Thank god I'm off that plane now, Gabriella thought to herself as she walked through the airport terminal, tugging her suitcase behind her as she struggled with that with one hand and her handheld bag in the other. It wasn't that the 5 hour journey contained any problems; the plane had flown without a hitch and her surrounding passengers were polite and unobtrusive, it was just the fact that Gabriella didn't like to sit still for too long. After the first hour or two she would itch to be able to do something, anything rather than sit and waste time and now that she was able to do that she realised just how crazy the airport seemed to be.

Dressed in a simple pair of black skinny jeans teamed with tanned flip flops and a white cami tank along with her hair up in a messy bun Gabi looked young for her age of 26. She was on her way to Taylor McKessie's wedding to which she had been asked to be the maid of honour. She had said yes immediately because after all it was her best friends big day and there was no way she was going to miss it. They had been friends from her first day at high school and had been inseparable ever since, that was until Chad Danforth came along and Gabi had to witness him and Taylor stick together like super glue. But she got used to it eventually and the love that they both have for each other is clear for everyone to see and she approves of her friends choice in fiancé.

Hurrying through the crowd she couldn't help but think what it would be like if she were to get married but she soon shook that idea out her head as she realised she wasn't even in love with anyone yet and it could take donkey's years before that happened. Suddenly a loud scream sounded to her right and she recognised it instantly but before she could comprehend what was happening Taylor came sprinting towards her with arms wide open.

"GABI GABI omg you're here, as in here in my arms. Wow I've missed you so much," she cried.

"Well you are getting married and you did ask me to be your maid of honour so how could i turn that down, plus I've never been too new York so I cant wait for my trip to start."

Putting her suitcase in the back of Taylor's new BMW she shut the trunk gently before hopping in the front seat.

"So Gabs tell me all about what's been going on with you lately, what have I missed?"

"Well not much. I've been working hard lately you know and I haven't really had much time for myself, but I'm in new York now so this is my vacation and nothings going to wreck it," Gabriella explained as she threw her friend a big grin.

"Gabi you always were so uptight, let loose a little and have some fun. That includes meeting guys. Hey speaking of guys Chad's best man is coming over. His names Troy, you might like him. He's not a bad guy you know," Taylor told her friend in a rush, her words coming out fast as she once again tried her luck with her match making skills.

"Thanks for the thought, It's really nice of you Tay but I'm not looking for love yet."

"Okay okay enough of this for now," she said, letting Gabriella know that the conversation would more than likely come up again sometime soon. "I'm getting married next week!" she shrieked making Gabriella giggle at her friends excitement. "And I cant believe we still need to get you your bridesmaids dress. You are going to look so fab in it."

In the car journey on the way to Taylor's apartment Gabriella couldn't help her mind from thinking that maybe she would find love in New York after all, Taylor's positivity was catching and all of a sudden she was beginning to think anything was possible. Not that she would admit that to Taylor anytime soon mind you-she wouldn't want to give her an ego boost and she didn't really want her help in finding a man. She wanted to find one for herself, if and when that ever happened.

After a good 45 minute journey they pulled up outside Taylor's apartment so Gabriella could have a look around and see where her best friend called home. She had booked herself into a 5 tar hotel fit for a queen while she stayed in New York as she didn't want to put anyone out and also she wanted to spoil herself for a change.

"Wow Tay I'm impressed you keep this place spotless," Gabi said with amazement remembering the times she'd stayed at her friends for a sleepover and had to sometimes step around the mess that Taylor created. The large New York apartment was very modern furnished with white walls and black and chrome accessories and a very big TV that Gabriella knew must have been Chad's doing. The kitchen was even more beautiful with marble topped surfaces, huge fridge freezer and an island in the middle that Gabriella just had to stand at and pretend to prepare a meal. She could happily see herself cooking in this kitchen and when she looked to the window she noticed it had a balcony with pots of herbs decorating the outside

"The tours not over yet, you still have my bedroom and bathroom to see" Taylor said with excitement.

Walking into a medium size room but cozy space that had a view to die for with a king size bed against the far wall. The carpet was purple and the whole room was still very modern looking which appeased Gabriella. Leading off the bedroom was an en-suite that was tiled black and white and contained a shower that could easily fit 10 people in it. This girl is living the life, Gabriella thought to herself, her mouth hanging open in amazement at how beautiful everything was.

"You could so have a party in your shower its huge," Gabi yelled over to Taylor who was in the other room.

"Well one day i might have to take you up on that," she giggled as she joined Gabi in the bathroom. "Oh that's what i needed to tell you, Chad and i are going out to dinner tonight and we were hoping you would come along. Troy might be there too," she added quietly, hoping it didn't seem like she was setting her friend up on a date.

"I don't know Tay i only just got here i need a nap and a shower."

"Well we don't have too be there until 8:00pm so you have a good 7 hours," said Taylor trying to convince her to change her mind.

"Alright i'll come, but for now i need to go to my hotel and catch up on my beauty sleep."

"yay yay yay, i love you, i love you."

"This isn't one of your double date set me up kinda things because you know how i feel about that Tay," Gabriella added seeing how happy her friend was and wondering if she was up to anything.

"No of course not, we're all just friends. So i'll see you tonight then?"

"Yes you will. Bye Tay," she called before slamming the door behind her as she made her way to her hotel.