. Don't ask me to touch you! A touch will never do tonight!"

"Then for gods' sakes hurry. Let's get to the car and go!"

They both stood in the elevator holding hands looking straight ahead. Fitz was looking straight ahead trying to control his lust and love for the woman next to him. Ten or more minutes from here to the new resort? He would offer the man a bonus to cut the time in half. Why was this damned elevator so fucking slow?

Olivia was looking straight ahead with her entire body burning for the man beside her. She wanted him deep inside of her and moving just as he had in her dreams. She wanted it all. She wanted everything and he would give it to her. There was however that little tidbit about her virginity. She still hadn't told him about that little problem. Do it right now Olivia! Tell him right now! This elevator, why was it moving as if dead life was upon it? Finally, the door opened and the fresh air of a balmy night in the Caribbean heat hit her.

She could see his face. It was so tense. He was being so chivalrous. He wanted her so much but even now he thought of her first. The safety he had promised her would come first before he would make love to her. God, she loved him!

"Fitz?"

"Yes, Olivia."

"I just wanted you to know that I love you and I will be glad when we get to wherever we are going."

"I know you do Sweet Baby. I love you too. Where is the car? I called him and said we were ready. Oh, there he is."

The driver pulled up directly beside them. He exited the vehicle and came around and opened the door for the couple.

"Good evening, Ms. Pope and Mr. Grant. I hope you enjoyed your evening. Are we headed directly back to the resort or did you wish to stop somewhere before?

"No stops McKinley, we wish to go directly to the resort. How quickly can you get us there?"

"It's a about fifteen minutes sir. It's not that far from where you were staying. Is there a problem Mr. Grant?"

"Are you able to decrease that time Mckinley? I will give you a bonus if you can cut that time in half."

"No problem, sir."

The would-be lovers sat in the back of the rented car wrapped in each other's arms. Still holding hands, Fitz drew their hands to his lips.

"It won't be long. We will be home soon. I love you Livvy."

Instead of using the main tourist route McKinley turned left and got on the back streets that would see them at their destination is less than ten minutes. In exactly seven minutes they arrived.

Fitz had already checked in. They had only to get in the penthouse elevator. As soon as the elevator door closed, they were in each other's arms. Neither one of them said a word. There was nothing but fire between them. The elevator door opened and the they literally fell into the room. Fitz immediately turned and locked out the rest of the world.

"Oh, my darling Livvy. At last. Take off your clothes."

"You too. I want to see all of you. Fitz I…"

"No talking, at least not yet. I want to see you naked right now."

Olivia kicked off her shoes and pulled the dress over her head. She had only a black thong. She pulled the pins from her hair and let them drop to the floor. She stepped out of the thong. There. She was completely naked.

"Now you Fitz. Out of it, all of it!"

He took in her beauty for just a minute before jarring lust overtook him. He had a lot more to dispense of than she did. He had stepped out of his shoes and he had removed his jacket. He wasn't moving fast enough for either of them. Olivia stepped in front of him and started to help him. She took off his bowtie and started unbuttoning his shirt. He released the cummerbund and he dropped his pants. His shirt dropped to the floor. Olivia reached out to caress him through his boxers. He was hard as stone. He felt huge without the confines of his breeches. Speak up Olivia. Tell him right now! Instead, she started to lick his nipples and continued to caress his dick! She was playing with fire.

He dropped his drawers and he pulled her to him into a passionate kiss. His manhood lay against her belly big and bold. His hands gripped her ass pulling her to him. That kiss was full of heat. It seemed to go on forever. Suddenly he ended the kiss and scooped her up in his arms and walked them into the master suite. He placed her in the middle of the huge bed.

"You are the most beautiful woman in the entire world Olivia. I know you are going to rock my world tonight and I plan to rock yours. I have never in all my life wanted a woman the way I want you. Ever!"

"And I you. Come to me."

He started at her feet. He kissed them and started a trail of kisses up her legs, each one of them. By the time he had gotten to her thighs Olivia was squirming. Her breathing was hot and ragged by the time he reached her triangle. She had been watching his every move. She didn't intend to miss anything.

His hand palmed her before his fingers gently prodded through her bush. She was still watching him intently when his fingers found her wet center. He rubbed across her nectar and cream. Her mouth opened in awe and she started to pant!

"Damn girl, you are wet, so wet for me again. I'm about to make you wetter. I want you to come for me Livvy, hard and quick."

He bent his head to her. He went straight to her clit and started to suck, lick, and lash at it with his tongue. Olivia's head had fallen back and she now held his head steadfast to her. In minutes she was about to burst. When his tongue suddenly started to dart in and out of her and she was lost. Her body arched from the bed and she screamed his name. He once again centered on her clit intensifying her orgasm. When she had regained a bit of coherency, he was at her mouth and breasts kissing her. She could feel him long and hard lying against her abdomen. She could tell him now!

"Fitz what a wonderful beginning. It was magnificent! You were magnificent. Before we go on, I wanted to tell…"

"We need to get this on baby. "I'm already leaking. Will you put it on for me?"

He held out the condom to her. He moved from on top of her to lie beside her. Olivia had seen the twelve-pack of condoms on the night stand out of the corner of her eye when they entered the bedroom. How appropriate "Super-sized Magnum Condoms" by Strumm. She looked over at him with his thick erect penis literally reaching for the sky and she ran her tongue over her lips. She let out the breath she had been holding. She thought to herself, poor Peter with the poor peter. In her mind she couldn't come up with any words to account for the disparity. Fitz was huge when aroused and Peter wasn't. Forget Peter him and concentrate on the task at hand. Which was to make Fitz as happy as he had made her.

"Do I get to taste you first?"

"Whatever you want Sweet Baby but I need to be inside you soon."

Olivia got between his legs. She hadn't opened the condom yet. She placed it on his belly and she took him into her hands and she started to pump him. Her strokes were gentle but firm. With one hand she tested the weight of his testicles and then she started to trail kisses up and down his rigid phallus. Then she started to lick at the ridges created from those vessels filled thickly with his blood. By the time she had reached his crown he was delirious with wanting her to take him into her mouth.

"Yes, you are leaking. You are wet too."

He was watching her intently. He was waiting patiently. He had dreamed of her lips surrounding him and sucking him dry. He saw her tongue dart out and his eyes wanted to close in relief but he wouldn't let them. He didn't want to miss her lips closing around his dick. He wanted to remember this first time into posterity. She lapped at his wetness and he let the air flow from his lungs.

"You taste salty and sweet. You taste good. Fitz, I've never done this before. Tell me what you want."

She had never had a cock in her mouth before? He was her first? How about that! Heaven help him!

"Sweet Jesus Livvy. The more I know about you the more I love you. Take me inside of your mouth and suck me, Olivia. Suck, lick, and lap at me just as I did to you. Then take in as much as you can. Be gentle. Pull your hair back. I want to see you."

She began to suck, lick, and lap at him. She knew that fellatio was specialized sexual activity. Most women acquired the skill in trade she supposed. She would learn the methodology to please him. She would want him as sated and complete as she felt. She opened her mouth and took in as much as she could comfortably take in, but mostly she concentrated on the crown. According to literature on this subject it was the most sensitive part of the male anatomy.

Fitz was going fucking crazy under her manipulations. At first, she had been tentative and then it became obvious that she was enjoying what she was doing. She had licked up and down his shaft and she was steadily sucking the flow from his crown. He finally realized that Olivia was quite the quick study. He began telling her what was most effective for him and he had reached out to gently hold her head and guide her. For a novice she had him begging in record time!

"You feel so good Livvy, but I need to be inside your body right now, deep inside. Put the condom on and let me inside Sweet Baby, please I need you."

Olivia opened it up rolled the thing down his length. Learning how to put on a condom was taught here as part of sex education. So, that she did know how to do. The thing was apparently labeled super sturdy magnum condoms for a reason. It was a big condom for a big dick! As soon as she placed it on him, he reversed their positions. He was now atop of her and he was positioned at her entrance. The condom was well lubricated but he rubbed himself there collecting her juices before he eased himself between her vaginal lips. He was getting ready to push inside her.

"Fitz?"

"Yes, Olivia."

"I've never done this before either"

"What have you never done before Olivia?" He had placed his forehead on her forehead and he had closed his eyes. She couldn't possibly be saying what he thought she was saying. She wasn't a virgin underneath all of that fire?"

"I've never had sex with anyone before. I'm a virgin."

"Sweet Jesus Olivia! I'm well-endowed. Why wouldn't you tell me? I could hurt you. I've never been with a virgin. I'm sure there I steps and precautions..."

"But you won't hurt me because you love me. There aren't any steps with me and you. You've never been with a virgin and I've never been with a man. We were waiting for each other to have this moment. I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to reject me out of turn because I was inexperienced and knew nothing. You have been with women that know everything. I didn't want you to turn away from me. Can you not understand my reasoning? Please don't be angry with me. Fitz I…"

"Olivia, I'm not angry with you. I understand what you are saying but you need to understand something, I love you Olivia, no matter what. Nothing that I can think of is going to change that. That much we know is cast in stone. Olivia what are you doing? Don't move right now. I'm trying to decide how we move forward."

"We move forward Fitzgerald Grant by you moving forward inside of me. My hymen or virginal barrier is all but displaced. I know this. Only today your finger was inside of me. Part of you lies inside of me now. You feel so good right there but I want and need more."

Olivia had been moving on him, that part of him already inside of her. It was killing him to hold up where he was. Whether it was self-consciously or knowingly. She was rocking on him. She was eating what resolve he had alive!

"Come inside of me Fitz. Push your way in. I'm wet and I'm ready, am I not? Your super-sized condom was highly lubricated. I'm all but sure I'm ready to receive you. Come to me." Olivia wrapped her legs around him and literally locked them by crossing her ankles. She then took his face in her hands and compelled him to look at her.

"Open your eyes Fitz. Look at me. I want this. I want you. Please come inside of me now."

He opened his eyes and he did look at her. He saw love shining there. He saw hope and a future shining there. Lord, he loved this woman.

"Hold on to me Livvy. If it's too painful, we stop, okay?"

"We won't have to. You would never hurt me knowingly. I know that."

He hadn't lost a bit of his ardor during their conversation. He was still hard as stone. He continued his descent into her body. Now that he knew, he could feel the barrier. He was thirty-six and he had never been with a virgin. Jenny sure as hell wasn't one. Olivia wanted to move forward and he would. He pushed and he pushed hard. Surprisingly he could feel the thing give and more of him slipped inside of her. She was so damned tight. He was now pulling in his oxygen through clinched teeth.

"Are you alright Olivia? You must let me know if I'm hurting you. I want this too but It doesn't have to happen tonight. I wanted you to know that. Do you understand what I'm saying? I can control my hunger for you perhaps for another day while we decide what to do."

"Do you understand what I am saying? The decision was made days ago Fitz. I'm okay. Please continue."

He pulled back and then he slowly pushed and pushed until all of him was inside of her. She had taken all of him in and she was so damned tight. Instinctively he started to move within her when he remembered that all of this was new to her. This was her first time and there wasn't a way to tell where he ended and she began. There wasn't a barrier between them. Had he hurt her? It was all he could do not to begin full deeply satisfying strokes within her.

"Livvy are you sure you are alright. Did I hurt you? Can we go on? Can I move as I need to? Tell me."

Olivia didn't speak but her body did. Instinct was driving Olivia. She had begun to move beneath him. Once he was fully inside her she began "swirling on that wood." She had been unable to stop herself. She had felt that initial pain, it wasn't pleasant. Then he filled her up completely and she knew that all she had to do was move in tandem with him and the pleasure would come to them both.

"I tell you to move as you need to! Fitz, please promise me you won't stop. There was some pain but now it doesn't hurt at all. It feels wonderful. Oh my god! When you pull back you touch something deep inside me. Please?"

"I won't stop. I promise."

He began the deep satisfying strokes that he liked. She was so tight. She fit him like a glove. He was pulling half way out and then back in. And Olivia was matching him stroke for stroke. The friction that they were creating was out of this world. He was praising her. Telling her how good she felt! Her movements and enthusiasm were pushing him toward an early climax.

Olivia Pope was an extraordinary woman in the bedroom too! They had been actually fucking for all of five minutes and he could feel his sac tightening up. Her tightness was killing him. She felt so damned good. She was close. He was tapping her G-spot on his upstroke. He would bring her to orgasm again and he would have to let go himself. He wasn't going to be able to savor this first one. He was too needy. He needed to come.

"Olivia are you close sweetheart? Can you come for me again? Tell me what you want if you know. I would give you anything."

"I would see us joined together Fitz. I've dreamed of it for days. Is that possible without mirrors?"

"It is. Let me move us. You stay locked on to me. You feel so damned good LIvvy. I need to come. I've waited so long to me inside you. I can't prolong this first one. I hope you can understand."

"What I understand is that what we are doing is wonderful. You feel so good inside of me. I understand numbers. The count is Olivia three and Fitz zero. So, yes I understand."

His Livvy was able to use deductive reasoning for everything after all she was a scientist. Her numbers were correct but he wasn't counting. He would give her as many orgasms as she wanted, anyway she wanted them. She had been a virgin. Over time she would begin to learn what pleased her most and him, in this very bed.

Keeping himself deeply embedded inside her he sat up and placed his legs underneath her. He was sitting down with her in his lap and him inside of her.

"Unlock your legs now and spread them wide. Lean back on your elbows and I will do the same. Look down in-between us. Watch me go in and out of you. I know what you want to see but you can't see that, at least not now. Let me describe it to you."

He did and he described it to her in vivid detail. Within minutes his sexy voice and description of their lovemaking made her pussy start to quiver. Olivia's head fell back and she closed her eyes. She tried to close her legs. He wouldn't let her. He watched her vaginal lips open and quiver around him as her orgasm began. He reached out with his hands to grab her breasts. His fingers squeezed her hardened nipples to add another element of sensation to her release. She screamed his name out loud. Her body exploded in orgasmic delight. Her powerful vaginal contractions were putting a squeeze on his dick the likes he had never felt in his life! He pulled her body down fully onto him and pumped himself to an unbelievable orgasm. He cried out her name as his seed burst from him!

His head was buried in her shoulder and he was slowly finding his way back from a climatic ending that had left him weak. He had thought he would never stop coming. Hell, even now he could still feel her walls weakly clutching him, milking him. Was she alright? He hadn't unleashed his full power until the end. Then his baser instincts had taken control and he was pounding into her like a beast. She had been a virgin and she had waited until the last minute to tell him. Even knowing that fact didn't deter him from taking what he needed at the end. It was hands down the best sex he had ever had!

"Livvy are you alright? I pray I didn't hurt you."

Olivia was grinning from ear to ear. She was so happy. She had just crossed into another realm of her life. She'd had sex for the very first time and it was with a man that she loved and he loved her back. What she had felt with him moving inside her; there were absolutely no words!

"I'm fine Fitz in fact I'm ecstatic. That was the most wonderful thing I have ever experienced in my life. I know there's a recovery period involved for you. How soon do you think we can do it again?"

He pulled her close to him, hugged her tightly and smiled.

"Olivia Pope, my sweet, Sweet, Baby; I love you so much."

Olivia brushed all of those lovely brown curls that had fallen onto his forehead back and tried to rake them back into place. His eyes were sky blue again. She wondered many times would they turn gray tonight? She cradled his handsome face.

"And I love you back, Fitzgerald Grant."