First, I wanted to apologize for it taking me so very long to update. I have been very busy lately and I'm super sorry for that. Second, I hope that you enjoy this chapter. Remember to R&R. My plan is to update next week, so be on the lookout for that!
Chapter Ten: It's Wedding Day
(Gabriella's POV)
Today is the day that I have been waiting for pretty much my entire life. Today is my wedding day! The strange thing is, I'm nervous and excited about it. I don't know why I am nervous though. I really shouldn't be, but yet I am.
I'm in a room surrounded by some of my friends, my mom, and Troy's mom. They have all been so helpful throughout the entire time. I don't know if we would have been able to pull off a wedding in such a short amount of time if it had not been for their help.
"It's almost time to take pictures." Taylor says. "Do you need any help with your dress?"
"That would be great." I say with a smile. Taylor then helps me get into my dress. She takes a step back and looks at me and smiles.
"You look beautiful!" She says. "Seeing you in your wedding dress almost makes me wish that I was getting married."
"Well maybe Chad will ask you to marry him soon." I say.
"I doubt that." She says. "Enough about me though, today is your day." My mom then walks over to where we are at. She then bursts into tears.
"Mom, don't cry." I say.
"I'm not crying because I am sad, these are happy tears." She says as Taylor hands her a tissue. "Thank you, Taylor."
"It's no problem, Ms. Montez." Taylor says. "I'm going to make sure that Chad is actually here when he is supposed to be. I'll be back when the photographer is ready to take pictures." She then walks off.
"You look for beautiful. I just wish that your dad could have been here today." She says. I almost start to cry, but do my best to hold back the tears.
"Me too, mom." I say. My dad unfortunately died, when I was twelve years old in a car accident. The person that hit him was drunk and walked away without a scratch, but the accident took my dad's life. I'll never forget that day. I wish that he could be here today to walk me down the aisle. I wish that he could have met Troy. I know that my dad would have liked Troy, and I know that they would have gotten along great. My dad really liked basketball as well.
"I'm so proud of you." She says.
"For what?" I ask.
"For just being you." She says. "I know that you are going to make an amazing lawyer one day."
"I hope so." I say.
"I know so." She says. "Troy will make a wonderful husband."
"I think so too." I say with a smile.
"I can tell that he loves you." She says.
"And I love him." I say with a smile. Taylor then walks back into the room.
"Hey, guys, sorry to interrupt, but the photographer is ready to take a few pictures." Taylor says.
"You weren't interrupting." I say. We then walk outside and get some pictures taken.
(Troy's POV)
I'm really excited about marrying Gabriella today. She's the love of my life and my best friend. I would do anything for her.
"You look so handsome," my mom says as she walks into the room.
"Thank you." I say.
"So, are you ready for today?" She asks.
"Yeah." I say with a smile.
"She's a great girl." She says.
"I think so too." I say.
"Well, I'm going to go ahead and go out to where I am supposed to be, I just wanted to make sure that you were alright." She says.
"Thank you, mom." I say. I then give her a hug. She then walks off. Chad and I are the only ones back here.
"So, are you sure that you want to do this?" He asks.
"Chad!" I say.
"What, I was just checking." He says defensively. "I know that you love Gabriella."
"I do." I say. "Are you still going to propose to Taylor?"
"Yeah." He says. "I'm not sure when though."
"You could ask her to marry you while Gabriella and I are on our honeymoon." I suggest.
"No, Taylor would get mad because Gabriella wouldn't be around when it happened." He says.
"But it might be better." I say. "Gabriella might accidentally tell Taylor."
"I'll think about it." He says.
"Ok, it's up to you anyhow." I say. "I'm sure that Taylor will be happy that you are finally asking her to marry you."
"I just hope that she says yes." He says.
"She will." I say. I then check my watch and realize that it is almost time for the wedding to start. "I guess that it is about time for us to get out there."
"It's now or never man, unless of course you don't want to go through with this." He says.
"I'm going to marry Gabriella." I say. "If it had not been for school, I would have married her earlier."
"Well at least you're sure about this." He says.
"I've never been more sure about anything in my life." I say. We then walk out to the front where we are supposed to stand. It is now sinking in more than ever that I am marrying the love of my life today, and I couldn't be happier.
The music changes to a different song, and the bridesmaids and groomsmen come out. I can't wait to see Gabi walk down the aisle. I know that she will look beautiful in her wedding dress. She could have on a sweat shirt and athletic shorts and she would still look beautiful to me.
The music then changes to the song that Gabi is walking down the aisle to. Seconds go by and she still hasn't started walking down the aisle. Did she change her mind? Is she ok? Then the doors open up.
Sorry to leave it on a cliffhanger. Next week you will find out what happens. Did Gabriella get cold feet and change her mind? Will they get married? Until next time...