When Tommy is assigned the deadly task of rescuing kidnapped duchess, Alena Petrovna, he quickly realises his mission doesn't quite end with her once he's completed it.
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[tommy shelby x oc]
[mature]
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#1 Birmingham [28/12/23]
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BRIDEWATER HOUSE, 10:55pm
THE DUCHESS WAS sat on her large window sill, the breeze of the night was tangling itself in her dark blonde hair. In her hands was a novel, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley. Although, all she could hear was the drowned out chatter and laughter from downstairs, which made it particularly hard to read.
For her aunt and uncle were hosting a party. They said it was in order to make friends and build allies and connections in England. But Alena was more than certain it was just an excuse to drink vodka all night long too.
"Lena? You in here?" The door creaks open and soon enough, Tatiana pops her head out slightly. "You're missing out on all the fun."
Alena's sapphire eyes were on the pale moon in the sky surrounded by shimmering stars. "By fun do you mean pointless talks with stuck up politicians and businessmen?" She shuts her book. "Because I am quite content on missing out on that."
A smile spreads on Tatiana's crimson painted lips. "Well, meaningless small talk is far better than being a wallflower, and locking yourself up in here."
Alena shrugs, not caring in the slightest. "I disagree. I quite enjoy my own company."
Alena liked London. So very much. She liked the version of herself here. For once, she didn't have to surround herself with people, dresses and fancy balls to feel content or complete.
"I quite enjoy your company as well, that's why I came up here looking for you." Tatiana reveals warmly, sitting by her sister's side. "And also because Izabella is making a fucking speech about restoring Russia to its former glory, and I can't bear it."
"Oh God, I'm so glad I stayed up here." Alena laughs, and soon enough so does Tatiana.
"You know, aunty did tell me something privately. Something that's part of the plan." Tatiana starts, her face turning more serious. "She said when all this is said and done, we aren't going to pay the peaky blinders what they deserve."
Alena freezes. "But, but we promised?" She couldn't believe her aunt was going to be so sly. "So we're just using them?"
Tatiana nods sadly, she knew it was a terrible thing to do but didn't seem as sympathetic. "I mean, we already gave them some money to save you, when you were kidnapped."
"That doesn't change the fact they're going to commit the most dangerous robbery in England for us." Alena argues.
"Lena, you do know that the plan is to leave on the day of the robbery?" Tatiana clarifies slowly. "We're going to get on a train and make way to Italy. It won't be our problem anymore."
