Hey guys, I am the worst. I know I haven't updated in a month. I have been busy with a small shooting plus school has reopened with double the amount of work, so I barely have time to write. I hope this chapter makes up for it.
HAPPY READING...

TRIS POV

The week goes by in a blur and before I know it, it's Friday. The other day, I had asked Marlene to come over and help me pick up something for dinner tonight, since Christina was busy with her shop. When I told her about Four inviting me to dinner with him, she went crazy and started making a big fuss about it, in front of all the people at the cafe. I had to literally drag her towards the ladies room to explain the reasons for this dinner. Eventually, she comes to terms with the fact and agrees to come over at 4:30.

Four had texted me yesterday and told me that he would pick me up by 7:00. Thankfully, Eric never found out about him and Zeke coming here. Al had kept his promise and never mentioned it to him. I don't know what would have happened if Eric had found out.

Since it is a Friday, we can leave by 4:00. Technically it's our day off, but I still come over to earn that little extra cash. Every bit can ease Tori's tension and help with my treatments. As the clock turns 3:45, I go and grab my bag, changing out of the apron before heading over to Marlene. Heading back, I see that she is laughing and talking with some guy.

"Hey Mar, I'm heading out. Coming?" I say, walking up to her. As the guy turns around, I see that it's Uriah.

"Hey Tris," Uriah says, giving me a hug.

"Hey Uriah! I am great, how are you," I say, returning his hug.

"I'm handsome, thank you," he says, cracking up at his own joke. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Mar rolls her eyes.

"Well, handsome guy, I'm afraid I am going to have to steal your girlfriend for a minute," I say laughing.

"Sure, just return her in one piece," he says, smiling.

"I'll try to," I say turning to Marlene as Uriah settles himself in a booth.

"Mar, you will be there at 4:30 right?" I ask her.

"Yes, go home, have a nice little nap and and I'll be there by then," she confirms.

"Okay, see you then. Bye," I smile.

"I've returned her in one piece Uri," I say going over to the booth he is sitting in.

"I'm heading out, have fun. Bye," I say.

"Bye Tris. Take care," he says, smiling before walking back over to Marlene. He leans over the counter, giving her a kiss. I smile, watching as a small blush creeps up on her face. So cute! They are perfect together. 

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After reaching back home, I change out of my clothes and have a small snack. I will shower just before she reaches so that she can pick up an appropriate outfit. I turn on the TV, switching the channels and land on a random movie. Relaxing back on the couch, I let my body relax. Around 4:15, I head over to the washroom and take a quick shower. I dry my hair out and pull it back into a bun. It won't be of any use trying to style it, Mar will want to do it, so it's best to leave it as it is. 

At exactly 4:35, I hear Mar pulling over. Heading downstairs, I open the door, letting her in.

"Exactly on time, as always," I say, as she comes in.

"Hello to you too. And yes, I'm a very punctual person," she grins.

"Now, no more time to waste. Let's go glam you up," she says, grabbing my hand, leading me back to my room. Sitting me in front of the mirror, she starts her job, dabbing and poking at my face. She straightens my hair, pulling into into a neat little bun, leaving a few strands astray. After about an hour or two, she finishes.

The girl staring back at me from the mirror turning beautiful. My hair was perfectly tied up to match my grey dress and matching grey purse. My makeup was done not too less and not too much but just perfect.

"Thank you so much Mar," I say giving her a hug.

"I look amazing, thank to you," I say.

"You already look amazing, I just took it up a notch," she says, hugging me back.

"You and Chris are meant to be with each other. You just quoted her, the last time she helped me get ready for the bonfire," I say rolling my eyes.

"Well, you know what they say, 'Great minds think alike'," she smirks. Now, let's go wait for prince charming to come and sweep you off your feet," she says in a weird accent.

"Firstly, he is Four, not Prince Charming but if he is, its definitely not mine," I say.

"Whatever, we'll see," she say, flipping her hair, before going downstairs. I sigh.

"They are never gonna change," I think, before grabbing my purse and phone. I glance at myself one last time before heading  downstairs, waiting for Four, anticipating about the dinner.

"Truth, like gold, is to be obtained not by its growth, but by washing away from it all that is not gold."
-Count Leo Tolstoy

This is just a filler chapter. For those who doesn't want to listen to my  excuses and hear me rant, that's the end of this chapter. See you in the next chapter. Love you all ❤

For those who decided to stay, I'll explain why I couldn't upload.
So first of all, I had a small shooting for a short film we were doing for a program and I stayed over at my friend's house where the shooting was taking place. So writing from there was impossible.
Shortly after that school reopened with tons of work. On top of that, since I am in 12th, I will mostly be having my boards this May and practicals in March. It's not gonna be an offline exam so I have to be well prepared. And since literally the when school year was offline, my studies were also kinda offline😅. So now everywhere its revision and tests every other day and that eats up all my time.

But I promise that I will not leave this story unfinished. No matter what I will finish this story and I will try to update as and when possible. So please bear with me. Thank you for sticking with me and not giving up on me. Lots of Love ❣

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