Oliver and Felicity exchanged a glance, a look, as they walked into the evening venue. It was supposed to be a simple meet and greet for the fighters that would be participating in the UFC Fight Night, a way to promote the fight, but for them it was different. Tonight, was the night they would put their plan into motion. Tonight, was the night they would break up. Felicity had made sure to have MMA Magazine invited to the event, knowing Laurel would be sent to cover it. They needed her to be there to see their "public" break up.
Moira and Robert followed close behind them and Tommy and Slade would be arriving soon. All the players would be in place, and when Felicity saw Laurel across the room. She knew it was time. She felt Oliver squeeze her hand, they both mouthed I love you's before they walked into the room, and then the fireworks began.
"I can't believe you would do this to me!" Oliver said loudly. They were standing near the bar and he knew after this scene he would need a drink.
"What did you expect Oliver? I can't continue to date my client." Felicity said, anger tinging her voice. She drew on the anger she felt at Laurel for them having to go through with this charade and the days to come. Her one consolation was that Laurel was going to pay.
"So that's it? We're done?" Oliver asked looking flabbergasted.
"I think we were done a few weeks ago Oliver." Felicity said coldly.
"You might also want to consider getting a new manager." she said and then turned and walked across the room, away from him. Robert and Moira took their cue as did Tommy and Slade and Robert and Moira approached Oliver with a puzzled expression on their faces.
"Oliver, what is going on?" Moira asked.
"Felicity and I broke up." he said and ordered a whiskey. He needed it.
"What? Why?" she asked.
"She said it was too hard dating someone that she was representing. And things have been a little rocky between us for days now." he said, making sure those around him heard. Robert glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw Laurel watching them with hawk like precision. Good.
"This is probably for the best son." Robert said. "You need to focus on your fighting right now."
Oliver downed his drink and then turned toward the room. He saw Tommy approaching Felicity and as much as he knew it was an act, he felt his muscles tense when Tommy put his arm around her, comforting her.
"You ok Felicity?" Tommy whispered. It looked almost as if they were intimate and that was exactly what they wanted everyone to see.
"I am fine Tommy. We have to take care of Laurel once and for all and I know this will do the trick." she whispered back and feeling his arm tighten around her she settled against him.
"Oliver needs to calm down, he looks like he wants to kill me." Tommy joked as he glanced in Oliver's direction.
"Well maybe her seeing a little bit of jealousy will be good. That way she will become more convinced that I might move on with you." Felicity said.
Slade approached Oliver as Robert and Moira started to work the room, knowing they would be questioned about what just happened and planning to tell anyone who asked. "Come on man. Why don't you get a drink? There are a ton of pretty ladies here that I am sure would be glad to help mend that broken heart of yours."
Oliver ordered another drink and Slade said, "Laurel is heading this way. You're on man." He took his drink as she approached and lifting it to her in acknowledgement walked away leaving them alone.
"Oliver, you and your manager decide to call it quits?" Laurel asked cattily.
"I really don't feel like dealing with you tonight Laurel. Please go away." Oliver said, keeping his eyes on the bar mirror.
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Fighting for the Heart
FanfictionOliver Queen, also known as "Arrow" in the MMA fighting scene was rising in his career when a horrible car accident took the life of his fiance and almost killed him. Five years later and tons of physical therapy and he is back to reclaim his title...
