Disremembered (Fourtris story)

Chapter: 21 The Big Reveal

Chapter: 21 The Big Reveal

*Tris POV*

I bite my lip nervously as I try on my new clothes. Christina had been very happy to volunteer to run to the stores and pick out a few outfits for me. I was very firm that I didn't want her to buy anything revealing, I told her not to waste her money on things I would not wear. What I didn't tell her was that I wanted to make sure the scars on my chest and stomach would always be covered.

I stare at my reflection in the mirror before slipping my new blouse on. My gunshot wounds have healed very well, but are still very prominent. The thought of Tobias seeing and touching my scars crosses my mind, and then I wave of pain hits me.

My Tobias would have loved me just the way I am, scars and all. The man who remains now, he will never see me. Love me. Want me. I try to control my mind, to keep from screaming loudly to match the grief I feel in my heart.

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I literally wept the entire walk from Tobias's apartment to Christina and Cara's apartment. I was inconsolable. I think I stunned all of them with my open display of weakness. Even Caleb's mouth hung open, not knowing what to say. It was Cara and Zeke that put their arms around me at the same time, to comfort me in silence. Christina looked furious. The angriest I have ever seen her. She opened her mouth once, muttering an expletive about Tobias – and it was Zeke that silenced her, reminding her that the best thing for me now, is to just help me navigate this mess. To put me first.

Christina nodded her head in agreement. She approached me on Cara's side and took her place next to me. She hugged me and told me that no matter what, it would all be ok. I was able to stop crying then. My friends would get me through this.

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The knock at the bedroom door startles me from my thoughts, "Tris? Are you almost ready? The boys will be arriving shortly." Cara calls out to me.

"Yes, I am." I say as I walk out into the living room, smoothing down my blouse and skirt. Immediately Chris and Cara look me over and smile approvingly.

"You know, for someone that was in a coma for three months...you look really amazing Tris." Christina compliments.

Cara takes a step closer and asks if I would mind if she looked me over, she has recently taken an interest in medicine while at the bureau. I nod my head in agreement and wait for her to return with a medical bad. I also notice that Christina is running back from her room with a bag of her own.

"Christina, are you studying medicine too?" I ask curiously.

She laughs at me while opening her bag, "Don't be silly Tris – this is my make-up bag. Cara and I can work in tandem."

Both girls laugh when they see the look of dread pass over my face. Christina assures me, "Don't worry, I am going for the natural beauty/I have been a victim and held prisoner look." I can't help but smirk at her.

Our plan is simple, we will call attention to my existence and then count on the fact that the bureau will not want to make a scene. Once my survival is known to all – it will be too risky for anyone to just make me disappear.

Once Zeke and Caleb arrive to the apartment we run through the plan one more time. Tobias will be handling the technical support from the control center. The logical part of me is relieved I don't have to face him again so soon. In contrast to my heart is aching and desperate to see him as soon as possible.