"Come on Charlotte , we can't be late " Shouted Polly from downstairs
Charlotte put her hair up into a messy plaited bun and put on light makeup to cover up previous bruising . Her smart dress stopped just below the knee , so her mum would approve of it .
She walked downstairs and put on her coat and shoes . Her mum walked by with a basket in her hand .
"What's that ? " asked Charlotte intrigued
"It's Michael's ticket of freedom " Polly said as she put on her coat
Charlotte thought she was being sarcastic so let out a laugh but second guessed herself when she realised her mums facial expressions didn't shift at all .
They left for Michael's office at the betting den . Polly walked in and placed the basket down on his desk . Micheal was on the phone and placed it down .
Charlotte was walked in slowly and hugged Micheal to say morning . Micheal hugged back and smiled .
Polly walked over to him but he ignored her and sat down at his desk , stubbing out his cigarette .
Polly emptied the contents of the basket onto his desk and stopped when she reached 3 rolls of money . Micheal watched as she placed the money In front of him .
"You take the money , you get a train and you start a new life in London . You can write on Sundays and visit on holy days " Polly said as she waved the money roll in his face .
This caught charlottes attention as she peeked from round the corner .
"I don't want to see you here when I get back ..... if I get back . Everything's an 'if' in this Birmingham life . And I want you to wash this city out your hair and clothes . It's what I should have done at the start ." Polly admitted as she neatened herself back up .
"I've got business to attend to , Come on Charlotte we're going now " Polly said as she began to walk off .
Charlotte was round the corner , studying some paintings . Polly paused and turned back to Micheal
"I do love you Micheal " Polly said softly
"I love you too. You'll miss your train " Micheal said as he stared down at his watch
Polly nodded and walked off . Charlotte followed her out .
"How come I'm needed in this business ?" Asked Charlotte
"God knows " sighed Polly "but listen Charlotte , you are not to go out of my sight today until I do my part of the business , got it ?"
She hummed in response . After a long pause Charlotte piped up again
"Do you mean what you said to Micheal , do you really wish you left this life ?" Asked Charlotte
"I wish I did a lot of things..... but yes , yes I do " Polly admitted " you deserve so much more "
"I do like my life here you know . I can stargaze on the hilly fields , or I can swim near Charlie's yard in summer and I live in a big house , even got a maid . Most people would call me lucky . And when I'm older I can always go some place else to find a job " Charlotte said softly in a comforting way .
Polly smiled in return and nodded .
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Charlotte Gray - season 2
Novela JuvenilCharlotte Gray , also known as lottie or char , lives with her mum polly Gray See what her life is like and how she deals with Shelby life
