Complicated Love
Carla was in a happy mood Underworld was doing well and her flirty friendship with Peter was perfect. Carla was looking through her clothes trying to pick an outfit that was suitable for work but also one that Peter would love. "Perfect" she thought when Carla found the right outfit. She went for some trousers that she knew Peter loved as whenever she wore them he couldn't take his eyes off her, also a top which showed off some cleavage but not too much. Once she out her make up on she headed out of her room.
"Morning Roy" Carla smiled
"You look happy" Roy smiled
"Life is great" Carla smiled
"Are you seeing Peter today?" Roy asked
"If he is working on his boat then probably" Carla replied, trying to act cool
"Sounds like you will be" Roy smiled
"Are you going to be ok?" Carla asked now sounding serious
"I will be fine" Roy replied
" But you just lost your mum" Carla
"Carla, just go to work. I promise I will be fine" Roy said
"Ok, but if you need me call me" Carla said still looking concerned
"I will, now off you go" Roy told her
Carla left the flat and practically skipped up the street trying to get to underworld as soon as she could to see a certain someone.
As soon as Carla approached the boat she heard a wolf whistle. She smiled when she saw Peter and headed up to the boat.
"Someone is keen" Carla smiled
"The sooner I get my baby onto the water the better. You can hop on anytime" Peter smiled
"Maybe I will" Carla laughed and blushed making Peter chuckle
"I'm sorry to interrupt, but have you hot a minute Peter?" Kevin asked
"I will leave you boys to it" Carla smiled as Peter winked cheekily at her making her feel fuzzy inside
"Yeah, what is it Kev mate?" Peter asked
"I'm snowed under here, so I was wondering if Abi could look at your boat o sort the engine out?" Kevin asked
"Yeah sure" Peter smiled
"Great I'll let her know" Kevin smiled getting his phone out
Peter just smiled thinking about his one true love Carla. Still hoping that one day she will change her mind about being just friends.
Meanwhile in the factory Carla was sat in her office sucking on the end of her pen daydreaming about Peter. She thought about getting back together with him, and deep down she really wanted to. But, Peter was going in a few months and she knew him leaving will break both of their hearts and Carla knew she couldn't go through all that again. Carla was soon interrupted and jumped out of her daydream
"Mrs Connor, Mrs Connor!" Kirk said
"Yes, what?" Carla snapped not happy
"The delivery is all sorted I just need someone to check the list?" Kirk said
"I can do it, if your busy?" Sarah asked
"No I'll do it" Carla smiled jumping out of her seat and headed outside
"She's certainly got one thing on her mind. Or should I say someone" Sarah sighed
"Who?" Gina asked
"Peter of course" Sarah replied as she watched Carla heading out
Carla looked at the boat but couldn't see Peter and sighed as she went over the checklist with Kirk.
After seeing Kirk head off in the underworld van Carla glanced back at the boat and smiled to herself when she saw the door open. Her smile soon faded when she saw that Peter was with Abi. Carla was unsure what to do but she found herself walking towards the boat anyway.
"What's hoping on here? Carla asked
"Kevin didn't gave time to fix the engine on the boat so Abi is going to do it instead" Peter smiled
"Ah right ok" Carla smiled trying to hide her jealousy as much as possible
"I've been thinking why don't you help me full time?" Peter asked Abi
"Are you serious?" Abi asked
"Yeah" Peter replied
"Ok then, I suppose it will keep me out of mischief" Abi smiled
"Welcome aboard, now get to work" Peter smiled
"Yes boss" Abi smiled as Peter looked at Carla
"Are you ok?" Peter asked
"Yeah I'm fine, better get back to work myself" Carla smiled
Carla hurried off as Peter watched her. She was already jealous and she started to hate Abi, Carla just wanted Peter's attention and she still felt uncomfortable that another woman was getting it.
Later on that day Carla had arranged to go out for a few drinks with Michelle. They had decided to start off in the Rovers then head into town.
"Alright mardy chops. What's wrong?' Michelle asked
"Nothing" Carla replied
"It's not nothing you have that miserable face all night" Michelle sighed
"It's Peter" Carla sighed
"What's he done now?" Michelle asked and rolled her eyes
"He has hired Abi to work on his boat" Carla replied
"That's bad because…." Michelle said
"I don't trust her. She's just been in prison and she's an addict. What if she leads Peter down the wrong path" Carla said not hiding her jealousy any more
"Your jealous, maybe you just need to forget about Peter and move on" Michelle said
"I've tried with Nick. Any guy I meet now will always be second best. It's Peter I love and Peter I want" Carla sighed picking her drink up
"Just tell him how you feel" Michelle sighed
"If it was only that easy" Carla sighed
Michelle went and sat next to Carla giving her a cuddle as a worried Johnny looked at his daughter.
Peter was just clearing up as a miserable Abi walked past. Peter quickly stopped what he was doing and shouted over,
"You ok?" Peter asked
"It's Seb and the court case" Abi sighed
"Why don't you come here and we can talk about?" Peter smiled as Abi walked over
"Thanks" Abi replied
"No problem, I know what will take your mind off it" Peter smiled
"Oh yeah" Abi smiled as Peter got a pack of cards out
"Want to play?" Peter asked
"Go on then" Abi smiled
As time went on Peter and Abi had fun playing cards and flirting a lot. After they had enough of playing card games Peter put them away.
"Peter?" Abi asked
"Yeah?" Peter replied
"Can you hold me?" Abi asked as Peter went to sit next to Abi and wrapped his arms around her
"You know, all this Seb and the court stuff will soon blow over" Peter said
"I hope so" Abi sighed then looked deep into Peter's eyes
They soon started kissing which turned passionate very quickly and things started heating up.
The next morning came Abi woke up in the boat and decided to head back home before Sally had noticed she had spent the night out. She smiled to herself watching Peter sleep peacefully. Not long after Peter had woken up and realised as I had gone. He sighed to himself not going how he felt. He liked Abi as she was a laugh, but, Carla was his true love. Peter quickly got dressed and head back home.
A nervous Carla had left to get to work early, well to see Peter before she needed to open up the factory. Carla smiled when she heard footsteps coming but when she saw it was Abi she sighed to herself.
"No Peter yet?" Abi asked
"Doesn't look like it, maybe he is running late" Carla said
"Yeah maybe" Abi smiled to herself
"Right I'm going to open up now" Carla said not wanting to be in Abi's company for too long
"Oh, right, ok" Abi said as she watched Carla walk off
"Boo!" Peter laughed making Abi jump
"Are you eight?" Abi laughed
"Just thought you could do with a laugh. You ok?" Peter asked
"Carla just seemed short with me before" Abi sighed
"I'll have a word with her" Peter smiled
"Let's get to work" Abi smiled
Abi was worried about how close Peter and Carla are. She was falling for Peter fast and hard, she didn't want to lose him.
Later on that day Peter went to the factory to see Carla he smiled watching her for a bit until Carla noticed him. Peter walked into the office,
"What do you want?" Carla snapped
"Abi said you seemed a bit off so I came to see how you are?" Peter replied
"I'm fine" Carla sighed
"Carla this is me your talking to. I can read you like a book" Peter said
"Fine I don't like Abi" Carla snapped
"Your jealous" Peter smiled
"What, no I'm not" Carla tried to defend herself
"Yes you are" Peter smiled
"Just how close are you two?" Carla asked
"You have nothing to worry about" Peter replied
"Just be honest with me!" Carla snapped
"We slept together last night" Peter replied
"You slept together" Carla whispered fighting back the tears
"She's not you, I love you Carla" Peter said
"Just get out!" Carla screamed
Instead Peter walked towards Carla, he grabbed her and kissed her. Carla kissed Peter back aggressively as she was full of anger but couldn't fight him off. Eventually Carla pulled away
"I'm sorry I can't not after you and Abi" Carla sighed
"But I love you" Peter said
"If you do, if you want me like you say you do then you end things with Abi. I meant it Peter" Carla said sternly
"Of course I will do" Peter said
"Good, because I don't want to be THAT woman again. Like I was when it came to Leanne" Carla said
"I understand" Peter said
"Until then nothing more can happen between us. I want you to go now" Carla said
Peter just nodded and left the factory. He sighed to himself wondering how to tell Abi that nothing can happen between and that he loves Carla.