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GUUUUUUUYS, I'M BAAAAAAAAAAAAACK. (after like three and a half months…)
SO basically, mother confiscated my phone. Why? I do not know. But I do not care as long as I have a device in these handsssss.
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Callie's POV: same day.
"Callie, there's some people outside for you," Melissa's voice speaks clearly from the phone. I sigh and slip out of my office, straightening my white blazer and plant on a kind smile.
"Hello. What can I do-?" My head lifts up and I smile wider, bowing my head to my parents. They beam and bow their head in return. I turn to a young woman and see a dude next to her. He looks familiar.
"Mum, who's this and why does she look like you guys?" The young girl bites her lip and fidgets slightly. Mum steps forwards.
"She's your older sister." I blink repeatedly, my smile dropping and replaced by a blank expression.
"Since when?" I whisper, turning and walking into the room besides my office. I raise a finger and curl it twice, gesturing for them to come in. I stroll to the mini fridge and grab a bottle of water, raising my eyebrows to the four and they shake their heads at my unspoken question.
"So, I have a sister. What's your name?"
"Alice."
"Oh, that Alice? Interesting."
"What do you mean, 'that Alice'?" Dad asks incredulously.
"The walls aren't exactly soundproof," I mutter, cocking an eyebrow at my mother. She gasps and chuckles slightly.
"You're pretty calm about this."
"What do you want me to do? Throw a tantrum?" I mumble, gulping down some water.
"Tobias-"
"Four."
"F-four, wasn't exactly pleased." I laugh and nod.
"Of course, he's no longer the top dog. Boys tend to be... moody and upset when someone comes in and take their spot. Especially if it's a girl."
"I'm going to deflect that comment," the guy snorts and Alice smiles, slapping his chest. His face is oddly familiar. Wait, his name begins with a J...
"Jasper John-Lewis." I click my fingers, settling down in my black armchair.
"How do you know him?"
"We keep files of former Candor members. In my free time, I scroll through them." Jasper tenses slightly, his face going a deadly white, and Alice notices this.
"What? Is there something in there that I don't know?" Alice questions jokingly and I smirk at his hesitation and lean back, crossing my legs. Alice turns her body fully and Jasper smiles sheepishly, colour returning to his cheeks.
"There is...?" Mum and Dad share a glance and their eyebrows jump when they catch my eyes.
"Anyways. It was nice meeting you, Alice. I'm sure I can arrange a meeting between the three of us," I murmur, pointing towards a picture of Tobias and I on the top of the white shelf.
"That'd be great."
"I may have to bring some guards too." Her eyes widen and my parents chuckle at my bluntness.
"She's joking." Jasper cracks a small grin. Alice glares at him and he sighs inaudibly, knowing he was in for an interrogation. Of course, he did not tell her about his 2 year old daughter.
"I assume you're... 19?" Alice nods and plays with her fingers.
"Why do I feel like I know you though?"
"I-I was Penelope Matthews." My body jolts upwards and my mouth drops.
"You're the girl who almost killed my soon-to-be sister in law!"
"In law?" Dad asks.
"We all know they're getting married." I wave it off, glaring at Alice who shifts in her seat.
"I never knew I would have a crazy chick as my sister," I deadpan. Jasper coughs, hiding his laughter and Alice resembles a fish by the way her mouth opens and closes in a repetitive manner.
"However, I am willing to put that behind me. I'm just ecstatic about my niece."
"It's a girl?" Mum squeals. I laugh and roll my eyes at Tobias's inability to inform our parents of this news.
"Bug Four about it." I smirk. We chat for a while longer until Jack knocks and enters.
"Jack."
"Callie. Marcus and Evelyn." Jack bows his head in respect and he turns to me with a stiff posture. I shape my mouth into an 'o' and stand up, smiling.
"Well, duty calls. It was great to see you, mum and dad. Alice, well, I am happy not to be the only girl. Jasper, I'm sure Poppy would love-"
"Poppy?" Jasper's breath hitches and he narrows his eyes at me.
"Jasper!" Jack grins, holding his hand out for a handshake. Jasper shakes it, nodding with an uncertain smile.
"Poppy?" Alice asks, anger laced in her voice. Mum and Dad glide out and I push Jack out, shutting the door behind me.
"Look, babe, I-"
"Don't call me that. Who, in the heck, is Poppy? Is she an ex?" I punch in some codes besides the door and the sound immediately blocks out.
"Soundproof on," a robotic voice speaks. Dad comes closer and shakily hugs me. I laugh and squeeze him tightly. He hugs me properly and lets mum have a turn.
"I'll get one of my guards to drive you back to Abnegation."
"Thank you." I speak into my radio and Evan pops up, smiling at my parents before leading them out of the main entrance we fixed. I shake my head, remembering Andrew. I will visit Natalie soon.
"So, what's the problem?"
"Tris Prior called. The fence is going to be knocked down. Very soon." My eyes widen and I furrow my eyebrows. He sighs and walks away, knowing we'd talk in a private environment later. The door slams open and Alice comes out with a red face.
"Alice, Alice!"
"What? For the two to three years we've been together, you never bothered to tell me you were a... father?" she hisses, hands curling into fists. I step forwards and softly place a hand on her back.
"Al, relax. H-he never said anything because he lost the custody of his child. He was willing to stay and look after her, but the mother refused. Therefore, he carried on and transferred. He is still able to see her, but he just cannot be a father until the mother allows it. He can fight for it, but he has not. Becoming a father at the age of 17, just after his birthday, was a shock. Don't fret over it too much," I speak calmly. Alice breathes deeply and nods, reaching out to hold his hand.
"You should have still said something," Alice whispers, walking into his embrace. I smile fondly and Jasper narrows his eyes at me over her shoulder but mouths 'thank you'. I wink playfully and he rolls his eyes, kissing the top of Alice's head. They both depart with goodbyes and I stroll away from my office, slipping into a slightly hidden hallway.
I whistle, running my hand across the bricks as I go lower and lower. The path shifts into a pebbled one and the bricks become mismatched but smoother. I hear the rushing of the water and venture further before turning left in the tunnel. The tunnel ends, the walls going in opposite directions, revealing the unknown end of the chasm. Jack sits to the side, feet dangling over the edge. I plop down beside him and stare at his face. Time has definitely caught up with him, but he rocks it.
"It's going to be hell. How do they plan to tell the city that we are knocking it down? Sure, that's amazing but in some people's eyes, it won't be," I rattle off, eyebrows furrowing deeper each second. Jack nods along to my words, sighing heavily.
"I had a lot to say but it's all gone. We just have to wait and see."
Wait and see. The torture of expecting the unexpected. Of not knowing, what the next step could lead to.
"I truly hope my brother and the others know what they're doing."
"So do I, Callie. So do I."
OKAY! SO I HAVE AN ENTIRE WEEK OF EXAMS SO PLEASE DON'T BE MAD IF I DON'T UPDATE IN THE NEXT THREE DAYS :) LOVE YOU. Till later, BooksLover2000... (I know I've changed my name but, I want to keep my 'trademark' signature.)
