Chapter 6: On the run 24/7

Six months later:

Gabriella woke up alone in her king sized bed. It felt good to sleep in her own bed again. She streched and got up. Then she stopped her alarm from ringing. Another day in Hollywood. Another day at work.

She staggered into her closet and started to look for something to wear. She picked out a bright blue skinny jeans, a black top and her black Blahniks.

She yawned as she walked into her bathroom. Letting the water drop on her naked skin; Gabriella smiled. Maybe her new job and all of it's advantages wasn't so bad...

Flashback

Feeling kisses on her neck;Gabriella opened the door of her apartment.

"So, this is your apartment...after almost six months it's nice to know where you live." Troy said as he looked around.

"You counted the months?" she asked him confused.

"For the protocol. In case I get-"

"No talking." Gabriella said and kissed him again.

Troy shut the front door open with a kick and started to open Gabriella's blouse.

Gabriella felt the heat rising inside of her again. He had some kind of effect on her, which on one side scared her but on the other, she never wanted to miss this feeling again.

End of Flashback

Troy Bolton brushed his teeth; looking into the mirror at himself. This woman had some kind of effect on him. She seduced him just like that. He was even having a sexual relationship with her! He was breaking all of his rules! For a woman. For a woman named Gabriella Montez.

He spit out the toothpaste and washed his face. Gabriella was definitely the most beautiful woman he had ever met. And then sex with her was...beyond words.

Gabriella got out of her car; holding her car keys in one hand and the two cups of coffee in the other.

Running to the elevator; she catched it and pushed the fourth button. She smiled, she was getting use to her new job. She would survive here for at least another six months.

With a smile on her lips; Gabriella walked into Wilson's records.

"Morning Gabs." Ashley said with a smile on her face.

"Good morning. Coffee?" she asked her colleague.

"Thanks." she said and took a sip of her coffee. "How are you?"

"Good. I feel like I'm going to survive that one year here."

The green eyed woman smiled, "Listen, we all want to go out tonight. Are you in?"

"Sure. Where to?"

"A club opening. It's called Area."

"Sounds good." Gabriella agreed, "Anyways, I better go. The boss is probably already waiting for me."

"Oh he isn't here yet." Ashley said.

"Really?" she asked her surprised.

"Yeah...guess it was a long night for him." Ashley said and smiled.

Gabriella returned her smile; knowing only too well how long the night had been for him. "Anyways, see you later." Gabriella said and walked away.

Ashley Bolton watched the brunette walking to her office. Seconds later her blonde friend walked up to her.

"You think she'll survive here?" Ryan asked her as he walked up to her.

She nodded, "You know, I think she will. She has the killer instict. Besides, Troy likes something about her. And I don't even think he knows what that is. She fits into all of this here."

"Maybe she'll surprise us." Ryan said and walked away.

Ashley smiled; she would make it here.

Gabriella placed the second coffee on the desk in Troy Bolton's office. His office was neutral. The only colors were a bright blue and a bright green. No black, no white. He had the most amazing view of Los Angeles and there was a picture frame on his desk.

Gabriella took a closer look at the picture. It was taken about three years ago and it showed Troy along with his step sister Ashley. They were both smiling at the camera; showing every single teeth. It was a nice picture and probably taken at some formal event in Hawaii or so, due to Ashley's pink hibiscus bloom in the blonde hair. It was taken in an American Shot.

Gabriella smiled and walked into her office. She switched on her IMac and opened her Mail account. 45 new mails popped up.

She sighed, "Let's get to work then."

She opened one e-mail as her cell rang, "Hello?"

"Go to Warner Brother's and get all the transfer paperwork for every single artist." her boss ordered.

"Got it. Something else?"

"No, that would be it." he said and hung up.

"Right." Gabriella said to herself, "First go to Warner Brother's and read the e-mails on the way."

Gabriella dialed her best friend's number, "Ugh, I hate my new job."

"Really, why's that?" Sharpay asked her friend over the phone.

"Because I have to be on the run 24/7." Gabriella said as she walked into the elevator again.

"Welcome to the real life, babe. How's your boss anyway?"

"My boss is my boss..."

"Well, Troy Bolton's the hottest bachelor alive."

"And I am getting another release party together; which is in five days. I have to organize everything by myself. I thought there were event planning companies like Bolthouse or something."

"Well my company does plan events; but only club openings like Area tonight. You should come."

"To watch you working?"

"Yeah and to have free acess, free drinks and a fabulous night."

"Sounds nice. I was coming anyway."

"Because you love your best friend?"

"Yes and because I already got invited by a colleague."

"Uhh sounds like someone's making friends."

"Oh please. You know that I am not good at being a good friend."

"You've got to be kidding me! You're the best friend ever!"

"I know, but I am not at work to make friends. I want to-"

"become a producer, I know. But a couple of friends here and there aren't that bad, right?"

Gabriella nodded as she walked to her car, "You're right. Absolutely right."

"Good, see you later." Sharpay said and hung up.

A new chapter. Hope you liked it :). Please review!

Xoxo Nic

P.S.: Thanks again to my Beta Reader dann965 :)!