Sorry updates arent being published once a day...I'm back at college now and it's usually hectic on the first week back but hopefully now I can start uploading a bit more frequently...this one's a little shorter so I'm sorry for that again...I'm just trying to figure out where I want this storyline to go
Michelle made her way to the bistro hoping to talk some sense into both Jenny and Kate, she knew Carla didn't need the stress right now and that she just wanted to get on with her life. Michelle entered gingerly, the thought of both Kate and Jenny judging her made her feel sick to the bone, she knew that she would have a fight on her hands and now that she had some time away from both Carla and Peter when they were in Spain, she finally realised that maybe Carla was right all along, and that she belonged with Peter and no matter what anyone said she wouldn't change that.
"What the hell do you think you're playing at?" Kate glares as Michelle sits up at the bar asking Robert for a glass of red
"I could ask you the same to be honest, look, why can't you just put this feud behind you-"
"What!? Are you really taking her side, after everything she's done, lying about Peter to ending her own father's life, to harassing Aidan for a kidney, you really are the same you lot aren't you?" Kate replies incredulously, what hold did Carla have over everyone?
"As a matter of fact I am. She's pregnant and she doesn't need the stress right now, I don't condone the whole 'secret marriage with Peter' but I am willing to look past it for the sake of that child, it's not fair it has to be brought up in an environment where everyone hates it's mother…some of us never got that opportunity so…"
"Don't you dare guilt trip us"
"I think deep down, Johnny would want you all to forgive each other, Aidan ending his life…it wasn't Carla's fault we all were as ignorant as each other and not seeing that he needed the help-"
"Well if Carla actually looked after herself then there would've been less pressure on Aidan to give her a kidney" Kate retorts as Michelle sighs in pure exasperation, this conversation was heading nowhere but she wasn't going to give up yet
"I feel sorry for that kid in all honesty…" Jenny mutters as Michelle turns to face her shaking her head
"And what's that supposed to mean?"
"Well two liars as parents…an alchy as a dad…do you want me to carry on?" Jenny questions as Michelle groans frustratedly
"Ok you made your point, all I'm saying is that if you keep pushing her you will never get to see Johnny's grandchild and you-" Michelle points to Kate "-will never get to see your niece, but if that's what you want who am I to stop you?"
And that was it, Michelle flounced out of the bistro, finally revelling in the fact that her and Carla were back on 'best friend terms' together
"Hi Sean, are Peter and Carla around?" Michelle asks leaning over the bar as Sean raises an eyebrow going to the phone on the bar giving the flat upstairs a ring
"Go through to the back, Peter will be down soon" Sean smiles allowing Michelle to go through to the back room
"Michelle?" Peter questions taking a seat at the table with her
"No Carla?" Michelle raises an eyebrow as Peter nods slowly
"She's exhausted I wanted to let her sleep" Peter smiles as Michelle nods knowing it was probably best
"I spoke to Kate and Jenny…they aren't forgiving her"
"Great more stress for her to deal with…I don't know what to do 'Chelle" Peter sighs dipping his head into his hands as Michelle smiles
"Why don't you go away again?"
"You trying to get rid of us?" Peter grins as Michelle laughs shaking her head
"No I just think that stress really isn't going to help Carla especially with the baby…I think it's best Peter I really do…Kate and Jenny, well they aren't going to stop harassing her" Michelle sighs as Peter nods slowly taking the information on board
"What's going on?" Carla yawns entering the room taking a seat at the table as Peter rolls his eyes
"I thought you were asleep?"
"I was…but then I woke up…what's going on?" Carla yawns again as Peter sighs knowing she really needed to sleep, Carla placing a hand on her bump
"I spoke to Kate and Jenny…"
"Ok…I'm guessing you're here because it didn't go well?" Carla questions with a laugh, Peter getting up to make her a decaf coffee
"Pretty much, I was speaking to Peter and I reckon it's a good idea to go away again until the baby's born-"
"They hate me that much eh?"
"Pretty much yeah" Michelle stifles a laugh as Carla groans running a hand through her hair
"What do you say then Car?" Peter questions as Carla sighs thinking about what might be best for her unborn child
"I mean where would we go…I don't know Peter I just want to be settled again"
"I know you do, we can stay but I just don't want anything to happen to the baby or you for that matter…stress last time it wasn't good-"
"And why's that then?" she snaps as Peter sighs knowing it was just her hormones speaking
"Stress last time it wasn't good and I want to take that away from you, now more than ever"
"Where would we go then Peter? Back to Formentera, back to Ibiza? Hey we might even go further afield and head to Italy, going to take me to Rome?"
"You know I would never take you to Rome, stop trying to provoke a reaction out of me" Peter sighs as Carla rolls her eyes grabbing her drink and heading off upstairs
"It's just hormones Peter…I wouldn't worry she'll see sense eventually…look why don't I take her out tomorrow? That way I can try and talk to her?"
"I mean you can try but when she's in one of her hormonal moods she won't want to listen…look thanks for attempting to speak to Jenny and Kate I appreciate it I need to get some sleep now because I'm pretty shattered as I did the majority of the driving"
"Alright, just think about it yeah? I'll head off…see you soon" Michelle smiles leaving the back room as Peter sighs exasperatedly before heading upstairs
"Sorry" Carla mumbles as Peter slides into bed beside her bringing her into his embrace
"I know this is difficult on you we just want what's best for you and the baby" Peter smiles placing a hand on her bump Carla mirroring his touch
"I know you do, I'm sorry I went a bit overboard I just feel unsettled that's all and I just want to chill and enjoy the rest of my pregnancy"
"I don't think you will be enjoying it when you're here…not whilst everyone's so against you"
"I know…look if we decide to run away again I want it done as soon as possible ok? I mean it Peter I want to be on the road this time tomorrow"
"Michelle offered to take you out for the day" Peter smiles as Carla groans in response wanting to laze around at home all day
"Do I have to?"
"I think you should. She's on your side here and she wants to help, I'll even let you have my credit card" Peter teases as Carla's face lights up into a smile
"Really?"
"Yes and you can buy some clothes for this little one if you want?" Peter says rubbing his hand over Carla's bump as Carla grins at him wrapping her arms around his neck causing him to smile
"As long as you're sure I don't want to do it unless you wanted to?"
"Of course, I can get a plan sorted out for us then can't I?"
"I guess so…as long as you're sure"
"I am" he confirms "Get some sleep yeah?"
"Alright, promise you'll stay?"
"I promise"