Here is the EPILOGUE!
Well not much to say about it.
I had this idea planned out since chapter 5.….I think.
Well that's it.
On a personal note:
I had try outs for cheerleading next year and……
I made it!
I just felt like sharing.
Previously On A Simple IM:
"Good. Now that I now how you feel. Will you be my girlfriend?" he said following Gabriella's lead and stepping closer. He wrapped his arms around her tiny waist as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Yes! Of course I will!" she exclaimed. They then leaned in for a much desired kiss.
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They both new that this was right, that they were meant to be.
February 8, 2017
Troy Bolton sat on the couch of his four bedroom and 3½ home. Beside him sat his beautiful wife, Gabriella Bolton. Today was the young couple's 3rd wedding anniversary. Shocking, right? At the young age of 25 Troy Alexander Bolton and Gabriella Isabella Montez became Mr. and Mrs. Troy Alexander Bolton. Troy's dreams to be a professional basketball player never be came reality. After graduating East High he was offered a spot on the Albuquerque's professional basketball league. If Troy accepted the offer that would mean leaving Gabriella. Therefore instead of becoming a pro in basketball, he became a basketball coach of the East High basketball team. As for Gabriella, she works on the other side of the school. She became a Math teacher. She loved all of her students and having her husband near by wasn't a bad bonus.
"Gabs? Gabi? Gabriella? Mrs. Bolton?" Troy said when he realized Gabriella didn't respond to what he was saying.
"Huh? What?" Gabriella said breaking out of her little trance.
"Well. I was asking you something." Troy said turning to face Gabriella.
"I'm sorry. I was just thinking. What did you say?" Gabriella asked as her gaze met Troy's blue eyes.
"I asked you, 'What did Taylor say when she called earlier?' I think I heard Sharpay's scream, that or it was nails scratching a blackboard." Troy said as a smile played on his face.
Gabriella let out a small giggle, "Yes you did here Sharpay. Taylor said she wants to invite us to dinner at 7. She said that she just felt like making us dinner tonight."
"What's so special about tonight?" Troy asked as if he had know idea.
"I don't know about you but, I married my wonderful husband 3 years ago from today."
"Hmmm…. That sounds oddly familiar." Troy said as he rubbed his chin pretending to think.
After a couple of seconds the two busted out laughing. They laughed so hard, Gabriella accidentally fell off the couch.
"I love you." Troy said breathless. He laid down horizontally on the couch.
Gabriella got of the floor and laid next to Troy, facing him. "I love you too." she said as Troy put his arm on her waist to pull her closer. He leant down so he and Gabriella were at eye level. They leaned in until there lips met. The kiss was soft at first but then became more passionate. Soft cries and a loud thump then interrupted their intimate moment.
CRIES
THUMP
Gabriella and Troy pulled apart with worried about their little girl. They straightened their clothes and rushed upstairs to the bedroom across from their bedroom. They opened the door to see Angella Marie Bolton on the floor of her bedroom with her knees to her chest. Angella was 2 years old and very tiny with dark brown hair like her mother. Unlike her mom she had straight hair and blue eyes like her father.
"Angie what's that matter." Gabriella said rushing to her daughter's side with Troy following closely behind her. Troy picked her up and placed her on his lap.
"I had a bad dweam." she said sounding like she sill a baby.
"What was it about?" Gabriella said tucking a lose strand behind Angella's hair.
"Mommy and Daddy left me alone because they had a bad fight." She said clinging on to Troy.
"Ella, look at me." Angella obeyed her father and faced him. "Have Daddy and Mommy ever left you?" Angella shook her head no. "Have Daddy and Mommy ever fight? " once again shook her head no. "Do you know why we never fight?" Angella's sad look turned into a grin as she nodded yes. "What is the reason?"
"It's because Mommy and Daddy love each other this much." Angella responded and stretched her arm out horizontally to show that Troy and Gabriella loved each other from one fingertip to the other. Troy and Gabriella laughed at their daughters demonstration. Troy suddenly stopped and bent down to whisper something into Angella's ear. Angella smiled and nodded. She ran over to her mom and began to tickle Gabriella. With Gabriella distracted by his daughter, Troy went to get something from the master bedroom.
"Okay sweetie. I think that was enough." Gabriella said as she tried to catch her breath. "Where did your dad go?" Gabriella asked realizing Troy was no longer in the room. Angella just smiled mischievously.
"I'm right here. " Troy said as he entered the room holding out a black velvet box for Gabriella to take.
"What is it?" Gabriella asked as she inspected the box.
"Open it up and you'll see." Gabriella did so to reveal a gold heart locket on a gold chain. On the front was a simple diamond and on the left inside was a picture of her and Angella, on the right side was her and Troy on their wedding day.
"Thank you." She whispered into Troy's shoulder as they hugged. Angella smiled at her parents and went to hug both of her parents. Troy noticed so he picked up Angella and hugged her as he hugged Gabriella.
Dinner At The Danforth Residence
"Thank you Tay so much for dinner." Gabriella said as they sat around the dinning table after dinner drinking coffee, minus Angella who was drawing on a piece of paper.
"Your welcome guys. It was my pleasure." Taylor said smiling at Gabriella and Troy.
"Hey, I don't get a thanks?" Chad asked receiving a few laughs in exchange. Chad crossed his arms like a little kid who doesn't get his way.
"We're sorry Chad. You're right. How about a toast?" Troy said as he lifted up his mug of coffee. The others followed, "To Chad." he said.
"To Chad." they repeated. They bumped mugs and drank their coffee.
"See that's how it should always be." Chad said with a smug grin.
"Careful Chad don't get too cocky." Taylor warned while Troy and Gabriella let out small laughs.
"Hey, if I remember correctly, and I do, you fed my cockiness 3 years ago from today." Chad said as they remembered Troy and Gabriella's wedding Reception.
Flashback to February 8,2014
"Thank you Taylor so much for being the Maid of Honor and for your great speech." Gabriella said as she wiped away tears and as she and Troy took turns giving Taylor a hug.
"Taylor that was a wonderful speech. Now let's hear from the Best Man, Chad Danforth.." Ryan Evans, the emcee for the evening, said.
"Hi everyone! The name is Danforth, Chad Danforth. And yes the beautiful Maid of Honor over there is my fiancé, so every single guy in here better stay away from her, or else. " Everyone in the crowd laughed at his little introduction. "Well what was this speech about again?" Chad pretended to think then pulled out an index card from his pocket. "Thank you Taylor for the index card or I would of forgotten." Chad said, pausing a moment to nod to Taylor making her smile and the rest of the crowd laughed. "Hmmm. Where to start? I think Troy would be a good start. I've known Troy for….I actually do not know but, I do know that it's a really long time." The crowd laughed. "In all my time knowing him I've never seen him happier than when he is Gabi. He's not even that happy when he's with me, his best friend. Troy, I'm really happy for you. Gabriella even though I've only known you for what, 8 years I feel like I've known you for much longer. You are the only person for Troy. I'm so happy he has you to always lean on. Because as we all know I can be pretty out of it at times. Troy and Gabriella, I wish you the best and I can hope that Taylor and I can be just as happy as the two of you. So if everyone could please raise their glasses, to Troy and Gabriella that they live with love for the rest of their lives." Chad said as he lifted his champagne glass.
"To Troy and Gabriella." everyone repeated and bumped glasses.
"Chad, you're always there for me. Thanks for the speech and for being the Best Man." Troy said before giving Chad a man hug, Gabriella hugged Chad as well.
"Chad that was one of your best speeches I think, so congrats on that. Before the newlyweds have their first dance as Mr. and Mrs. Bolton, they would like to say a few words."
"Is everyone having a good time?" Troy asked as he and Gabriella made their way to the center of the dance floor. A round of applauses erupted throughout the Reception Room.
"Well, we're really glad to hear that." Gabriella announced proudly.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for coming and making our wedding special." Troy said starring around the crowd.
"As everyone here probably knows Troy and I were high school sweethearts. But because Troy and I were shy we didn't go out until 2 month after the musical. We came together because of someone who is in this very room." After hearing this Chad raised his had like a very excited 2nd grader. Ryan handed Chad a microphone so everyone could here him, not that that would be an issue. He than walked to Troy and Gabriella and handed them a champagne glasses.
"Yes, Chad?" Troy asked seeing Chad's hand.
"I know who that person is." Chad said in a sing song voice.
"Oh really?" Gabriella asked.
"Yes really. Is it hard to believe that I know the answer to a question?" Chad asked.
"Yes!" the crowd exclaimed simultaneously before bursting out into laughter.
"Fine! Whatever I still know the answer." Chad said.
"Okay Chad, who is it?" Troy asked looking straight at his best friend.
"Me!" he exclaimed jumping up and down. The crowd just laughed at his child like behavior.
"You know what? Chad is actually right for once." Gabriella said.
"Thank you." Chad said proudly as the crowd laughed. "Hey wait, what do you mean 'for once' " Chad quoted the last part in a girly voice making everyone laugh louder.
"Anyway we would like to propose a toast to Chad. To Chad." Troy said ignoring Chad's last comment.
"To Chad!" the crowd repeated.
"Okay, now that is done with. Mrs. Bolton may I have this dance?" Gabriella nodded . Ryan and Chad came forward and to take the champagne glasses and microphones. Troy nodded to them before bowing and extending his hand. 'The Start of Something New' (Troy and Gabriella's version) began to play. Gabriella curtsied and accepted Troy's hand before wrapping her arms around his neck as he wrapped his arms around her waist. "I love you." Troy whispered into her ear.
"I love you too." Gabriella whispered before the two leaned in for a kissed. Troy pulled Gabriella in a little closer to deepen the kiss but were interrupted. Troy felt a tap on his shoulder so they reluctantly pulled away. Troy turned around to see none other than Chad.
"Yes Chad?" Troy asked annoyed.
"huh?"
"Why did you just interrupt me when I was kissing my beautiful wife?"
"No reason. Just thought now would be a good time to interrupt." Chad said shrugging his shoulders.
"Excellent reason." Troy said sarcastically.
"I try, I try." he replied before walking away.
"What are we going to do with him?" Troy asked smiling as Gabriella just giggled. "Shall we continue?"
"We shall?" she said smiling. She rested her head on his shoulder as he wrapped his arms around her waist and they began to sway to the music.
Out of now where the slow balled turned into an upbeat song. The two pulled away confused. They then looked over to the DJ booth to see Chad there waving at them. They laughed and began to dance.
End Of Flashback
"You know what I figured out?" Gabriella asked out of nowhere.
"What?" they asked simultaneously.
"Chad's five reasons to be on this earth. Number 1: to make Taylor happy. Number 2: to marry Taylor. Number 3: to interrupt the kisses between me and Troy. Number 4: to bring Troy and I together. Finally, the 5th reason is. Actually it's only four. " Gabriella said as the group laughed even Chad.
"And I am happy to accomplish all of my missions, just like Charlie's Angels." Chad said proudly.
They just laughed and enjoyed the rest of the night.
Later That Evening (Bolton Residence)
Troy, Gabriella, and Angella came home and basically went to their rooms. Troy and Gabriella tucked in Angella and sung her 'The Start of Something New' before going to their own room.
Troy and Gabriella got ready for bed and lied down, exhausted from the day. They were just about to fall asleep when there was a knock on their bedroom door. Troy went to open the door seeing Angella their clutching her favorite bear.
"I can't sleep." Angella said in a soft voice.
"How about you sleep with mommy and daddy?" He asked. She nodded and outstretched her arms for him to carry her.
"Hey Angie what's up?" Gabriella asked making room for her daughter,
"I can't sleep." she repeated for her mother.
"Hmm.. How 'bout I put on you favorite DVD?" Gabriella asked. Angella's face instantly lit up. Gabriella got up and put on the DVD.
The family positioned themselves on the bed before Gabriella pressed play. The opening credits for 'Twinkle Town' began to play. Half way through the play they all fell asleep, Gabriella had arm around her daughter and Troy had his arm around Angella and Gabriella. This was the perfect Kodak moment. Troy and Gabriella had come a long way. It's hard to believe this all began because of a simple IM.
A/N: Well, that's all folks! Thank you so much for reading! I had a great time writing this story, I especially loved the reviews, they made my day. So, nothing more to say but, THANK YOU!. To my readers you guys ROCK!
Till next time,
Kae
p.s. I wrote the author note at the top on Wednesday afternoon. This one is written on Friday MORNING. I have my first final today but, I wanted to post it. I finished it yesterday. Well, thanks again.
