The Sound of Your Voice | on hold

Chapter 21 ~ Tobias

Major drama! Don't kill me after reading this. >.<
Otherwise, like always, enjoy!

I always thought Tris would be my wife.
But she didn't choose me. But she promised me love.
I guess things just change.
~
"Hey Christina," I slip into her hotel room with Tris.
"Hey," Christina's back is faced to me, and she is folding clothes into a suitcase.
"Are you leaving soon?"
"Tris is in a coma," her eyes meet mine.
I feel no emotion. I don't care about Tris anymore.
"You'll be back soon, right?"
"Only for you, Tobias."
I feel another surge of happiness rush through me. Another person who hasn't used my real name against me.
I take one step forward, and a sharp pain sears through my leg.
What the hell is that?
I squint, and I feel the wall that I built to forgot Tris break.
It's her promise ring. The silver Abnegation band, with the different faction gemstones.
I choke back a sob, then act nonchalant as Christina turns towards me.
"Toby? You okay?"
"Absolutely... Fine... Will... You go... Out... With... Me?"
She coughs back a laugh, and I shoot her a glare.
Before she answers, I grab her arm and force her through the doorway. She's squealing and flopping around, so I pick her up and throw her over my shoulder.
Difference between her and Tris: Christina is considerably heavier and taller, not that I blame her.
She lets out another high pitched noise, and slaps my back with her hand. "Put me down!"
I walk down the stairs, and each bounce I take earns me a slap from Christina.
I shove her into my limo, and I finally let go of her.
"What are you doing?" she spits out.
I silently point towards a curtain in the back of the limo.
Curious, Christina follows my finger and enters the curtain.
I hear squealing, and I smile to myself.
Part One: Successful.
She exits a few minutes later, a wide grin on her mouth. A pink dress with a triple detail bow back design is on her.
My guitar drops down from the cable wire on top of the limousine, and I catch it with two arms.
I strum a chord, and Christina sits down next to me.
I feel a wave of nervousness pass through me, but I ignore it and open my mouth for the first note.
"Forever can never be long enough for me. To feel like I've had long enough with you. Forget the world now, we won't let them see..."
Christina is shocked, but she doesn't say anything. She just stares at me with a look of confusion on her face.
"But there's one thing left to do. Now that the weight has lifted - love has surely shifted my way."
Still Christina sits there, shocked. "Marry me. Today and every day. Marry me. If I ever get the nerve to say "Hello" in this cafe."
Tears brim her eyes as she smiles at me.
"Say you will. Mm-hmm. Say you will. Mm-hmm."
My eyes catch Katniss hiding the corner of the limo. She's recording this for me and the world.
"Together can never be close enough for me. To feel like I am close enough to you. You wear white and I'll wear out the words "I love you." And you're beautiful."
An image of Tris, floods my vision, but I mentally slap myself. I love Christina now.
"Now that the wait is over. And love has finally shown her my way."
I close my eyes. When I look at Christina again, she has turned blonde.
"Marry me. Today and every day. Marry me. If I ever get the nerve to say "Hello" in this cafe."
My voice chokes. Am I doing the right thing?
"Say you will. Mm-hmm. Say you will. Mm-hmm."
I am. I know I am.
"Promise me. You'll always be happy by my side. I promise to sing to you. When all the music dies."
I love Christina. I know I do. She is my "one."
"And marry me. Today and everyday. Marry me. If I ever get the nerve to say "Hello" in this cafe. Say you will. Mm-hmm. Say you will. Mm-hmm."
I love Christina. I love her. I really do.
"Marry me. Mm-hmm."
When I glance at Christina once again, I feel like everything has changed.
She is no longer the beautiful, caring woman I love.
I want to tell her I love her.
My voice chokes as I try to tell her.
Is it to early to wed her?
I push all thoughts from my head. I'm bound to marry her eventually. Better earlier than never.
I bend down on one knee, staring at Christina. I open the ring box, and smile to myself when I notice the ring.
It has two attached golden bands, with a giant diamond nestled on the top. Rubies line the outside.
"Christina," I whisper. My eyes tear up as I take her in. "Will you marry me?"

Sorry for stopping at the most cliche place ever!
I'm being one of those people...
-cringe-
But... This does form a good QOTC.
BEFORE I WRITE IT...
Song: Marry Me by Train 🎶
QOTC: What do you think Christina will say?
Me: Mwahahahah :p I know and you don't.

~ Evie 👓