Hey guys, glad that you liked the first chapter. I worked very hard on this chapter, so I really do hope you like it. So, enjoy! :)
Tris' POV
The next day, I get a surprised visit. Tori came in and told me that there were two men wanting to see me, but didn't seem to happy about it. I frown, not knowing who these 'men' are.
"Did they say any names?" I ask her.
"No", she answers simply.
Tori's tone in her voice sounds almost angry and I don't know why. I have no idea who these men could be and I don't even know if I want to find out. I mean, what if it's the police? Maybe Caleb got busted and now police are going to come and lock me up and-
"Tris", Tori says all of a sudden, "you have to listen to me." I nod my head in answer and for her to continue. "They're not who you think they are; it's messed up. Don't fall for anything he says-
The door opens, interupting Tori. Two men step in and I nearly die from the sudden reconition. One of the men is him. He has the same body build...the muscles. His long eye lashes seem more clearer now, along with his dark brown eyes. He looks a lot taller than last night; making me even smaller than I already am. Everything about him is...different. A lot more clearer if I have to be specific. I can even see blank ink creeping out of his shirt; a tattoo.
'He', Tori was reffering to, well, I have no idea which man. But if I could have only one chance to guess; I'd guess the guy on my left. He has piercings all over his face, which looks ridiculous in my opinion. But something also tells me that I shouldn't mess with this guy.
"Simple answers", Tori instructs quietly so only I can hear before heading out the door.
Everything happens so quickly that I only notice for a brief moment that the guy that helped me last night was staring right at me. He stares at me with recognition as if he has never noticed me until now. We make eye contact, which he breaks immediately. I blush a bit, hoping they won't notice. I'd like to put a name to the face.
The piercings guy is the first to speak. "Well, well. I thought you'd look more...Strong."
"Excuse me?" I say, not liking his comment.
"You probably would like to know who we are, and why we are here", he says, ignoring me. "I'm Eric, and you must be...?"
"Tris", I say bluntly.
"Tris who?"
"Prior."I take Tori's advice (well, instruction) and keep short answers.
"Ah, a Prior. Long history you have", Eric states. I must have a confused look on my face, but Eric doesn't seem to notice. "But the thing is that I don't know a 'Tris' Prior."
"Beatrice", I say sighing. "Tris for short."
"Hmm." I don't know why he's here and I still don't know the guy's name...I thought Eric would tell me.
"Why are you here?" I ask them.
"We came to ask you questions." I give my attention to the guy, hearing his voice the first time since he arrived.
"Four, I told you I'll ask the questions", Eric says, glaring at him.
Four? Must be a nickname. But a nickname for what? I have no idea what kind of name that is, but I'm not one to judge. My name is Beatrice after all.
"But I didn't even ask-
"Don't argue with me", Eric says harshly. "Remember-
"I know", Four cuts off Eric. "I know."
Eric turns his attention back to me; satisfyed for his victory. I force myself not to roll my eyes. He's so rude! I have a feeling he can be a lot worse than right now, though.
"A chip got stolen yesterday and we wanted to get some answers about who might have stolen it", Eric starts to explain. "Do you know anything about this?"
I answer my question with a question. "What chip?"
"The chip, stop messing around with me", Eric warns.
"I'm not!" I exclaim.
The two men stare at me for a few moments. Eric does not look pleased at all, while Four looks like he's examining me. I force myself not to blush, not wanting them to see my embarrassment. But finally, Four turns to Eric.
"Do you really think she knows about the chip? I mean, how would she-?"
"Shut up!" Eric exlaims. Four clenches his fists but doesn't say anything in return to his outburst. I feel sorry for Four, but I would feel sorry for anyone who has to put up with Eric's crap.
"How", Eric starts, "Do you know about the chip?"
I shake my head. "I told you; I have no idea what you are talking about."
Eric narrows his eyes at me. I shrink back in my hospital bed, wanting to disappear. I don't understand why Eric doesn't believe me-or doesn't want to believe me. If only Caleb told me about that chip...
"Your parents didn't tell you anything...Specifically your mother?" Eric asks harshly.
"What does a stupid chip got to do with my parents?"
"It's not a stupid chip!" Eric shouts at me.
I make sure I sound calm when I say, "Then what is this chip?"
Eric turns around, shaking his head in anger. "You stupid girl", he mutters.
I want to say, 'if not knowing something means that you're stupid, we must all be stupid'. But I keep my mouth shut, not knowing what consequences may occur if I do open my mouth. But believe me, that's hard for me to do.
I look up at Four, expecting him to say something. I don't know what exactly, but he must have something to say. He looks back at me, but doesn't say anything to me, or to Eric. He just keeps his dark eyes on me. Four seems to be a very serious guy and, well, distant. I could usually be able to read someone else very easily, but now...I have no idea what this guy is thinking or even what kind of expression he has written all over his face.
I suddenly realise that I've been staring for a long time at Four. I quickly look away, ashamed of my foolishness. You should know better, Tris.
Eric walks over to Four, his back facing me. They both talk quietly so I can't hear what they're saying. I try to make out what they are saying, but all I can hear is things like: 'she', or 'girl'. I roll my eyes at the fact of them not using my name. I mean, they couldn't have forgotten my name already.
Four nods his head as Eric turns around and looks at me, smiling. "I guess we'll keep in touch, Prior."
With that, Eric turns and walks through the door, followed by Four. As Four reaches the door, though, he pauses and looks back at me. He looks like he's about to say something, but thinks better of it. Intead, he grabs something out of his jacket pocket and places it on a chair next to the door. Four gives me one last look, before leaving.
…...
Later, Tori comes in and bursts out with a bunch of questions.
"Did you give simple answers? What did they want, I mean didn't Eric want something? I know Four and he's a good guy, was he okay to you? Tris I-
"Woah, slow down", I interrupt her. "You're giving me a headache."
Tori sighs and says, "Sorry."
"It's okay", I say. "Just one question at a time." I've had so many questions asked to me for the past days that I can't even think straight.
"What did they want?" Tori asked.
"They wanted to know about a chip", I say shaking my head. "I don't even know what this chip is."
"Wait...the chip?" Tori eyes grow wide. "But why?"
I force myself not to roll my eyes. "It's gotten stolen, so they wanted to ask me a few questions."
"Well what did you say?"
"What do you think I said?" I say to her. "I told Eric I didn't know."
"Eric's an ass", Tori says in disgust.
I frown. "How do you even know Eric and Four anyway?"
Tori looks at me when she says, "That's none of your business." I'm taken back by her answer, but I don't say anything. It's probably best if I don't.
"What's that in your hand?" Tori asks after a few moments.
"Huh?"
"That", she points to my hands. "What is it?"
"Oh", I blush. "Four left it behind..."
"Can I see?" Tori asks.
I nod and hand it over. It's a folded note that Four left behind. As soon as he left, I fled from the bed to grab the note. Surprisingly, I didn't feel any pain.
Tori opens the note and reads, "'207 Cainor Road.'"
Tori frowns. "Why did he give this to you?"
"I don't know", I answer. Although, I do note the fact that he left the note.
