***I DO NOT OWN THE DIVERGENT SERIES

Chapter 6:

When I wake up Christina is still asleep. I get up to use the bathroom, then Christina wakes with a jolt. Its only 12:30. I had hoped that I would awake to Tobias, but he doesn't get home until this evening.

"What time is it?" she scratches her arm, then yawns.

"About twelve- thirty. Why? Got somewhere you have to be?"

Her eyes widen.

"Actually! Yes!" She jumps off the couch and gives me hug and runs toward the door.

"Sorry, but I have to go. I had a great time, but I have a date with Mathew." She winks at me waves her hand.

"Bye!" but she's already out the door. I laugh. Oh, Christina. There is never a dull moment with that girl. I pick up the wine bottle and through it away and put the crackers back in the cabinet. It occurs to me that I haven't had a shower since I was in the hospital. Eww. I head to the shower.

The water is warm and feels like silk running down my hair and my back. I empty the remnants of the shampoo bottle. It smells divine, like Tobias.

After my shower, I put on a fresh pair of clothes. Did he get all these for me? I feel like a new person. I'm fresh, clean, without a worry in the world. I fetch my boots and decide to go for a walk, maybe stop by to see Caleb. Wait…how would I even know where he lives?

Everything is peaceful outside. People walk by and smile at me. I head to the park where Tobias proposed. I can't wait to see him.

As I'm walking along the path I see Evelyn sitting on a bench looking at the ground. She seems happy, peaceful. She looks ages younger than she did when I first me her. She looks up and sees me.

"Tris, darling! Have a seat." She motions toward a seat on the bench. I smile. She is my future mother-in law. I quickly stash my ring in my pocket. I figure Tobias will want to be the one to tell her. I take a seat next to her.

"I'm glad we ran into each other. How are you feeling?"

"I'm good, it hurts, but I'm good." I smile and she smiles back.

"Anyway, I did have some things I would like to discuss with you."

I nod.

"First, I want to apologize for my horrific behavior towards you. I was very selfish leaving Tobias with his Father. And when Tobias came back, I still pictured him as my little boy, and didn't want to except the fact that you are the main girl in his life, not me. I should have never treated you like that and I am beyond pleased that you are the girl Tobias chose."

Chose? Did he already tell her that we are getting married?

"Yes, Tobias told me. Congratulations!" she reached over and give me a huge hug. I hug back.

"Thank you for you apology and Congratulations. I accept."

She smiles and leans over and hugs me again.

"Thank you, dear child."

"I also want to apologize…for my behavior—"

"I know…I accept."

She smiles and I smile back.

I eventually find myself back at our apartment. Tobias still isn't home. My stomach rumbles, so I decide to fix dinner. Spaghetti. He's always loves spaghetti. I pull out the noodles, and the tomato sauce and get the water ready to boil. As it boils, I walk over to the bookshelf. Only Erudite read, but these don't look like those kinds of books. These are stories, children's stories. Why do I find comfort when looking at these books? They remind me of home, not in abnegation, just home. The water starts bubbling so I drop in the noodles.

After the spaghetti is done, I but it in the oven, in attempts of keeping in warm until Tobias gets home. Then I head into our bedroom, to make the bed. After that I head to the bathroom and look into the mirror. I suddenly have the urge to look better…for Tobias. He told me I looked good in the eyeliner Christina made me wear. He was drunk, but hopefully truthful. I smile at the memory.

I head to a local store to purchase the eyeliner. Then run home. I have to hurry, so I can have the eyeliner done by the time Tobias gets home. Its 4:30. Most people get off of work around 5:00. I'll make it. I run up to the apartment door and realize I forgot the keys inside. Crap!

I head to the office on the first floor of the apartment building, hopefully to talk to the owner. I knock on the office door, a boy around Tobias' age answers.

"Can I help you?" he asks as he looks up and down my body. Checking me out. He leans against the frame of the door. He's too close to me so I back up. He makes me uncomfortable.

"Uh. Yes, I was locked out of my apartment."

"Apartment number?"

"2B"

"Name?"

"Tris Pr-…Eaton."

"Here are the keys…" he dangles them in front of my face.

"…But I'll have to walk you up."

"…Okay." I reply. I'm on edge, if he touches me; I swear I'll punch him right in the face.

We walk up to my apartment, and he unlocks the door.

"Let me know if you need anything, anything at all. By the way, I'm Jason."

"Okay." Then I close the door.

I shiver. What a creep. I head to the bathroom and put on the eyeliner. I look…not bad. I head to the kitchen and heat the spaghetti back up. Tobias will be home any minute, so I set the table, and get some wine and two glasses and set it up at the table. I walk back to the master bathroom to brush out my hair. It's grown since I cut it, now it's a couple inches below my shoulders. My hair gets so naughty throughout the day. I hear the apartment door open. Tobias. He's finally home. I walk out of the bathroom and into our bedroom. A large hand covers my mouth and arm reaches over my chest. The arms hold me tightly and it becomes hard to breath. I scream as best I can. Am I getting kidnapped…again!? Whoever this is, it isn't Tobias.

"You put up such a fight for such a small girl."

I know who this is… it's Jason.

He knocks me to the ground chest down. He ties up my mouth too, so I can't scream. He lays his knee on my back so I can't move, and he ties my feet together. Then ties up my arms.

"Stop moving!" he yells.

No.

My legs and arms are tied; my shoulders are bursting with pain. I can't move. He sits on top of me, and then starts to pull up my shirt. I kick and squirm as best as I can. My shirt lies on the ground next to me. All I have on my chest is my bra. I start to panic. My fear is coming to life. He then undoes the button of my jeans. I scream as hard as I can. Yet its still not loud enough for anyone to hear. Now I'm in my underwear and bra. Nothing else. Then I hear the apartment door open. I scream with all my might. Tobias.

"Tris!"

"Shit." Whispers Jason.

I scream again.

Tobias' footsteps are getting closer then he swings open the door. His eyes are wide, furious. I'm crying. Tobias pushes Jason off of me and starts beating him, relentlessly. Good.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry." Jason yells at Tobias.

"I'm not!" Tobias yells out.

Jason stops moving. He's knocked out.

"Tris!" Tobias yells moving to me. The tears are pouring all over my cheeks. He unties me and hold me in his arms, my bare skin to his shirt. My clothes are scattered all over the floor. I'm sobbing.

"Shhh. Your safe now." He whispers then kisses my forehead.