Sofia // Peaky Blinders

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Sofia walked into the crowded Garrison. It was 2000 hours. She scanned the room and smirked as she saw Michael and  Isaiah at the bar knocking back there drinks.

"Ello' love". A man said, his arm slowly snaked it's way around her waist. She stood still and looked at him. "What's a pretty little thing like you doing in a dingy pub like this then ey?"

She clenched her lips together and looked at him. "Prendi le mie mani da me". A huge smile formed on his face. "Ohh your a little Italian girl then. What does that mean then?" He asked. He loomed in closer to her, the smell of beer was decorated on him like aftershave.

"It means get your hands of me". She said glaring at him. He smirked and muttered. "Oh I like a little fisety one I do". She pushed him away and glared deeply at him.

She silently cursed herself for telling her men to have to night off. Michael and Isaiah we're walking her way, they hadn't noticed her yet so she had to think quick.

She quickly dodged the now angry old man and walked straight into Michael's arms, his drink spilling over the two of them. "Oh sorry Michael". She said sweetly.

He looked down at her and sighed. "Sofia what a pleasure it is". He said sarcastically. The man looked over to whom she was talking to. "Do you know this lady Mr Gray?" He asked.

Sofia could notice how nervous he was around Michael. "I do". The man nodded and quickly walked away. Sofia shook her head and turned back to Michael.

She pulled out her handkerchief and gently started to pat his jacket. "I'm sorry about bumping into you like that and making you spill your drink. I was trying to get away from your friend". He raised his eyebrow and said. "I thought the tough little Italian girl could defend for herself". She glared at him and turned away.

She was pulled back as he placed his hand on her arm pulling her back into him. "I was only joking darling". She rolled her eyes and asked. "Would you like another drink?" He smirked and continued to look at her.

"Isaiah go and join the others". He muttered. Isaiah frowned and muttered. "But". He was interrupted by a look from Michael. He sighed and walked off muttering under his breath. "Typical".

They walked over to the bar and Harry immediately served them. "What will it be Mr Gray?" He asked. He smiled and answered. "Two whiskey's please". Harry nodded and muttered. "On the house sir".

Sofia raised her eyebrow and looked up at Michael. "On the house". He smirked and leant down. His mouth was close to her ear as he whispered. "It's the joys of your cousin owning the place". She smirked and turned her head to look at him.

"Lucky you". She turned around and walked away, Michael was close behind her. They walked over to the table where Finn, Isaiah and Bonnie sat. She sat down and was immediately asked by Finn. "So where are your goons today".

She smirked and answered. "Two of them are currently on there way to Chicago and the other three have the night off". Finn smirked and knocked back his drink.

"So Sofia, are you single?" Isaiah asked. The men all rolled there eyes at his question. "No I'm married". He frowned and nodded his head. "But hopefully I'll soon be a widow". She said.

He smiled and leant forwards. "So when you do become a widow, would you like to go out on a date". Finn sighed and stood up. "Come on buddy let's go somewhere else yeah? Maybe somewhere where you have the chance of picking up a girl". Finn shot Sofia a sympathetic look as he pushed Isaiah out the doors.

Sofia let out a small laugh and shook her head. She watched as Bonnie stood up. "It was nice seeing you again Sofia. I got to get home now and rest for my match tomorrow". She smiled and nodded.

She turned her head and looked at Michael. "And there was two". She said. He smirked and knocked back his drink. "I'll be back in a second with a bottle". She nodded and watched as he walked off.

She scanned the pub, looking around at everyone. She raised an eyebrow as she saw Polly walking out of the private room, a mans arm was wrapped around her shoulder.

Polly looked over and frowned when she saw Sofia sitting there. Her eyes then drifted over to her son as he walked over with a bottle of whisky. She quickly pushed the man out of the pub and whispered something to him.

Sofia smirked and she smoothed out her dress and walked over. "Hello dear". She said giving Michael a kiss on the forehead. She looked down and said. "Nice to see you again Sofia". Sofia smiled and said. "Nice to see you to Miss Shelby".

Polly took a deep breath and answered. "Nonsense we're business partners now it's Polly". Sofia smiled and decided to keep the fact that she saw Polly with a man only a fee seconds before.

"Having a good night mom?" Michael asked as he poured the whisky. Polly nodded and answered quickly. "Yes very good I was just reading in the private room and I lost a track of time. I'll be going home now though". Michael nodded, he seemed to believe her lie.

"Will you be home late?" She asked. Michael looked up and then looked at Sofia. "Depends on where the night will take us". She nodded and said. "Okay well I better be off". She quickly rushed off and left the pub. Most likely to meet her male friend Sofia thought.

She smiled as Michael placed her drink in front of her. "Thank you". She said. He smiled and muttered. "Want to go into the private room, it's getting a bit rowdy in here". She smiled and nodded her head.