What About Us | John Shelby

CHAPTER THIRTY

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-CHAPTER THIRTY-

-PEAKY BLINDERS-

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July 1914, Small Heath

Today was the day, all the Shelby's and the Dog's had gathered at the train station to see there loved ones be taken from them by the war. Everyone was to busy hugging or kissing there loved ones. 

Weirdly enough the platform seemed alive with activity, seeing as most men stood there were either not going to come back home or would come back wounded. 

Tessa stood with her head high as herself, Johnny dogs, Will and Edward were all stood in a little circle.  

Johnny sighed "Right ... sons. Come back to me and Tess. Alright" Johnny tried to play the whole hard rock, doesn't cry man. Deep down he was hurting but would never say. 

Tessa pulled Edward into a hug, while Johnny did with his other son. Tessa patted down his back in sadness and giving him comfort. 

"I'm kinda scared Tess" Edward whispered. 

Tessa pulled him in closer "Just think of us when your scared ... think we will be waiting at home every night, for any news that all of you can come back home to us" 

"I love you my little sister" Tessa smiled sweetly. 

Tessa looked over to her left, being pulled into a hug by her other brother Will. 

"Look's like you will be the one in charge of everything for us now" Tessa tutted "You wish ... keep dreaming brother" 

The two siblings laughed together as if it was going to be the last time they would "Take care of yourself and the kids ... and will ya look after Anna for me?" 

"All us girls will have each other. Don't worry about Anna ... and anyway, you will have to come back because she will be expecting a proposal. She won't wait forever for you" 

Will just laughed at his sister, kissing the top of her head and ruffling her hair making it look all messy now. 

Tessa made her way over to Arthur and Tommy stood by. Arthur would be first seeing as Tommy looked like he still didn't want to talk to anyone, he stood still like a bark of a tree. Ever since Greta had passed he has kept himself locked away, refusing to see any of us unless for an emergency. 

Seeing the girl make her way towards him, he smiled down at her resting his hands on her shoulders. 

"Well then Tessa Shelby ... looks like this is our final goodbye" Arthur said sarcastically, she rolled her eyes in a playful way. Arthur could be serious when he needed to be, but could also have a good crack with him. 

"Don't say that Arthur" 

"Well, just look after yourself. Alright" Tessa nodded her head, placing her hands on his back as he pulled her in for a hug.