Chapter 36
Tris P.O.V
There is music, laughter, and loud conversations filling the air. That and the overwhelming desire to have a moment of quiet and peace. I was managed to sneak out on to the balcony without one single person noticing. Upon our arrival all of "our" friends and loved ones were waiting for us back in Hana's home. I can't help the need to look back into the apartment through the sliding glass door, admiring at the new life I have gained.
Four has Abigail in his arms, she looks so small in his big muscular arms. Even compared to his hands she looks like a small football. The look on his face, the love and devotion to his daughter has he so proudly shows her off to all "our" friends. I know Four will be such a wonderful father to our daughter.
Hana, see,s like a wonderful woman. Such a kind, giving and loving person. I can see why everyone refers to her as the mother of the group. She is so pleased at having both her sons back. I have noticed the need to has to touch her youngest son Uriah. She can't go long without placing a hand on his shoulder, hand, or just going on for a embrace. Now as a mother myself, I can't imagine how it has been like for her, the thought of loosing a child. Parents are meant to go first, not the other way around.
It appears although Christina's partner Will, didn't get chance to meet much of our friends either before getting captured. Christina continues to hold his hand while she introduces him to everyone and enjoys a sneak glance or smile at him every so often.
Shauna, Zeke's wife seems different from the others, she has kind eyes, and always making sure all are ok. When she first saw me, her immediate response was tears of what I could think are joy or surprise. She reaches for anything attached to me and pulled me in for a tight embrace.
So many lives have been forever scared because of two people with vengeance. Hopefully in time, we can all find the strength to heal.
The dinner that Hana created was beyond delicious. She made us lasagna, fried chicken, steamed vegetables, fresh fruit, and Dauntless cake (chocolate). It felt so nice to have such a pleasant home cook meal with a group of people, talking, laughing, and joking. Such a wonderful place to raise Abigail, with friends that will be and treat her like family.
"Hey, what are you doing out here? Are you ok?" four says stepping onto the balcony closing the sliding glass door behind him.
"Yea. I'm ok. Just needed a minute is all." I respond.
"Too much?" Four ask, nodding his head back at the group inside.
"No, everything is perfect really. Just little overwhelming is all. Don't get me wrong... everyone is really nice and they all know me. But I don't know them. It's a lot to take in. But I really am enjoying it though." I say wanting him to understand my feelings and not wanting him to misunderstand.
"Yea, I understand."
"Is Abigail ok?" I ask needing a subject change.
"Oh, Shauna has her. We might need to use force to get her back though." He says with a small chuckle.
"Oh boy!" I laugh.
"We'll be going home soon, I'm sure you are tired. It's been a rough day," He says taking a step closer.
"Ok." I say for once not having the urge to take a step back away from him.
"Are you cold?" I says reaching out to touch my shoulder.
"No I'm ok." I say little too quickly.
He nods in return, taking a step back towards the sliding glass door.
"Come on, let's start saying our Good Byes then we can get Abigail to sleep." He says giving me a warm smile.
Once we say our good byes, Four takes the baby carrier, his bag, and the small backpack I packed for Abigail. I welcome the help, Abigail was fussing and needed to nurse her while walking. We walked in comfortable silence down the hall, in the elevator, up two floors and down another hall. When we arrived I noticed the door reads 17B.
"Christina lives there." Four says pointing at the door to our right.
"You both are neighbors?" I ask.
"Yea, she kinda adopted me when we thought we lost you. She made sure I was ok." He says as he begins to blush. I would imagine not a easy thing to admit for himself. I nod in return not knowing what to say to comfort him.
He opens the door, and allows Abigail and I to walk in first. Once he has entered he places the bags and baby carrier near the front door, and locks the door behind him.
"Um... I guess I should show you around." He says little flushed putting his hands in his pockets.
He walks in front of me turning on a few light switches. The apartment is a open layout, nothing much other then a gray average couch, black coffee table in front. Across the room mounts a TV on the wall. At the far end of the large room, is a dark wood table with four chairs. To the right side of the apartment is a kitchen has white cabinets and black and gray counters top along side of the wall leaving room for a small island with bar stools. Everything has a place, nice and neat. There is a door to the right of the apartment and then on the opposite side there is another door.
Four opens the door on the right side of the apartment. "This is my room." Four says letting me look in. There is a over size bed, with a blue comforter. Two night stands and a dresser. I start to notice that nothing is hung on the walls, the walls are a light gray color. No warmth is evading the apartment.
He then turns and walks across the living room the other door. "I had you ladies set up in here." He says opening the door, and this time walking in to the room. Just like his room there is two nights stands, a dresser, and a nice over size bed. Everything is the same as the other room, other then the baby addition... Next to the changing table I see several diaper boxes, wipes, and additional essentials. Somehow Four has managed to get a crib, changing table, and added dresser.
"I wanted to make sure, Abigail had everything so I called Shauna and Hana asked them for help. I hope that's ok?" Four says.
"Wow, more then ok. This is great! Thank you." I say almost coming out like a whisper.
He walk towards the closet doors, sliding the wooden doors to the side, in the closet hanging are cloths for both Abigail and I. On the floor is additional baby items. A quick glance at the boxes I see boxes for stroller, baby swing, and a walker. The crib is decorated with mix purple, pink and has butterflies on it.
"Wow they really out did them selves! I'm going to have to find a way to repay them for all of this." Four says in awe at the gesture. "Um.. you have your own bathroom, right over here." he says opening up another door and turning on the light. Inside we both notice baby towels, baby bathtub, and baby toiletries.
"Wow they went all out." I say smiling at the thought of having such nice friends.
"Yea, well I'm going to unpack and take a shower. Let me know if you need anything." He says, giving me a last smile before leaving and closing the door behind him.
When he leaves I finally am made aware that this will be the first night Four and I don't share the same room since he found me in the Bureau. Sadness creeps in at the thought of being alone with Abigail. But knowing that this is necessary... FOR NOW!