SUMMARY: In New York City, there are plenty of young souls in hopes for a better life; to start over and make a name for themselves. One of them being Gabriella Montez, an aspiring writer who hopes of establishing a writing career for The New Yorker. Then there's Troy Bolton, a photographer, who just wants to do something different in his life since he had always been living in the city. The two meet and when they do, their life long dreams seem to slowly become true. Until their careers get in the way of their relationship. Can they make it work while handling their great ambitions? Or just give up on their love and focus on their themselves?

Lost Then Found

Prologue/Preface

3 months later – September

"So, tell me Mr. Bolton. What made you take such a different turn in your career?" Mr. Morley asked Troy Bolton. Mr. Morley was Troy's boss at The New Yorker, which he originally worked as a photographer. However – today was the day he decided to do something different and hand in a story he had written, hoping it could be published.

"Well.." He began to speak. "For the past couple of months I had a lot of ups and downs.. especially with one specific person. All the memories and experiences just inspired me to give writing a try and share the most wonderful time of my life."

Mr. Morley nodded, seeming pleased of Troy's answer. A smile crept onto his face and he nodded. "I was able to read your story and I thought it was.. brilliant! I would really love to publish it."

Troy smiled, feeling the warmest and happiest feeling inside of him. "That would be such an honor! Thank you so much, Mr. Morley."

"It's no problem really," He said, fixing his tie. "I just hope that maybe.. this girl can stumble upon this story and be in awe. Perhaps come running back to you, if you were granted a miracle."

Troy chuckled. "That would be delightful," He smiled, but it soon faded away. "But things happen for a reason. We were probably meant to part ways for own sakes."

Troy began to think about that last moment with her; that one special girl who he truly loved. She beautiful, with dark brown curly hair and big, bold brown eyes that shined whenever the sunlight hit her face. Her adorable echoed within his mind every time he thought of her. The way they held each other was like they were meant to be together. The way she made him feel... there were no words to describe the love they shared. Until things began to hit rock bottom. She was everything to him; she was his world.

"If you don't mind me asking.." Mr. Morley said, interrupting Troy's thoughts. "Who is this mystery girl that had such an affect on you?"

Troy smiled, her face appearing in his mind. "You might know her," He mumbled. "Gabriella Montez."


I really apologize for such a short introduction! The rest of the chapters WILL be longer, I promise. I just had a vision for the prologue but I didn't really think it'd turn out so short, lol. But I hope you readers enjoyed it, so please review!

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