The Shelby Baby

Chapter 15 - The ballet

I woke up from the ringing of my phone again..what is it with people calling me in the morning? Rolling my eyes i stood up and groaned the whole way to the phone ''Don't hang up, young lady!'' I heard Polly yell, hurting me ears ''I'm going to get engaged and I want you to be there'' I gasped she knew I would stick around for this ''What? To Aberama? Wait how do you already know? Did you get a vision?''. Polly giggled ''no, I did not have a vision. It's part of a deal with Thomas-'' I sighed ''of course it is''.''But I want you to be there to share the love... and Finn had a run in with a gun yo-'' I was shocked ''FINN WAS WHAT? What happened? Is he alright?'' Polly giggled again at my questions ''he's fine.. Just tense and doesn't want to talk to me... you always know how to talk to him and make him calm'' I sighed with relief ''it's good to hear that he's alright, but Isiah knows how to do that too... and I would love to see you engaged, but I don't want to be involved again''... there was silence on the other side. For a second I thought she hung up ''Isiah is- I don't know what's with him... he's been avoiding Finn a little bit and I think you could set both of them straight. Pleaseee I need a female Shelby there.. It will happen at Lizzie's birthday party. I know you always liked Lizzie and Thomas has arranged that the ballet would perform the swan lake your favourite''. I was contemplating. I do want to catch up with Lizzie and the swan lake is indeed my favourite. The engagement was alluring to see and I did miss the boys. ''Please Jenny we miss you, Finn, Arthur, Thomas and I miss you. You're my little baby, always will be.. Please'' Polly doesn't beg. She's a strong woman. I can't remember the last time she had begged. But here she was. I wanted to distance myself but I simply couldn't live with no contact. I needed to make sure Finn was ok and set him straight and I wanna see Aberama ask Polly. I needed to see that and make sure he's alright for Bonnie. ''Fine.. I'll be there wh-'' ''yes! Thank you love.. It's tomorrow so I'll send a car to pick you up!''. I smiled at that ''Okay send the car after dinner.. Bye Aunt Polly'' after her farewell I hung up the phone..

The next day I decided to pack my bag. I looked into my closet and grabbed some skirts, shirts, lingerie, shoes, jewellery, make-up bag and perfume. I assumed the event would go on until late, so I planned to stay at a hotel. I didn't want to go to Polly for obvious reasons. And I wasn't comfortable staying with Thomas and well I distanced meself from Arthur and Finn. Besides, it would be nice.. No curious brothers lurking around. Just me, myself and I after the event... My introverted side was already looking forward to that bit. I wasn't sure how long I would stay there but I would rather pack too much than not enough. After putting that in my suitcase, I grabbed some potential dresses for the evening. I expected the event to be rather chic and I love to dress up so I had enough choices to pick from. Putting every single one on.. I was contemplating two different dresses. Was I going for alluring and dark or innocent sweetness... after looking at my jewellery and such I decided to go with the more alluring and dark dress (dress shown above)

I washed meself and put on some flowery oil. Then expertly put my hair in a bun while my front pieces framed my face. Putting black powder around my eyes, bronzing my face and putting on a red lip, I was ready to go. I grabbed my handbag and put my powder, lipstick and a mini brush in there, along with my wallet and keys to the house. Picking the bags up I set them all by the door and grabbed some dinner before I heard a knock on the door signalling the driver. Opening the door the driver took my luggage and placed it in the booth, while I locked the door up. The driver opened the door and helped me inside. And not long after where we on the road on our way to Thomas.

The driver parked on the porch and opened the door for me ''i'll bring your suitcase up, miss Shelby'' stopping in my tracks I stated quickly ''No, i'm staying at a hotel..'' the driver shifted nervously ''Mr. Shelby ordered me to not let you sleep anywhere else under no circumstances'' rolling my eyes at this i mumbled ''of course he did'' looking at the driver I sighed ''You can take them to my room then''. I stepped out of the car fully and took mental notes of the things I needed to do. Talk to Finn, settle whatever is going on between him and Isiah, talk to Thomas about him forcing me to stay here.
I entered the house following the noise of chattering. Looking around the room I tried to find Lizzie to congratulate her for her birthday. I grabbed a champagne from a waiter passing by, when i saw Lizzie. Walking up to her i kissed her cheek ''you look lovely as always! Congrats Liz'' she smiled at me thanking me. Before she could say more, I felt arms wrap around me making me flinch. I looked up and saw Thomas looking at me confused. I saw his scrutinising gazing and quickly walked away to grab myself a drink. I'm not really sure why I flinched, I thought back to Leo grabbing my arm tightly and him saying i'm his girlfriend, I guess that made more of an impact than i thought. I took a sip of my drink and felt like someone was watching me, turning my head around iIsaw Thomas analysing me. His face was blank, but his eyes were spinning with emotions and thoughts. I held his gaze and gave him an impassive look to show him that I wasn't amused by his stare and that I'm fine. I got pulled back from the gaze after I heard a huff. Turning around I saw Polly looking irritated ''Mosley's got his dirty eyes on you. Told him Everything here was available and he asked for you. So I told him the Shelby woman are off limits. The nerve of him'' she ranted annoyed. I gave her a smile ''Thanks, Poll. I appreciate it'' giving her a kiss on the cheek as a welcome. She gave me a small smile in return, Lizzie joined us again looking worried ''so did you know?'' Polly looked at her ''What? Oh that tonight's special guest might've fucked you when you were a nightclub hostess? yeah'' I looked confused at the both of them ''who's the special guest?'' i asked confused. Lizzie shook her head, while Polly continued ''Lizzie, if we were to strike from our guest list every man in Birmingham who you-'' ''fuck'' Lizzie exclaimed, making me and Polly turn our heads to where she was looking. Thomas and Oswald Mosley walking towards us. ''Tell me you didn't'' I looked at Lizzie, she looked at us and frustrately said ''Fucking yes. Shit''. They stopped in front of us ''Sir Oswald, this is my wife Elizabeth.. Lizzie, sir Oswald Mosley'' Oswald looked at the three of us, his eyes lingering on me, he grabbed my hand and kissed my hand ''As always it's a pleasure seeing you Miss Shelby'' Polly grabbed my hand and coughed giving Mr. Mosley a pointed look ''Since we all appear to know, and since knowledge is permission. I'm sure mr. Shelby, in the spirit of our honest relationship, you won't mind me saying, it was a bottle of champagne and an evening well spent.'' Said Mosley drinking from his glass tauntingly looking at Lizzie. ''Actually, it was an evening wasted-'' Lizzie grabbed a coin from her purse ''For the champagne and brandy you bought me. As I recall, it was the boost that put you to sleep a little prematurely'' and dropped it in Mosley's drink. Hiding my giggle I took a sip from my drink turning my head. ''Ladies and Gentlemen. The dance is about to begin''. Mr. Mosley coughed and walked away with a tense face. Thomas turned his was ''Mr. Mosley. A toast, if i may, To the end of our deal. And the beginning of something more... Happy birthday Lizzie'' Thomas said clinking his glass with Lizzie's. ''This way'' Thomas guided mr. Mosley away, not before Mosley looked at me nodding his head. When he was gone we giggled to each other laughing at Lizzie's actions. Then proceeding to go on our way to find our seats for the ballet.