Thomas Shelby imagines-a new chapter

15.The new maid

"Since you're now going to be Charlie's babysitter I would like to tell you some important things"Mary said calmly

"Yes of course"y/n said looking around at the house,it was truly beautiful and well decorated

"It will take time for Mr Shelby to build his trust in you for taking care of his son,so you have to make sure everything goes right and that Charlie feels loved"

"I'll give it my best"y/n said.Frances told her a few more things about Tommy and how he gets things done around here.

Mary told y/n to go look around and discover the house herself because she had some work she had to do urgently.

Y/n quietly walked around the house.She loved interior decor and because the house was so beautiful it really impressed her.

She passed through a large wooden door making her stop out of curiosity.She opened the door to reveal a beautiful library

"Oh dear god"she gasped happily and walked in enchanted by how beautiful it was.So many different books on the shelves,she wanted to read every single one of them

What she didn't realise was that while she was looking someone noticed her presence.A voice cleared it's throat startling her.She turned around to see a man standing behind her in a suit,his hands in his pockets,icy blue crystal eyes with a cold look in them staring at her now

"Oh Mr Shelby.It's a pleasure to meet you I'm y/n l/n"she brought her hand forward.He looked at her for a while before shaking her hand

"Ah yes the new babysitter.I see you found the library"he pulled away clearing his throat again and putting his hand back in his pocket

"Yes uh-I apologise for barging in like this"

"It's alright,you're going to be living here.Ask Frances to show you to your living quarters"he said before walking past her and leaving.Y/n looked at him before he left locking eyes with him for a mere second

She sighed softly and said

"This is going to be a tough job"before she walked out herself to get ready and start her first day

It started out well

Charlie seemed to be happy and more comfortable around y/n.He was just a year old but he still felt really comfortable and warm around her

Tommy would sometimes come home and notice them playing in the living room.He would not go inside but would just look at them both from the door crack

Without noticing a small smile would creep to his lips making him curse at himself for doing that.

He would sometimes see y/n walking out in the yard late at night when he wasn't asleep.She used to be there every night.Even she couldn't sleep that much like Tommy

He would quietly look at her from his window,would examine her actions and moments.She would often just walk around slowly or maybe even sit down or lie down on the grass ground

It eventually became a habit for Tommy every night.So one day he showed up at exact point because he wanted to see her there face to face

And just like expected she came there

"Oh Mr Shelby I can come some other time"she stopped abruptly.Tommy turned to look at her and half smiled

"It's alright.Come"he said.Y/n hesitated but didn't care much so she stood beside him and looked at the scenery in front

"Why do you come here every night?Have problem sleeping?"tommy put his hands in his pockets and looked at her from the corner of his eye wanting to see her reaction to his question

"Well you can say that.It's just-I can't sleep that much and even if I do,I wake up again"

"Dreams?"

"Yes.They aren't pleasant.I come here because it's peaceful.Makes me feel calm,a little separated from the real world"she smiled sadly.

"Peace...yeah that's a very difficult thing to find eh?"

"It isn't when you're in the right place with the right person"she smiled.Tommy looked at her for a minute before looking away with a smile on his face

"He's a sweet boy...your son.He's on you"tommy nodded sighing and turning his body to look at her

"Yeah he's a good boy"tommy took out his cigarette case flicking it open.

"I suggest you don't smoke.It ruins peaceful moments"y/n smiled.Tommy stopped and stared at her for a few seconds before closing the case back and putting it in his pocket

They both stood there in a comfortable silence,listening to the ripples of the lake a little far away,and the rustling of grass.The soft breeze flowing through their hair with the calming sound of a cricket far away

She was right

It was peaceful

This was the start

The start to something special between the two of them.It was a feeling Tommy hated

Love