Okay this chapter is a bit longer, but don't worry they do get a lot longer as the story goes on!

I forgot to mention before, but all of the story is Gabriella talking/ her mind, whatever you want to call it :)!

Please review, saying if you want me to continue uploading chapters for this story, and also Im planning a sequel to this allready - because I know how Im ending this one.

Also look out for a few one shots coming from me soon!

Enjoy the chapter, Rhia xo.


Chapter 2 - You're invited to...

The sun brightly shone through my window, as I woke up worrying if I was late for work.

I turned over to see my alarm clock, 10:00am.

''OH MY GOD. IM NEARLY 3 HOURS LATE FOR WORK '' I screamed.

I rushed downstairs, took a quick shower, and then froze on the spot.

''It's Saturday'' I suddenly thought.

I collapsed on my sofa and lay there for a while. Out of nowhere I burst out laughing.

''How stupid can you get?'' I asked out loud.

I decided that instead of sitting round the house watching old TV re-runs, I'd go for a run.

I put on my black suede running trousers, and a white top, which seemed to be last years by the size of it.

I found a little black jacket to match the running trousers, and was off.

I was gone at least 1 hour and was really proud of how long I'd run for. Then I'd realized I saw my mum in the coffee shop, so I stopped to speak for her for at least half an hour.

Oh well.

I checked my phone for any messages, one from Casey who was my closest friend here in New Mexico, asking me out for dinner, and one from my cousin inviting me to her daughters christening. I was about to hang up when a familiar voice came flew through the speakers in the phone, into my ear.

''Hey Gabriella, its Troy's birthday next month, and me and Chad wanted to throw him a big party, and we know Troy would love it, if you could come, and we haven't seen each other in months so maybe you could fly over? Stay the weekend or something; you can stay at mine and Chad's place. Ring me when you get this message and we'll sort something out. Speak soon!''

Taylor's words echoed in my head.

Troy's birthday.

Love it if you could come

Stay the weekend

Well I had the money to fly over for a few days, and the time, but seeing Troy again, after at least one year.

Last time I flew over, he was visiting his family, and when Taylor came back to New Mexico for a few days, Chad and Troy were away playing basketball.

I quickly dialled Taylor's number back, as nervous as I was to see Troy again; I wasn't going to turn down to opportunity to visit him for his birthday!

''Hey Taylor! It's me Gabi!'' I said excitedly.

''Oh hi Gab! So do you think you could fly over next month? Were throwing Troy a big surprise birthday party!'' She answered, as excited as I was.

''I can totally fly over! But do you really think Troy would happy to see me? We weren't exactly on speaking terms when he left Albuquerque. I mean he seemed pretty heartbroken! So was I, but I'm not sure he's gunna be that excited to see me Tay..''

''Oh sure he is Gabi! Whenever you're brought up, you can see the glow in his eyes, and you can tell he misses you! It would mean the world for him, to see you again''

''You really think so?''

''I know so.''

''Oh, well email me the details later in the week, and I'll book myself a ticket to New York!'' I said, with a massive smile on my face.

''Okay, talk to you soon Gabs'' Taylor said then hung up.

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''So how long you going for?'' Asked Casey while we were at yoga.

''About 5 days, just visiting old friends, and going to a birthday party over there'' I replied, happily.

''Oh wow. So how do you know these people from New York?''

''Their my old high school friends. The lot of us were super close. Until they all moved to New York'' I answered sadly.

''All of them? How come you didn't go with them Gab?''

''Well, I had just got my dream job, teaching Chemistry. And as much as I wanted to go with them, I just didn't have the heart to give up my job''

''So is it the first time your meeting them since they left?''

''Nah, I've visited each other a few times, but no longer than week stays usually. And I haven't seen Troy for nearly a year now''

''Troy? Is that your old boyfriend from high school, that you're supposed to be still in love with?''

''Shh! People might hear you! But yeah it is, I'm flying out for his birthday.''

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''Yes mum! I'm just finishing packing, and then I'll drive to the airport!'' I stressed into the phone. It was about the tenth time I've been over this with my mum.

''Okay dear, just checking! Don't want you forgetting anything now do we?'' She replied.

''Don't worry, I wont forget anything! Okay, I got to go mum, I need to finish packing you, but I'll ring you when I land'' I sighed into the phone, I seriously needed to finish packing.

''Okay, don't forget to say hi to Troy for me, and if he has a girlfriend or something tell them I said hi too!'' Then she hung up.

I dropped the phone, then froze.

I'd never thought about Troy having a girlfriend before.. Maybe even a wife? What about kids? The possibilities were endless!