Sometimes, Caleb could not believe his luck.

Ten minutes later, the three were front the door of Matthews. Circumvent security was relatively easy, because many Erudites were bored in the Christmas Ball, and Caleb had found more suits of concierge.

"We need the password," Caleb said. "It's pretty long."

Andrew stepped forward and tapped on the board. The door gave a green light.

Natalie and her son looked at him puzzled. "What's the password?"

"AndrewPriorFuckingIdiot3,14" replied simply. "3.14 is pi."

They entered in the Jeanine's department.

"Merry Christmas, My Dear."

"Merry Christmas, My Love."

As much as Tris wanted to take the dress to Jeanine, would have to wait until after the gift giving. She reached into her purse and pulled out a small box wrapped in blue paper, and put on the lap of her lover. Jeanine's eyes flashed with surprise. She looked at her lover as asking for an explanation, but Tris just winked with eye and encouraged her to open it.

She unfolded the paper carefully, not wanting to break it. Her eyes flashed more when open the box.

"It's ... it's perfect."

Inside was a necklace with a pendant of the Erudite's Eye, made with cut sapphire and sapphire. The chain was silver, and shone like the moon.

"How did you get this?"

"Chemistry," replied Tris looking at her face. "It was difficult to make the sapphire take that form, but in the end I succeeded. And I discovered a method of handling precious stones." Pride was present in her voice.

Jeanine didn't realize when she said: "No one had given me never something so beautiful."

"I thought you'd like."

It was the exact color of the eyes of Tris. Jeanine not know if Tris was aware of that detail, but preferred to keep her cheesy thought. She could feel the cold of the necklace in her hand, and the warmth of her lover by her side.

"Put me."

Tris raised an eyebrow in amusement.

"The necklace. In my neck. Obviously. "

She laughed and took the necklace. Then pulled the blond hair from her delicate neck and buttoned it. The blue eye hung on her chest, shining like a star, but not so bright as the eyes of her owner. At that time, Jeanine knew that would never take away that necklace.

"I have something for you."

"Really?"

"You believe me incapable of a sweet detail?"

Tris laughed. "Well, what's your mystery gift?"

Jeanine would given it cheerfully. Then she would have kissed her, and toast with an cider. Yes, that she had done. Why didn't she? Because an orange flew across the air.

Yes, an orange.

Where hit the orange? At the head of Jeanine Matthews.

Who threw the orange? Andrew Prior.

Whence came the orange? A fruiterer near the door.

Who was surprised? Tris Prior.

Who was afraid for his job? Caleb Prior.

Who was ashamed? Natalie Prior.

When Jeanine realized what was happening, she was on the floor with a strong headache. Tris had not reacted when two concierges grabbed her and dragged her toward the door.

"What the hell? Let me go! What does this mean?! "

"We're going to save you, daughter!"

"Matthews will mash me!"

"This is a madness!" said Natalie.

"Dad!? Mom!? Caleb!? Have you gone crazy!? "

Tris struggled to help her fall lover, but Andrew held stronger with cloudy eyes.

"She is deceiving you, Beatrice. She is planning to eliminate us all. "

"What!?"

"Son of a..." Jeanine would have liked to finish her sentence, but felt dizzy from the blow.

"We have to get out of here."

Caleb and Andrew tried to flee, but Jeanine reacted and pressed a button that hid behind the couch. The door closed tightly, unable to open.

"What the hell is going on here? Explain this, Andrew!"

"That I know your evil plans! And I will not let you use my daughter!"

"Dad, you've gone mad! Put me down!"

"My evil plans?" Jeanine still looked intimidating, despite the bump. "As always, your stupidity is bigger than your common sense."

"This stupid will defeat you."

"Hollow head!"

"Manipulative demon!"

"Brain of sponge!"

"Blonde oxygenated!"

"SHUT UP!" The scream of Natalie drew the attention. "Everyone is acting like deranged!"

"The only deranged is YOUR HUSBAND! He invaded Erudite and wants to take prisoner to his own daughter! "

"Better with me than with you!"

"I'm not planning anything, IDIOT!"

Caleb was shivering with fear. Matthews was wholly and purely angry. She looked like a dragon ready to burn her prey.

"Really?" His father moved dangerously close to the dragon. Or was very brave or was crazy. Tris was so surprised she forgot to continue struggling. Andrew looked defiantly at his ex-friend. "Can you look me in the eyes and tell me you're not planning anything?"

She smiled ironically. "Of course I'm planning something."

"I knew it!"

Jeanine recovered the gift that was on the couch (had stayed there during her fall). It was a small box of black color. She opened it. Inside was her ring, who Tris hated because it left scratches.

"I fixed it," said Jeanine guessing her thoughts. "Now don't have sharp edges. And I want you to have it. "

"But it is the ring of your family."

"I want you to be my family."

In the room could not hear a pin drop. Caleb and Natalie were pale, Tris to faint, and Andrew in shock. The only seemingly calm was Jeanine, but was blushing.

"You're asking me marriage?"

"You're smart, what do you think?"

N/A: Merry Christmas, guys! The next chapter will be ready soon.

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