Chapter 3

Carol and David were both feeling a desire to once again reignite their romance but remained reluctant as it would have so many repercussions all round. They were giving each other cheeky grins and thriving on the small bit of time they were able to get together. Alan had no idea how David and Carol were feeling which showed Carol he was preoccupied. David really wanted to spend some time with Carol as he loved just being with her as she was his true love and th only person who really knew him. It was the end of October and there was 70's night at the Cobra nightclub which was reopening. David popped into the shop to see Carol.

"Hello Carol" he said affectionately.

"Hi David" Responded Carol

"You alright Carol? Is everything ok with you and Alan?" Asked David

"No not really and we are meant to be going to this 70's night together tonight" Said Carol clearly not wanting to go.

"I wish I could go with you. I've been thinking about you all day" Said David seductively causing Carol to blush.

"Maybe we'll see each other there. You know I'd like to go with you" Said Carol entering dangerous flirting territory.

"Of course you would the 70's was ur era" Said David winking at Carol.

"Yeah" Said Carol with a giggle remembering parties they had been to and songs they had listened to together.

"I'd love to have a little dance with you. I'll see you there" Said David as he left

Carol couldn't help but smile to herself as she imagined dancing with David at the 70's night but she was brought back to reality by the arrival of Alan told her he had booked a holiday to Spain for them to patch things up. She reluctantly agreed to go but wanted to be with David. She spent the entire night staring over at David and was gazing back and making cheeky seductive faces at her like he used when they were kids. She couldn't help but giggle which baffled and oblivious Bianca who just assumed she was excited about the holiday. Carol eventually saw David slip out and she followed him and he whistled for her as he was standing down an alley. He grabbed as she went to meet him and they passionately kissed. The kiss continued for several moments and was becoming more physical until David pulled away and said

"I've been dying to do that all night. You look gorgeous Carol"

"Thanks, You look pretty dashing yourself" Said Carol as she leaned in to kiss again.

"What about Alan?" Said David hesitantly delaying their kiss.

"What about him?" Said Carol not caring as she pulled him in for another passionate kiss.

They both snuck back in getting an exciting thrill knowing what had occurred between them. As Carol chatted with Bianca and Alan David began to feel left out of his family and went back outside which Carol noticed. She quickly followed him to make sure he was ok.

"You alright David?" She asked.

"Yeah just a bit jealous I suppose" Said David.

"Jealous of what" Said Carol.

"You and Alan, Alan and Bianca" Said David with his head to the ground.

"There's no need to be" Said Carol secretly holding David's hand and smiling.

"I feel like a kid with a crush when I'm with you" Said Carol

"Well we all need to feel like kids sometimes" Said David

"I'm too old to play these games David putting up all her defences again" Said Carol.

Later that evening Carol told Alan that she couldn't go on holiday with him as it wasn't what she wanted as she had fallen for somebody else. Alan got jealous and annoyed when he realised it was his nemesis David Wicks. The next day Alan ignored Carol and was trying to make her feel guilty when he'd been having an affair behind her back all along and lied to her about it. Alan accused Carol of being with David all along which was not true and she would never have allowed herself to fall for him again had Alan not betrayed and hurt her. She told him she clearly wasn't enough for him and went off to work.

That night Carol went home and told Alan to take Billie to Spain as she wasn't going to go with him as there was too much damage. As Alan left with Billie Carol went straight over to David's and after hesitating about going in he opened the door and asked her to come which she did making sure nobody saw her.

"I thought you'd gone to Spain" Said David

"Why didn't you go?" Asked David

"This is where I want to be with you" Said Carol and she moved towards him.

"Alan?" Questioned David.

"He's taken Billie" said Carol as she moved closer

"Carol, are you sure about this?" Asked David making sure it was what she really wanted and holding her hand close to his lips.

"More than I've ever been about anything in my life" Said Carol as she slowly ut her arms around David and moved into kiss him.

The moment Carol and David's lips touched they fell into a steamy passionate kiss and released an awful lot of lust which had built up. Carol quickly ripped David shirt off as he quickly slung her bra and top off. She began to giggle as he kissed her neck and all of a sudden it went from being intense to just plain fun. Their relationship was deep rooted ad therefore the sex was always stronga nd meaningful which made it a pleasure for both of them. They were rolling around all over the place and eventually found solace on the couch. They then just sat there and fell asleep in each other's arms and they just looked so in love.

In the morning David awoke and felt an empty space next to him on the sofa and began to think his passionate night with Carol was a dream. He looke under the cover to check he was naked as a reassurance. Carol appeared at the door wearing nothing but David's shirt and startled him.

"You checking you are all in perfect working order" She said seductively

"You scared me Carol" Said David jumping with fright.

Carol laughed and David pulled her back into bed and kissed her "Come here you" hes said as they both giggled and embraced.

"Where did you go?" Said David

"I just felt sick. I've been up a few times. I'm probably feeling guilty" Said Carol

"It's a bit late for that" Said David smiling with little care of the fact that they had begun an affair behind Alan's back.

Carol then rang home and said she was staying at her sisters a few days to clear her head. 'as she was on the phone David unbuttoned his shirt she was wearing and began kissing her stomach and beginning to move southward. Carol was trying not to laugh ad quickly ended the phone call to join David under the covers for another passionate encounter which they were obviously enjoying. It really was like they'd been deprived of such passion since they parted when they were teenagers which showed neither had found the same level of passion with anybody else.

Afterwards Carol and David began talking about their past and how young they were and how they both knew that it was strong love which would never go away. David was just regretful of running away but joyfully at remembering how amazing it was back then when they were 14 and in love as he cuddled Carol.

"I've got a photo of us back then" Said Carol as she reached for her jacket.

"Have you? Show us?" Said David trying to grab the photo from Carol whilst laughing.

"You looked like John Travolta and I had a bad hair day" Carol said giggling as David finally saw the photo.

"Oh no" Said David as he laughed and smiled with fond memories whilst pointing at a necklace Carol was wearing in the photo.

"I've tried throwing it away loads of times" Said Carol laughing with David..

"Aww you're beautiful" Said David

"I'm not" Sad Carol

"Yes you are really beautiful" Said David as he kissed Carol's head.

"The way I felt about you then. No one has ever come that close" Said Carol as she faced David and he kissed her head.

They went on to talk about how much they loved their kids which they may not have had if they hadn't split up. David then went out to get some food and cooked them dinner which surprised Carol as she didn't know he could cook. David told Carol he saw Ian and Bianca and Carol suggested he was thinking of leaving as she knew him so well. She then made him promise not tp lie to her she wanted to believe him and they once again fell into a passionate embrace and were soon back in bed. Later that evening they were in bed and discussing all their problems again and so wishing they could find a way they could be together. Lorraine then rang and David had to rush and help Joe who was in a state and when he went to go home Bianca saw her mum half-dressed at his window. The next morning Carol and David were still in bed together and about to have sex again when there Bianca buzzed on the door and she threatened to scream if David didn't let her in. As she barged in Carol tried to hide.

"Where's my mum David? I saw her at the window last night" Said Bianca livid at David.

"ok darling she left this morning" Said David.

"Don't darling me and don't lie as I can see mum's top there" Said Bianca staring angrily at David.

"Hello darling" Said Carol as she appeared from the bathroom wearing nothing but David's shirt

"What do you think you're doing cheating on Alan? I'm so disgusted in you mum" Shouted Bianca at Carol

"It's complicated darling. Me and your dad we love each other an we just can't help it" Said Carol as she hugged David.

"I don't understand. What all the times you slagged him off and said he'd let me down. He's coward" Said Biaca harshly staring at David.

"And your just a slapper mum" Said Bianca

"Oi DON'T YOU DARE SPEAK TO YOUR MOTHER LIKE THAT! After everything she has done for you in your life. Just listen and you might understand Bianca" Shouted David as her father.

Carol began to cry and David and Bianca sat either side of her comforting her

"What's wrong mum?" Said Bianca worrying about her mum

"It's us I mean look it's all such a mess. All I've ever wanted was for us to be a proper family" Said Carol whilst crying and falling into David's arms.

David gave Bianca the signal to come to him and the three of them embraced as a family and finally seemed as those they might just be able to be a family. However there was still Sonia, Billy , Robbie and Joe ton consider but for a moment it just felt so special and David caressed both his girls in his arms which he hadn't been able to do since he was 15. Suddenly Carol felt sick again and rushed to David's bathroom to be sick. David and Bianca looked at each other totally confused.

"Mum are you ok?" Said Bianca as she rushed to her mum's aid worried about her

"Yeah I'm fine darling. I just feel a bit sick" Said Carol as she began to throw up again.

It was becoming increasingly obvious what the signs were but David, Bianca and Carol just never thought it would happen. Bianca left her parents to talk alone but remained concerned and dint want her mum to split up with Alan as she believed he was reliable and better for Carol than David. David and Carol couldn't resist jumping straight back into bed after Bianca left and having another passionate encounter. Afterwards they were reminiscing of their dreams and ambitions and how they were as kids whilst looking at the photo of them when they were teenagers.

"I'm different person" Said Carol referring to the photo.

"When I look at this photo I see exactly the same girl as I saw then"

"No you don't. What is it they say? You wear your life in your face. Isnt obvious I haven't exactly had an easy one" Said Carol

"Your face is perfect" Said David as he kissed her cheek.

Carol went on to say her parents were never intrested in her and never cared about her future. She then told David how much she loves her kids and he told her how amazing her family was ad praised her as a mother. The reality of the kids brought Carol to her senses and she eventually went home despite David's protests.

"I love you Carol. It's always been you" Said David as Carol was leaving.

"I love you too" She whispered as she went back to David and kissed his neck before leaving

This gave David hope that he and Carol might have a future together even though it was unlikely as it would be a big commitment to the kids. Carol sa t in the living room at home and all she coud think about was David and suddenly she realised why she might have been sick two mornings in a row and she rushed out without telling Bianca who was left to look after Sonia and Billie. Carol went to the chemist and bought a pregnancy test and returned straight home. As she walked in the door sh was questioned by Bianca

"Where did you go mum?"

"Sorry darling I just needed some air what with everything" Said Carol nervously lying to Bianca.

"Listen mum about you and David. I'm sorry for what I said I just got angry. I do understand that you are teenage sweethearts but mum let's face it he'll let you down. I'm so glad you come home. You've made the right decision." Said Bianca.

"What are you talking about darling? I've come back because of you kids not because im necessarily going to get back with Alan. I'm sorry darling but your dad and I have reignited something and I can't just switch it off. I love him. I always have and always will" Said Carol

Bianca stormed off in a strop as she was keen for Carol to drop things with David and go back to her loving and reliable step father Alan. However Carol just knew letting go of her feelings for David was not going to easy and would break her heart all over again. Also she was preoccupied at the fact that she might be pregnant and considering her and Alan hadn't slept together in several months the baby would have to be David's. Carol nervously waited to see the results and just as she was about to look Sonia came into Carol's room saying she couldn't sleep. Carol quickly hid the test in the drawer and was desperately worried that she might be pregnant with David's baby.