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Later in the evening, Gabriella was done with work and left the office while checking her text messages on her phone. There were five text messages for her. Three of them were from the phone company asking whether she would like to buy some Beatles ringtone, one of them was from Sharpay. Gabriella clicked the message and read it as she made her way to her car.

Is it ok if I come by your office at 11 tomorrow? I want to discuss and finalize the seating arrangements with you before the rehearsal dinner. – Sharpay

Sharpay is Gabriella's college roommate and their parents were friends when they were going to high school together. Sharpay works with a fashion magazine and didn't have time to plan her own wedding so she asked Gabriella for help. Gabriella greatly accepts even though that means she couldn't be one of Sharpay's bridesmaids because she has to work at the same time during the wedding.

Gabriella replied an ok to Sharpay and moved on to read her final text that she received. It was from her boyfriend Troy. Just by his name, Gabriella felt herself smiling. She couldn't believe it has been four years since they met and dated.

Hey Brie. Just to let you know my plane just landed and I'm on my way home. Can't wait to see you when you get back from work. – Troy

Troy works as a lawyer and had just got back from a business trip to Washington. Troy moved in with her two years ago after Gabriella insisted but Troy promised that one day, they will move into a bigger house for the both of them. Troy is a family-oriented person so when he said bigger house, he really meant it because he said he wanted four kids. Gabriella on the other hand just wanted two or three but never really told Troy.

Both of their families wondered when it will be the time for the both of them to tie the knot. Gabriella was not rushing to get married considering her busy schedules from time to time. Troy was also at times busy as well with work. It was a wonder how both of them manage to survive all those years.

Due to the heavy traffic, Gabriella arrived home almost an hour later. Needless to say she was very exhausted. There were so many things had to be done that day. Firstly, she has to look over at Jennifer's schedule to make sure that her events don't clash with hers. Then she has to explain to her co-workers, Tracy and Morgana about the whole event switching thing. With all of that happening in one day, Gabriella would just love to take a shower and eat some food in front of the television and cuddle with Troy.

Gabriella breathed a sigh of relief when she reached her floor and walked towards her front door. When she opened her door, it was oddly dark. She thought Troy would have been home already since his last text message was sent at four in the afternoon. She took off her killer heels and turned on the lights to find rose petals on the floor leading to the kitchen. Gabriella smiled to herself. Troy was such a romantic. He always does something like that whenever he's been away. Gabriella put down her bag and followed the rose petals. She stopped when she realized she was in the dining area and she saw Troy there, wearing a simple blue sweater with jeans as he poured water into a clear champagne glass.

"Hey," Gabriella greeted.

"Hey to you too," Troy greeted back and handed Gabriella the champagne glass he was pouring just now.

"It's not real champagne right?" Gabriella asked.

"Of course not. How can I forget that my girlfriend doesn't drink? It's one of the things I admire about her," Troy replied and pecked her lips.

"Thanks for all of this Troy. You have no idea what I have been through just today. Marie is just driving me nuts and to make matters worse –," Gabriella was talking when Troy interrupted her.

"Why don't we have something to eat first? You can tell me about your day later," Troy said as he disappeared to the kitchen to pick up a tray.

Gabriella gave Troy a confused look. Why was Troy such a hurry to eat? "Actually sweetie, I was thinking taking a shower first before I eat dinner," Gabriella told him.

"No, I mean, shower can wait. Like you said, you've had a long day," Troy replied quickly as he set the tray in front of her and opening to reveal her meal.

"Troy, what are you up –," Gabriella stopped mid sentence when she saw what was in front of her.

It was not her dinner that's for sure. It was a Tiffany box that was opened it had a beautiful ring in it. Being Gabriella, she could quickly describe the features of the ring. Three stones with a sliver band. It was so beautiful. She couldn't believe it. Troy is proposing to her at that very moment. She only wished Troy gave her a moment to change into something nice instead of her office casual.

"Oh my gosh," Gabriella managed to say and looked at Troy. Troy chuckled and took the box and got down on one knee.

"I know you said that getting down on one knee during a proposal is such a cliché but you know I'm a man of tradition. I also know that you're not into romantic things but I love you for that because I could easily surprise you without you even knowing," Troy said, making Gabriella smile widely.

Troy continued, "I also know that you hate long proposals so I'm going to cut this short. Gabriella, I swear, I loved you from the first moment I saw you at my cousin's wedding when you were freaking out over the bride being stuck in traffic. We didn't talk during the wedding but I did manage to get your number and you were stuck with me ever since. I love all those four years we were together and I want to spend the next years together with you. Will you marry me?"

While Troy was talking, Gabriella was already thinking of saying yes. But then she decided to play around with her answer, "You promise to make me breakfast every morning and let me bathe by myself?"

"That's not a fair deal, Montez. How about I say yes to the first one and you get to be the mother of our children," Troy played along.

"Will we have to make lawyer deals every day?"

"Maybe," Troy smirked.

"I guess I could live with that only if you get to be the father of our children."

"Deal. So that's a yes to the marrying thing right?" Troy wanted to make sure.

Gabriella smiled and takes the ring from the box, "I could never say no to you, Bolton."

Troy smiles and takes the ring from Gabriella and puts it on her ring finger. "Now that it's official, I'm afraid you're stuck me with for the next hundred years," Troy joked as Gabriella brought their foreheads together.

"I guess I can live with that," Gabriella replied and kissed Troy passionately.

Later that night, Gabriella got out of bed after making love with Troy and reached out for her phone. She needed to tell someone about her engagement and she has one person in mind to call at one in the morning. She speed dialled the number and waited for the caller to pick up while walking to the penthouse balcony.

"What?" she heard her friend Sharpay greeted her in a sleepy voice.

"I'm engaged!" Gabriella said loudly but keeping in mind not to wake Troy up.

"I'm sorry; did you say you're engaged?" Sharpay replied, this time Gabriella could tell she was slightly awake.

"Yes! I am now looking at my Tiffany engagement ring with while silver band and three diamond stones," Gabriella responded.

Sharpay gasped, "That's even better than my engagement ring. Send me pictures. But first, tell me how and when Troy proposed."

"Well, when I got home after a tiring day of work, there were rose petals on the floor but I didn't think one second he was going to propose because he always does this kind of thing all the time. So anyways, he put the ring on a tray and let me look at the ring before he proposed," Gabriella explained.

"Aww, that is so nice of him. He's romantic and you're not. You two are so meant to be," Sharpay gushed.

Gabriella giggled. "But still I can't believe you're engaged and I'm getting married this week. So did you and Troy set a wedding date already?"

"Shar, we just got engaged and we haven't discussed it yet. Plus, I just told Troy about my busy schedule and I think he understands if we have a long engagement. Or at least until Jennifer comes back and I get my one month off from work," Gabriella replied.

"Jennifer? What has she got to do with your schedules?" Sharpay asked.

Gabriella then realized she hadn't explained her work situation to Sharpay. "Oh, it's a long story. I'll talk about it when you come in tomorrow," she promised.

"Ok, sure. Congratulations," Sharpay replied.

"Thank you. See you," Gabriella said as she hangs up.

Troy will understand to hold off their marriage right? Troy is a reasonable person. But then again, he would prefer them to get married as soon as possible but with her schedule lately, she's going to be busy for the next six months. Also, with the promised work leave, she could get married around June or July for a summer wedding. Troy would love that. Right?

Gabriella re-entered her apartment and she was shocked to see Troy appeared by the hallway. His hair was messy, his shirt was much wrinkled and he had his boxers on. His eyes were also half closed.

"Troy! You scared me! What are you doing up?" Gabriella asked.

Troy still managed a smirk on his face, "No, the question is why you are still up, my darling?"

Gabriella smiled and walked towards him, "I had to tell Sharpay that this guy proposed to me a few hours ago. You know, to get it off my chest."

"Well I think this guy would very much appreciate that his new fiancée would stay in bed with him because he is feeling cold right now," Troy responded.

"Oh, really? With the activity we just had, I thought he'd be asleep totally since he is a heavy sleeper," Gabriella replied.

"Well played Montez," Troy said to Gabriella and kissed her cheek.

Gabriella pulled back and sighed, "I still can't believe we're engaged."

"Well why wouldn't we? We have been dating for four years. You should have already known that you're going to be stuck with me for eternity," Troy joked. "So I've been thinking of this for a long time and thought maybe you should plan our wedding. It will be perfect. You can finally plan the perfect wedding you always wanted."

Gabriella was taken aback. She never really thought of planning her own wedding. She always thought she could ask one of her colleagues who plan weddings to do so that she doesn't have to plan her own wedding and help other people plan theirs.

"And it doesn't have to be only you. I can help you plan," Troy offered. Gabriella remained silent. All of her clients never let their fiancée in with the planning. All they want their groom to do is pick their tuxedos and show up at the end of the altar. Gabriella had always assumed that Troy would be that kind of person. Plus, she likes to plan all on her own. Working with others will just ruin her entire plan. But she could never say no to Troy.

"I guess I could plan in between my jobs," Gabriella finally replied. And I should be done planning everything by let's say next year? Gabriella thought to herself.

"Hey, here's an idea, let's have our wedding on the same date when we first met?" Troy suggested while holding Gabriella by her waist.

Gabriella pulled back a little to check whether Troy was actually serious with what he just said to her, "But that's only four months from now."

"Yeah but I see you plan for an event a month from now. If you can plan a great wedding like that in a month, I'm sure you can pull it off in four months from now right?" Troy asked, with an innocent look on his face with his eyes practically looking into Gabriella's soul.

Gabriella hated that kind of look. It's the mixture of sad puppy and innocent baby. She always gets that kind of look from people when she wanted to say no to something she doesn't want to do. Gabriella on the other hand is a complete pushover so saying no is a hard thing for her to do because she likes to please people. One quality that she hates about herself.

"I guess I could pull it off with balancing everything at the same time," Gabriella stated.

"That's my girl! Always the hardworking one. One of the many reasons why I am marrying you," Troy said as he kissed her on her cheek. Gabriella smiled plastically and prayed to God that the next few months will not be hell for her and please let her live by her wedding day.

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