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(Tris's Point Of View)
I sit in my wheelchair in the waiting area of the hospital, waiting for Tobias and Evelyn. Today is the day, the day I finally get my freedom back. Deep down I know this wheelchair was essential to my recovery but in the two years I've now been stuck in it, although it almost feels natural now, I just feel like it's been holding me back. My feet are itching to touch the floor again and hold my body's weight, my back is aching to straighten and my finger tips are rough from the constant pushing of wheels.
Finally, I see someone walking towards me from the crowds. Christina.
"Hey," I say when she gets closer, when she reaches me she bends down to hug me and then pulls a chair over so we are at the same level. "How are you?"
"I'm great." She smiles. "What about you? I bet you're buzzing about today."
"Yep," I laugh. "Can't wait to get out of this thing!" I say gesturing to the wheelchair I sit in, looking up I see Tobias walking through the crowd with Evelyn shuffling behind him. She looks uncomfortable in her new surroundings, like a rabbit struck in headlights. She glances around her, probably worried about recognition, then she sees me and gives a shy smile. I smiles back and wheel myself over to them. Tobias leans down and gives me a hug and Evelyn nods at me awkwardly, I just smile. I forgave Evelyn a long time ago, she just needs to realize that.
"Hi guys," I say. "Evelyn, welcome to Chicago!"
"Thank you, Tris. Everything seemed wonderful here." She looks around admiringly.
"Oh, it is." I smile, "Everything is great here." Christina and Tobias nod there agreement. "Should we go in?" I ask, my voice shakes from adrenalin. Everyone nods and we make our way to the reception desk, Tobias pushing my chair for the last time behind me.
As Evelyn unlocks the door of our apartment I lean on Tobias heavily for support. I can walk easily, but standing in one point for too long starts to get painful. Finally the door is open and we step inside, I walk confidently around the room, trying out my new ability. I throw myself on the sofa and Tobias falls down with me, I curl up in his strong arms while Evelyn perches on a chair like a bird on a telephone wire. Everything is perfect now, the one thing that is holding us back has gone, and now, as I stare out of the windows in front of me, I could only imagine one thing that would make life better.
4 Months later….
My legs are fully healed now, and I mean fully. I can jump, skip, walk and run almost better than I used to. Evelyn has found here own place now. She lives almost opposite us, on the other side of the river and we see her regularly. It's not the same as it used to be, but I got over that a while ago. We've all found new places now. Cara and Celeb work in the laboratories at the compound, which are now part of the department of Agriculture that works to make agriculture more efficient, capable of feeding more people. Matthew works in psychiatric research somewhere in the city- last time I asked him, he was studying something about memory. Christina works in an office that relocates people from the fringe who want to move to the city. Zeke and Amar are policemen and George trains the police force- Dauntless jobs, Tobias calls them. And Tobias is assistant to one of our city's representatives in government: Johanna Reyes.
As I wake up in Tobias's arms I stretch out my legs and uncurl myself from his grasp. I shower and get dress into some black jeans, red tank top, trainer socks, red converse and cozy black cardigan.
I make myself breakfast and then curl up on the sofa, everything has been going to well recently that I guess I've started to get bored. I've got my own job now, I do talks at school that motivate and inspire pupil and Tobias's job is good but I miss the action of before, not the threat but the action.
The one thing I long for now is children. I feel like that the only adventure left to come. I mean, Tobias and I are not married but does marriage really count as an adventure? A couple of days of celebration, a massive hole in your wallet and then back to normal, I think not. No. The thing I want now is a child. The fun of having your own kid to look after and care for, the happiness when you see them do well, it's all the good bits of my life before but without the danger. Why not?
The only problem is I don't know about Tobias. He hasn't mentioned anything and we've been together for almost 3 years now… I guess I'll ask him at some point. When the moments right. I don't see any reason not to or why he wouldn't want to, this new world we helped create is now a safe environment where children can be happy. Why don't we make the most of that?
As I continue eating my cereal, I hear the shower in our ensuit which lets me know that Tobias is getting ready for work. I get up and wash my bowl, cup and spoon before walking over to the calendar on the wall, it read:
Christina's house at 10am for chat (Tris)
Smiling to myself, I grab my black (originally Dauntless) rucksack from my peg by the door and take it with me into our bedroom again. I can hear Tobias still in the shower as I stuff my purse, phone, notepad, first aid stuff and other essentials into my bag, I then swing it over my shoulder and walk back into the kitchen where I write a note to Tobias:
At Christina's flat for catch up, back by lunch.
Tris xxx
As I jump onto the train to Christina flat in the Hancock building, I check my phone and find a text from Tobias:
Have fun at Christina's, will be back for dinner.
I text back:
Okay, see you later T xx
Then I rest my head against the back of the train and think. When should I tell him about my hopes, wishes and dreams of a child? Not by text, that's just weird. I'll tell him when he gets back later. The train arrives at the Hancock building and I get out swing my rucksack over my shoulder.
As I enter Christina's apartment I see the Candor and Dauntless themes still running through the room, the black and white walls and floors with red chairs and furniture. It matches her perfectly. We sit down on the chairs and I throw my bag on the glass table.
"So, Mrs Eaton…" Christina starts jokingly.
"Really?" I reply with a smile.
"Seriously though! It's been like three years, Tris. Three years! When do I get to pick my bridesmaids dress?"
"I don't know…" I confess. "We haven't really talked about it, I guess."
"Well, do you want to marry him?" Christina presses, I came here for a light chat not an interrogation! Suddenly, I remember my time at Erudite headquarters and my bold runs cold. I quickly shake the image out of my head.
"Yes. I mean, if he asked me." Christina nods.
"Okay, well I'll talk to him and drop a few hints." I smile.
"Thanks Chris. Anyway, how are you at the moment?"
"Oh, everything great." She gives a sneaky smile.
"What is it?" I ask with sarcastic bored tone but a grin on my mouth.
"I have a boyfriend!" She almost squeals, I jump up and hug her. She has finally moved on from Will, it's taken her 3 years but she's finally done it. I feel very proud of my best friend.
"Do you think it will last?" I ask, her when our celebrating is done.
"I don't know… he seems to think so." She smiles, I love to see her so happy. Our chat continues and we talk about normal things like work and friends until I finally look at my watch and realize the time, Christina and I say our goodbyes and I leave the building and jump on the train again.