You And Me Against The World | ✅

Chapter 21

Evelyn? Behind Marcus' attack?

"Why do you think that?" I ask.

"She has enough reasons," Tobias says. "Why? You don't believe it?" he asks furrowing his eyebrows.

"Maybe. It's still too early to form an opinion. You cannot jump to conclusions ignoring the facts," I say.

"You sound like a Candor," Tobias says smiling.

"I guess all the time we've spend with Jack really did something to me. Not to mention my best friend is a Candor-transfer." We both laugh at that. "But seriously now. The person who attacked Marcus is male. Of course, she could have sent someone to do the dirty work for her. But let's face it, she had nine years to do it, either herself or with someone's help. Why now? But what really bothers me is the fact that this person wore black and resembles you. You said your mom wants to have a closer relationship with you, right?" He nods. "Unless she is a very good actress and lies to you about her feelings, then something seriously doesn't add up. If I where her and I would know that my son would be the prime suspect, why send someone that looks so much like him?" This leaves him thinking.

"Maybe she lied to me," Tobias says after a while.

"What?"

"Maybe you are right. Maybe she just pretended to care. Maybe she got pissed that I refused to come live factionless with her and this is her revenge," he says hanging his head.

"Tobias, I don't know her, but maybe you shouldn't think the worst of her. I never said she did lie about her feelings toward you. We should investigate first. Have you heard anything from her lately?" I ask.

"No. Ever since we became leaders she hasn't contacted me. I think it became clear to her that I wouldn't leave the faction. This is why I think she is behind it. And she wants to frame me," he says bitter.

"I'm not going to defend her, you know my opinion about her, but I think you are not thinking this through. Is there any way you could get a message to her and ask her to meet you?" I ask.

"I could. Why?"

"Ask her to meet you. Talk to her and ask her if she had anything to do with the attack. Tell her that because of this you are the prime suspect. I would like to see her reaction when you tell her."

"You want to meet my mother?" he asks incredulous.

"Not really. I was thinking more of hiding in a bush or a tree and watching you guys," I say with a smirk.

"In the mood for some spy game, are we?" he says with a chuckle.

"Sort of. But seriously now. You should confront her and I should come with you, only without being seen."

"How are you planning on staying hidden?" he asks.

"You could take the car to wherever you are meeting her. The windows in the back are blackened and you can't look inside. And if it's night then it's even better. I can crack the window enough to hear you talk, but remain unseen. If you think she's innocent I would like to meet her. Tell her that it's too late tonight and that you would like us to meet the next day or whenever."

"You really think this would work?" he asks raising an eyebrow.

"Sure. It's so crazy it just has to work," I say smiling.

"Have I ever told you that you are nuts?" he asks pulling me in his strong arms.

"Every time I have a brilliant idea," I say before we kiss.