Unexpected Outcomes

Boredom

"Let's have a look at you then!" Mary coo'd excitably from across the room  as she stepped quickly over to where you stood, she wore a stupid smile  .

With a quietened gasp, her hands grasped at the thick material in your new coat, her scrutinising eyes flicking over your clothed form

"well just take a look at you and your fancy clothes Miss" she mocked slightly with a light laugh as you gave a slow twirl in front of her. "Now that there is proper quality ain't it" she mused as her fingers rubbed at the thick woollen clothes you now wore

"I know! They must have cost a fortune Mary" you smiled as you glanced down at yourself "I'd have never been able to afford threads like this... Im so lucky"

"That you are girl..... And judging by all of this, Id say Jacob's proper sweet for you an'all, you lucky cow" she quipped.

You scoffed quickly at her accusations and strode across the bare floor boards of your room to get your hat "Mary... Shut up, he's not! " you giggled lightly as your fingers grasped your new felt hat from the side "I needed help and Jacob being the gent he is, gave it..... Nothing more"

"Nah listen I'm telling you...." She started as she perched down on the edge of her bed looking at you " I reckon  you're telling me porkies about that night on the train, something must have gone on, these clothes must have cost a bloody fortune! ...And judging by this, he's been paying quite a bit of attention to your figure of late..... They fit perfect" she said with a playful glint in her eye

You giggled "Mary!, Jacob.... If you haven't forgotten has a sister, he's probably used to buying her clothes maybe.....I don't know!" You shrugged "Jacobs certainly  not paying any attention in my figure at all, he's bound to be wrapped up with some 'educated lady' somewhere" you mocked gently before giggling

"Educated lady or not, I still think he's sweet for you!" She replied with a laugh as you offered a shake of your head.

"Oh shush with you!" You sighed eventually, keen to change the subject " are we going out today or not?"

"Of course m'lady" Mary giggled as she pushed herself from her bed and stepped over to you "that's if you can even bear to be seen with me now you're all posh and that" she jested loudly

You giggled at her silliness as you scooped up your hair and placed it under the new hat Jacob had bought you "Actually thinking about it, would you be able to walk a few steps behind me?..... I would appreciate it if you could.... I wouldn't want anyone to assume we're together"

Your gentle laugh slowed as your thoughts drifted away from your sudden merriment. Mary stopped, the smile dropping from her face and addressed your abrupt solemness

"You will be alright, I mean out today won't you?" She asked comfortingly as her eyes skipped over your form

You smiled glancing up "of course I'll be alright!" You laughed nonchelantly "why wouldn't I be alright?"

"Well it's the first time out for you ... You know.... Since..." She halted "without....." She faltered unable to find the right words

"Without Mac?" You finished her words "you can talk about him....yes, It's the first time out and It'll feel so weird without him. He was the closest thing I ever had to a brother.... He saved my arse more times than I care to remember " you sighed sadly "but he'd not want any of us to be morose....... And he'd be bloody ribbing me terribly about these, the cocky little shit" you smiled grasping at your clothes

"You're a good gal ain't ya?" She smiled as she cupped your face slightly "so! "She exclaimed suddenly "Where we off  pocketing today then m'lady?" She asked