Defeated

Chapter 10

"Coming up. I'll come back with your drinks very soon and you can order food then." The waitstress says, before leaving.

"She didn't know what to do with herself." Carla cackles.

"I'm so glad to see your smile," Peter says, becoming serious. "I've missed it."

"Yeah my muscles aren't used to me smiling." She jokes.

"I've never been as happy as I am this precise moment." He sighs in contentment.

"I'm in the most gorgeous place with the most gorgeous man."

"You're not so bad yourself." He replies.

"Really though, Peter. Thank you, for everything." She says.

"You don't need to thank me. Did you expect me to just walk off when you were diagnosed? I love you, Carla. You mean everything to me and being so close to loosing you terrified me." His eyes become watery.

"Hey, don't get emotional because you'll start me off. And not just for being there, I know how hard this was on you too. And you always kept strong when you were around me. It doesn't matter if I was yelling at you, blaming you or when we found out we can't have kids, through the surgery, the chemo and all the check ups; you were always there. Always comforting me and helping me through it when I know how much it physically hurt you as well."

"I felt so useless-..."

"You weren't though. You aren't. Peter, I wouldn't of survived this if you hadn't of been by my side."

"You're strong, you can survive anything," he shakes his head.

"Yeah, maybe one day. But I've been through so much, baby, and I can't do it all on my own anymore. I need you."

"As long as we have eachother, yeah?" He smiles.

"Too right," she grins. "And I couldn't have thought of a more beautiful place to go to after getting the all clear."

"Well that's not the only reason we're here." He says, suddenly anxious.

"Hmm?"

"Carla, will you do the honours of becoming my wife...again." Peter asks.

He then gets a small velvet box out of his pocket and opens it up in front of Carla, showing the beautiful delicacy engagement ring with a diamond. It was a solitaire, silver gold ring. The delicate design showcased the diamond with grace and he knew just how much Carla would adore it.

"What?" Carla stutters, her eyes going wide as she stares at him in bewilderment.

"I know how much I messed it up last time but that'll never happen again. You mean so much to me and your illness has proven how strong our love is. I couldn't of thought of a more perfect moment to propose than right now." He explains, staring into her green orbs.

"Oh my god."

"So what do you say? Hmm? Fancy being Carla Barlow again, for good this time."

"Get down." She says.

"Huh?" Peter frowns.

"Get down on one knee. Do it properly."

He rolls his eyes in a playful manner before standing up and kneeling down in front of the love of his life.

"Carla Connor, will you marry me?" Peter asks.

"Yes." She nods. "Yes, of course I will!" They both jump up, holding eachother tightly as they kiss.

As Peter pulls away, he stares into his fiancés eyes and then pulls the ring out.

He places it on her finger and she stares at it, tears falling rapidly down her face.

"It's perfect."

Suddenly, Johnny, Michelle and Ken appear on the balcony.

"Babe, I'm so happy for you!" Michelle screeches, embracing Carla tightly as Johnny shakes Peters hand.

"Congratulations. I won't say look after her because you've shown that you can already do that." Johnny smiles.

"Thanks, pal. I won't mess it up this time, that's a promise."

"I know you won't." He says before hugging his daughter.

"Come here, son." Ken pats Peter on the back.

"This is so perfect. First you get the all clear and now this!" Michelle says, tearfully.

"It's been the best day." Carla nods.

"And I'm so happy the cancer has gone, sweetheart. Onwards and upwards now." Johnny says.

"Too right." Peter grins.

So that's it! This story has finished! I really wanted to end it on a happy note and honestly, I don't think I've ever written a more happier chapter. Much prefer drama but I know lots of people like the soft carter fanfics and you all deserve it considering this whole fanfic has been very sad. Big thanks to Abbey for giving me some inspiration on the restaurant. I done a lot of research for this chapter and put a lot of effort in, it's taken me ages! Leave reviews xxx