Thomas Shelby imagines-a new chapter

104.Voice of gold

"Mr Shelby I truly want to thank you for meeting me here.I know opera really isn't the...style of the Shelby family but I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to discuss political expansion of our constituencies"he said shaking hands with Tommy and sitting down on the vip seats on the balcony of the Opera House

"I don't mind Mr Mosley,I've been listening to music quite often on a new gramophone gifted to me by the mayor"he said lighting himself a cigarette

"Yes-of course"he said

"Ladies and gentlemen we begin the events of tonight with the most melodious voice you'll hear.Like melting gold flowing in notes...her voice will melt your souls.Please welcome
Y/n l/n!!"the announcer announced

Tommy and Mosley diverted their attention to the stage.The lights dimmed as the crowd applauded.

A spotlight fell on a woman standing in the middle.Tommy's thoughts went on a sudden pause like his body wanted him to focus only on her

From head to toe she was glowing in glitter and jewels.Her eyes were only slightly opened,face being highlighted by the yellow light above her.She opened her mouth to sing

"This is a man's world"her silk like note echoed in the room

"This is a man's world"she sang raising her hand in the air,touching the ray of light falling upon her.

"It would be nothing...nothing...without a woman or a girl"she sang.

Tommy quietly stared down at the woman.Her body glistened with the white light,she was adorned from top to bottom and her eyes glistened in the light

His blue eyes were fixated on her not moving away for a split second.She continued her singing moving across the stage.

It was until she got down from the stage dropping her white shawl behind her.She walked to the centre row with people on chairs sitting on her two sides

She swayed her body to the beat a little and all watched the woman in admiration.Tommy's eyes moved with her figure.Oswald noticed how deep his stare was at her and it made him smirk a little

"This is a man's world and it would be nothing!"
She sang loudly

"This is a man's world and it would be nothiiing!"she sang the high note beautifully,voice as soft as ripples of a slow moving river

"Without a woman or a girl"the lights dimmed around her and they switched off.The crowd applauded loudly and when the lights were back on she was no where to be seen which made them cheer louder

Tommy realised how deeply engaged he was in her that he snapped out of it finally.He let out a breath and stood up

"Mr Mosley it's time"he said and didn't even wait for him to answer and just left the room.He had to get out of there he could smell her in the air and it was suffocating him.

Tommy wanted a cigarette so he decided to into an empty room for some peace and quite.He had no idea what was happening to him.

His body was shivering uncontrollably,his breathing becoming heavier.He took a deep breath running a hand through his hair

Did he just get hot?

Tommy cursed under his breath and put the cigarette to his lips and lighted it immediately calming down.

He leaned his head against the slightly blurry glass door of the room as he watched smoke rise into the air.

"Normally people enjoy my singing sir.Didn't you?"her elegant voice spoke from behind the door.Tommy's head tilted a little to see her outside the door leaning against it so she was facing him smoking a cigarette herself

"I'm not a fan of singing.The music...it's not for me"he chuckled darkly under his breath,the high of his cigarette taking over the real tommy.

"Music is for everyone but not everyone is for music.Unfair don't you think?"she smiled leaning her head towards him watching his beautiful features through the glass

He stayed silent for a while before speaking up

"Are you a whore?"

Her smile dropped from her face.She silently watched him before chuckling loudly

"What makes you think I'm a whore?"she laughed blowing smoke out of her mouth

"Don't judge me on my clothes it's what they make me wear Sir"she laughed at his comment

"Oh no it's not the clothes that make me think that"his deep husky voice spoke.He disappeared from the dark room and opened the door in the dimly lit hallway

He leaned against the doorframe

"It's your desperation and demeanour"he said.She smirked leaning forward towards him crossing her arms in front of her

"Is it me whose desperate.....or is it you..Sir"she whispered the end closer to his ear.Tommy stayed still clenching his jaw hard and tight smelling her scent right up his nose

"You shine through the crowd miss l/n....but your shine doesn't reach my eyes.I know many women like you"he replied flicking away his cigarette

"Trust me kind sir....you do not know a woman like me"she smirked.Her red bloody lips curling up eyes glowing like they did on that stage

She turned on her heel and walked away from him disappearing into the halls.Tommy smirked pushing himself off the door ledge and walking away from there

"Mr Shelby I was looking for you-

"I'll be taking my leave Mr Mosley"he said putting his hands in his pockets as he walked past him

"Can I ask why Mr Shelby?"Mosley furrowed his eyebrows.Tommy stopped turning around and meeting his eyes

"I have a few things I need  to know about someone"
he replied