Billie Shelby

Part 20

It was now 2 days later,Billie had been at Polly's since Friday evening after the dreadful family meeting and she seemed better.She still hadn't seen Tommy due to her own wishes. She really wanted the space.John, Arthur and Finn had been around to see how she was after Polly,with permission from Billie,had informed the whole family at another family meeting of the events of Saturday morning;but had told Tommy that it was probably best to let Billie be for a few days.He agreed.

Billie liked seeing her brothers as she now felt ready to move on,didnt want to dwell.However it didn't stop her from being cold towards John,Polly had told him to 'get on with it' after he complained to his aunt about it.

Ada had also called,she would of visited but Karl had been ill recently and didnt want to risk giving it to her.But the sound of Ada's voice of the phone helped Billie.They didn't speak of 'it' though ,due to Ada recognising how Billie had swerved the topic and decided to go along with it.

But overall in the 2 days since it was announced to her family and her visit to Mrs Flatt, she did feel better.She really felt as if her family were there for her;especially Micheal.He continued to give her glances throughout her time staying at the house to ensure she seemed content.Billie appreciated it.

She hadn't been to work over the weekend,and this took place without an explanation needed to Harry as she was sure he would never question a Shelby and she also knew that grace would be covering her shifts.

It was now 6pm and both Micheal and Polly walked throughed the door to find Billie placing freshly made dinner on the kitchen table.Both there faces became painted with a smile as they took off their jackets

-"what's this then?" polly asked.

"i wanted to say thank you to you both for letting me stay here so i've cooked you dinner"Billie beamed with a smile.

"ive missed that smile" micheal said as he kissed her cheek and sat at the table.

"where'd you get the food?"Polly questioned further,thankful but confused.She took her place at the round table and began to eat.

Bill joined them at the table - "well the market of course"

"what money?"Micheal said with a mouthful of food.

"i went and collected my wages from Grace earlier,i went to see her"

"grace?"Polly asked.

"the barmaid that works at the garrison" Micheal added a little too quickly and the girls noticed.

"really micheal? you dont happen to like do you mickey? Billie teased and Polly laughed.

"no i dont but i'm pretty sure Tommy does" he said smiling.

"god help her" both Pol and Micheal laughed but Billie didn't and the pair took notice to that.

After they all finished their meals Micheal began washing the plates as Pol and Billie sat at the table.Pol pulled out a cigarette and placed her box on the table only for them to be swiped by Billie.

"billie shelby..."Polly warned

-"i'm eighteen on tuesday" Billie pleaded

"exactly buy your own!"Pol laughed.

Billie pulled a face as she lit both their cigarettes.

-"oh yeah bill, what do you want for your birthday?"micheal inquired.

"you to make me dinner" she laughed

-"ahh you want a death wish" Polly added

"hey mum!im actually a good cook!"