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Chapter 4

The day passes slower then a turtle moving on it's good day. Profanity has slipped through my mouth five times today, and my grammar is totally not Abnegation any more. Acting like another Abnegation member is taking more effort then I remember when I grew up here.

Shit earlier I greeted someone with a hand shake instead of the traditional head bowing. Fuck how am I going to do this shit. I can't even stop the cursing in my own head.

I wonder if I can run away to Dauntless once I settle everything with Tris? It's a good thought...

Playing the Abnegation leader in training is also behind me. So much paperwork, and signatures to approve. At least I haven't had a run in with my father yet, I don't know how I will handle that one yet. He thinks he still has control over me, wonder if he still beats me with a belt in this life. I wouldn't put it past him to walk into my house and do it. Well he has something else coming for him now, I ain't that Tobias, I still have Dauntless boiling in my blood. I welcome him to try though.

Natalie said that she would host dinner for both Tris and I, so we have a reason to see each other really hopes this works. I need to some how get her to listen to me. Hopefully at the same time convince her that I am not crazy. Nope, not one little bit. Yea ok, even I am starting to think I belong in a hospital.

Knock Knock

I tear myself from my thoughts, reminding myself to act Abnegation member for now.

"Yes, come in." I say. Was that polite enough?

The door creaks open, and I see a woman walk in closing the door behind her. This woman I recognize... but not from Abnegation. She is from the Bureau. Nita? What is she doing here?

"Hello, may I help you?" I say standing up bowing my head. Best try and play it dumb as I can.

"Oh Tobias, stop messing around." Nita says laughing waving one hand to the side.

"Um.. I'm sorry beg your pardon." I am beyond confused to who this is. Should I come out and say her name Nita... or let her play me.

"Tobias.. come on stop joking around. Let's go to lunch I am hungry. You all set?" She says. My mind goes blank to any ideas at what to do.

I hear another brief knock on the door followed by the door opening. When I glance up to see who has came into my office without a invitation I see then it's Marcus.

"I heard a young beautiful lady was in the building. Erica how are you?" Marcus says. Erica but she looks just like Nita. He bows his head in respect of her.

"Thank you, Marcus. How are you doing?" Erica asks Marcus.

"I'm doing very well, Thank you." He says. "I understand there might be a date being set for the wedding!" Marcus says facing Erica. What did he just say? Wedding date? Who's please tell me I'm not engaged to her? I look down try to focus on her hand, but then realize I'm in Abnegation we don't agree with engagement rings, they are too self indulgent for us. The only jewelry we are allowed to wear is a watch, and a wedding band. They both glance at me waiting for a response to something they have said. But all I can do is respond with a small nod and smile. I'm too afraid of the words that would come out of my mouth.

"Yes sure April 6th," She says. What no? April 6th, 4 -6 … that's not right. That's Tris and I's numbers back in Dauntless. What the hell is going on?

"April 6th really... it's already February! Isn't that too soon?" I say trying to defuse the situation. They both glared at me like I have a fucking bomb about to blow this place the fuck up. What did I say?

"April 6th is the day we met." She says almost insulted.

The face expression she gives me reminds me of the girl I once was force to double date with Zeke. All I said was that I didn't have a type I prefer the woman's personalty. Lesson learned that day, the girl got so mad she took off with in two minutes leaving me as the third wheel. I got to watch Zeke and his current interest make out. Until I couldn't stand it any more. I don't even remember that girls name.

One of the many reasons why Tris and I always worked out so well... she understood my language more then anyone else ever did. Christina always told Tris or myself that "she didn't speak Four". I actually miss that Candor right now. Shit I miss anyone that isn't polite. I would even settle for Caleb right now. That fucker!

"Tobias, apologize to this lovely woman. Where have you manners run off to son? You are going to be a husband after all very soon." Marcus says. I cringe at the title son.

"Of course, I apologize for my carelessness." I say standing. "Shall we go to lunch? Marcus will you be joining us?"

"No, some other time. Thank you for the invitation. It was nice seeing you Erica." He says making his exit.

"You as well, Marcus." Erica says glancing back at me.

As we make our way through the hallway, I can't stop myself at staring at Erica who looks identical to Nita. How is this possible? Is she here as a spy? Did David send her? Is this all her doing to "get me"? She tried to come between Tris and I before... is this another sick attempt? I have to find out. I need answers one way or another she will give them to me!

We enter the dinning hall of Abnegation sector... I close my eyes tight and wish I was back in Dauntless with the right woman by my side. The room is colored with all shades of grey, the chatter is to be held at a whisper, and here we serve each other not just ourselves. The food is bland, no season baked chicken and steam potatoes and fruit.

We find two empty seats and slide into them, I turn and serve Erica both chicken, and potatoes along with a portion of fruit. In return she turns to me and serves my plate. After we are both served we turn and bow and thank each other for thee company. Did I mention I miss Dauntless?!

While we eat, I start thinking of ways to bring up my questions. Are you from the Bureau? Did David sent her? Did she think I was really this stupid not to notice her?

"So will you be joining me at home this evening for supper?" Erica ask.

I quickly realize tonight is my reunion with Tris, something I will not miss for the world. Espcially for the likes of Erica.

"I'm sorry. Did we have plans for this evening?" I ask. Shit was that polite enough.

"No, No, just wanted to invite you for supper." She says smiling.\

"I have prior engagements with the Priors this evening. My apologizes, Erica." I say regreting to take another bite of the tasteless chicken.

"Priors? You haven't seen them in a while." She says curious.

"Yes, well I should make some effort in that family. They helped raise me after my mother passed away. I have been ungrateful to them." I say, mentally high fiving myself in the air at the excuse I give her.

"I see. Then you should put forward effort." She says. Like I need your permission.

"Erica, have you heard from David?" I say needing to see her reaction to the name.

"David? Have I forgotten someone?" She says with no expression.

"No, not at all." I say. I should know better Nita was always very wise at getting around things. I shall see my efforts will fail at this quest. What the hell, did I just think to myself? Great now I'm starting to think like Abnegation. Grrr not happening. I need to get out of here. I need to get Tris and get back to Dauntless!