The Shelby Princess

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To be quite frank, that night Charlotte had sobbed and sobbed until her head pounded and her stomach ached. It was to no one's surprise, she had been through a traumatic event and it was slightly relieving to watch her let go, to let herself feel what needs to be felt. Charlotte was undeniably known for her long and called for breakdowns, so to watch her healthfully cope was definitely somewhat relieving to all the Shelby's.
Now, only a couple days on, Charlotte refused to speak on the topic. She had let herself cry for a day or two, she had basked in the comfort of tommy as she did so. However now, she felt mainly embarrassment in regards to the night. She was disappointed and embarrassed in herself for following through with her foolish decision, which was only heightened when she learnt that Alfie was fully aware as to what had happened when he phoned her in a state of panic after he was informed of what Tommy had done.
Although she had to keep reminding herself that the night only took a sinister turn because of his malevolent  and cruel ways, because of him, and it provided a sense of ease that tamed the tension that surrounded the topic.

"I'm not coming tom" Charlotte spoke,sprawled out on Tommy's bed, a cigarette in her mouth and a book in hand. "I want you with me today." Tommy replied, an amused smirk on his face.
Lifting her eye-line from her book to his face, she fought with everything in her to resist a smile. "nope." she deadpanned, popping the p.
She brought the smoke to her lips, not diverting her gaze from his for a second as she watched the clock's grinding in his head. "well looks like your gonna miss out on pols sandwiches." he shrugged, keeping a firm eye on her as he watched her face drop at the realisation. "don't be silly, when was the last time she packed you boys a lunch." Charlotte bit back, praying her words held truth.
"since Michael will be coming with us."
"She's letting Michael go with you?" Charlotte sat up. "Yes, now all we're doing is going to a horse auction, and returning with a horse." he spoke simplistically, grabbing her hand and pulling her to her full height.
"fine" she playfully rolled her eyes, placing her arms round his neck.
"you can even sit in the front with me" he teased, amusingly watching as she feigned a gasp.
"to what do i owe the pleasure?" she chuckled, smiling deeper as she listened to a genuine laugh fall from his lips.
The pair were interrupted by the quick and firm knock on the door, soon followed by it swinging open.
"Right you two love birds, hurry up we're leaving" Arthur rowdily spoke, a wide smile on his face at the sight.
"Why do you want me coming so bad anyway?" Charlotte queried as Tommy shut the door and she slipped her dress on. "Does it hurt to want to spend time with my girl?" he spoke through the raise of his eyebrows.
"As if your idea of spending time with me,is with all the blinders" urging him to continue.
"Well it wouldn't hurt to have a household name when your surrounded by toffs" he shrugged, a small playful smile on his face.
Feigning offence, Charlotte nicked the cigarette that hung from his lips, raising it to hers instead.
"So your either calling me a toff, or using me?" she teased, a smirk still stretched on her face.
"Not using you, more like using what's mine to our advantage" he bit back.
"and we all know you couldn't be a toff if you tried, so that's off the cards."
"So now your saying i have no class" she gasped playfully, releasing a laugh from the both of them before she made her way out the door.
Playfully rolling her eyes once more as he placed a light slap to her bum as they walked.

Tommy was far from incorrect when he said that a household name would work to their advantage, walking up the stairs to reach the terrace that looked over the horses, Charlotte effortlessly demanded the attention of everyone in the room. Her attire was partly to blame first off, she wore a gorgeous haute couture dress that she had specifically made on one of her trips to Hollywood, her look was simplistic. Her hair up in a french twist, encapsulating her larger than average diamond earrings. However all at one time, she managed to scream simplicity, as if she had simply thrown the look together and still looked like that.