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CHAPTER 2: TRIS POV

I hear the front door being closed so I get up and open the door of the bathroom. I wipe my cheeks and walk to the bed. I let myself fall on it and I curl in a ball. I don't bother to try to hold my tears because nobody will see them.

He left even when I talked about divorce. Maybe that's what he wants, get rid of me so he can have a new life...and a new wife.

I know we were young when we got married, only 20 years old but we were so in love. My father and Tobias's mother always said that this marriage wouldn't last but Tobias and I were determined to prove they were wrong. Seems like we were wrong.

I remember the day before the wedding, my dad talked to me during one hour and tried to convince me to not marry him but I didn't care of what he thought. I wanted to get married to Tobias and I did. During our honeymoon, Tobias admited that his mother talked to him like my father did to me. We laughed about it.

I stopped laughing when Tobias was called by the army for the first time, I began to worry. I was scared that one day he wouldn't come back alive. That's why I always was at the airport when he came back. Every time I cried when I saw his beautiful face walking to me.

I remember when I found out I was pregnant. Tobias wasn't here and I couldn't call him or send him a letter. Luckily he only left 6 months so when he came back, I was waiting for him with my swollen stomach. I can't forget his face when he saw it. He stopped walking and fell on his knees, burying his head in his hands. I walked to him and touched his hair. Then I took his hands in mine, took them off his face and put them on my stomach. He was smiling and crying at the same time. I wiped his cheeks and he stood up to take me in his arms. He kept asking if he was dreaming between kisses. That was one of the best day of my life.

How did we get here ?

How could I even mention divorce ? Of course, we fight and we yell at each other but every couple does that. And we have a daughter, we can't just split and let her live one day with mommy and the next day with daddy.

I pull my knees up to my chin and slide my arms around my calves. Maybe if I squeeze my heart in my chest, the pain will fade.

But it doesn't, I already miss him so much. How will I cope with those 15 months ?

I take my wedding ring in my hand and turn it in my palm. His is in his bag, it never leaves is wallet. He wears it when he is at home but never when he is away. He says is afraid to loose it but I can't help but being hurt. What if he doesn't want anyone to know we are married ? Stop Tris. You know he loves you and you totally understand why he does that.

But still...it's hard.

I always thought we would have a second child but he is never here. He wouldn't even be there to make it anyway.

I am startled by a loud knock at the door. I get up and open the door. I see a crying Christina with a faint smile on her lips.

"He left too ?" I ask her even if I know the answer.

Will, her husband, is also a soldier but unlike Tobias, he thinks before leaving and he talks about it with Christina.

"I saw him at the airport but you weren't."

I open the door for her and she enters. We sit on the couch with a hot chocolate .

"Are you okay ?" She eventually asks, genuinely concerned.

"Not really. We fought before he left. It was bad, really bad, I don't even know why I talked about divorce."

She spits out her drink and chokes a little.

"You what ? You talked about divorce ?"

"I didn't mean it. I was so angry and sad that I threatened him. I said if he leaves, I wouldn't be here at his return but the divorce paper would."

"Tris, he was so depressed when he entered that plane that I wouldn't be surprised if he cried in there."

"I feel so bad Christina. I said horrible things to him and I won't see him for 15 months and nobody promised he'll come back. I am so scared, not only for me but for Olaya too."

She takes me in her arms as I sob like a child.

"Calm down. I know how it feels. I don't have a child to take care of but it's hard too. I know that he needs to fight for his country and so does Tobias. I am sure they will be fine."

"Thanks Chris."

"Anytime."

"I am just going to check on Olaya. I'll be right back."

She nods and takes the remote control. I open quietly the door, we could assume she is asleep but I know her too well. When she is laying on her side, her face toward the wall, she isn't sleeping. I enter and sit on the bed.

"It's alright honey. Daddy will be home as soon as possible."

"I be 5."

"I know but it's his job. You know, Uncle Will and Uncle Uriah left too."

"Uncle Zeke ?"

"No, you know Autie Shauna will have her baby in two months. He didn't want to leave her."

I put the quilt over her and kiss her forehead.

"Don't worry, I am always here. Goodnight honey."

"'night mommy."

I close the door behind me and rest my forehead against the wood.

"Tris ?"

I lift my hand at her voice and try to smile.

"I am sorry, it's just that I hate lying to her".

"I understand but you have to be strong for her"

She hooks her arm with mine.

"Come on, let's watch something with ice cream"

I smile at my bestfriend and while she chooses the movies, I find some ice cream. I take her favorite and take mine, which is also Tobias' favorite. I also look for some whipped cream. I put all on the table and she grins deviously. It will be a really good night.

Christina stayed the night but left this morning, since she has to go to work. But I'm lucky I am not working on saturdays. I am a medical secretary and I work with Marlene for a surgeon, doctor Melin. She gave me free saturdays because she knows Tobias isn't there to take care of Olaya if I am working. Uriah is a soldier too but he doesn't leave for every mission like Tobias so he can take care of their 5 years-old son, Matt. That's why Marlene is working but she doesn't work on wednesday but I have to so she takes care of the children.

I agreed to take care of Matt with Olaya when Uriah isn't here. I just wait for Marlene to drop him off.

I give Olaya her breakfast while I begin to clean the kitchen. She is watching TV when the doorbell rings. As I open the door, Matt speeds in and sits next to Olaya. Marlene smiles at him.

"He misses his father already that's why he acts like that" She explains and I nod.

"I know how he feels"

She takes me in her arms.

"It's alright Tris."

"I know"

"I have to go, thanks for watching him"

"No problem, you know that. I wanted to go to the swimming pool. Are you okay with that ?"

"Of course, do you have everything you need ?"

"Yes, don't worry about that. See you tonight"

"Goodbye"

I close the door and face the two monsters who seem to be captivated by the cartoon. I clean the bedroom a little in the hope to find the necklace I left yesterday but I can't find it. Did Tobias take it with him ?

I pack a back with their bathing suit and I put mine on. I take towels, sun cream, hats and sunglasses. I also pack some food and water. I put on a dress and go to the kids.

"Who wants to go to the swimming pool ?"

Their heads turn to look at me, smiles plastered on their faces. I think it means 'yes'. I turn off the TV and take their hands to the car. I help them to fasten the belts an then I drive to the swimming pool. When we arrive, Olaya is jumping up and down in her seat looking outside. I park quickly and help them get out. There are a few family and I feel a pang of sadness when I see fathers with their kids. I look for a tree with a big shadow, near the children's pool. I put my bag on the ground and take out the little tent I brought for the kids. I lay a towel on the ground and take off my dress. I help them to take off their clothes and put on their bathing suit. I put some sun cream on them and I ask them to wait for me. It may only be 9 am, the sun can burn easily. I put my bag in the tent and then go with them to the children's pool.

We play in the water for a while, splashing and they both try to swim. But Olaya is only four so she can't really swim and neither can Matt.

We eventually go back to the towel and they eat a litlle. Then they do a puzzle together and by noon, they didn't finish it. We eat lunch that I brought and I try to make them sleep in the tent. They have to take a nap or they will be tired later. I eventually succeed and I begin to read my book, still looking at them once in a while. I look for my sunglasses in my bag. As I lay back on my towel, I notice that someone is next to me.

It's a blond guy, around 30 years old but kind of muscular.

"Can I help you ?" I ask him.

"Yeah. My name is Eric and I watched you for a while. I thought that maybe we could spend some time alone in this tent."

I add distance between us.

"First, I'm not interested. Second, I have a husband. Third, my.."

"And where is that husband of yours ?" He interrupts.

"Afghanistan and as I said, third, my child is sleeping in that tent. Now, if you could leave me alone, I would appreciate"

He leans closer.

"I lost the battle but not the war. Believe me, you will soon beg for me and we will play with my rules"

He puts his hand on my thigh. I grab it and twist his wrist, one movement and it breaks. He almost yelps and I smirk.

"Don't you dare try" I spit as I let him go.

He gets up, rubbing his wrist whilst glaring at me. I think he understood because he didn't come back during the entire afternoon. Soon, it's time to wake up the kids. I open the tent and find them sleeping peacefully. I wake them slowly and Olaya smiles at me.

They get out and sit on my towel.

"Are you hungry ?"

They look at each other then nod at me. Their complicity looks like one between a brother and a sister.

I give them a snack and while they eat, I put a hat on their head. I put sun cream on them, give them their sun glasses and they ask me if they can go.

"You can but you stay in the children's pool and I want to always be able to see you."

I watch them leave then I watch them play in the water. Olaya is squealing and laughing as Matt splashes her.

My phone rings and pick it up still watching the kids.

"Hello ?"

"Hey Tris, what are you doing tonigh ?"

"Hey Zeke, nothing in particular. Why ?"

"Shauna is bored and I want to surprise so I invite her friends tonigh. Don't worry, I can take care of Olaya, Marlene agreed to let me take care of Matt."

"Why not ? I'll be there"

"Awesome. We will be waiting for you at 8 pm."

I hang up and toss my phone in my bag. I look up and see something that doesn't really please me. Eric looking at the kids with a devious smile.

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