Liam sat at the driver's seat of his silver Mercedes- Benz. He was unconsciously gripping the steering wheel staring into the space in front of him. The car was parked in a bay at Manchester airport. He took in a deep breath checking his watch. It was almost 9. Carla and Michelle flight had been due to land almost an hour ago and he had been waiting ever since. The weekend had been slow and painful and Liam desperately needed to contact Carla. After her lunch with tony the previous Thursday Carla had texted him to tell him she wouldn't be coming to the factory as she had to pack. He had tried to reach her but she dodged his calls and ignored his messages. He had waited for her on Friday morning but was beyond disappointed when tony told him she had coughed an early flight out to Paris with Michelle. He'd spent the best part of the day calling and frantically sending messages to Carla's phone before moving onto Michelle who had told him Carla couldn't talk.

As Liam finally accepted he would have to wait until Monday to speak with Carla he focused on the task of working with her controlling and obsessive fiancée for the remains of the week. Iiam hadn't expected or planned for the news that tony shocked him with over the few days. The news was what bought Liam to the car park desperately grasping at the steering wheel waiting for the girls return. He had high jacked the plans Carla had made for a taxi to collect them persuading Steve there had been a change of plan.

After what felt like a lifetime more Liam jumped out of his seat at the violent knocking on the glass of the passenger seat window. Regaining his composure he looked up to see a smiling micelles face waving to him. Behind her he could make out Carla's shape standing by 2 suitcases. 'Hey' he said, jumping out and hugging Michelle breathlessly welcoming her home 'how was your holiday?' he asked before moving to embrace a reluctant and cold Carla. 'I've missed you' he whispered in her ear as Michelle responded to his question. 'We need to talk' Carla almost pushed Liam away shocking hi slightly. He tried to cover his hurt and confused emotions turning to smile at Michelle 'ignore her probably just sad to be back' Michelle shrugged walking to the car and jumping in to the passenger door leaving Liam to tend to the suitcases before jumping in the back of the car.

The spent the ride back to Coronation Street talking about the break. Michelle nattered on about the weekend Liam responding enough to keep her happy as Carla sat silently in the back. Liam continuously glanced from the road to her image in the mirror wishing they were on their own.

They pulled up the side of the road and Liam parked the car. Helping Michelle Liam heaved her case from the boot and carried it to the door of the pub.

'Okay I should run Carla home' Liam told Michelle.

'Alright' she nodded 'see you for a drink later then' she kissed her before disappearing inside. Liam released a sigh of relief her could finally be on his own. He turned back to the car when Carla was leaning against the door. They had already argued about him taking her home. She had tried to insist on going to the factory and getting tony to collect her late but Liam had eventually won though.

'Alright' he said clapping his hands together to draw her attention. 'Ready?' he asked not expecting a response which he subsequently didn't receive. He jumped in the car followed by a moody Carla. They drove in silence for a while in the direction of Carla's flat. When Liam was confident know one who knew them would be in the area he took a wrong turn pulling into an isolated road and paring on the side of the street.

'What are you doing' demanded Carla angrily

'I tried to call you' he said turning to her

'Yes Liam, I know I though t you might get the message I didn't want to speak to you when I didn't respond. But apparently not' she sighed looking him up and down. She rested her elbow on the window leaning her head in her hand.

'Carla we need to talk'

'Why?' he muttered

'Because of what tony planning. What your control freak of a husband has decided to do without even consulting you!' Liam burst out angrily

'What?' she sighed shaking her head?

'Your wedding! He's moved it to this weekend!' Liam practically shouted.

'Right, what makes you think I wasn't consulted?' she asked resting her head back in her hand.

'What?' Liam was amazed by her reaction he had been so sure she couldn't have known about Tony's plans. Visibly confused and hurt by the revelation Liam collapsed back in his seat. 'you knew!' he muttered

'Of course I knew Liam it's my wedding!'

'But what about?' he trailed off

'What about us?' she finished also trailing off. The though took her breath away even though she refused to show weakness. Liam looked to her hopefully. 'There is no us' she sighed 'take me home Liam' she demanded. Distraught and heartbroken Liam obeyed and started the car and pulled into the road.

He drove home from Carla flat where they had exchanged a silent goodbye. Liam knew she loved him but could see how scared it made her. He didn't know how to convince her to trust him after what he did he wasn't surprised at her reluctance.

dont worry liarla fans im not finished so keep reading for more twists!