An insight into what Mariana Cortéz and Thomas Shelby were like before the violence and murder
And how they became so numb to the world around them.
How they came together and fell apart before the war.
And how the Shelby's became the notorious, ru...
"Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars" - J.R.R.Tolkien
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February •1910• Mariana's POV
"I told you to leave it Tommy" I whined again "If it's dangerous I want to know, what kind of job is it?" He asked "One that doesn't concern you, not out of spite or in an attempt to cut you out on something, it's just a job that I'm doing on my own" I said.
"On your own? No one does a job on their own that's why I'm concerned, who's helping you on this?" He asked "Tommy please, not today, you've been badgering me for weeks, can I please just have today without you jumping down my throat?" I asked.
"Fine" he sighed, moving towards me Before he engulfed me in a hug "I have to go, I'll see you in the pub later" he said, I nodded "And happy birthday" he smiled, bringing one of my own out.
"Thank you" I said
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"Flowers? Why Freddie Thorne you are a charmer" I laughed "Not everyday you turn 19 eh" he smiled, nudging me before he ran off down the street to catch up with Arthur.
I chuckled to myself, pulling one out and handing it to Ada beside me Who silently took it as she stared after Freddie "First crush then huh?" I teased "What? No..." she mumbled I smiled "You'll find the right man someday Ada, but I doubt it'll be Freddie" I laughed.
"Why?" She asked "Because he's away with the clouds half the time, and because he's about 6... 7 years out of your range" I said. Then again, I couldn't picture any girl putting up with Freddie's shit.
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"A dog?" I asked "Yeah... do you like it?" David asked nervously "I... I love it but a dog? Where did you get a dog from?" I asked "Never mind that, are you going to name her? Or even let her out of that box?" He asked.
She was adorable. And tiny "Uh... I don't know what to name her" I said, staring at her "Just think of a nice name, something personal" he said
"What about Harley?" I asked He immediately smiled "Like mums old dog?" He asked, receiving a nod from me "Yeah, I know he was a boy but it can work both ways, what do you think?" I asked.
"It's good" he said.
Tommy's POV
I hope she likes it A necklace was a huge leap down from the ring that sat in my desk but... it was good Good for a birthday Good to show her how much I cared for her.
"You ready to set off?" Arthur asked "Yeah, what did you get her?" I asked "Some shoes, Pol pointed them out, they're... good... apparently" he shrugged Fucking hopeless "I'm sure she'll like it, can you grab mine out that drawer?" I asked, pulling my jacket on.
