Harsh Love (Peaky Blinders)

"Hello Rose"

New chapter as promised! Woooo finally😂 I'm hoping to update more now, hope you enjoy it!

She awoke with the sun streaming in through the gap in the curtains, speckles of dust dancing in the light. The beam hit her bare back and the trickle of warmth it bore illuminated her body, just like the warmth that was coming from underneath her, his chest pressed against hers.

She snuggled further into his body, soaking up the moment that she was in, not wanting it to end; until Tommy awoke from his slumber.
"Morning"
"Good morning" she smiled. Tommy leant across to his bedside drawer and took his tray of cigarettes, taking one out and lighting it, never letting go of Rose as he did this.
"What's on the agenda today then?" She pondered.
"Well, I've got some business to attend to and I've given you the day off, will you be alright?"
"Yeah" she mentally sighed "I've got some errands to run anyway so I can sort them out today I suppose"

Tommy stumped out his cigarette and got out of bed, got dressed and stood at the foot of the bed.
"I'll see you later then" he walked around and placed a soft kiss on her forehead. She sat up and wrapped the covers around her chest, "you sure will" she smiled as Tommy exited the room.

Her morning was productive at least; she had a bath, got dressed and made herself look presentable and had some breakfast.
She then headed out of the house and onwards to the flower shop.

The shop bell rang, "good morning Martha, How are you today?"
"I'm very well Rose, what can I help you with?"
"Hmmmm, can I get a mixed bouquet?"
"Of course, what can I get you?"
"Yellow and red roses please Martha, I've heard they symbolise happiness" She grinned.
"Do they now? What's go you so happy then?" She asked, selecting the flowers and wrapping them.
"Let's just say someone has walked into my life and has made me happier than I've ever been" she winked and handed the money over to Martha.
"Would that someone be Mr Thomas Shelby?" She smirked as she handed Rose the bouquet.
"Maybe" she laughed "I'll see you soon anyway, bye" she waved and left the shop to continue on with her errands.

~~~~~~~~ a few hours later

"Wait here, if she comes back stay exactly where you are and wait for me. Got that?"
"Yes sir"
The mysterious man walked off into the distance leaving his accomplice behind in the shadows.  All of a sudden, a faint, soft humming noise could be heard and a jingle of keys following it. The young boy (must've been around 17 years old) looked around the corner and noticed a beautiful, elegant woman stood before him.

He remained unnoticed as she entered her flat and closed the door behind her.
He felt a large hand pat his shoulder. "So, anything?"
"Yes sir"
"What? She came back?"
"Yes sir, just now actually"
"Okay, let me send reinforcements"
He ran off the behind the house, before he knew it 7 men had approached where they crouched, including Mr Byrne himself. The boy automatically stood upright to greet his superior.
"Sir"
"Ahh, Jonathan, done anything productive today young boy?"
"Yes sir"
"And what's that?"
"I've been monitoring Miss Hawthorne"
"Good lad, is she in?"
"Just got in sir"
"Job well done, although it wasn't hard was it"
"No sir" he chuckled lightly.

Mr Byrne stood at the front of Rose's door, 3 men either side of him and a cigar hanging out of his mouth. He placed his hands behind his back and waited for the door to be opened before him.

Rose went to open the door, expecting it to be Tommy. She wiped her soapy, gloved hands on her apron and opened the door...

"Hello Rose"

Looks like Mr Byrne has found her😬 yikes...
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