Oh my Gosh! It has been forever since a new chapter!! This one is a little shorter, but I've already started on the next chapter! It's summertime and I had my graduation on Monday and now I'll have PLENTY of time to update! So enough chit chat! Let's Go read!! (Disclaimer: I do not own anything of HSM, just this plot. I do not own anything of the songs Take A Bow by Rhianna, What About Now by Daughtry, or Is It You by Cassie)
-One Month Later-
(Gabriella's P.O.V.)
I awoke to the sunlight piercing through my windows and causing me to squint. I got up from my bed and walked into the bathroom and looked at myself in the mirror. I looked horrible. I hadn't even tried to look good in this past month since I've seen Troy last. I knew he wouldn't take it well. I knew I shouldn't have told him. I shouldn't have told him anything. I should've just avoided him or not even come back at all. I guess I'll just have to deal with it like everything else I've dealt with since coming back two months ago. Anyways, I proceeded to wash my face and I applied my makeup and then came out of the bathroom and changed my clothes. I walked over to my phone, and it's been the same for 4 weeks: No New Messeges. For about the hundredth time this past month, I called Troy. I didn't think his reaction would be like this. I thought he would take it farely well, but I guess I was wrong. Every day this past month I've cried at least once everyday, all I do is lie around and almost do nothing. Sharpay and Taylor have been trying to cheer me up, but even their best efforts aren't helping enough. Maybe since it's Katie's birthday tomorrow, her party will cheer me up. Maybe...Suddenly I got an idea of how I could maybe get a chance to talk to Troy. I then dialed a different number and waited for it to be picked up.
"Hello?"
"Hi, Mrs. Bolton." I said sadly.
"Oh my God, sweetie. Are you okay?"
"No. Not at all. I have so much I need to talk to you about."
"Okay, well Troy's here right now but he's like two minutes from leaving the house for a few hours so you could come over and talk if you want to."
"Really?"
"Oh yes, sweetie. My boy has been a complete jerk to you, but I want to help you so you can break through his stubborn hard ass skull and get him back. You can come over any time."
"Okay, thank you so much, Mrs. Bolton."
"Your welcome sweetie. Bye!" I shut my phone and grabbed my purse and car keys and ran downstairs, meeting Taylor along the way.
"Where are you headed to, Gabs?"
"Troy's house."
"But I thought..."
"No, he's not gonna be there. I'm gonna talk to his mom. Maybe she can help me." She nodded her head and I went outside and got into my car. I drove to the Bolton's house and got out of my car and knocked on the door impatiently. It was immediately swung open. Mrs. Bolton wrapped her arms around me and tightly hugged me. She released from the hug and stood there for a minute.
"Oh, Gabriella, I'm so sorry my boy has been doing this to you. I feel so embarassed as a mother. I raised him to not be that damn stubborn. God, he's horrible right now." We proceeded to the living room and we both sat on the couch.
"Oh, it's okay Lucille. All guys are like this at one point in their life, I'm sure."
"Boy are you right. I remember when Jack and I were dating, he used to be so stubborn about everything! Now, done talking about me, let's talk about your problems." I nodded my head.
"Well, I just don't know what to do, and tomorrow night is Katie's birthday party and-"
"Tomorrow night? Perfect." She said with a pleased smile.
"Um...how is it perfect?"
"It just is. I have a plan. But I'm not going to tell you. It's too good! But the real question is, do I get to come, being the grandma and all? Woah, that makes me feel old." We both laughed.
"Of course you can. At least some relatives are coming."
"Oh, sweetie I know you want him there, but like I said he's stubborn so it would take a load of persuading to get him to come."
"I know. It's okay, I guess."
"So is it just a normal birthday party, chat, cake, ice cream, presents, and more chatter? Or is there something else in the mix?"
"Actually, I offered to sing at the party. Just a few songs I've selected myself."
"Oh, well, I'm looking forward to that! I can't wait! What time is it?"
"It's at 7 at Sharpay and Taylor's house, or where I've living at right now."
"Well, that's great! I'll be there!"
"Thank you, Mrs. Bolton. I'm so glad we could take time to talk about everything. It really helped." She nodded and then I proceeded to walk to the door. I said goodbye and went back home. I felt much better, but I started to get a feeling that something was going to happen at Katie's party, and I wasn't going to like it one bit.
-The Next Day- (6:50)
"Gabriella, cheer up sweetie. You should be happy for your daughter. I know you're not in the best of moods, but just do this for Katie." My mom stated as we were both getting the rest of the stuff set up for the party.
"I know mom. I'm trying. I just can't completely get him out of my head. It's horrible." Mom rolled her eyes.
"Well, I guess as long as your trying, honey." I nodded my head. I walked into the large living room that we had cleared out and put seats in for when I'm singing later, and I sat down on the stool that was placed directly behind the microphone. To tell you the truth, the last time I sang in front of people, was at the high school graduation with Troy. And I'm scared out of my mind. A part of me wishes he was here, then the other part is telling me I'm better off without him. I just don't know what in the world to do with myself. And all I'm wondering is, what's going through his head right now.
"Gabriella, you okay?" I looked up and saw Taylor walking towards me.
"It's straight up 7 o'clock and more people are coming. Are you sure you can sing tonight?"
"Yeah. I guess I'm okay. I'll still sing. I just haven't sang like this in...awhile." Taylor nodded understandingly.
"It'll be okay. You'll do fine." All the rest of the guests started showing up and we started the party. We had lots of chatter, food, and presents for Katie. One thing that I realized during this time, was I didn't need Troy, I have Katie and my family and close friends and that's all I need. So why does my heart still hurt? I'm just so confused. It's like my feelings are fighting each other. You love him. You hate him. You can't live without him. He's a loser, forget him. God.
I was getting ready to sing and Sharpay was welcoming everyone and all that stuff. I'm so nervous.
"...And I'd like to thank Gabriella for being a great mom to Katie. I know I couldn't do anything close to what this girl has done in her life, let alone what she has done while being a mother. Speaking of Gabriella, we have a surprise entertainment for you. She'll sing a few songs, and then we'll all go home. What a way to end the night! Woo! Come on up here, Gabriella!" I walked up to the microphone, and sat down on the stool that was sitting there. The music then started up. Here it goes.
"I'm looking for a lover not a friend
Somebody who can be there when I need someone to talk to
I'm looking for someone who won't pretend
Somebody not afraid to say
The way they feel about you
And I'm looking for someone who understands
How I feel
Someone who can keep it real
And who knows the way
The way I like to have it my way
And I'm looking for someone who takes me there
Wants to share
Shows he cares
Thinkin' you're the one that I've been waiting for
chorus: 2x
Is it you? Is it you?
Maybe you're the one I've been waiting for
Could you be the one for me?
Could you be the one I need?
I'm looking for someone to share my pain
Someone who I can run to
Who will stay with me when it rains
Someone who I can cry with through the night
Someone who I can trust whose heart is right
And I'm looking for someone
And I'm looking for someone who understands
How I feel
Someone who can keep it real
And who knows the way
The way I like to have it my way
And I'm looking for someone who takes me there
Wants to share
Shows he cares
Thinking you're the one that I've been waiting for
chorus 2x
Take for granted how much I care (how much I care)
Appreciates that I'm there
Someone who listens
And someone I can call who isn't afraid of love to share
chorus 2x"
Everyone applauded, and I waited for it to die down before I started speaking.
"Thank you. That song was called 'Is It You'. I just really love that song, so I thought I'd sing it. The next song is called 'What About Now', and I hope you like it!" I then walked over to the piano and sat down at it.
"Shadows fill an empty heart
As love is fading,
From all the things that we are
But are not saying.
Can we see beyond the scars
And make it to the dawn?
Change the colors of the sky.
And open up to
The ways you made me feel alive,
The ways I loved you.
For all the things that never died,
To make it through the night,
Love will find you.
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late,
What about now?..."
I then heard a door open during the song, but I paid no attention to it.
"...The sun is breaking in your eyes
To start a new day.
This broken heart can still survive
With a touch of your grace.
Shadows fade into the light.
I am by your side,
Where love will find you.
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love, it never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late,
What about now?
Now that we're here,
Now that we've come this far,
Just hold on.
There is nothing to fear,
For I am right beside you.
For all my life,
I am yours.
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
What about now?
What about today?
What if you're making me all that I was meant to be?
What if our love never went away?
What if it's lost behind words we could never find?
Baby, before it's too late,
Baby, before it's too late,
Baby, before it's too late,
What about now?"
I then walked back over to the stool and microphone and scooted away the stool, and waited until people were done applauding before I spoke.
"Then, my next and final song, is 'Take A Bow'."
"Oh, How about a round of applause, Yeah
A standing ovation
Oooooo, Yeah
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
You look so dumb right now
Standing outside my house
Trying to apologize
You're so ugly when you cry
Please, just cut it out
Chorus
Don't tell me you're sorry cuz you're not
Baby when I know you're only sorry you got caught
But you put on quite a show
You really had me going
But now it's time to go
Curtain's finally closing
That was quite a show
Very entertaining
But it's over now (But it's over now)
Go on and take a bow
Grab your clothes and get gone (get gone)
You better hurry up
Before the sprinklers come on (come on)
Talkin' bout'
Girl, I love you, you're the one
This just looks like a re-run
Please, what else is on (on)
Chorus
And don't tell me you're sorry cuz you're not
Baby when I know you're only sorry you got caught
But you put on quite a show
You really had me going
But now it's time to go
Curtain's finally closing
That was quite a show
Very entertaining
But it's over now (But it's over now)
Go on and take a bow
Bridge
Oh, And the award for
The best liar goes to you (goes to you)
For making me believe (that you)
That you could be faithful to me
Let's hear your speech, Oh
How about a round of applause
A standing ovation
But you put on quite a show
Really had me going
Now it's time to go
Curtain's finally closing
That was quite a show
Very entertaining
But it's over now (But it's over now)
Go on and take a bow
But it's over now..."
"I'd like to thank everyone for coming to Katie's birthday, I hope you had fun..."
Just then I spotted a pair of almost dull grayish blue eyes that seemed familiar to me, but I just didn't know why. Then I saw who it was, and I'm sure we can all guess who...
Dun Dun Dun...Cliffhanger! What happens next? You'll have to review and wait for the next chapter to find out! I really want AT LEAST 10 reviews for this chapter, because that would be awesome, and encourage me to write more! I don't have a teaser for you, because even the slightest sentence might give away what happens!!
LYA, Deidra:-)
