Cruel To Be Kind - Peaky Blinders Fanfiction

Part 17 - You'll Be My King and I'll Be Your Queen

Hey guys, I know that it's been a really long time, but I've had a lot of assessments due in for uni and have managed to finally find the time to finish this chapter.

I personally feel like it isn't a lot but I'm sure we're all excited about the upcoming wedding. Anyone not?

Sorry about any mistakes x please feel free to point them out.

I would absolutely love it if you let me know what you think of this chapter and please tell me if there is anything you want me to write about ... any situations you'd like to see Elsie in - any characters you want to see her bond with or argue with etc.

IMPORTANT: Quick question about Elsie. Does anyone not like her? Do you even like her to begin with? Are there any problems you have with her? I'd really like to know how you feel about Elsie.

Please enjoy your read xx Love you all xx Comet96 xx

I'm currently editing this piece of work - when I mean editing, I mean I'll be adapting the story and plot, and I will be checking for grammar and spelling mistakes, but I may miss some as my main focus is on shaping the story, so it flows well before I continue adding more chapters. I am sorry if it takes a while, but I do hope you'll all be patient with me.

I would recommend re-reading each new edited chapter as there may be changes that would fit in with future chapter and future edits.

Thank you for your time and I hope you enjoy.

If you do have any problems or any suggestions, please let me know.

Edited:28/12/19

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We were driving for about half an hour when Tommy pulled over in front of a country house. I had no idea where we were, and Tommy had a flare of mystery about him. I think he was rather enjoying himself, if I was going by his smirk. He took my hand in his as we left the car, giving my fingers a soft tug as he knocked on the door. A few seconds later a stout, blonde-haired woman opened the door a large smile on her face.

"Tommy, dear, it's so good to see you," she exclaimed, bringing him into a hug as he stepped into the house. It was funny to see the look on Tommy's face as the lady hugged him, he remained stiff and didn't return the gesture, but he didn't push her away. He must have known her quite well.

"Nora, a pleasure as always." Tommy looked at me then, a grin on his face as he waved me into the house. "Nora, I want you to meet my fiancé, Elsie. Elsie, this is Nora. She used to babysit us when mum was still alive and Polly was busy."

"I wouldn't call it babysitting, Tommy. You boys were hardly in the house." She laughed, shaking her head and to my surprise, Tommy laughed with her. I hadn't known there had been someone else looking after the Shelby boys besides Polly. It seemed that Polly wouldn't let anyone but family help.

"You came here for the boy then?" she asked. causing me to freeze at her words. Boy? What boy? Did Tommy have a child, a son? Was I here because he wanted me to meet him? What was going on?

"You know I did, Nora. Can we see him?" Tommy stepped further into the house as Nora led us into a back room and my heart stopped in my chest at the sight before me. I couldn't help the smile that spread on my lips as I looked down at the boy they were talking about.

"He's absolutely adorable," I cooed dropping to my knees and welcoming the boy into my arms. "Can I keep him?" I asked, laughing as the puppy licked my face.