It had been 2 months since Carla had lost the baby. She was doing well, considering. Underworld had just unveiled a new line of lingerie designed by Alya, the Bistro was doing better than ever, and the wedding plans had been finalised. Saturday 1st June. Ceremony at a church in Manchester and the reception in a posh hotel just outside of Weatherfield.
Carla was sat at the breakfast table drinking a cup of coffee. Nick walked in out of the bedroom only in his boxers.
"Oh what a sight" Carla giggled as she held up the latest issue of ok magazine over her eyes.
"Sorry, i couldn't find my dressing gown, its probably in the wash" Nick explained as he sat down in the chair next to Carla and buttered himself a piece of toast.
"Whats your plans for today then Tilsley?" She asked taking a sip from her cup.
"I have the evening shift tonight 6-10" Nick replied rolling his eyes.
"I will cook dinner" Carla said taking another sip of her tea. Nick started to laugh knowing how terrible Carla was at cooking.
"Ey, you" She muttered while giving his leg a quick slap. "You can cook and then go to work"
"Ouchhh and okay" Nick said dramatically followed by laughter.
"Oh shush you wimp and sounds good" Carla laughed. "Im going to Chelle's at 10" Carla said as she got up, put the mug in the dishwasher and walked towards the bedroom.
"What am i supposed to do today then?" Nick shouted so Carla could hear him and raising his eyebrows.
"Hmmmm i don't know Tilsley, surprise me when i come back" Carla yelled back, now inside the bedroom. Nick had thought of the perfect surprise for Carla.
"Michelle?" Carla called out as she entered the pub.
"There you are" Michelle stated as she ran up to her best friend and gave her a big hug.
"Oohh whats this for" Carla asked.
"So I'm not allowed to hug me best mate now" Michelle said, jokingly.
"Don't be daft" Carla replied.
"Michelle i have to tell you something" Carla began.
"You and Nick haven't broken up have you?"
"No nothing like that"
"Your not moving away are you?"
"No, no, no"
"Your not up the duff are you?" Michelle questioned, unrealistically, but she couldn't think of any other things that could of been big news. Carla didn't say a word, she just looked at Michelle and smiled.
"Oh my god Carla congratulations" Michelle yelled as she jumped onto Carla nearly causing her to spill her tea.
"Why are we congratulating Carla?" A voice said. It was Amy standing at the door.
"Erm Carla has just found out that er... " Michelle said, looking at Carla for help.
"I just found my perfect shade of foundation" Carla said smiling at Amy and Michelle.
"Urghh women these days, i mean thats not really big news, i thought you were gonna say you were preggers or something" Amy said laughing.
"Pregnant? No" Carla stuttered as she gave the most fake laugh of her life and so did Michelle to.
"Anyways I'm gonna go back upstairs, congrats on finding your foundation Carla" She said hesitantly, as she quickly left the room and dashed up the stairs.
"Phew that was close" Carla whispered closing the door.
"You can say that again" Michelle replied as they both started laughing.
"Carla can I ask a question?" Michelle asked as she walked in from the kitchen carrying two more cups of tea and handed one to Carla.
"Go ahead" Carla replied taking a sip.
"If you're pregnant again, how often are you and Nick at it?" Michelle asked.
"What!" Carla said as she spat out her mouthful of tea. "Chelle what kind of question is that?" She said laughing.
"Im only curious" Michelle replied laughing.
"Well lets just say we like to make the most of the time while we still can" Carla said smirking.
"Oh i see" Michelle said, smirking back at Carla.
As Carla walked out of the pub she checked her watch to see the time. It was half past 4 already. Carla had spent a good 6 hours at Michelle's, but it didn't feel like. Time went so fast when she was with her it was like she was in some sort of time machine. Even though they had their own lives they always managed to find time to spend together and Carla loved that.
As Carla put her key into the door of number 12 and let herself in Nick warmly greeted her.
"Ive missed you", he said as he pulled her in for a warm embrace.
"Nick, i was only gone a few hours" Carla muttered as she breathed in the strong smell of Nicks best cologne.
"Felt like forever" Nick said as he lifted her up and span her round to face the table. As she looked she saw 3 beautifully lit candles all lined up and 2 sets of knives and forks set out.
"Nick, whats all this?" Carla asked.
"Its dinner, for you and me" He replied. "Glass of red?"
"Erm no ta, some water will be fine thanks" Carla said remembering that she can't drink.
"Thats not like you not to drink" Nick said laughing.
"I just don't feel like it thats all" Carla replied smiling.
After they had finished dinner Nick and Carla were sat on the sofa together, Nicks arms round Carla. "Thank you for the surprise Tilsley" Carla whispered.
"Thats not your surprise, silly" Nick said laughing.
"What is then?" Carla asked. Nick got up and quickly went into the bedroom and then came out again carrying something in his hand.
"This is it" Nick whispered as he handed over a metal photo frame. It had 2 photos of Nick and Carla that they had taken on christmas day with Bethany's selfie stick. It had taken about 20 attempts but it was worth it in the end. It was simply beautiful.
"Oh Nick i love it" Carla muttered.
"I love you" Nick said as he pulled Carla in and pressed his lips against hers.
"Nick i have to tell you something" Carla began.
"Im pregnant"
Thanks for reading guys! Will Carla's baby survive this time? Vote and Comment to find out ;) Also i hope you liked that i slid the picture frame into it 😛 xx
