9:00 in the evening…
The rain slowly started to pour the dry streets and become wet. It becomes colder as she expected it to be. Gabriella had just finished in changing her clothes in night clothes. She has to tell the kids about the meeting with 'their' father. Or did she still need?
She went out of her room and walked in the narrow hallway to find it real silent. She walked to her twins' room and opened the door slowly, avoiding creaky noises.
Light was beaming through the four corners of the pink room. "Hey, mommy." A greet was heard by Gabriella. She turned her head to the twins sitting in each of their beds. They were both in their pajamas and their hair was down in their shoulders. "Hey, girls." Gabriella said and entered the room, closing the door. She walked in Maggie's bed and sat beside her.
"Mommy," Maggie said, looking up at the brown eyes of Gabriella like hers, "Nana Rose told us something about our father." This statement froze Gabriella. She didn't expect that old woman would tell it first. It was so embarrassing. "Uh, you know I should be telling you that but, I guess I have no way out of it anymore." Gabriella said, giggling.
The two girls returned a little giggle, causing Gabriella to smile wider. She loved to hear all of the laughs, giggles and even chuckles of her kids. It makes her stronger. "Well, what does he look like? Nana Rose told us that he was at your school in the afternoon. Well, we didn't saw him." Emi demanded.
"Uh, he had dirty blondish-brown hair like yours, mija." Gabriella said and began to brush Maggie's hair, causing the little girl to giggle again. "And he had… baby blue eyes like yours, Emi." She added and Emily smiled at Gabriella.
"Well, he's gonna meet us tomorrow at your favorite restaurant as he requested." Gabriella said causing the two to squeak. They gave Gabriella satisfying hug and planted lots and lots of kisses in Gabriella's face. "Gosh, you two. I know you two are excited but you don't have to worship me." Gabriella joked and they all laughed.
The next day, quarter to eleven in the morning…
She stood in front of the long oval vertical mirror and she admired her dress. It was a pink dress that was about one inch above the knee. She was also wearing the 'T' necklace and light pink heels. She looked… stunning.
"Gabriella, the kids are all ready." Nana Rose said and Gabriella looked back, smiling. "Do I look… horrible?" Gabriella asked, waiting for an answer from the old woman.
"No, sweetie. You just look adorable." Nana Rose said, as she walked to Gabriella and gave her a hug. Gabriella hugged back and saw the two kids entering her room. Gabriella pulled back and kissed the twins' heads. "You ready, girls?" Gabriella asked.
"Yes, we are." The two answered and Gabriella brushed the hair. It was so soft. "We better go… we don't wanna be late." Gabriella said and smiled. The old woman nodded and they all headed downstairs.
"What time are you gonna be home? So, that I can come home earlier after work." Nana Rose asked.
"Uh, maybe by the end of the day." Gabriella said and the three girls all went out of the house. "Goodbye," Nana Rose said and waved.
Around 11: 30 in the morning…
There weren't as much as people in the restaurant for it is a fancy restaurant. Troy had call Gabriella earlier to inform her that he just arrived at the restaurant and made a reservation for four.
He sat there waiting for Gabriella. One waiter came to him and asked for the second time around, "Do you want to order now, sir?" the waiter asked politely.
"No, thank you. Perhaps later." Troy said, and smiled, nodding his head slowly. He looked around and flipped his phone back and forth. Soon his phone vibrated and he looked at it. It was Claire. When will she stop?
He pressed one button, ending the freaking call. Soon it rang again. He pressed one button again and turned the damn phone off. He sighed in stress for being bugged by his fiancé. He tapped his foot into the floor, waiting for his companies. He looked down to see if he had dirt in his clothes. He formally smoothed his clothes.
He was wearing denim pants and black t-shirt. He also wears his sneakers. Like the old ways, he still has his old clothes that he usually wears when he is with Gabriella.
Then, he can hear giggling just like Gabriella and some shoes pumping into the tiled floor. Then, he can hear conversations, causing him to look up and see the sexier Gabriella Montez and his two kids. "Mommy…" one girl with dirty blond hair like his said.
"Later, Maggie." Gabriella scolded as she walked to the information center. "Please, mommy." The little girl begged. "Queencess Margaret Montez." Gabriella called causing the little girl to shut up.
"You used again the full name." Maggie pouted. Gabriella giggled at Maggie's crazy actions.
"Where Emi?" Gabriella asked as she noticed she hadn't seen Emily. "I'm here." Emily said as she walked up to Gabriella. "Thank goodness, I thought I lost you." Gabriella giggled and turned to the woman with blond hair. "Yes, Miss Montez?" The blond haired woman asked.
"Oh, Harper… I am looking for Mr. Troy Bolton. We have a reservation meeting in here." Gabriella said and the woman nodded. "Oh, yes..." Harper, the blond haired woman said and before she could continue, Troy stood behind Gabriella.
"Gabriella." Troy called, casing Gabriella to look back.
"Oh, there you are. Nice clothes." Gabriella said, nervously. She hasn't this nervous before. He chuckled and looked at Gabriella. The two girls hugged Gabriella's legs and Gabriella looked down. "We'll better talk about this in our table." Gabriella said and carried Maggie in her arms while pulling Emi towards the table.
Gabriella put Maggie and Emi in their seats and Gabriella was sing beside with Troy since it was a four seated table. "Um, girls…" Gabriella started while Troy excuses going into the bathroom. "Is he our father?" Maggie asked whispering. Gabriella giggled at the question.
"Yes…" Gabriella answered.
"He had beautiful blue eyes and cute hair." Emi exclaimed.
"I told you so." Gabriella giggled, "I don't want you to make him feel embarrassed." She added and the two girls nodded.
Soon, Troy came back into the table, smiling. "They already know." Gabriella whispered in his ears and his eyes widened. "You don't." Troy said.
"How can I? They asked me." Gabriella defended.
"Okay, I have no way outta here." Troy joked.
"That was mom said last night when we talked." Maggie said. Troy smiled at Maggie, though not knowing her name; he still knew she got his hair. "Really?" Troy asked, smiling.
"Yes…" Emi interrupted and Maggie nodded her head.
"Well, what's your name?" Troy asked the two girls, "I mean, your mom hadn't told me yet." He added causing Gabriella to smack him in his arms. Gabriella flipped her arms closed.
"I'm Queencess Margaret. Maggie, for short." Maggie introduced.
"And I'm Princess Emily. Emi or Emily, for short." The other girl introduced.
"Cute names." Troy commented, "You're a great mother." He added after he looked at Gabriella.
"Thanks." Gabriella said.
Around 5:00 in the near sunset afternoon…
Troy, Gabriella and the twins are all in the having fun. The kids were playing in the playground while Troy and Gabriella sat in the bench. "Thanks again." Troy said.
"What for?" Gabriella asked, looking confused.
"For being strong without me there with you. All throughout the years." Troy answered. Gabriella smiled and nodded her head. "I have to live or at least, survive. Because if I don't, the kids won't be as perfect like this." Gabriella said and turned her head into the two kids, playing.
"I'm not expecting again to see the kids again." Troy said.
"Why? You're leaving?" Gabriella asked and turned to his blue eyes. She can tell it was a yes. "Yeah, lots of work. Can't leave it." Troy said and kissed Gabriella's forehead. Honestly, Gabriella doesn't want him to leave. She needed him beside her. She felt his warm lips on her skin again. It made her fall for him again. "When?" Gabriella asked, her voice shaking.
"In two months." Troy answered. Then, the place went silent. "Well, I guess we better go." Gabriella stood up and smoothed her dress. She was obviously changing the subject. "Oh, right. I'll drive you home." Troy said and got up again.
"Okay…" Gabriella agreed and called the twins' names. "Maggie and Emi! Come one, sweetie, we're coming home." Gabriella said and the two run into her.
"Mommy, please." The two pouted causing Troy and Gabriella to giggle. "Maybe next time, sweetie." Troy said, and they all headed for the car.
The ride was real silent and Gabriella can't stop thinking of any way to avoid him leaving. She don't like him to leave. Though she can't admit to herself, her heart can tell that he still love her.
Otherwise, Troy was also in love with her but in his case, it was pretty obvious. Gabriella wanted him to stay forever and bring them the past. The past that made the fall on each other. The past that made them stay together. The past that will be the reason to bring the faded love back.
She looking for reason for her to tell him she's still in love. There are lots of reasons in her mind but none of those reasons would fit the very best. One reason was the way his touch makes her body shiver. The other one was the way his kiss makes her fall in love again. Another one is the way he makes her feel free to trust. Well, she still really needed to trust again but one thing is she don't know how. It was real hard for her to admit that he left her alone being kidnapped and live alone with an old woman and her two twins.
He stopped in front of the house and looked around the car. The two girls were yawning and Gabriella was still silent. "Gabriella?" Gabriella answered in a humming voice and looked at Troy. "We're here. The girls are sleepy." Troy said and looked back at the two girls rubbing their eyes.
"Yeah, thanks." Gabriella said and got out of the car. She opened the back door and carried Emi in her arms while Troy carried Maggie. They got into the house and found Nana Rose watching TV.
"Oh, how's the family day out?" Nana Rose asked, getting up.
"It's fun." Gabriella said and carried Emi—Troy following with Maggie -up the stairs and into the room. They both laid the girls into each of the beds. "Thanks again." Gabriella said and nodded her head. They both walked out and shut the door close.
They were all alone. Awkward silence flew over the place. "Uh, I'll just go." Troy said and leaned in to kiss Gabriella in her cheeks. She can feel the heat forming in her cheeks. He left the house after that.
Gabriella opened the door of the girls' room again and sat beside Maggie. "Did you two had fun?" Gabriella asked and the two nodded their head in laziness to answer. "Yeah, sure you did." Gabriella said and kissed Maggie and Emi's head.
Gabriella turned around to leave the kids to sleep but a faint voice called her. "Mommy… we both has a request for you and we promise it will be the last one." It was Maggie's voice. Gabriella turned around and walked to them again.
"We wanted Daddy to stay with us here in the house." Emi blurted out causing Gabriella to get frozen in her position. She can't think. She can't move. Everything in her world had just stopped. Did heard it right? Maybe it'll be a good reason to admit that she still loved him… just maybe.
Done! Now, what do you think about this chapter? Is it good enough? Well, let's see in your loving reviews for me. Much love.
