"I'll see you later, Madison." Gabriella said as she and her new friend, Madison Alexis walked down the busy Manhattan street. Madison had a tan and light brown hair. She had grey eyes and all the boys at Manhattan High School liked her (I didn't want to use real school names).

"Okay, see you later." Madison said. Gabriella smiled and then stepped into the lobby and felt the heat warm her up. She stomped the snow off her expensive name brand boots and said hi to the doorman.

"Your mother is upstairs." Mr. Nealman said. Gabriella nodded and said, "Thanks," before walking up the stairs and into the elevator. She pushed the button that said 23 and the elevator began to move. Gabriella looked around and sighed wishing she were back in Albuquerque with all her old friends.

It was two months since Gabriella moved to New York and she was slowly adjusting. She lived in an overly large and overly priced penthouse in the heart of Manhattan. Her father was still trying to get on her good side by buying her expensive clothes, jewelry, and such things. Gabriella couldn't be called spoiled even those she was richer than ever now because she didn't act snobby or scream at her parents when she didn't get her way. She was the same as when she left Albuquerque.

Gabriella finally stepped out of the elevator and was greeted with the familiar barks from Chestnut. Gabriella bent down and petted him before straightening up. The apartment was huge with several sections and several bedrooms even though only three were used.

"Mom!" Gabriella called. Mrs. Montez came out of the kitchen looking tired.

"Hi, Gabby," Mrs. Montez said before kissing her on the cheek. "How was school?"

"It was fine. I'm just so happy there's only two more days before the holiday break." Gabriella said as she picked up Chestnut who began giving her kisses.

"Yes, me too." Mrs. Montez said. "Your abuella is coming tomorrow. We have to pick her up at the airport at twelve."

"Oh, no fair. I want to come pick up abuella." Gabriella wined. Mrs. Montez shrugged with a smile.

"But you'd miss school and we wouldn't want that." Mrs. Montez said with a smile before kissing her on the cheek again.