"Peter...I..." she trails off biting her lip not really knowing what to say "Why?"

"Lifes too short" he smiles gently at her

"Even after me telling you I want you dead, even after you saying all those things you said to me, even after I lost your baby, you still want to marry me?"

"Yes"

"Right..." she trails off glancing to the floor and biting her lip

"Could you maybe hurry up I am a decade older than you; getting down on one knee is kind of hard for someone who's about to keel over"

"I dont know Peter" she shrugs biting her thumb nail as she contemplates the whole thing, a future with Peter who she did really love but everything they said between the both of them, it just didn't seem right "Stand up a minute"

"Carla its a simple question, yes or no"

"Stop pushing me" she states slightly annoyed at his persistence "We shouldn't be doing this especially if you've just come out of hospital"

"I love you"

"And I love you"

"But?"

"I dont know, things dont exactly feel right-" she starts as Johnny walks into the room "Great"

"Did I hear the words 'will you marry me'?" he questions, Peter turns to face him and nods knowing the more that Johnny had an influence on the situation then the more inclined Carla was going to answer yes to his proposal

"You know you want to" Johnny teases as she raises her eyebrows at him "We could all do with something to celebrate after this dreadful year"

"Exactly" Peter remarks, she just shakes her head pulling at her hair slightly

"Fine, ask me again then" she rolls her eyes watching as Peter gets down on one knee again

"Carla Connor, will you marry me?" he questions again holding the ring up to her once more causing her heart to warm, she bites her lip glancing to Johnny who was looking up at her expectantly

"Yes, I will marry you" she chuckles slightly allowing him to slide the ring onto her finger and kiss her passionately on the lips with "So we're getting married"

"Well that is kind of what a proposal does for you" Peter comments causing her to giggle "Can i have a moment with Carla alone please Johnny?"

"Of course, I'll go and get you some non-alcoholic bubbly for you both" Johnny grins leaving the room

"I didn't want to say anything but I have a couple of flights booked for tomorrow to Kefalonia where we will have a blessing we'll be out there for a month and when we come back we'll have another ceremony here with family and friends in a registry office"

"Peter, that sounds amazing" she whispers closing her eyes and swaying in time with the music which was playing "Tomorrow though?"

"That's right"

"I dont have time to pack" she frets, he rolls his eyes running his fingers through her hair

"Well you'll have all night to pack won't you and I'll be here to help" he smiles, she nods rather cutely as Johnny enters the room again with Jenny this time who brings Carla in for a hug "Anyway we have an announcement"

"Another one?" Johnny's eyes widen as Jenny glances to Carla then back to Johnny who gasps

"Are you pregnant?" Jenny squeals

"No" Carla shakes her head trying to hold it together, Peter brings her in for a hug "We're going to Kefalonia for a blessing, tomorrow"

"We'll have a proper celebration when we get back to make it all official" Peter reassures them as Johnny and Jenny smile between each other "I was thinking why dont you go out and get some bits for the trip in town, we could make a night of it, treat you to a pre-wedding dinner?"

"Oh that sounds lovely" she smiles slightly kissing him one last time on the lips "We should probably inform your lot baby"

"Ugh" he complains causing her to giggle and grab her bag "Are we going into town then?"

"You bet, I want to drag you around the shops until your feet bleed-"

"Oh thanks very much, I see what I'm marrying into now" he rolls his eyes causing her to grin and take his hand as they walk up the stairs into the bedroom to get ready for their night out

She was enjoying spending time with Peter, she really was but there was something which was niggling in her head that this wouldn't last. Considering everything that happened between her and Peter and all the things they both said to each other maybe this would help them reconnect again and talk properly about things as well as regain that trust and respect for each other.

They had a lovely meal together, sitting and talking about everything, about the wedding blessing and about the way they were feeling but both of them didn't really want to elaborate until they were in Kefalonia, it was always so much harder talking about things when they were here and living their lives which led her to question whether things would be different when they returned again but either way she wanted this and she wanted Peter and by the sounds of it he wanted her to and that was something that they would both cherish.

The next day came and they were finally in Kefalonia after a couple of hours delay from Manchester Airport. They soon tumbled into bed together and reconnected with each other on a more intimate level over and over until they were exhausted, they both knew that they would remember this moment forever where they could be so honest with each other and love each other in a way no one else would see apart from them, the connection and passion they had in this situation really did speak volumes to them both.

Soon enough the wedding came, Carla dressed in a simple white dress and Peter in a basic suit which they both scrambled around to buy at such short notice. Saying their vows felt so meaningful and the way they spoke to each other and confessed how much they loved each other really did make them feel like it was only them there and that it was only them in the world who mattered to one another. The blessing took place on the beach which led down from the villa which was situated on top of a cliff and the weather was nice enough for them to feel as if they made the right choice, either way, they did because they loved each other and that was what mattered most.

"So how does it feel to be Mrs Barlow?-"

"Unofficially?" she smirks, he rolls his eyes and nods swaying her in his arms "Amazing, it feels...right"

"Good" he whispers kissing her on the lips as she kisses him back "I was thinking why dont we go to bed-"

"Very presumptuous" she smirks causing him to roll his eyes and take her hand and lead her into the bedroom, he carefully undoes the zip on her dress causing her breathing to shallow

"Then we can spend some time together" he murmurs into her neck which makes her smile to herself, she feels her dress fall to the floor, he turns her around in his arms and they kiss

"Sounds amazing" she mumbles into his lips running her hands up the back of his shirt before undoing his buttons, he picks her up causing her to giggle and flail her limbs around until she felt the cool sheets beneath her of their bed

"Good" he grins climbing on top of her as she undoes his trousers and removes his boxers which makes her smirk, he lifts her hips up and removes her underwear which makes her whimper, he pushes into her

"I love you" he whispers kissing her on the lips, they tongues dancing together as they moan, both of them rocking together gently yet ever so lovingly at the same time

"I love you more" she murmurs running her fingers through his hair and smirking at him as they kiss, she uses the strength of her legs to pull him into her as they both continue to move gently with each other until they both came together "Never leave me"

"Never ever" he responds falling onto her body, she cradles his head as they come down from their high "I wanted to ask you something"

"Really?" she queries pulling the sheets over them both, he kisses her again and allows her to rest her head on his shoulder, her head nuzzled in between where his neck met his shoulder

"How would you like to try for another baby?" he questions, she looks up at him with an immense amount of fear, she shakes her head

"I can't go through that again" she shakes her head, he nods slowly "I'm sorry I would understand if you want to go with someone else-"

"No, no, sweetheart, no, I want you and I want you to be happy" he reassures her which makes her sigh in response and nod "I'm sorry"

"I know" she nods slowly "I just dont think I ever want to carry another baby again, never ever, I can't go through that sort of pain again"

"I know, I'm sorry for suggesting it"

"It's fine I know you were just trying to think about the future" she responds sadly which makes him smile "As well as trying to make me feel better but I can't go through that again, I just can't it hurts so much"

"I know it does, come here" he hushes her and she shuffles into his side and they both cry together which brings them closer, "We'll be happy together, there may be a few bumps in the road but I know we will, I promise you"

"I hope so, I really do"