You And Me Against The World | ✅

Chapter 42

The drive to Abnegation is silent and my mind jumps from my dad and his situation to Evelyn and her motives. We soon stop in front of my old house and I get out of the car, followed closely by Tobias. I knock on the front door and wait for mom to come out.

"Hello Beatrice, hello Four," my mom greets us. "Please, come in," she says and we enter the house. We take off our coats and mom puts them away in the small closet by the door.

"How are you, Natalie?" Tobias asks.

"I'm better, thank you for asking Tobias," she says smiling.

"Is there anything I can do for you?" he asks.

"Your simple presence here is more than enough. Thank you."

"Don't mention it. You are family to me and I would do anything you ask me," he says.

"That's so sweet of you. We really consider you part of our family and I'm happy you are here."

"Did you call Caleb, mom?" I ask wondering if she did.

"Yes, he will be waiting for us at Candor."

"We should get going," Tobias says and both mom and I nod. We get our coats and walk out to the car, while mom gets ready. Tobias leans against the car and pulls me into his arms. We kiss softly without deepening it, before we hear mom clear her throat. I instantaneously turn a deep shade of red and get in the car to avoid looking at my mom. Tobias mumbles an apology and gets into the car as well, while I hear my mom chuckle. She gets into the backseat and we drive away, leaving Abnegation behind us. We remain silent the whole ride until we arrive at Candor. Caleb is already waiting for us in front of the building. Tobias parks the car and we get out to greet my brother.

"Hello sweetheart," my mom says to him and gives him a quick hug.

"Hello, mom," he says hugging her back.

"Hey, Caleb," I say and hug him when my mom let's go.

"Hello, Beatrice," he says. "Hello Four," he says and shakes Tobias's hand.

"Hello Caleb. Shall we?" Tobias asks and we all nod. We walk inside and are greeted by Jack.

"Morning Jack," I say smiling a little.

"Morning, rule book," Jack says jokingly.

"Stop calling me that," I whine.

"Nah, forget it. Once our rule book, always our rule book," he says and hugs me tightly. "I'm glad you're healthy again," he says after letting me go.

"Yeah, I'm glad that's over," I say.

"Mr. Kang, when can we see my husband?" mom asks from behind me.

"Right away. Please, follow me." We follow him to the elevator and I'm surprised when we walk down the hallway to Jack's office. He opens the door and allows us to enter first. When mom sees my dad, she rushes to him and hugs him before pulling back and examining him thoroughly.

"I'm alright, Natalie," he says, making her stop.

"I was worried, dear," she says.

"I know. I'm sorry I put you through this," he says apologetically.

"Dad," I say and he turns to look my way.

"Beatrice, Caleb, Four, it's so good to see you all. I'm sorry for what happened," he says to Tobias.

"Andrew, please. There's no need to apologize. Tris told me what happened and you had every right to put that bastard in his place. He's lucky I wasn't there," Tobias says angry and I put my hand over his Amity tattoo to tell him to calm down.