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Chapter 8 - I can't

Gabi got up from her sleep , feeling her head thumping loudly , and all the previous night events came back to her like a blur. She forced her annoying alarm clock shut and with one hand still on her hand clobbered out of the bed.

" Oh god , my head." she said rubbing her forehead as to try and stop the pain.

She could hear shouting noises from the bottom indicating a fight was going on between her parents.

" Great just what I need at the precise moment." she said . Realising she was already late for office , she tiredly walked towards the closet to grab her work clothes and made her way to the shower to get ready for the coming day...

Troy got out of his Audi and walked towards his office sporting a half sleeved blue shirt with dark denim jeans , to sumup he looked smart , simple and hot at the same time.

He walked in his office to be greeted by several greetings and adorning looks by the female employees , Troy greeted everyone with a smile and once again noticed everybody in a formal attire, he sighed inwardly.

As he took his place in the office , Taylor arrived with a regretful look on her face.

" Sir , Gabriella has not arrived yet , usually she is never late and I dont know what - " Taylor said hurriedly .

" Taylor relax and calm down " Troy said and offered her a glass of water " Water?"

" No sir. I am fine." Taylor said composing herself.

" Ok good. Now I want you to put this paper on the office notice boards." Troy said smiling genuinely " And don't worry Gabriella will be here soon , I expected her to be late." Troy chuckled a bit thinking about last night.

Taylor looked confused at his last comment but shook her head and took the notice from her " Yes sir"

As Taylor went through the notice her eyes widened joyfully. It read-

Attention to all staff members, Formal attire and clothing is not essential to be worn at work , All the members have the choice to wear whichever type or kind of clothes they wish to wear. If you have any queries , questions , or suggestions feel free to approach me.

Troy Bolton

" This is great sir " Taylor exclaimed.

Troy smiled " I am glad you liked it and Taylor send Gabriella to my office when she arrives."

" Yes of course , thanks again." Taylor said beaming at him.

" You are welcome." Troy said.

15 mins later-

Gsbriella arrived at the office in her usual specs, tight bun , black clothes and mole to find the whole office discussing avidly over some topic , she frowned.

" Hey Gab , check this out." Ryan said pointing at the noticeboard. Gabriella read the notice and her frown turned deeper at reading it , there was no way she would be wearing casuals no not at all.

" Hey Gabs Troy wanted you in his office." Taylor said her.

Gabriella nodded her head reluctantly , she stood outside his door and took a deep breath preparing herself to face him and his blue eyes.

As she walked in he was intently typing on the computer , with a steady expression on his hansome face and Gabriella was forced to think against her thoughts that he looked ultimately hot by just working.

" Good morning si- , Troy." Gabriella said in her firm professional voice.

Troy whipped his head up to look at the brunette and smiled " Good morning Gabi " he said while still typing intently " So how was your night?" he asked smirking although not looking up from the screen.

" I thought you called me for some work Troy " she said in her platonic voice.

Troy sighed , there she was back to her cold drawn in self, he missed her musical giggle already. He looked up at her casting a good look at her.

" I thought your spectacles , broke yesterday." he said while looking at her.

" I had an extra pair." she replied explaining.

" Yeah fine" he said dejectedly , he really loved seeing her brown orbs " Please mail this file to our partners."

Gabriella nodded at his order although it sounded more like a request , something she was not accustomed to.

She walked over and began to download the file to be mailed and frowned as it showed a box of not responding , she tried clicking the mouse but it didn't budge.

Seeing her frown , Troy asked " Need some help?"

" Yeah this is stuck and it just won't budge." Gabriella said still frowning.

Troy swiftly came beside her and placed his hand gently on hers causing a surge of electricity to pass through her body , he gently moved his mouse over to the right option but Gabriella wasn't paying attention she was too lost in his blue mesmerising eyes. Troy finished downloading the file " There it's all done-"

He stopped mid sentenced as he noticed , that Gabriella was intently staring at him and he could not break out from her gaze , their heads were only cms apart and before they knew it both of them were leaning in , their noses touched , Gabriella tilted her head and just as their lips were about to meet ... there was a knock on the door.

And Gabriella almost jumped back from the sound getting up abruptly from the chair.

Troy straigtened up and ran a hand through his hair " Come in" he said in almost an agitated tone.

Gabriella walked out of the cabin hurriedly ,

" I will be back in a minute " she said and darted out of the door before Troy could respond.

Once outside she clasped a hand on her mouth realising she was just about to kiss him , her boss. No she couldn't do this , she just couldn't.

end of chappie

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