Everyone was sitting in the courtroom waiting for it to start and Carla was feeling very anxious about if Peter had stuck to his promises and told Leanne that he wanted to be with her and also terrified about what the verdict would be, Carla gets a text from peter saying

'' Come outside the courts i have to speak to you x x''

Carla started to worry as she thinks peter was not able to go through with breaking Leanne's heart again, Eventually she says to Maria and Michelle

'' Im just going to go outside for a minute to get some fress air''

Maria ''Oh okay, Do you want me to come with you?''

Carla '' No i'm fine i just want to go outside so i can just have a few minutes alone''

Michelle ''Carla are you sure you're okay i'm quite worried about you''

Carla '' I'm fine i'll be back in a few minutes''

Outside Peter is having a cigerette and as he see's Carla walking out through the doors he quickly puts the cigerette out as he knows she doesnt like it when he smokes, She comes out and says

''Peter what is it? How come you couldnt tell me inside?''

Peter '' Carla i've done it, I've done what we agreed and right know i could not be more relieved''

Carla ''What are you talking about peter?''

Peter '' Ive told Leanne everything i've told her i want to be with you, That i'm inlove with you and i want to spend my life with you''

Carla '' Wow *smiles* this is great news i'm so happy i'm just so terrified about the trial its the last day and its franks time and i know he'll just turn everything around and munipulate the jury

. Peter '' You're bound to be terrified i hope he gets what he desserves, It was so hard for me to talk about what he said about you on that stand, You dont have to worry though as i'm here for you know, I'm going to walk into that court and sit by you i dont care what anyone thinks.

Carla '' I know i could tell in your eyes when you kept looking over at me, I'm so glad i've got you to help me get through this i dont know where i'd be without you by my side

. Peter ''Love i'll be by your side for the rest of my life, I promise ya, I love you so much, Lets go in there with our heads held high and get justice done. *Kisses her forehead*

Carla '' Okay but once all this is over i want us to make it official. I love you! *Walks back into court*

As Carla takes her seat sitting by Maria and Michelle and peter 2 seats away from Carla Fank is let into the box to answer some questions, As he keeps lying and scheming you could tell it was getting to Carla whilst her eyes we're filling up with tears and running down her lovely cheek bones, Peter looks across to see if Carla is alright, But she's literally feeling like she cant sit there any longer with her hands over her face and feeling very uncomfortable.

Eventually the verdict is ''NOT GUILTY'' Carla feels like she should not have even tried to get justice because it never works out Frank always trys to distroy her life. As she walks out of court totally deverstated with Maria linking her

Peter says to Carla '' Love are you okay? He deserved to be sent down I dont know why the jury said he wasnt gulity when we all know he was'' Carla '' I've got you havent i, I can get through anything as long as i have you by my side'' Peter '' We'll get through this i promise you, From know on its me and you against the world, You mean so much to me and i'm not going to loose you, Give me your hand''

Carla '' I know we'll get through it, I love you and i'm never letting go of you, Why do you want my hand for she says as they walk down the steps of court''

Peter '' Because i want to hold your hand because you're my girlfriend and i'm proud to say you're mine and i'm not assamed of that and i never will be.

Carla '' Aww Peter Barlow you big softy *Holding hands* This feels really right'' Peter '' Thats because it is right'' *smiles*

Maria '' I'm going to get a taxi do you want to come with me you too?''

Peter '' Its alright Maria i'll take Carla back with me you go ahead''

Maria '' Okay I'll see you tomorrow Carla and well done for today, Even though you diddent get justice you are still a fighter.

Carla '' Thank you Maria for everything today, *Hugs her* I'll give you a call tomorrow''

As Peter and Carla walk hand in hand to peters car, As carla rests her head on peters shoulder, peter looks down on her and says to her

'' You know i love you and whilst you're with me i'm never going to let anyone hurt or harm you'

' Carla '' I know you wont, I trust you, Its taken so much to get where we are today and one thing goods come out of this, I can finally say you're mine!''

As they arrive at the Carla's flat she looks up at it and says to peter..

'' Its so empy know chelle has moved out, Its so lonely''

Peter '' Love i'll stay the night if you want? I'll drop Si off at my dads he shouldnt mind looking after him''

Carla '' Are you sure? Simon could stay aswell if you want him too''

Peter '' I think its best if its just us tonight plus i want to spend some time with you since we're together properly know''

Carla '' That sounds lovely. I'll go in and wait for you to come back shall i have a coffee waiting for you?''

Peter ''Yes please love, You know i cant use that coffee machine;-) *Kisses her on the lips* I'll see you in 5 mins''

Carla ''Okay i'll be waiting for you''

Peter then arrives back at Carla's flat where he see's her lying on the sofa he goes and joins her and gets on the sofa with her and cuddles up to her as carla says

'' This is so perfect, I never thought i could be this happy with anyone since Liam''

Peter '' Well i'm going to change that i'm not going to let anyone hut you, Did you make them coffee's?''

'' Carla ''Oh i forgot sorry darlin its just with this whole verdict coming back as not what i wanted its knocked me for six''

Peter ''Its fine love dont worry. Listen why dont you get some sleep? Lie on me and go sleep''

As Carla rests her head on Peters chest to go sleep he rubs his hands through her silky hair and just stares down at her natural beauty, He watches her sleep and thinks to himself she's like a princess, He beggins to close his eyes with her, and eventually they both fall asleep on the sofa together in a loving embrace.

..To Be coninuted in chaper 2.