Fighting for the Heart

Untitled Part 34

Oliver and Felicity walked into The Tap House and grabbed a booth as they waited for Tommy and Slade to arrive. Felicity had a good meeting with Dana and had informed Oliver of a photoshoot not only of just himself, but with Dana as well. They wanted to make sure that everyone knew the UFC was behind Oliver and his come back and for a fighter that was a big deal.

They both ordered a drink and Felicity looked down at her ring, a smile playing along her lips. Oliver had told her as they lay together in the bed after he proposed that the ring had belonged to his grandmother. His mother had been saving it for him and had given it to him to give to Felicity. When she asked him why he had not given it to Sara he had looked at her and said, "It wasn't meant for her. It was always meant for you. I just had to find my way to you." They had found their way to each other.

As the waitress returned with their drinks the waitress threw Oliver a smile that made Felicity bristle and when she placed her hand on his shoulder and made a comment about seeing him fight, Felicity was seeing red. She subtly placed her arm through his and lifted her hand with the ring and said, "Honey, you chose the perfect engagement ring, thank you."

The waitress looked at her and seeing Felicity's glare removed her hand quickly and walked off. Oliver looked at her with a smirk. "Jealous much?"

"You bet your cute ass."

They both looked up as they saw Tommy and Slade approaching the booth and Felicity stood and hugged them both before they all took their seats. Tommy flagged the waitress and soon they were all relaxing with a drink.

"So, tomorrow is the big fight, are you ready brother?" Slade asked as he took a sip of whiskey.

Oliver released a breath. He had to admit he was nervous. "I am feeling really good. Lyla has released me from PT and John and I worked on some new moves that I am going to pull out tomorrow. So overall I am ready." He smiled.

"What about the ceremony? We know how private you are about the accident. You good with it being put in the spotlight?" Tommy asked as he sipped his beer.

Oliver had been thinking a lot about that since finding out he would be honored. Yes, the accident was a personal thing for him and he never really liked talking about it but he had decided that if he could influence someone who was struggling with making a comeback in whatever profession or life choice they had going on that he could put his story out there. He hoped it would inspire them.

"I can handle the ceremony. I have the best woman and manager by my side." He looked at Felicity and smiled as he took her hand holding it in his lap.

Tommy looked at her and grinned. "Sorry it didn't work out between us Smoak. It's better if I spread this love around to the ladies." He joked, referring to them having to act like a couple. "And I won't tell Queen you thought I was a better kisser." He whispered and grinned and then flinched as Oliver kicked him under the table. "Ouch!"

Slade laughed and looked at Felicity. "Listen, speaking of management, my contract with my manager is up next month. Can I come by your office and talk to you about managing me?"

Felicity looked at Oliver and he shrugged. It was completely up to her.

"Why not Wilson. Call Curtis and make an appointment." She smiled. Slade was a good fighter and he was top in his division. He would be a good addition to her business.

Suddenly Felicity remembered something, "Oh Oliver, don't forget. I have you scheduled for a massage before the fight tomorrow. I will have them come to your dressing room, so we need to plan on being at the venue a couple of hours before the fight."

"A massage, ooohhh. Is she pretty?" Tommy asked.

Slade punched his shoulder. "Put it back in your pants Romeo. Tomorrow is Oliver's day and nothing is going to be done to screw it up."