He stood in his porch, watching as the stars above shines. He can remember how he told Gabriella how stars meant to him. How stars are important to him. Behind those stars, he can mentally see his mother's face, smiling at him. Her mother was telling him how proud she was for what Troy had gotten for the past four years.

But Troy wasn't happy enough. Not yet satisfied. Something was still missing. Though he was a professional businessman; he had an elegant mansion and he was rich. He still had supports from his friends. Mostly from Chad, Taylor, Sharpay and eventually Zeke. And yet, he's getting married.

Is that right? He's getting married?

Yes, actually. He's getting married to a woman he doesn't even love. And his friends know that. For the sake of the baby, he had to marry her. I know there are lots of questions but Claire—his fiance—is pregnant and she keeps on telling that Troy is the father. Some believe, some don't. But still, he needed to marry her to avoid fights.

Well, there are lots and lots of things that happened to him for the past five years. I know I told you before that he's a businessman but what business? He had his own company that was previously owned by her late grandfather and it was a newspaper company. He was the new CEO and president of that company.

He totally quitted basketball. He's never watching games, never playing basketball and even read articles about it. He wanted to make a change in his life.

All he was focus on is his search for Gabriella. No other thing. He wanted to find her to tell her everything what Greg Montez had told him to leave her. He needed to explain because he wanted to put up a life with her. He loved her so much. He doesn't know what made him fall in love for her. She was just so attractive. Like a magnet that attracts steels like him.

And that reminds him… His and Claire's argument about Gabriella. All about Gabriella. Not a single topic was passed. God, Claire was delirious.

Back into reality, he has a glass of red wine in his right hand and his left hand was buried in his pocket. He was looking at the stars and he remembers when Gabriella asked him what is with the stars. He smiled at his answer at that memory.

Then, his phone vibrated in his pocket. He fished it out and looked at the caller ID. God, his delirious fiance, Claire. He pressed one button and put it beside his ear.

"Hi, Troy!" He heard her squeal.

"Gosh, Claire…" Troy said but was interrupted by another squealing.

"Troy, I bought baby necessities. Some baby bottles, some baby clothes and everything. I love it, Troy. I hope you are here. It was per—" Claire said but was cut off by Troy's voice.

"Claire… I'm not interested. You don't have to tell me all about this. This is nothing. I'm going to marry you and be a father to your child but not as a husband to you." Troy said.

"You mean our kid." Claire scolded.

"No, that is not my kid. We didn't even make up." Troy said and in his annoyance, he hung up. He threw his phone into the bed and looked out the window again. The phone began ringing again and again and he didn't even bother to answer one call. He pulled his cup of wine near his mouth and take a sip. After one heavy sip, he swallowed and put the glass on the desk, near the window. He sighed. He didn't want any of this to happen. Not even one.

If he just stopped himself from leaving, none of this should have happened. If he just didn't left her alone, she wouldn't be kidnapped and get lost. Or is she really lost? Maybe she's just out there... hiding. Is that right? Is that true? Hiding? Why would she hide? Is there any reason to hide from him.

Knock... knock...

He was snapped out by a knock from the door. He looked back to see one man with crazy hair leaning his arm on the door frame. Chad had his arms flipped cross and looked at Troy's gestures. "Thinking again about Gabriella?" Chad asked, walked near Troy.

Troy turned away, avoiding Chad. He sat on the bed and looked on the carpeted floor. Chad looked down at his best friend who obviously look depressed. "How do you know?" Troy asked, not looking up at Chad. Chad broke out a chuckle and looked back at his seriously best friend. "How did I knew?" Chad mocked him in a very crazy voice and continued to chuckle, "God, Troy. You're my best friend. Not just some man I knew for a few days. I know you man. And well, when did you last forget about Gabriella? No record." Chad pointed out.

Troy sighed heavily. He felt like heavy loads is in his heart and won't let go. He can't just let go. All of these heavy loads have something to do with Gabriella. All of it.

Chad shook his head at the sight of his best friend. Troy looked frustrated and sick. Though he wasn't literally sick, he was mentally sick, for sure. He just can't forget about Gabriella for the past four long years. No news and signs of her. Not even one. Not even a single one. It hurts him the most. The fact that she wouldn't be found in time before his wedding comes. She's his only chance to break out of the wedding. The only idea came inside his mind.

But, slowly and gradually, he's loosing hope. He don't like to lose her but someday, he just need to let go and accept the fact that there is no more Gabriella Montez. No more.

Short one right? I'm sorry but please, reviews. Is it a good start?