Peaky Blinders Imagines

4- Miss Gold; Tommy Shelby

Aberama Gold.  A notorious hitman. A ruthless killer. All things I've heard my father been called. My father was payed to kill people, and since my mother died when my siblings and I were young, Bonnie and I have assisted him in accomplishing his "tasks". No we didn't kill people, not when we were younglings anyway, we just helped bait the targets.

However now that we're older we assist my father in whatever way needs be. Usually I would be used to lure the men into a trap, I seduced them and then my father and brother took care of the rest. However sometimes I have to get my hands dirty.

A couple of weeks ago my father received notice from a gang in Birmingham, who call themselves the Peaky Blinders. They wanted to arrange a meeting with us, as they needed our help eliminating one of their many enemies. However, it took my father a little longer than usual to decide whether he would help or not. The said "enemies" we were going up against were an Italian family, "it's never a good outcome when the Italians are involved" as my father said. That  being said the Shelby's were offering a hefty sum of money, so my father agreed.

My father briefed Bonnie and I on each of the family members and we set on our way to Birmingham. The plan was; I would meet with Thomas Shelby in his office, while my father and brother took a look around Small Heath and made sure there was no double crossing going on. Then we would meet up in the Shelby's uncles yard and discuss the final agreements.

As I sat in the moving car, I began picking at the skin on the sides of my fingers, a bad habit I picked up when I was nervous. From what my father told me Thomas Shelby was a bad man, who did very bad things, but my father also does bad things, that doesn't mean he's a bad man. I was slightly hesitant about meeting Mr. Shelby unsupervised, but I had my gun and blade and I know how to defend myself if needs be.

Before I knew it the car came to a halt outside the Shelby Bookmakers. 

"Alright Maya, remember what I told you; strictly business and do not let him make you uncomfortable or angry, he thrives off of that." My father explained as I pulled myself together to get out of the car.

 "Understood. If he's steps over any boundaries, I will not hesitate to bring up his dead wife to throw him off."

"Be very cautious when talking ill of his wife Maya, Thomas Shelby is impulsive and unpredictable, be sensible and for Christs sake don't get yourself hurt or killed."

"Right, I understand. I'll see you at the yard in an hour and a half."

I took a mental note not to mention his wife, and with that I exited the car and made my way towards the door of the bookmakers. I opened the door and let myself in. As soon as I stepped in the door I heard the voice of a woman behind me.

"And you are ?" she questioned with a hint of annoyance in her voice.

I turned around to see who I guessed to be Polly Shelby, the sharp witted aunt.

"I'm Maya Gold, I'm here to speak with Thomas." 

"I see. Follow me then."

I followed her past the other offices down to the end of the hallway where there was two large double doors with THOMAS SHELBY in big bold lettering. Polly knocked on the door and opened it.

"Miss Gold is here to see you Tommy" Polly said.

Tommy's head snapped up from his desk, he looked me up and down and appeared to be pondering for what felt like a couple of minutes.

"I've got work to do, I'll leave you to it." Polly said leaving and shutting the door behind her.

I walked up to the grand desk and sat down in the chair opposite Thomas or Tommy as Polly called him.

"Obviously you're Thomas then," I said

"I'm Maya Gold, that was Polly I'm assuming. It's a pleasure to meet you. I would say I've heard positive things about you but that would be an outright lie." I said with a snarky smirk. I decided the best way to beat Thomas Shelby was to beat him at his own game.

"I expected you're father to be here today, but I have to say I'm not disappointed.." he said ignoring my comment and looking me up and down again, trying to make me squirm like my father said he would.

"So you came here to discuss the terms of you working for me, yes ?"

"Working 'with' you Mr. Shelby, not for you."

"I'm paying you, and in my books that means you work for me." He said with a stern look

"If believing that will please you Thomas, be my guest, but my family and I work for no one. We work on our own terms, is that clear ?"

"I see you like getting your own way Miss Gold, that won't work with me I'm afraid." He said with a dangerous look in his eyes, I knew what he was doing. He was trying to flirt with me.

I let out a small laugh, and ignoring his attempts, I continued "Usually how we operate is as follows; I'll usually seduce the target and my father and Bonnie will take care of the rest. However in your case this tactic won't work so I'll assist in whatever ways needs be.." I explained.

Tommy looked at me " And what if I payed you to fuck me ? Does that count as assisting in whatever way needs be ?" He asked trying to get under my skin.

"Who says you'd have to pay me Mr. Shelby ?" I asked smiling playfully, there's no way I'm letting him get to me.

Tommy let out a laugh "Very good Miss Gold, Very good I must say."

"What can I say I'm good at what I do." I said with a wink.

"Well look at the time, we should head to your uncle's yard, it's not a good idea to keep my father waiting." I continued.

"Right." Tommy said and stood up swiftly " You'd better stay close to me on the way there, wouldn't want an innocent woman like you getting cut up by some Brummy scum, would we ?" He said sarcastically.

I pulled my gun and knife out, and revealed them to him "I think i've got that part covered, I appreciate your concern though Mr. Shelby, very chivalrous of you." I said with a smile, I put my weapons away and I caught what seemed to be a genuine smile on Thomas' face he seemed honestly amused by me.

As I began to walk towards the door to exit his office Tommy grabbed my arm and pulled me close to his face. So close I could feel his breathing. I looked into his entrancing eyes, and without warning he kissed me. It was a sweet but short kiss. 

When he pulled away he said "I know I wouldn't have to pay you to fuck me Miss Gold, that kiss told me everything I need to know." 

And with that he turned away and walked out the door, leaving me completely gobsmacked. After all my thinking I escaped his charm and wit, in reality I had been just as much of a victim of his charm as all of his business associates.

When he realised I wasn't behind him he turned back and said "I suggest you wear your coat Miss Gold, it's bitter outside. Though I could warm you up some other ways...."

I laughed "I think I'll stick with my coat." I said and caught up to him.

"Thomas fucking Shelby", I thought, what have I gotten myself into.....

Heyyyyyy hope you liked that chapter, it was a long one. I quite like how it turned out. Maybe i'll make a part two :))

-A