Thomas pulls up and parks in front of a house. He gets out and comes around to open my door. I hop out and give him a quick kiss. "I know we've only known each other for a while but it feels like I've known you forever Thomas Shelby." He smiles. Thomas starts to respond but a short dark haired woman runs out of the house, interrupting us.
"Tommy, it's so good to see you. Feels like we haven't seen each other in ages. And you brought a girl home!" The woman hugs me. "Hello, Pol. This is Katerina. Katerina Van Tassel." Tommy's aunt releases me from her embrace. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Katrina. It's been so long since he's been together with anyone. Thomas hasn't been serious about anyone since..." she trails off. I look over at Tommy. He's trying to hide the anger building up. "Anyway come inside. I have breakfast waiting for you."
Thomas and I follow his aunt into the house. He grabs my hand and squeezes it gently. "You'll get used to her. At least she's in a good mood today,"
I want to ask him about her, the woman who broke Thomas Shelby's heart and shattered what was left of his spirit. But I didn't want a repeat of what happened on our way here.
He'd tell me when he was good and ready. Nary a second sooner.
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Birmingham Rhapsody
FanfictionWarning ⚠️ Language reflects the time periods and any slang terms that go with it. Switches perspectives frequently.
