Chapter 8:
Monday Morning approached. Peter was already up and ready to go and pick Simon up from Ken and Deidre's to take him to school. 8 o'clock arrived and Carla appeared from the bedroom. She grabbed a quick coffee before she went to get dressed. Once dressed her and Peter headed out the door to go and fetch Simon.
They both pulled up outside Ken and Deidre's, shared a quick kiss and got out the car. Simon came running to the door. Peter, Carla and Simon all got into the car and headed off to school. When they arrived at school, Simon hugged his dad and went up to Carla hugged her and said "I love you", Carla looked at Peter and smiled. Carla and Peter headed back to the car; Carla still smiling said to Peter "Is this a dream? Did that really just happen?" Peter kissed her head and said "No, it's not a dream, he really did say that, now get in the car, you've work to get too.
They both got into the car and headed back to the street. Carla's factory was first stop, she got out the car walked round to Peter's side of the car, leaned in, kissed him and said "see you later," Peter smiled and said "not if I see you first." Carla smiled and walked into the factory.
It was mid-morning and Carla's mobile rang, it was Peter "Hey gorgeous, do you fancy lunch in the Bistro?" Peter asked her. Carla flicked her hair around, glancing at the clock. "Yeah, we could say 12:35?" she suggested. Peter said "that's perfect, see you then gorgeous." Carla smiled and put down her phone. Michelle walked into the office, sat down at her desk and started working, Carla looked up and asked "Chell, will you be ok to hold the fort for a couple of hours half 12 onwards? Going for lunch with Peter at Bistro.", "Sure, have a good time love." She replied Carla smiled and got back to her paperwork.
12 o clock approached and Carla sent all the workers on lunch; she went to get her bag from the office and went into the toilets to get ready. 15 minutes passed and Michelle shouted through to Carla "You ok in their?" Carla shouted back "Yeah, nearly ready now."
2 minutes later and Carla came out of the toilets. Michelle dropped her pen and said "Wow you look hot." Carla smiled and said "Easy, your my sister- in- law and I'm about to meet up with the man of my life." Michelle laughed "sorry, but you really do look stunning, I'm jealous." Carla said "Oh shut up your stunning but thank you." Michelle smiled and picked up her pen. Carla put her jacket on, picked up her bag, blew a kiss to Michelle and headed for the door.
Peter was stood outside the Bistro waiting for her, he looked up and seen her coming, he dropped his fag and his jaw dropped. Carla walked towards Peter; he stood looking at her "Wow you look stunning." Carla smiled and said "you don't look too bad yourself," Peter laughed and said "oi cheeky." Carla giggled and kissed him.
Peter stood behind Carla, pulled her coat off and pulled her chair out for her to sit down. Carla said "Wow, your being quite the gentleman today," Peter smiled and said "anything for my girl." Carla grinned; Peter kissed her before sitting down. Nick came over and asked what drinks they would like and Carla said "2 orange juices please," Nick said "coming right up." Peter looked at Carla and said "You could have had a glass of wine you know," Carla looked at Peter and said "I know but I don't want to in case," Peter looked confused and asked "In case of what?" "In case I'm pregnant" she replied, Peter just grinned and said "Oh yeah."
Their Orange juices came and Nick asked what they wanted to eat and Peter said "I'll have the steak and Carla will have the chicken. Nick took their menus "coming right up." Peter grabbed Carla's hand and looked into her eyes and said "How did I get so lucky and pull a cracker like you?" Carla smiled and said "because you started off married and then we had the affair and then you realised you loved me and chose me." Peter smiled and said "and what a good choice that was." Carla leaned over and they kissed.
Their dinners then arrived. Pulling away Peter and said "This looks lovely" as Eva put the plates down on the table. Carla nodded in agreement "looks amazing, thank you."
After finishing their meals, they stared into each other's eyes. "Dessert?" Peter asked, knowing Carla always has dessert. Carla just looked at him. "Excuse me Eva, can we have the dessert menu please?" Peter asked. "Certainly" Eva replied. Eva handed them both a menu. Carla examined it until she finally decided on having Strawberry Cheesecake, Peter also chose strawberry Cheesecake, so he called Eva over and ordered them both a piece. Peter and Carla just sat staring into each other's eyes again.
Their desserts came, as Eva put them on the table Carla looked at it and said "they look lovely thank you." "No problem, enjoy." Eva replied. Peter watched Carla as she took her first mouthful. "What?" Carla said, Peter replied with "nothing I just love you so much, and making every moment last." Carla smiled and said "Aww, eat your dessert." Peter laughed and said "ok, whatever you say." Carla smiled. After finishing their desserts Peter asked Carla "My place or yours?" Carla had a little think and said "yours but what about Simon?" "Dad and Deirdre's picking him up from school and taking him to his mates so we can all get ready for tonight." Carla smiled and said "ok yours it is, but need to make a quick stop at factory to see how Michelle's getting on." Peter looked at Carla and said "ok that's fine."
Peter went to go and pay while Carla put her coat on. They both came out the Bistro hand in hand and headed for the factory. "Hiya Chelle, it's just me" Carla said as she entered the office. "Just wondered how you're getting on." "Oh fine" Michelle said, "enjoy your dinner?" she asked. "Oh yeah, it was lovely, wasn't it Peter." Peter nodded. "Anyway not stopping" she said, "got lots to do before tonight." "What's tonight love?" Michelle asked "Oh me and Peter are having dinner with Ken and Deidre at Bistro." Carla replied. "Ooo 2 dinners in one day, you lucky girl." Michelle said smiling away. Carla grinned "actually this was my idea; want to get to know them more, we will be family after all." "Fair play to you girl." Michelle replied. A few moments passed and Carla said "right we better go, got a big night ahead of us, love ya Chelle." "Aww have a good night love, love ya too babe." Michelle said grinning. Carla blew Michelle a kiss as she left the office.
Back at the flat Carla went into the bedroom to choose her dress. "Red or Black?" she asked Peter, holding up 2 dresses. "Black defiantly, you know what my dad's like, don't want him getting hot under his collar with you in a red dress, do we?" he asked, joking. "No, I suppose not" she said as she headed into the bathroom to have a shower. "Won't be long" she shouted from bathroom." Peter made himself a cup of coffee and sat down on the couch to wait for Carla.
Short while later Carla appeared from the bathroom, "Your turn" she said to Peter as she sat down next to him. Peter kissed Carla on the forehead and headed to the bathroom.
Carla turned on the TV and watched a bit of telly while she waited for Peter to finish. "Carla?" Peter called through. "Can you bring me a towel in, I forgot it" he added. She entered the bathroom holding the towel, suggestively "why don't you come and get it?" she asked, teasingly." Peter smiled and walked over to Carla who wrapped the towel around his waist.
They both headed back into the living room, Carla sat on the couch while Peter went into the bedroom to get dressed. A short while passed and Peter came out the bedroom and sat next to Carla, he put his arm around her and they kissed.
"Are you ready to go?" she asked him. "Do we have to go? Can we not just say we're ill?" he asked, as he kissed her again. "Get off me, go and get your jacket" she said as she slipped on her shoes and grabbed her bag. "You look gorgeous" Peter said as he picked up his jacket. "So do you" she said grinning and they then headed out the door. Peter locked the door, and then grabbed Carla's hand and they walked hand in hand down the street sneaking in a little kiss here and there.
Just as they arrived at the bistro, they saw Ken and Deidre appearing from their house. "You nervous?" Peter asked Carla. "Very." She replied "well don't be it will be fine" Peter said putting his arm around her. He held the door open for Carla as Ken and Deirdre arrived. Carla entered the Bistro followed by Deirde. Peter pulled the seat out for Carla and she sat down. They were all handed menus. There was an awkward silence while they browsed the menus. "The steak sounds nice" Deidre said, hoping to break the ice. "Oh it is" Carla said. "And the chips here are to die for" she added. A short while later after they'd placed their orders they began to talk, Ken told them about a book he was reading, Carla did her best to look interested, she was pleased, it appeared to be going well. Peter looked at Carla and smiled, she smiled back and put her hand on his leg, he placed his hand on top of hers and they sat like that until the meals arrived about half an hour later. Peter let go and Carla removed her hand from Peter's leg. They all tucked into their meals. Shortly after finishing their Peter asked "anyone for dessert?" Ken and Deirde nodded and Carla sad "oh go on then," so Peter shouted Eva over and asked for dessert menus. Eva brought over the dessert menus; they all glanced at them in silence until they all made their orders. "I don't know how you manage to keep your figure with chips and ice-cream in your diet" Deidre said to Carla. "Oh, everything in moderation." she replied. "I've enjoyed getting to know you both tonight" Carla said, looking at Ken and Deidre, "You too love" Deidre said. Peter smiled at Carla and said "told you everything was going to be ok." Carla smiled. After they finished they made their way outside. Deidre kissed Carla on the cheek and Ken kissed Carla's hand before they headed off home. Peter put his arm around Carla and they headed back to Peter's flat.
Once there Peter put the kettle on while Carla sat on the couch. Peter placed the coffees on the table and sat next to Carla, he leaned back, Carla lay on his chest and put her arm around him. They sat there for a few minutes before sitting up to drink their coffees. After they finished their coffees Peter went to wash up and Carla lay down on the couch and watched a bit of telly. 10 minutes passed and Carla fell asleep, Peter walked over to the couch, put a blanket over Carla, kissed her head and headed to bed.
