Maria had been watching out of the window from the second Liam had slammed the door. She had never moved from the sofa so fast but this was different, she had needed to see in which direction he'd gone. She had noted about ten minutes after Liam had disappeared around Audrey's that Tony had come speeding around the corner and parked rather abruptly outside Underworld. Something about his driving style told Maria he wasn't in a good mood and she couldn't help but wonder if it had something to do with Liam.
For a minute she thought about running outside and confronting him but upon seeing his steely expression when he emerged from the car she had second thoughts. Maria as did everyone else on the street had doubts about the mysterious stranger that was Tony Gordon, and today she didn't feel like being on the receiving end of his anger. She quickly retreated back to her comfortable seat on the sofa. Reaching across to the far cushion she pulled her handbag towards her and rummaged desperately for her mobile. She had the sudden urge to call Liam, check he was still alive.
Liam's phone vibrated away in his jacket pocket as it lay across the back of Carla's sofa. Liam however was to pre-occupied. The second he had stepped into her flat his lips had met hers. He hadn't even had a chance to look at her properly because if he had he would have seen that she wasn't her usual self. Something was wrong.
Carla hadn't resisted his kiss but her mind wasn't in the moment. It was wandering and conjuring up all sorts of terrible ideas and scenarios about if Tony suddenly came home. He hadn't said where he was going and she wasn't sure when he'd be back but if he came in now and saw them like this she dreaded to think how he'd react. The thought made her suddenly push Liam away, she was flattered he was here but he had to go.
Liam leant forward trying to re-establish his passionate kiss with his lover but she backed away again. Confused Liam cocked his head to one side and stared at her. Their eyes didn't meet, she couldn't bear to look at him. He was impossible to resist but something told her she would have to, not forever but definitely for now.
Liam continued to stare, he didn't understand why she couldn't keep her hands off of him. She'd been so upset that day he'd told her he was back with Maria and since she had always tried to catch him off guard and now here they were, alone and she was resisting. He decided to play her at her own game, let her get distracted and then sneak up on her.
The atmosphere between the lovers stayed tense as Carla clattered in the kitchenette making a couple of teas. She thought they probably needed something stronger for the conversation she was about to start but then again that could just end up making the whole situation worse. She removed the teabags from the cups and then reached across to the fridge for the milk.
The sight of Carla bent down reaching into the fridge was the moment Liam saw as his opportunity to get her back in a passionate mood. He swiftly moved over to stand just behind her and when she began to rise he wrapped his arms around her slender middle. It took her completely be surprise and he felt her jump but she didn't say a word, she tensed and un-tensed quicker than he'd ever known. He knew she knew it was him and he knew she would be powerless to resist his advances. He wasn't wrong.
Carla's fingers slipped from the handle on the milk carton causing it to fall to the floor with a bang. She twisted herself round so they would be face to face and then before Liam could even make his move she pressed her soft lips to his and kissed hard. As much as she had tried she couldn't resist him any longer. He wanted her and she definitely wanted him, she wanted him now.
Leanne came rushing into the Rovers desperately hoping to find Michelle. She was in luck, Liz had disappeared off for a day and left Michelle single handily running the bar and the lunchtime, hot pot rush. Mixed with her hangover this was a recipe for disaster.
"Oh 'iya Love" shouted Michelle as she caught sight of Leanne whilst re-entering the bar. "What can I get ya?" she asked in a tone that said 'please say nothing'.
"Erm I was just wondering if you'd heard from Carla yet today?" she whispered in a worried tone.
Michelle gave her a quizzical look, why would she have heard from Carla. It was a rarity unless she was stopping in to grab a red wine in her sneaky break from the factory. But Leanne looked fearful and Michelle, not quite remembering all of last night's events was starting to get a bad feeling. She waved her arm in a gesture to summon Leanne through to the back. Whatever was bothering her in regards to Carla she needed to know.
"Has something 'appened?" asked Michelle now sounding concerned.
"Well not exactly, it's just with what happened last night with Tony and all that I just wondered if she was ok" explained a worried Leanne.
Michelle had to be smart about this, she knew there would be drama if Leanne thought something had happened and Carla, well she couldn't stand drama and wouldn't want it. She decided to lie, pacify Leanne and say she'd go over. Luckily Leanne didn't offer to tag along and feeling happier about things made a swift exit explaining she really should get back to the bookies.
Michelle sighed loudly the second she had gone. Something Leanne had said was playing on her mind. 'With what happened last night with Tony' but what had happened. She was clueless. Marching back to the bar she grabbed her mobile and scrolled for Carla's number. Setting it up she typed out a short text.
Last night! What happened? You ok? Love Chelle xx
Carla's phone buzzed loudly on the counter and interrupted hers and Liam's long passionate, lip bruising kiss. She pulled away from him again but didn't make him remove his arms from her waist. She stretched across just reaching the mobile with her fingertips but wasn't able to grab it.
"Oh leave it Car" Liam whinged longing to lock lips again. He loved kissing her and holding her close, it gave him a rush. Snatching her back he tightened his grip on her wrapping one hand around her waist so tight their bodies were pushed right up against one another. With his other hand her lifted it to entwine his fingers in her shiny raven hair. Locking a tight grip around the bottom of her head and neck he pushed her lips hard onto his making her moan quietly.
Tony sat in Carla's plush leather chair at the factory, staring blindly out of the window at the hurried workers. They were desperately trying to complete and order by five. The contract was the most important to the factory at that time and they knew their jobs depended on its success; after all they were all replaceable. Their efforts did not bother Tony, he was sum what distracted and annoyed that Carla hadn't yet made an appearance. But he suspected he knew what she was doing or if you'd rather whom she was doing!
The second that thought of Liam and Carla together entered his head he jumped up out of the seat. Sliding back the office door vigorously he shouted for Hayley. She came running immediately and entered the office to find him stood by Carla's desk.
"I need to go out Hayley, you are in charge" he explained.
Hayley stood happily listening to her orders, she was happy to help but had to ask. "Will Ms Connor be coming in today Mr Gordon?"
He smiled at Hayley with an evil glint in his eye that she couldn't miss. "Oh I don't think so, Ms Connor, is otherwise engaged today Hayley" He turned swiftly on his heel feeling rather pleased with himself. Carla wasn't otherwise engaged yet but she would be when he got home.
Hayley stood still and watched Tony leave, he had a certain confidence she had to admire but the way he'd just spoken about Carla gave Hayley chills. Something just didn't seem right but it wasn't any of her business, she had a factory to keep in order and an order to complete by the end of the day. With that she returned to work, she just hoped Carla was ok, after all she really did like her and would not wish her any harm.
