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Troy sat in his car waiting for the traffic light to change from red to green. Even with the music blaring he didn't here any of it. His thoughts drowned out the sound of the radio. Thoughts about the past, present and future flooded his mind. He often thought of Gabriella's past. Why? He really didn't know why. After the day Troy found out about the abuse they had never really talk about it. She never brought it up and neither did he. The present was something he thought about the most when Gabriella was in his arms. There was always that moment in their time together when he wished time would freeze in that exact moment. Their future. Did one really exist for them? Troy would sometimes catch himself thinking about his future with Gabriella. He imagined that one day there would be this little girl with Gabriella's ebony eyes and his sandy blond hair. His thoughts were interrupted by a continuous beeping from a car's horn. Troy looked at his rear end mirrors. Through the mirrors he saw a very angry looking elderly woman. His eyes then shifted to the traffic light in front off him. He released the brake slowly and stepped on the gas.
"That was Plain White T's with Hey There Delilah" the voice on the radio. "Our next song is a request from Zac. He said that this song is dedicated to his girlfriend Vanessa, in whom he is very much in love with."
Troy smiled to himself, "I think I know the feeling."
The song began to play. Troy listened carefully to the song.
Because you live, and breathe
Because you make me believe in myself when nobody else can help
Because you live girl, my world has twice as many stars in the sky
I'm so glad I found an angel, somewhere
Who was there when all my hopes fell
I wanna fly looking in your eyes
As the chorus repeated Troy decided to join in.
Because you live, and breathe
Because you make me believe in myself when nobody else can help
Because you live girl (you live) my world has twice as many stars in the sky
Because you live, I live
Because you live, there's a reason why, I carry on when I lose the fight
I want to give what you've given me always
Because you live, and breathe
Because you make me believe in myself when nobody else can help(when no one else can help)
Because you live girl, my world(my world) has twice as many stars in the sky
Because you live, and breathe
Because you make me believe in myself when nobody else can help
Because you live girl,(cuz you live) my world has everything I need to survive,
Troy had a goofy smile plastered on his face when he finished. He continued driving until he reached his destination. He pulled into the parking lot and walked into the large building. He walked down the halls of the extremely familiar building. He finally reached a particular or and knocked softly. He heard a faint "Come in." and walked into the room.
"Hi Angella." Troy said taking a seat near the hospital bed.
"Troy, this is a pleasant surprise." an extremely fragile looking Angella said. The jaundice was really noticeable at this point. Angella's perfectly tanned skin was now blended with yellow. The whites of her eyes were no longer white but, yellow. Angella looked so helpless in the hospital bed, "Where is Gabriella?"
Troy's POV (bold is his thoughts)
"Uhmm… she's back at your house." I said sounding a little uneasy.
Angella nodded, "To what do I owe your visit." Angella had a small smile on her face.
At least she looks content. She's very blunt, isn't she? Shit! I haven't even thought of what I'm going to say. I can't just tell her to get a transplant. She only knows me as her only daughter's boyfriend of a little over two weeks. I don't even know if she knows my last name. What hell am I going to say?! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Why don't I ever think these things thru? I mean-
"Troy?"
"What? Oh! I'm sorry." Great, now she probably thinks I'm crazy! No wait she thinks her daughters boyfriend is crazy, even better. I can feel my cheeks turn red. Just Great. Let me think of something fast. "How are you feeling?" Well done Troy.
"I'm doing good."
I had to fight the urge to not roll my eyes at that very moment. I mean, obviously she's not doing good.
Angella continued speaking, "I'm just really concerned for Gabriella."
Well, you should be! I think this is my cue to talk about Gabriella. "She's really worried."I say honestly.
"How is she doing? I mean I speak to her everyday but, I feel like she is holding back. How is she in school? Is she making friends?" Angella asked, concern filled her voice.
Of course she is holding back. Gabriella is scarred to death. Here you are in a hospital bed basically dieing. You might as well stab her in the heart.
I resist the urge to state the obvious and answer her questions. "She's doing okay," Hey, that's the truth. Okay not really but, she is okay when I'm with her. "I mean she's a little stressed and she does have her breakdowns but, she always tries to find something to be happy about." Like me. Okay, that sounded a little arrogant. Oh well. "Now to answer your other question. Gabriella is doing great in school. You have a very smart daughter, Angella." I said smiling.
"I know that. I have no idea where she got it from though." Angella smiled. "How about friends?"
I smiled reassuringly, "She's made friends. All of them are good people some are a little crazy but, they're good people." When I say some, I mean Chad.
"That is wonderful to hear." Angella's smiling face turned serious. "Troy I'm so happy that you are in Gabriella's life. I don't think she would get through this without you. "
"I assure you, the feeling is mutual." I said with the same serious tine.
"I know that. She has a sparkle in her eyes whenever she talks about you."
A goofy grin appeared on my face. She talks about me? That is awesome!
Angella laughed, "You get the same sparkle in your eyes."
Damn it! I feel my cheeks turning red again. Why does this happen to me?
"Troy take care of her for me. I know that she is a strong person but , I don't think she'll be able to deal with everything. There will be times where she shuts you out. You just have to be persistent."
I nodded. I noticed that within the 2 days of knowing her.
We didn't say anything, that was until I broke the silence. "She doesn't hate you." I blurted out in a hushed tone.
Angella's head turned to face me. "What?"
"Gabriella doesn't hate you. She wanted to but, she just can't." I explained to her with all seriousness. Angella sat there shocked whilst I continued, "She can't understand why you won't get the transplant. Frankly, I don't get it either." Angella opened her mouth to continued but I kept talking. "You say you care about her. You tell her your sorry. You ask me to take care of her, and I will. You are arranging things financially for her. Your doing everything but listening to her, Do you know what she wants the most?" Angella didn't respond. "All she wants is for you to have the transplant. That is all she wants. That's why she's been stressing. She stresses over you. You may think you're doing the right thing by not having the transplant but, you're not." I paused for a minute then continued, "Angella, please. It kills me to see Gabriella like this. I'm begging you. If you care about Gabriella, as much as you say you do, then you would get the transplant." I finished and looked over at Angella. Angella sat on the hospital bed, not moving or even looking at me. I turned to leave. Great job Troy. This was just a waste of time. I should of never interfered.
"I'll do it." Angella said softly.
What did she just say? "Angella, what did you say?"
"I said that I will do it. I'm gonna have transplant."
I felt my jaw drop and my eyes widened. I helped? Something I said actually helped? Realizing that I probably look like an idiot, I closed my mouth and struggled to put together a sentence. "That's…Uhmm…great. I mean.. that's really good to err hear." Smooth, real smooth, Bolton.
"Please don't tell Gabriella. " Angella looked at me with pleading eyes, "I would like to tell her myself."
I nodded understandingly. What time is it? I looked down at my wrist expecting to see my Rolex watch. Did I take it off this morning? I shrugged and moved my attention back to Angella. "Angella do you know what time it is? "
She glanced at her watch. "It's a quarter till twelve."
"Oh okay. " I should probably get going. Ella is gonna be wanting some food soon.
"Troy, why don't you go now? I'm guessing you probably want to get out of here and pick up some food before going back to Gabriella."
What is she? Psychic? I let out a chuckle. "I see I'm not wanted here. Can I do anything for you before I go?"
"Yes, you can come over here and give me a hug." Angella said smiling.
I smiled genuinely, "No problem." I walked over to her gave her a quick hug. We bid each other a farewell and I turned to leave.
"Troy," I turned around, "Thank you."
"For what?"
"For caring so much about her."
I smiled and left the room. I think that went well.
End of Troy's POV
Troy picked up some Chinese food and went back to the Montez household. Deciding that attempting to
climb up a tree with a bag of Chinese food was pretty stupid he went to the front door. He rang the doorbell
and waited for Gabriella to answer the door.
"Troy?" Gabriella appeared at the door.
"You don't sound to excited to see me?" Troy said.
"No that's definitely not it." Gabriella said, opening the door wider so Troy could get through.
"So I picked up shrimp fried rice, orange chicken, lo mein, and egg drop soup. " Troy put down the food
on the table and then turned to wrap his arms around Gabriella.
"Yumm.. All my favorites." Gabriella gave Troy a quick kiss.
They broke out of their embrace and went to sit down at the table. Gabriella got back up and went to get
the plates and silverware. Troy followed suit except got drinks. Both sat down at the table and began eating.
"Troy, where did you go?" Gabriella asked half way through the meal.
Troy stopped eating and faced Gabriella. "Well, I went home and changed. Then I had some things to do.
Then I went to get us some food. Finally I'm eating lunch with my beautiful girlfriend."
Gabriella smiled. "Well your beautiful girlfriend says thank you."
Troy returned her smile and leaned in for a kiss. Their kiss was interrupted by the doorbell.
"I wonder who that is." Gabriella said, standing up.
"I don't know but, we will find out." Troy said, following Gabriella closely.
Gabriella opened the door.
"Gabriella! Darling, kamusta ka na? Ka may maging gayon a maganda babae." Gabriella was immediately pulled into a hug.
Gabriella looked over at Troy. "Help me!" Gabriella mouthed at Troy, who was just standing there.
A/N: Well how did you like this Chapter? Did you hate it? That was the first time I had EVER wrote in a POV. Please tell me how I did. Therefore if you guys didn't like how it was written I will know to NEVER write in a POV again. Oh yeah here is the translation:
"Gabriella! Darling, kamusta ka na? Ka may maging gayon a maganda babae." translates to "Gabriella! Darling, how are you? You have become such a beautiful woman."
It's Tagalog, the language of the country of Philippines, were I'm from. I know she looks Mexican and her last name is Mexican but, in my story she is a Filipina. You understand? Anyway, next chapter is gonna be interesting, to say the least. REVIEW, REVIEW, AND REVIEW!!! PLEASE, PLEASE, AND PLEASE! Well, until next time. I'll update as soon as I can. I already began to write it so, yeah.
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