Chapter 25
Tris POV
It took me a while to recover. My lungs didn't work the right way and I had several episodes in the hospital. One episode almost killed me. Doctors rushed me in the OR, in attempt to get the fluid out of my lungs. They discovered the real reason I was having these episodes. I had a tumour. According to the doctor, it was a very small tumour that didn't do any damage to my other organs but it was the tumour that caused all the fluid in my lungs. The doctor had this story that I and Tobias didn't understand half of it. But it came down to that the tumour was removed. I cried myself to sleep for the next week after that surgery. The pain and misery I had caused Tobias. I know that it sounds very Abnegation, but it's the truth.
Now 2 months after the surgery, I finally can return to work. I was put on strict bed rest after I returned from the hospital. And I absolutely resented it. I couldn't wait to return to my job, I loved doing it. As I walked into my office, I see the stack of paper work. I sigh. Well that is to expect when you're out almost 3 months. I sit down at the desk and start on the paperwork. Better start now otherwise it will never be taken care of.
The paperwork takes all day and I don't even take a break for lunch. Eventually I fall asleep with my head on my arms. After what feels like minutes, I feel someone shaking my shoulder. My head shoots up and I'm greeted by Tobias' face. I sigh and stretch my arms out. "What time is it?" I ask as I yawn. "6:30. Don't worry, Shauna still has the kids". He quickly answers. Shauna has become our new babysitter, as Marlene has her new-born twins to take care of. It was a funny story actually, the second baby came as a complete surprise and Uriah, and well he was being Uriah. He passed out when the doctor said there were twins.
I stand up but I trip over my chair and fall almost face down on the ground. Two strong arms catch me and lift me up again. Tobias chuckles. "You really should watch what you're doing". He wraps an arm around my waist. I snort. He leans in to kiss in. I sigh into the kiss, how is it that I lose myself every time I kiss him? I eventually have to pull away. "Come on I'm starving". I take Tobias and lead him out my office. We go to the Pit and sit down at our group of friends.
As we eat our diner, I can't help but wonder. What if I stayed in Abnegation? What if I never taken a liking in Tobias? As I look at him, smiling as Zeke is joking, I can't help but smile. The things we went through. It's been 5 years since we met. And what a life we have. Married, two beautiful and healthy daughters. I couldn't ask for more. Without noticing, I squeeze Tobias' hand. "Is everything alright?" He turns his head to me. "Yeah, I was just thinking about you". I smile. He raises his eyebrows. "I've never thanked you". I blurt out.
"For what". Tobias' expression changes. "For this. For the life we lead. For always standing by my side. I could mention a hundred more things, but thank you". I reply. A tear falls down Tobias' face. I grin and wipe it away. I squeeze his hand again and lean my head against his shoulder. This life I lead, together with Tobias, is wonderful. We have our difficulties and trials, but we manage to survive them. And I wouldn't want to change anything.