Chapter 14
Dreadful Valentines
Zeke and Sharpay, Chad and Taylor has already made plans for the coming Valentine's day even Ryan and Kelsi has their own agenda for that special occasion. "Troy…wanna go with us to Santa Fe for that Valentine's party? Sharpay was able to get a reservation at the hotel….it will be a lot of fun!"
"Oh you know me I don't wanna be an extra baggage….you just have some fun!" faking a smile
"Hey boys!" Sharpay strode flirtatiously swaying her hips earning some whistles from some dudes along the hallway
"Hey Shar….so are we on on Tuesday?" she made a thumbs up sign grinning at them
"Troy….I would like you to go with us….I promise you'll never feel left out because I'm goin to bring along a friend from the country club!" entwining her arm on his as they walk together to the parking area
"I don't know Shar….that's one subject I hate to compromise!" detaching his arm on her
"Oh c'mon Troy…don't be a snub…." looking at him with puppy dog eyes "She's my friend and she already saw you the last time we went to the country club…..please cutie…please!"
"Still Shar I can't promise and by the way I'm not a snub….got that!" walking off briskly to his car
"Oh Troy….she's just like me and she's rich too!" yelling at his back before Zeke was able cover her mouth
"The more I'm gonna think about it…" rolling his eyes as he thought to himself.
As he cruises towards the neighborhood he slows down in front of a very familiar house that he frequented not so long ago. Drawing a long breath he park the car at the curb as tears starts to fall quietly from his eyes. Placing both his arms on the steering wheel gripping it tightly till his knuckles hurt "Gabriella….I can't take this anymore…..what have I done wrong to deserve this…." his body trembling as torrents of emotions flows freely from his heart.
"So Troy…what will it be are we on? I'm waiting….she's so anxious to meet you….please I'll do anything for you just say yes….please!!!" she said pleadingly hearing something shuffling on the other line as he inhales
"Anything Sharpay….are you willing to give me anything?" his voice challenging hers
"Yes Troy anything….just please be my friends date tomorrow, Valentine 's Day!" putting an emphasis on the occasion "I know you're perfect for each other!" he replied with a fake laugh
"Ok… you said anything!" there was silence on the other end "Can you bring back Gabriella to me?" Sharpay can hear him chuckling or gagging as his voice sounded cold and emotionless "I'm sorry Sharpay….I just don't wanna disappoint you or your friend!" the line went dead
"Hello, hello, hello Troy….what he hung up on me?" Zeke looks at his girlfriend helplessly pacing the floor of her living room blushing beet red with anger "That's it Zeke I'm totally annoyed with Troy Bolton…uugh…he's so arrogant!"
"Honey….just let it go…you're gonna have a bad hair day when you dwell on that issue…." smirking as he pull her into a hug "There are lot's of guys out there for your friend!"
"I missed the old Troy Bolton…my friend and classmate ever since pre-school!" looking into her boyfriends brown orbs "How long will it take him to realize that his missing a lot of life with his sulking!"
"I don't know Shar….I don't know only Troy can answer that….in as much as we wanted to see him smiling again!" leaning over to kiss her on the forehead "only God knows where she is…." his last word trailing away
Gabriella was in the mall with Shaun, Alessandra, Britney and Matt as they went on a last minute shopping for her before she pops out anytime soon. "I'm sorry guys if I'm slowing you down…." placing both hands at the small of her back as she waddles after them
"Oohh…you're not slowing us down….you can call it a leisurely walk!" Alessandra came back chuckling grabbing her on the arm as they strode slowly
"How considerate you are….thank you I know you love me!" grinning at them "Oww….that's painful!" tightening her grip on Alessandra's arm as Shaun ran besides her holding her other hand leading her to a bench
"Is the baby coming…..has the labor pain started…..please not here Gabriella!" Alessandra hovers over her scratching her head hyperventilating
"Brit you better shut her." motioning towards Alessandra who now paces the space in front of Gabriella anxiously "Take deep breathes…..inhale….exhale…..inhale…exhale good girl!" Shaun coaches Gabriella who now begins to relax as he gently rubs her swollen belly soothingly
"I'm ok guys….it's just Braxton hicks contraction (are the tightening of the uterine muscles for 1 or 2 minutes and is thought to be an aid to the body in it's preparation for birth)…..no need to be alarmed!" smiling at her friends who was about to have a heart attack "Thank you Shaun…what will I do without you!" pecking on his cheek. Shaun who had been with Gabriella a couple of times as she experienced Braxton hicks now knows how to calm her down
Gabriella woke up the morning of Valentine's day feeling tired with swollen feet and a very swollen belly unable to get out of bed by herself. Desperately she yells for help as her bladder was threatening to burst. "Mom, dad, Greg whoever is in the house I need some help here!" just as her brother peeks on the door grinning "Oh thank you Jesus….the baby's sitting on my bladder and I'm about to pee on my PJ!" Greg lugs her off the bed
"You sure are heavy sis…" she pouted at him "Hey no offense meant…..but it looks like you're about to pop out sooner!" rubbing her back
"I'm kind of scared Greg….I don't feel so good everything seems stuff up including my breathing…..my legs are swollen and kinda painful!" grunting as she waddles towards the bathroom
"As long as there's no pain on your abdominal area, no bloody discharges or gush of water and the baby's actively moving were still on the waiting list. Bear with it sis it will be over soon….soon I'm gonna be cuddling my nephew….wow it will be amazing!" beaming as he sat on her bed
"I don't know….what kind of a mom will I be….I'm only 19 and dependent on my parents…uughh!"
"Hey…hey…you're gonna be a great mom believe me you will be very capable of taking care of the baby…..and don't worry about being dependent on us!" he stood up and adjusted his belt "We made a pact to send you to college after a year off while mom will be taking care of the baby as you go to school!"
"Really Greg…but how about when you and Sidney decides to get married…..I don't wanna be a financial burden….maybe I can get a job after school…" walking towards the kitchen seeing her parents smirking at their children
"Oh no...no definitely no job after school….you're going to finish college young lady for my nephew…no more arguments or I'm not gonna accompany to the delivery room!" teasing her as their parents batted their eye brows
"What's that entire squabble….c'mon sit down and eat your breakfast!" Paul motions them to the table as he munch on a toast
"So Greg…are you goin out with Sidney tonight?" Maria winks at her son
"Yeah mom…I'm gonna take her to dinner and probably a movie…." grinning mischievously at her sister who was animatedly making faces at him/p
"How 'bout you my beloved parents….it's your first Valentine's together again as a couple!" smirking at her parents rubbing one side of her tummy wincing a little "I suppose it's appropriate for you to go on a date on this special night!"
"Are you ok Gabie…..is there any pain or discomfort?" Maria looks at her daughter nervously
"Oh no mom….this guy here just love's to play football…he's kicks keeps getting stronger everyday!" giggling as a little indentation becomes noticeable on her tummy "See….Shaun even promise to teach him football when his old enough! And by the way I would really love you to go out tonight!"
"Uhmm I don't think that's a good idea leaving you alone by yourself this time….your due anytime!" her mother anxiously glance at Gabriella
"I'll be ok mom….Shaun and I are going to have dinner tonight besides I have a phone I can call you anytime this boy here decides to make his entrance!" she said convincingly that made them agree to go out on a date
"Troy….Troy…hey…so dude have you pack we will be leaving after class….I suppose Sharpay confirm our trip to Santa Fe today?" Chad huffs running after him
"I'm sorry man but I'm not goin….I just don't feel like it…I maybe better on my own tonight….there's nothing to celebrate!" throwing his gym bag on the car "Well anyway….you have fun….see you Monday!" as they exchange man hug
"Sure Troy….see you Monday!" Chad smirks at his best friend