Peaky Blinders Imagines✔️

Alfie- Love At Sight Pt4

6 moths later
"They're gonna kill me"
"And what do you suggest we do Alf? I can't hide this for much longer" I point to my bloating stomach
"You could hide with me at home"
"And then what Alfie? my brothers will wonder where I am for the next 6 months. I've managed to hide this from them for 3 months, aunt Poll is getting suspicious. No. We're telling them today"
Alfie and I are currently in the car on the way to my house in Small Heath where I have called a meeting
"But they didn't even know we were going steady right. Going from business partners to knocking up Tommys sister, I'm dead"
"Your not fucking dead. Alfie, Tommy loves me and he will do anything for me. Even put up with you. And anyway they are more likely to kill you if we keep us and the baby a secret"
"Right. Best got on with this then" Alfie says trying to act tough, but I know he's scared.

We arrive at the house where everyone is already waiting
"What's all this about then aye" Tommy asks breaking the awkward silence after taking a puff of his cigarette
"We've been lying to you Tom. I've not been going to London because of problems with the business"
"Then why have you been going to London then?" Arthur grunts giving Alfie an evil look
"Well errm you see" Alfie gets nervous
"Alfie and I have been courting for the last 5 months" I watch all of my brothers' jaws clench
"But that's not all is it" Polly says
"No" I sigh
"Your in the family way aren't you?" I look down at my feet, then realise I shouldn't have to feel ashamed of myself. I look back up and stand tall
"Yes" I look around expecting my brothers to go mad, but no. They are quiet
"They seem to be ok" Alfie whispers
"This is the calm before the storm" I watch Tommy stump out his cigarette
"Your pregnant" he says as a statement "and Alfie is the father" he walks over to Alfie getting in his face "is that right?"
"Look mate.."
"Im not your fucking mate"
"Tom stop. Look this wasn't planned"
"I can arrange for the... issue to be resolved"
"You know just as much as I do, what your suggesting is illegal. And anyway Alfie and I are happy"
"Is that right? Polly, Ada go and take YN to the kitchen and her a drink"
"Come love"
"I'm not sure this is wise" I tell Polly
"Alfie will be fine. Come on" Ada takes my hand and we walk into the kitchen.

"No broken glasses, that's a good sign" Ada says when John walks through the door
"Well Alfie is still alive, although both he and Arthur have a black eye" John laughs
"Your not mad?"
"Why should I be. All of us brother have had sex outside of marriage. Hell I got Martha pregnant out of marriage. Tommy and Arthur know what it's like to nearly loose a sister because of them getting pregnant" John looks at Ada then looks back at me "they also know what it's like to become an uncle. Of course I've had words with Alfie, but no point in killing him is there when he will be needed to help you look after the child. Now. Come on Tommy wants to talk to you" I nod my head and get up. I walk out of the kitchen and find Tommy, Arthur and Alfie all with a drink in hand
"Now that we've had a chat. What I would like to know is when is the wedding?" Tommy asks taking another cigarette
"It's the thing to do innit. But your sister is as stubborn as you. Said no didn't she. 2 times"
"Because I'm not marrying someone just because I'm pregnant. Why should I? If Alfie wants to marry me because he loves me then I'll say yes, but for now it's a no"
"At least put a ring on your finger YN, don't need anyone in our business"
"I'm a Shelby Arthur, no one will say a thing, but if it makes you all feel better fine. I'll wear a ring" I cross my arms at my eldest brother
"Good. I'm still not happy it's with him, but could be worse"
"That's the spirit Arthur" Alfie smiles
"Can I finish my tea now?" I ask looking at Tommy
"Yes. Finn will go and get it" Polly says guiding me to a chair. Finn then enters holding my cup
"So. Another sister moving to London then" John says sitting down "you keep an eye on her Ada. She may be older than us but she's a trouble maker" he points at me
"I will"
"At least neither of you will double cross each other again" Polly sighs
"I'm not upset about the baby out of marriage. But I will be upset if you hurt my sister"
"Wouldn't dream of it mate" Alfie tells John before sipping on his drink. This went a lot better than I though, but that doesn't mean something won't bubble up with my brothers.