Already Broken

Standing

"You're my lifeline and you're trying to kill me."

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter in Love Drought [Lemonade]

Hey, before I start this chapter, I just want to give a big thank you to everyone! I appreciate all the support on these stories (Heartless has reached 20k like omg!)

Also, I know I was aiming to finish this story before the season came out, but that didn't happen so sorry about that but I've been taking my time. With that said, Peaky Blinders is set to come out sometime tomorrow, Thursday, May 5th, 2016!!! [TURN UPP] I did some research and the entire third season will not be on Netflix until May 31st. BOOOOOOOO!!😪 But it still may be up on BBC's website or something and I'm sure we'll all find some way to get to it lol.

With THAT said, lemme lay down a few groundrules 😝 I'm going to wait until my sister gets home for the summer to begin watching the new season (but I'll be watching it as soon as possible lol) AND some people who read this may decide to/ or be forced to wait until the entire season comes out on Netflix to watch it. So 1. PLEASEEE no spoilers. On here or anywhere else where I can see cuz we've been waiting a long time for this season lol. 2. You can take a break from this book if you want. I won't take a break from writing it, I just don't want you to get confused between Stephen Knight's fiction and my fiction. 3. I plan on uploading another "story" soon where we can reflect on the new episodes together (If I put spoilers in there, I'll tell you). It can be my "review" of the entire season, even though I ALREADY KNOW it's gonna be awesome. 4. If you don't watch the show, it's allll good. Keep reading and enjoy. Also, feel free to watch the show and enjoy the ride. Either way, thanks for reading!

This is a longer chapter...I hope you enjoy! Thank you all for waiting so patiently on my updates like omg that means so much to me.

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Tommy's shirt was untucked so he fixed it. There was a bruise under his eye and he felt it. He also felt several cuts along his lips and eyebrows. John really made a mark. So did Tommy.

He worked to make his limp less obvious as he made his way down the street. The pain he felt in his ribs, abdomen, face, and back were collectively less than the pain in his heart. When was he going to finally learn to stop using it?

Tommy buttoned his suit, concealing the blood that had spilt from his split lip and cut eye onto his dress shirt.

How could Toni do this to him?

No matter how hard he tried, he could not stop imagining her and John together. It freshly broke his heart each time his mind wandered. He never thought she would be unfaithful. Especially not with his own brother.

But Thomas was on a mission. He had to pay them back for all the wrong they did to him. He was specifically aiming for John.

As he headed to the Garrison, he planned his attack. He was going for the person closest to John, Eliza. It had to be her because she was more than just a woman; John cared for her. Not nearly as much as Tommy cared for Toni, then again...nothing on earth could hurt as much as she hurt him. But it was his best attempt to come close.

Eliza had wanted Tommy once, as most females did. He was sure he could get her to want him again.

Thomas shoved through the doors of the Garrison and kept his cap low, hiding his black eye. Walking straight to the counter, he called out to her.

"Eliza," he said. She immediately heard him and came over with a warm smile.

"Mr. Shelby, how are you this morning?" She asked.