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I glance at Billy as he reads the very last sentace of Archie's will out, a little part of me dies inside, even though i'm happy for my granddaughters Ronnie and Roxy, the fact the Queen vic will never be mine again, to be honest it's to much, my eyes start to fill with tears i wipe them away hoping no one will notice.
'Are you okay Auntie Peg?' I felt a hand on my shoulder, recognising Ronnie's voice 'Yeah fine darling, why wouldn't i be' i reply looking up at her with a small smile on my face, trying to stay strong for everyone else. Getting up from the chair, i make my way to the bar, just as Billy stops me...i grind to a halt and look at him
'Peggy'
'What is it Billy'
'I have something for you, i did'nt want to give it to you, in front of Ronnie and Roxy' 'Okay' A blank expression appears on my face, as i get an envelope shoved in my hands...'i don't get it'
'Peggy it was found along side Archies will'
I gulp as my stomach turns...sighing slightly i walk slowly in to the back of the Vic and perch my self on the step, listening to my family celebrate whilst i was worrying over a letter, a letter that properly would say much anyway...My finger ran along the side of it...opening it slowly i pulled out the letter, i felt sick to the stomach, but couldn't bare for someone else to read it out for me, not knowing what it said first. i opened the neatly folded, piece of paper...
Peggy,
I love you, with all my heart.
I would never do anything to hurt you We will spend the rest of your life together, nothing can come between us.
I'm so glad i found you, the love of my life.
The ring you have on, the one the vicar will give me to put on your finger will signify our love together.
My vows to you are clear, just thought i would write them in this letter in case, you found this one day and couldn't remember them!
My eyes start it well up, why was i crying, you see all the pain he has caused me and then this, i wipe a stray tear from down my face...as i continue to hesitantly move on.
Now for the true meaning, small but so truthful I love you Peggy so much.. I can't wait for you to be my wife, this time next week you will be Mrs Mitchell!, i would never hurt you, your a lovely woman...an you deserve the best in life and i'm going to give it to you!
The first time i saw you, i couldn't take my eyes of you, and it hasn't changed to this day.
I would love us to move one day, out of Walford somewhere we can spend the rest of our lives together, i want to know if you want that too, if you don't it dosn't matter, all that does matter is that i have you.
Peggy, i want you to be there when i die, to know your in my presence...or even to die next to me
All my love Archie
I fold the letter up quickly as, i hear Roxy coming, shoving the letter in my pocket, i got up from the step not having time to console my thoughts, on the letter i had just read i wipe the tears away from my eyes,wanting to cry so much at the same time feeling so angry, as i follow Roxy back in to the bar to join in with what would be a celebration.
