Lydia pov
1 year. 1 year its been since my world fell apart. Since a man took advantage of me. Its my 16th birthday today. Would've been masons 17th if god was kind enough. But I know mama is looking after him. She always did look after him....and me.....and everyone really. Me and dad had gone to lay flowers at masons grave for his birthday
"Happy birthday mate" he said rubbing the stone
"Happy birthday big brother" I said crouching down and setting the flowers down nicely
"Your sisters grown up since you last saw her. Proper young woman now she is" dad said making me giggle. He helped me up and after a few more words, we walked back. On the walk home, I saw a group of boys. They saw me and all started teasing this boy called Oscar. He keeps asking me out. Don't get me wrong, he's a total sweetheart. But not my cup of tea. I've currently been too busy for that anyway.
I'm studying so I can get into Oxford University. My teachers say they see no reason why I wouldn't be accepted and have pushed me to apply for that's what I'm gonna do. But of course, I can do that for another 2 years yet. So until then, I just have to get the best test scores. I started school after mason died. To give me something to occupy my mind with and i found i actually enjoyed it and was really good at it
"Those boys are staring at ya" dad said annoyed
"Well I'm not the only one with admirers" I giggled as i nudge him in the direction of a pretty woman. She has been looking at my dad but everytime he looks over, she looks away from nerves
"I'm far too old for that" he chuckled
"You're never too old for love" I said
"Oh ye? And when did you become a love expert?" He asked raising an eyebrow
"Not an expert. Just want you to be happy" I said grinning
"I am happy" he said
"Ye but you'd be more happy if you were getting some" I mumbled
"Excuse me?" He asked laughing
"Is this because I grounded you last week?" He asked
"Finn said its because you weren't getting laid so you were getting angry" I said
"Did he now"
"Yep" I said popping the p
"Oh just go talk to her. Pleeeeeaaasssee" I begged
"Alright alright fine. I'll go talk to her. You, bugger off" he said. I smirked and then ran out of sight but I could still see them. 10 minutes later, he came back with a grin on his face
"Wow. I've heard of a quickie but that was faster than light" I said making him chuckle but clip me round the ear
"Actually I've got a date Friday night" he said smirking
"Nice work old man. What did I tell ya? Never too old for love" I said kissing his cheek. We then raced home, I of course won because I'm not almost ancient. But I'm happy he has a date. I truly am. Ad long as this one isn't a betraying lying bitch then we should be good. I just want him to be happy. And I think we may finally be getting to the point where he's happy again. Maybe. Hopefully. Yep. He's happy
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The Gift- Complete
FanfictionArthur Shelby has 0 to very little experience with children. Sure he entertains his nieces and nephews but it's not quite the same as being a father. He doesn't need to take responsibility for them and he can give them as much alcohol as he pleases ...
