As he kissed Frankie on the cheek goodbye Troy was momentarily shocked as she pulled him down for a long kiss on the lips.
Troy wasn't enjoying it, he never had. Frankie had always been the one in charge when it came to kissing, but when he was with Gabriella, he was the one in charge, which was how he liked it. Unless of course, Gabriella was having a moment of sexual urges and dived on him, then she was in control and to be honest, he didn't mind that either.
'Call me' Frankie said, as she let him go.
Troy smiled awkwardly as he watched her get in the elevator and the doors slide shut.
Instantly the second elevator doors slid open, revealing Gabriella.
Troy's eyes widened and he hurried her in.
'What's wrong with you?' Gabriella asked.
'Frankie literally just left, you could have bumped into her, what were you thinking?!' Troy said.
Gabriella put her hands on her hips and glared at him.
'So what if I did? She's so blonde she'd probably only ask me if I knew the way to Starbucks!'
'Don't talk about her like that' Troy muttered.
'Why not? Troy, that girl puts two and two together and comes up with 5! The exact amount of brain-cells that occupy her head!'
'GABRIELLA!' Troy yelled, spinning round.
'WHAT?!' she screamed back.
Troy just shook his head and turned away, walking to the window, staring out.
Gabriella sighed and walked over to him, placing her hands on his waist.
'I'm sorry, I won't do it again' she whispered.
Troy nodded and looked out, turning himself around her leant against the window ledge and pulled her to him.
He planted a soft kiss on her lips and she smiled, resting her head on his shoulder.
As the minutes past, they found themselves lying once more on the bed, breathing heavily after their encounter.
Troy wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close, breathing in her scent.
Pulling away in disgust Gabriella stepped back, pulling her clothes on.
'What?' Troy asked, getting up.
'You smell like her' she told him.
Troy groaned as he pulled a shirt on and said,
'Yeah, and? She hugged me before she left!'
'No, it's not that smell...' Realisation dawned on her and she looked at him.
'You had sex with her didn't you? Before I got here?'
Troy sighed,
'Yes, this morning, but she jumped on me, I couldn't do anything!'
'Oh please, you versus her! I can't believe you wouldn't be able to push her off' Gabriella stated.
'She's really strong! And her nails are really sharp!' Troy protested.
'That's not the point Troy! You know I don't like having sex with you on the same day as her!'
'I bet you have sex with Dean on the same day as me!' he retorted.
Gabriella didn't reply.
Troy nodded,
'Yeah, didn't think so, how come it's different rules for you and not for me hey Gabriella?'
'Don't Troy' Gabriella said, pain flashing in her eyes.
'No! I'm sick of it! You always tell me what to do but you never do it yourself! I'm always the one that has to wait! The one that has to sit around! I'm tired of it!' he yelled.
'So what, you want out?' she asked him.
'No, I don't want out, I just want us to be more equal. Otherwise we're gonna have to stop'
'I'm always the one in charge because I have the more hectic lifestyle! I have to fit you in around promotional's and things. It can't just be like a normal affair Troy! We're not normal! We're fucking famous as you get! And yeah, I'm tired too! I'm tired of having to hide how much I love you, tired of stopping myself saying your name in my sleep. Tired of worrying every minute of the day if someone will find out. IT'S FUCKING DOING MY HEAD IN!'
A silence ensued in which neither looked away. Both glared at the other in the eye, neither willing to back down.
'I think the obvious option is glaring us in the face' Gabriella said ironically, seeing as they were both glaring in each others faces.
'And that is?' Troy asked cockily.
'Don't play smart with me Troy, you won't win'
'Fine. Yeah Let's split, it was fun while it lasted but that's all it was, that kinda thing?'
'Exactly, we both know it could never work, we should have known from the way it started'
Flashback
'But Dean! I'm not into basketball! Can't you take someone else?'
'No, you'll enjoy it, now come on!'
Reluctantly, Gabriella slid into the car and they drove to the game.
Looking at her husband, Gabriella smiled. She'd picked right, he was a great match for her, loving, kind, funny, handsome. Perfect.
'What you smiling at?' Dean asked her, squeezing her hand.
'Just wondering why I chose a husband with such an ugly mug as yours when I could have my pick of all the hot guys out there' she joked.
She knew Dean wouldn't take it seriously, he knew he was gorgeous, it was hard for him not to when he was one of the top heart-throbs of America, but he didn't go on about it, which Gabriella admired. He was modest and she loved him because of it.
'I suppose it was my undeniably good fashion sense and quick wit that drew you to me then huh?' he said in his deep voice.
'I suppose' she giggled, kissing him.
He smiled against her lips as the car drew up outside.
Stepping out, the cameras flashed as they walked in.
'So what now? I have to sit and watch and a group of sweaty tall men chuck a ball around?'
'Yeah, but after we met the home team'
'Home team? Why would you wanna do that?' she asked.
'You and me aren't the only two here you know, I'm trying to impress the director for that film I told you about, he's a big fan of the team'
'And there was me thinking it was just you and me' she said smiling.
Gabriella didn't really mind, she knew Dean would do the same for her when she needed to impress.
'Thank you baby' Dean murmured, kissing her forehead.
As they met up with the director and producer, they were led to the buffet area, where VIP guests were allowed to eat and drink.
After a while filling their stomachs, they were once again led, this time to the changing rooms.
'Why are we meeting them in the changing rooms? Wouldn't it be more appropriate in a side room or something?' Gabriella asked.
'They need to be in a comfortable environment before the start of the game, gives them confidence' Dean answered.
Halfway through walking through the changing rooms, Gabriella stopped Dean.
'What is it baby?' he asked her.
'You know how I'm allergic to disinfectant? Well I think they might have used it to clean in here, I'll wait outside for you' Gabriella said she kissed his cheek before making her way out.
Spotting a fire exit, she went to push the door open, only for it to swing and hit her in the head.
Her hand flying to her face, Gabriella collapsed to the floor.
'Oh my god! I'm so sorry!' came a voice.
Gabriella couldn't answer, she was too busy holding back the tears.
'Are you ok? It was all my fault, I'm so sorry!'
Gabriella managed to look up and nearly fainted at what she saw. This guy was amazing, you could say it was love at first sight.
'Can you speak?' he asked her worriedly.
Gabriella nodded but winced.
'It hurts' she whispered, tears stinging her eyes.
'Aren't you...' Troy trailed off.
Gabriella smiled meekly, 'Yeah'
'I just gave a movie-star concussion! And not just any, I gave the movie star concussion. This is bad, this is very, very bad' Troy rambled on.
Tears slid down Gabriella's cheeks as the pain continued to rage through her head.
'Please don't cry! I'm so sorry! Please don't cry' Troy asked, scared.
Holding out her hand, she used Troy for assistance as she got up.
'Does it hurt?' he asked her, still holding her arm.
Gabriella didn't answer but raised an eyebrow and moved her hand away, revealing the black bruise on her head.
Troy went white at the sight and began talking very fast, before asking her,
'Do you need anything?'
'I think I need some air' she managed to say.
Troy nodded and helped her to the door,
'I'll open it for you' he said, before he caught her look.
'No, that's probably not the best idea' he added, letting her open it.
She smiled as she breathed in the cool air.
'Feel better?' Troy asked.
'Yeah'
'You don't talk much do you?' Troy said smiling.
'It's hard when every time you open your mouth searing pain crosses your brain' she snapped.
'I'll just shut up shall I?' Troy asked.
'Yeah, please' Gabriella responded.
Two minutes of silence ensued in which Troy looked at his watch.
'Look, I'd better go, I'm late already'
'Oh wait, are you the basketballer guy?' she asked him.
Troy scratched his neck nervously and grinned.
'Yeah, I'm the captain, I was supposed to be there ages ago'
'Go on then, run along' she joked.
'Could I uh-possibly have your number, you know-so I could call you later-see how you are? You know...check if you're not...concussed or anything...maybe?' Troy stuttered.
Gabriella smiled,
'Sure'
He handed her his phone and she typed her number in, smiling as she gave it him back.
It was only after he'd gone that she realised she'd just willingly been picked up, with her husband inside the building
End of Flashback
'You should have known better, I was married!' Gabriella said.
'That didn't stop you from giving me your number! Don't lay all the blame on me!'
'And then halfway through you decided to get engaged to Frankie! How do you think that made me feel?!'
Flashback
Gabriella smiled and got out of bed, stretching her arms as she yawned. She looked at her husband, sprawled across the bed. She loved him, she knew she did, and she knew she was lucky to have him...she just loved Troy more.
Kissing Dean on the temple as she left him still asleep, she walked out of the room.
Down the hall was Gabriella's closet, it wasn't a typical closet, this was a giant, walk-in, size of a hall closet.
As a movie star, she always had to look her best, which is why she had chosen this house, or mansion as it was better known. She bought it before she met Dean, and when he moved in she was glad of the company.
Picking out a wild palm print dress in orange and grey, she laid it out on the chair. Flicking the T.V on, she began to get ready when she heard the news that made her stop short. Hastily grabbing her cell, she rang the one person she knew could explain all this.
'Gabs' Troy whispered, 'Now isn't really a good time'
'Oh I'm sorry, I guess I'll call back later and you can tell me all about your engagement!' she snapped.
Troy sighed down the phone.
'Babe, Frankie was getting suspicious, if I hadn't have proposed, she would have suspected us. You know how it is'
'But why couldn't you tell me! Instead I had to hear it on the news, plastered across the screen, you and her, kissing! It's not fair!'
'If it helps, it wasn't as romantic as how I planned asking you to marry me' Troy tried.
'If it helps! If it helps! No it doesn't fucking help...wait, you were going to ask me to marry you?'
'Well...obviously you'd have to split from him, and me with Frankie, but yeah. I love you more than anything and I want to spend the rest of my life with you, if it means I can wake up and see you lying next to me without feeling guilty then I'd do anything'
Gabriella smiled, wiping her tears.
'I love you too' she whispered, 'Are you...going to...m-marry her?'
'Of course not! It was just to keep her quiet for a while. I did it on purpose at this time because she's off on a worldwide tour next month and has the next two years all booked up with albums and stuff, there'll be no time for a wedding, believe me'
Gabriella nodded and then realised he couldn't see her nodding.
'Ok, but I want you to know, if you did ask me to marry you...I'd say yes'
'And you'd make me the happiest guy alive' Troy told her.
'I love you honey' Gabriella whispered into the receiver.
'I love you too baby, more than anything'
Putting down the phone, Gabriella hugged her knees, so she knew that he wasn't going to marry Frankie, but it still didn't stop it hurting
End of Flashback
'Well think how I felt when you announced you were trying for a baby!' Troy yelled at her.
Flashback
Troy was on his morning jog when he ran past a newsagents, something caught his eye and he stopped. Picking up a paper, he read the headline, his heart dropping with every word.
'MOVIE STAR COUPLE TRYING FOR A LITTLE ONE'
Paying for the paper, Troy ran off into the park. This early in the morning, not many people would be around so he unfolded the paper and began to read.
'The movie star couple of the century, Dean Schwartz and Gabriella Montez, announced yesterday they were trying for a baby. Having seen the couple star beside one another in 'It's Kicking', in which Montez played a doting mother and Schwartz the over-protective husband we knew it was only a matter of time until they tried for one of their own.
The nations favorite stars are hoping to conceive by next June, in which Gabriella has a year's leave. It is unknown whether the couple want the baby to be a certain sex but we can imagine Schwartz carrying a baby girl around in his arms.
What with the couple being graced with the undeniably good looks they both possess, we can only assume the child they produce will be one hell of a cutie'
Slamming his finger on speed dial 1, Troy rang Gabriella.
'Hello?' came the voice.
'Trying for a baby are we? How considerate of you to tell me!' Troy whispered furiously down the phone.
'Oh shut up Troy, you should know I have no plans to have a kid right now!' Gabriella retorted.
'So what, you just gonna cross your fingers and hope it doesn't happen?'
'There are things such as birth control you know, Dean just won't find out'
'So you're gonna lie to him? Raise his hopes, promise him a baby and keep popping those pills?'
'Yeah, much the same way you promised Frankie you'd marry her when you have no intention of doing so!' Gabriella snapped.
'I just read the paper, this is my favorite part, let me read it out to you-
Gabriella, 23, obviously has eyes only for her husband. When asked why she loved him, her response was 'he's just amazing, I love waking up in the morning to find he's gone out and brought me a Starbucks, or he's made me breakfast in bed. Even when he's fast asleep he's great, always keeps to his side of the bed you know? I couldn't ask for anything more' Troy spat.
'You know its all talk Troy!' Gabriella protested.
'Do I? 'Cause I don't really know anything right now!'
'You know I love you! Or at least you should! You know I don't think of anyone else but you! You know the only person in this world I would want kids with is you!' Gabriella said, softer this time.
'I guess' Troy said, 'sorry for being a jerk' he added.
'You're my jerk, so it's ok' she said giggling.
Troy smiled,
'I love you so much, and one day, when everything's right, I'm gonna wake up and you'll be lying next to me, naked and fast asleep and I won't have to worry about people catching us together, and I'll see the wedding ring on your finger, the wedding ring that I gave you'
'But for now I guess the waking up naked will have to do' Gabriella said.
'I think I can live with that...for now' he said.
End of Flashback.
'We sorted all that out Troy, it's been a year and I'm not pregnant, everything's fine'
'Who cares! You can go and get pregnant by him for all I care! I don't give a fuck anymore!' he yelled.
Storming to the door, he swung it open, indicating she should leave.
'Just let me ask you something...if I happen to walk out of this room right now and never come back, and just forget everything and leave it all behind would you be okay with that? BecauseI have 5 steps tillI close this door and you have 5 seconds to make up your mind...starting now...'
Troy looked at her.
'I would like to thank you, for showing me a part of myself that I have never seen. Yeah we were young and dumb, but it still was fun and I guess these things just tend to fall apart and I hope you feel the same.'
Gabriella nodded,
'Let me know when I need to buy a hat for the wedding' she said, before walking out.
Turning round, she opened her bag.
'I almost forgot, this is for you, it was your birthday present. You don't have to wear it, I just saw it and thought it would look good on you'
'My birthday's not for another week' Troy said.
'I know, but I guess now is the only time I can give it to you. It'll be the first time in three years that we haven't spent part of your birthday together. I hope you have a great day'
With that she was gone, vanished like a puff of smoke.
Troy opened the gift and inside was a cashmere, baby blue sweater. She was right, it suited him perfectly, went great with his eyes. Gabriella had great taste.
As Troy shut the door, he realized he was saying goodbye to an era, closing the door was him saying goodbye for good. It was over, and as he turned the handle to move it, he knew he'd never see her again, at least not in the flesh. He was dropping the curtain on that part of his life, it was time to move on…
Click…and the door shut.