Charlotte Gray - season 2

Chapter 7

The next morning Charlotte woke up early , she sat up and rubbed her eyes . Sun seeped through the thin curtains and enveloped the living room . As she stood up she heard footsteps approaching .

Micheal appeared at the bottoms of the stairs , he walked quickly and wasted no time .

"Morning " he said as he passed through the living room

"Morning " Charlotte said during a yawn

Micheal nodded and put on his suit jacket before facing the mirror and neatening up his hair

"Where are you going ?" Asked Charlotte

"I'm going to an interview , Tommys looking for an accountant manager " Micheal said honestly

"Can you count ? " asked Charlotte

"Yes , I did a degree at school " Michael admitted

"You must be smart then " Charlotte added as she stood up and walked to the mirror

"Well a bit I suppose " Micheal said with a grin

"When are you leaving ?" Asked Charlotte

"Now " Micheal said as he checked the clock

"I'll come with you " said Charlotte confidently as she went to fetch her coat

Micheal watched her , not sure what to say

Charlotte walked to the front door and turned to face Micheal

"Come on " she ushered

Micheal nodded and followed

"Don't forget the keys !" Charlotte shouted back

"Right " Micheal whispered to himself as he grabbed the car keys

Michael drove them both to the betting den . They walked inside and were greeted by Lizzie

"Morning Charlotte and you must be ... Micheal is it ? " Lizzie asked

"Yes " Micheal said

"Eh, I'm here for the job interview " Micheal added

"I'll go let Mr Shelby know " Lizzie said as she turned and left

Charlotte led Micheal down to some waiting seats and they sat in silence . Eventually Lizzie returned to say Mr Shelby was ready to see Micheal

"Good luck " whispered Charlotte

Michael walked in and as soon as the door shut Charlotte knelt down beside it and pressed her ear to it . It only took a few minutes for footsteps to approach the door . Charlotte jumped and sat back down and as the door opened it turned out to be Tommy who walked out .

Tommy glanced at Charlotte and pulled out a cigarette .

"I see your sisterly nature has bloomed now has it Charlotte ?" Tommy said as he took a drag on his cigarette

"Well my cousin nature still hasn't " Tommy said firmly as he walked off .

Charlottes tense body softened as he walked off , she let out a deep sigh and sunk down in her seat .

"Clearly " she whispered  under her breath

Once she was sure Tommy was gone Charlotte went into his office and found Micheal sat in the chair with his head resting on his hands