Too Late To Say Goodbye | Tommy Shelby {1}

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"What kind of flowers do you like?" Lizzie asked

Bella ran a hand through her hair, as she sat back on the sofa. Ada and Lizzie were here to put the finishing touches on the wedding. After this it will be all set to happen a few weeks after the baby was born.
With the women here to help with the wedding, Eleanor said she'll watch over Charlie for the day, taking him out to the field to play with Baby.

The last few days Bella has been more uncomfortable than ever. She wants the baby to come to finally get some relief. With her small frame it was hard to move around and find a comfortable place to rest. Every time she sat the baby felt the need to move and make her uncomfortable.

Just a few more days, she thought to herself.

"Pink roses" she told her friend who was standing in front of her with a notebook.
She picked that flower because she thought about the first birthday of hers she spent with Tommy. How he set up a small picnic for them out in the field, gifting her pink roses there.
Since then they have been her favorite.

Lizzie nodded writing it down. Then her and Ada start talking about seating. And honestly...Bella really didn't care about that.

If she could get married and have it just be her and Tommy, she would.

She thought back to her conversation with him the day before, in the baby's room. They both seemed stressed and worn. It's funny because they were suppose to be on a break to fix that, but it seems to be only making it worse.

Then they spent the night together, finally getting a somewhat decent nights rest and she hopes that Tommy did as well.
She didn't get much time with him in the morning, because as soon as she was awake she was summoned by the two women in front of her.

From the corner of her eye she saw Frances pass by the entrance of the family room, seemingly hesitating before continuing on her way.

And suddenly, that interested Bella way more than what she was doing at the moment.

"Ada, doll, help me up please? I need to use the Loo."

Ada stopped talking and looked over at her friend with a smile, "oh of course!"
She held her hand helping her stand from the couch.

Bella gave her a small smile. "I'm a bit tired, I think I'm going to lay down for a bit as well."

The two woman nodded. "Do you need anything, dear?" Lizzie asked a little worried

But Bella waved her away. "Oh no I'm perfectly fine, I just want to rest for a bit. You two many stay as long as you would like."

Then Bella left the room, entering the hallway and making her way in the direction she saw Frances go.

She found the head maid in the dining room, fixing the chairs and straightening the table decor.

"Hello Frances." Bella made herself known, feeling bad when seeing the older woman jump slightly.

"O-oh hello Bella. How are you feeling?" She asked, standing up straight.

"I'm well...what's wrong?" Bella asked wanting to know. If there was something wrong in the house or if something was making Frances uncomfortable, she wants to know so she can fix it.

"N-nothing Bella. Everything is well." Frances answered feeling bad about lying but not wanting to disobey Mr. Shelby.

And of course...Bella didn't believe her. She could tell by the way her voice wavered and how she played with her fingers in front of her, she was nervous.
Bella stepped forward, one hand on her belly and the other resting on the chair in front of her, across from Frances.