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Angela's POV

Eight Months Later

The last eight months have been the best months of my life. Eric and I have been taking our relationship slow. Eric has told me about all his past relationships and told me about Monica. I found out that Monica was his friend when they were in school and they started sleeping together before their choosing ceremony. I felt stupid for not believing Eric but he didn't tell me that they were still in contact with each other.

My friends from Chicago stayed in Dauntless for a month and got to know Eric. They like him and threatened him if he ever hurt me. I loved seeing them and hanging out with them until they had to go back home. After they left, I broke down because I realized how much they meant to me. A day after they left, I got a call from Emalie and she told me that my parents had asked if they saw me in Chicago. Of course, all of them said they hadn't seen me and I'm grateful for that.

The gang heard about Eric's proposal and I told them that Eric and I were slowing down our relationship. We both agreed that we were moving too fast. Everyone still thinks Eric and I should not be together but I want to be with him. I know Eric would never hurt me but after the fight, everyone thought he would leave me for another woman.

My family has been by my side ever since I told my Aunt Elizabeth about Eric and I were together. My Aunt Rebecca has tried for months to talk to me but I always walk away because I don't want to talk to her and I don't want to be around her. My Aunt Elizabeth tried to get me to talk to her but after I told her what she said to my Aunt Allie, she was so angry with her. My grandparents were so disappointed in Rebecca that they were thinking about banning her from family events. After they said that I told them just to hear her side of the story.

Eric's family has been getting to know me better. Eric's father is till warming up to me but Eric's mother and sister absolutely love me. After I told them about my past, Eric's father sat me down and told me that he knew my father before he left with my mother. He knew that my father came from an abusive home and thinks that hitting his child is the way to teach the child how to behave. Eric's father told me that if he would have visited my father a few times and seen the abuse then he would have taken me away from my home.

My job is going good. The council members are nice but I found out that Marcus was abusive to his son. I also found out that Four was his son. I wanted to beat the crap out of Marcus after I found out that he had abused one of my friends but I didn't because I knew I would be arrested. Jack Kang and I have become great friends and he has invited Eric and I out to dinner with his girlfriend Vanessa a few times.

I have learned the ropes of Dauntless over the last few months. I highlighted my hair and got a few piercings and tattoos. I found out I was a Divergent but no one cared that I was one. I made friends with a few of the dauntless-born kids. My new best friend Rose and I cause trouble around Dauntless every day. Rose was raised by a rich father and a workaholic mother. Rose is into an older guy who is lives in New York City. My other friend Christian is an outcast in Dauntless but I don't care. Rose was a little worried about hanging out with him but once she got to know him, we all became inseparable.

Eric and I are going strong and not living together yet. I have a few things at his place and he has a few things at my place. We went on tons of dates over the last few months and got to know each other better. I forced Eric to watch all the Nicolas Sparks movies and I sobbed through them all. Eric told me that he planned to be with me for the rest of my life after we watched "The Notebook".

Right now I am sitting in a very boring council meeting. I have zoned out for most of the meeting but I hear Jack say "…they will be here in a few months."

"Who will be here in a few months?" I ask.

"Two prestigious lawyers from Springfield Illinois. I believe their names are Amanda and Robert." Jack says gathering his things.

At that moment, I freeze at the sound of my parents' names. I can't breathe right now. I stand, get my bag and say "I need some air." I walk out of the room and head towards the elevator. Once I'm inside I hit the lobby button and start hyperventilating. My parents can't know that I'm here. Once I get to the lobby I hurry outside and run towards the train. I jump on the train and wait for it to get to Dauntless.

Once it gets to Dauntless, I jump on the roof of Dauntless. I walk over to the ledge where the net is and jump. I land in the net and I feel a hand grab my hand. I look and see Four smiling. Four's smile disappears once he sees the look on my face. He gets a worried look on his face and asks "What's wrong?"

"Nothing. I just have to leave Dauntless." I say.

He helps me out of the net and asks "What do you mean you have to leave Dauntless?"

"I can't talk right now." I say walking away.

I hurry through Dauntless to my apartment. I open the door and slam it shut once I'm inside. I run to my room and grab my duffle bag. I start to open my drawers and throw my clothes in the bag. I hear a pounding at the door after I empty three drawers. I grab my gun and head towards the door. I'm halfway to the door and yell "Who is it?"

"Ang, it's us. Eric's here also. Please open up." I hear Tris say through the door.

I put the gun on the counter and go to the door and open it. I go to my room and continue to pack my duffle bag.

"Babe what's going on?" I hear Eric ask.

"I've stayed here too long. I knew I should have left months ago." I say going to the bathroom to get towels, my makeup bag, and everything else.

Eric grabs my arm and asks "Why are you packing a bag? Where are you going?"

"I'm not sure yet. I might go to New York, Minnesota, Florida." I say while packing.

"Why are you leaving?" he asks.

I turn and look at him while saying "My parents are coming."

"They found out that you're here?" he asks concerned.

"I don't think so but I have to get out of here before they do." I say zipping up my bag.

Eric wraps his arms around me and says "We'll get through this together."

I wiggle out his hold and grab my bag. I shake my head and say "No. I'll deal with this myself."

I pick my bag up and walk out of my room. I know Eric is following me because he grabs my arm again and asks "What do you mean? Are you serious about leaving?"

"Yes. I'm leaving and I'm not coming back." I say after I get my arm out of his grip.

Four and Zeke are guarding my door and say at the same time "You're not leaving."

"I can't make you all protect me from my parents. Four, you know what I'm going through so you know I have to leave." I say putting my bag on the floor.

"I know that you and I both left our homes to get away from our abusers but I'm not letting you leave Dauntless. This place is your home now and we are not letting you leave." Four says crossing his arms.

"Ang, your family. Family sticks together and we will help you through this." Tris says coming up to me and hugging me.

A knock at the door interrupts the hug between me and Tris. Four opens the door and Max walks into my apartment. He looks at me concerned and asks "Angela, what's going on? Why did you leave so quickly and why do you have a bag packed?"

"I'm leaving Max. My parents are coming to Chicago and they will drag me back home. I have to leave before they realize I'm here." I say.

"Angela, you are not alone her. You have a family and friends who will help you through this." Max says.

"No, I can make you guys protect me." I say my voice breaking.

"We want to protect you. You are not just our friend Angela, you're family." Shauna says.

I break down crying and fall to my knees. I cover my face with my hands and sob into them. I was always on my when I had to deal with my parents. My friends always helped me when I needed to get away from them for a while. They would always let me stay at their homes but I knew I couldn't stay at their homes forever. Now I'm no longer alone. I have a family who is willing to fight for me. I have a home where I can stay and feel safe. I feel arms being wrapped around me.

"Babe, it's ok. You're not alone and I love you." I hear Eric say into my ear.

I sob into his chest and say "I love you so much."

I feel Eric grab my left hand and slip something onto my ring finger. I look and see an expensive engagement ring. I look up at him and he asks "Will you marry me?"

I smile and say "Yes."

We kiss and I hear people saying "Congratulations" and clapping their hands. I break the kiss when I remember that we are not alone.

We get off the floor and I am bombarded with hugs from the gang. Max also hugs me and says "Congratulations."

I'm done running. I'm finally home with a family that cares about me.

That is where I am going to leave you for now. I was going to have Angela leave Dauntless and Eric come after her. Then I changed my mind. If you guys have ideas about the wedding, Angela's meeting with her parents, or anything else, PM me or review.

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