ANOTHER CHANCE (Divergent Story : After Allegiant)

CHAPTER 13 : Gone

Tobias P.O.V.

Beep, beep, beep…

Oh seriously, can the day just not wait before it wants to start? I open my eyes to Tris laying next to me in bed. It has been a week since I found her, and although that first few days of her being unconscious was terrible, I haven't felt this alive in a very long time. I am so happy and even though we have a long road ahead of us, as long as she is with me, I will be okay.

I get out of bed, trying not to wake her and get ready for the day. I need to get to work, find out if James can handle everything and then speak to Johanna. I am still trying to figure out how I am going to break the news to her and then ask for her help against the Bureau. I hope she will help. I think I will be able to convince her though, she is actually very good at her job. I just hope she won’t have a problem because it is the Bureau.

Once I am showered and dressed, I grab some coffee and scribble a note to Tris telling her I will be home earlier. I am not going to work the whole day. I leave a note near the phone with everyone’s work and private numbers, should she need anything. I leave my apartment and head down the street to work, daydreaming of what Tris and I can actually have or be. I really would like to propose to her one day and the thought of her becoming my wife, brings a huge smile to my face. I see some people stare at me but I don’t care.

I reach the building, swipe my security pass at the entrance, greet Roger and Phil, the two security guards and head to my office. I take the stairs as the elevator still brings some bad memories back. Luckily the building only has 9 floors and I am on the 5th. And I always feel better after climbing the stairs, it feels like I did some exercise. I go into my office, only to be greeted by James.

“Hey, how are you?” he asks me.

I put my stuff down and turn to him, “I had a rough week, but I’m okay. How was the meeting?”

“The usual as always. New ideas, changes in the city, the rebels in the Fringe. Nothing new.” he tells me.

“Okay, so you were fine to handle it? Sorry I left on such short notice, I didn’t have a choice than to ask you,” I tell him.

“Nah, nothing to worry about, you have helped me in the past, it was the least I could do. Anyway, let me get to work. Johanna asked that when you are back, you must go and see her. I think she is worried, because you never take personal time and this is the first time in forever.” he tells me laughing.

“Thanks James,” I say and he turns to leave. I head out of my office and head to Johanna’s office. She is one floor above me and I take the stairs again. I reach her office and is greeted by Mabel.

“Hey Tobias, welcome back. You look better that you sounded on the phone last week. Are you okay?” she asks me, placing her elbows on her desk with her chin in her hand, staring at me. 

“Yeah, I am. Thanks for asking. Is she in?” I ask while pointing to Johanna’s door.

“Yes she is. Let me tell her you are here.” she says while picking up her phone and dialling Johanna’s extension. “Miss Reyes, Tobias here to see you.” she says and hangs up after a few seconds.

“Go ahead.” she tells me, giving me a flirtatious smile.

I head to the door and open it to Johanna behind her desk, staring at the city. “Hey Four, nice to see you again.” she tells me while turning around to face me. A lot of people from the old factions still call me Four, while others has started calling me Tobias. I still only like Tris calling me that, but I can’t do much to help it. I guess that is just how it is.

“Thanks, I am so sorry I bailed on the meeting last week. I was on my way and then something happened and in that time I completely forgot about the meeting.” I tell her honestly.