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Chapter 21 - A Holiday & Two Surprises

Gabriella woke up at half past seven to the sound of her alarm ringing. She shut it off and snuggled back into Troy's chest. He tightened his arms around her waist and kissed the top of her head. She sighed and kissed his chest gently.

"Good morning baby" he said tiredly.

"Morning Troy" she whispered.

"You want ten minutes?" Gabriella nodded against his chest. They always did this. Lay and cuddled each other for a bit before getting up. So that she could finish in time to pick Keegan up everyday Gabriella started work at half 8. Troy took him to school every morning and finished work at half past four - five o'clock.

At quarter to eight they both got up and whilst Gabriella showered Troy got Keegan up and dressed. Once he was all dressed he went to clean his teeth and Troy went for his shower, passing Gabriella. Once Keegan had his teeth cleaned he came into Troy and Gabriella's room like every morning and watched his mom put on her make-up.

"Mommy?" He asked.

"Yeah baby?" She smiled at him in the mirror.

"Why do you wear that?" He pointed to her make-up.

"To make me pretty" she told him.

"But mommy..." he sighed. "You are already pretty" he told her in a voice which made her feel silly.

"Thanks sweetie" she kissed the top of his and packed her bag for work.

"It's ok, daddy says you should hear that everyday" Troy then walked out of the bathroom.

"Daddy says what?" He asked.

"That we should tell mommy everyday how much we love her and that she is pretty" Troy smiled at Keegan then Gabriella.

"That's right buddy" they high fived before he hugged Gabriella and kissed her softly.

"Is that so Troy boy?" She giggled.

"Hmmm" he murmured into her hair before getting dressed.

"Well, I love my boys too" she kissed them both. "But, I need to go" Keegan hugged her legs.

"Miss you mommy" she smiled and stroked his hair.

"I'll miss you too baby" she kissed his head, smiled at Troy and then walked out.

Keegan ran over to the window and banged on it when he saw her at her car. He waved and blew kisses until she drove off then he turned to Troy. He ran over and Troy scooped him up in his arms.

"Daddy?"

"Yeah little man?" He asked as they walked downstairs.

"Can we go on holiday?" Troy smiled.

"Where would you want to go?" He asked as he made breakfast for Keegan.

"Disney land" he smiled. "My friend Declan had just come back from there and he met Mickey mouse!" He said in disbelief.

"Wow, that is cool bud" Troy told him as he handed him his breakfast.

"I know, can we go?" He asked.

"I'll think about it ok?"

"Does that mean no?"

"No, it means maybe" Troy smiled.

"Really?"

"Really" he told his son. "We'll talk to mommy about it tonight ok?"

"Ok daddy, I love you" Troy laughed.

"Love you too, now eat up or you'll be late" Keegan started to eat his cereal as Troy drank his coffee.

Once they were both done Troy placed the dirty dish and cup in the dishwasher then got his keys before walking to the door. He made sure Keegan had his lunch box and his school bag before leaving the house. He buckled Keegan into his booster seat, he was still too small to sit on the normal seat, then went around to the front. He drove the short drive to the school, talking about Disney with Keegan the whole way. He really was trying to make it sound appealing, Troy thought as they pulled up at the school.

As soon as Keegan was out of the car he was off. He ran over to his friends and Troy got his bags before following him. He walked over to a few other parents and smiled before shouting Keegan over. He ran over, his best friend Declan following.

"Daddy needs to go to work ok?"

"Ok daddy" they hugged and Troy kissed his head.

"There is your lunch" he handed him the lunch bag. "And there is your school bag, remember to hand your letter to your teacher ok?"

"I will daddy" Troy smiled.

"Good boy, have a good day, mommy will pick you up later" Keegan nodded before running off.

Troy said bye to the other parents and went back to the car. It took him about twenty minutes to get to work and he bumped right into Gabriella when he arrived. They smirked at each other.

"Hello Miss Montez" he greeted her, children were with her.

"Hello Mr. Bolton" she tried not to laugh.

"What have you got planned this morning?"

"Well, we are going to practice in the main hall for the show at Christmas" she told him.

"Ahhh, I shall drop by and have a listen" she nodded.

"Bye" they discreetly touched hands as they passed each other and Gabriella led the children to the main hall as Troy went to his office.

"Hey dude" Ben man hugged him.

"Hey Ben, what's up?" He placed his new brief case on his desk.

"Nothing much" he shrugged. "Is that the new case you got for your birthday?" He asked.

"Yeah, nice isn't it?"

"Hmmm, looks pricey" Troy nodded.

"Keegan kinda let slip" Ben laughed.

"How much?"

"$140.00" Ben whistled.

"Man..." he said slowly. "What did Gabs get you again?"

"This new watch" he showed him his new brietling watch.

"Another pricey one" he laughed.

It was Troy's birthday last month and to celebrate he and Gabriella went away for the weekend then Keegan threw him a surprise party. It was a great day, his mom turned up and apologized to Gabriella and said she really wanted to be in her grandson's life. So slowly she was getting there. It was now the 20th November, a Friday and tonight Keegan was sleeping over at Chad and Taylor's. Oliver was growing more and more everyday and Keegan adored him.

"You know Brie, does nothing by halves" Troy chuckled.

"Hmmm, so any news on the baby front?" Ben was one of the only people who knew about their baby trying.

"Not that I know of, it will happen when it is supposed to though dude" Ben nodded.

"Yeah, well I need to go find Cal so I will see you later"

"Alright man" Ben left and Troy sighed as he sat at his desk.

They had been trying for a few weeks now to have a baby. Well not doing everything to make it happen but Gabriella had come off the pill and they were not using condoms anymore. Gabriella said that was enough for it still to be fate who decides if they have another. So far nothing had happened and he so desperately wanted it to happen soon. He wanted a big family as he hated being an only child himself. He hadn't told Gabriella about his desire for a big family, thought best not to push her too far. For now trying for one more was enough.

He was brought out of his thoughts by a knock on the door. He called 'come in' before Gabriella entered.

"Hey babe" she walked over and sat in his lap.

"Hey sexy, what you doing in here?" He kissed her lightly.

"Sarah came in, she helps with my classes so thought I'd come see you" he smiled.

"Well, I love the visit" she giggled as she kissed him.

"Good, was Keegan alright?"

"Great, ran straight off to Declan as usual" she smiled. "Oh, that reminds me, he wants to go to Disney Land" Gabriella frowned.

"What?"

"Declan has just been and met Mickey Mouse and Keegan wants to go too" she giggled.

"I'll deal with it babe, I'll find a way to change his mind" Troy frowned this time.

"Why?"

"What do you mean why?" She asked.

"Don't you want to go on a family holiday?"

"You mean you think it's a good idea?" She asked.

"Of course, would be good for us all babe, do you think it's a bad idea?"

"I think it's a brilliant idea honey, are you sure we can offered it though?"

"Gabriella, you spent god knows how much in total on me for my birthday, this can be a treat for my two favourite people ok?"

"Ok, I love you" she smiled at him.

"I love you too" she kissed him softly then he pulled away. "Now get back to work or I will have to punish you Miss Montez" he said in his best strict voice. She smirked.

"Oh really, what would my punishment be?" She asked seductively as she nipped at his ear.

"I will think about it" she giggled.

"I'll see you later babe" she pecked his lips then stood up.

"Bye love" she walked out and he sighed. She would be the death of him he swore.

The rest of the morning Troy got a lot of paperwork done and was pleased that he had nothing else to do. He then went on holiday websites and searched prices for Disney Land. He got quotes and was pleased with them. He decided to book it and tell Gabriella and Keegan later. Once he had paid the deposit and the insurance money he stood up, shut off his computer and went to the main hall.

He saw Gabriella working in the back with one of the solo's as Sarah did voice exercises with the others. He walked over to Gabriella and smiled.

"Hello Miss Montez" she smiled.

"Mr. Bolton" she greeted him.

"How are you Gracie?" He asked the student in front of him.

"I am ok sir" she smiled. "Miss Montez is helping me sing my part" he smiled.

"That is good, is she a good teacher?"

"The best" she hugged her. "I love her" Troy laughed.

"Good to know" he then winked at Gabriella and walked over to Sarah. "Hey Miss Summers"

"Hey Mr. Bolton" she smiled.

"Everything ok here?"

"Yeah, they're all doing very well" he nodded.

"Good, working hard is what we like to hear" she smiled. "How are the wedding plans going?" He whispered.

"Nearly there, a month left" she smiled excitedly.

"Can't wait" he told her. "Keep it up guys" he said to the children then left the hall.

Troy met up with Cal and Ben at lunch. They went through some work stuff, meetings they were to have soon and all that. After half an hour there was a knock on the door and in walked Gabriella and Sarah.

"What is it ladies?" Troy smiled.

"Can I steal my fiancée?" Sarah asked as Ben stood up.

"Sure, we are done here" Cal stood up then.

"I am going to see Zara for a bit then" Troy nodded and he ran out. Ben and Sarah left leaving Troy and Gabriella alone.

"You ok babe?" Gabriella asked him.

"Yeah, come and give me a hug though" he held his arms open. Gabriella smiled and walked over to sit in his lap. She wrapped her arms around him and rested her head in the crook of his neck.

"You sure there is nothing on your mind?" She asked.

"Nothing big baby" she then looked up.

"What is it Troy?" She stroked his cheek softly.

"I have just been thinking about this whole baby thing a lot lately" she smiled.

"You really want it don't you?" He nodded. "How many?"

"Huh?" He frowned.

"I know you want more than one more, so how many children do you want?"

"I don't know, I want quite a big family though, I hated not having a sibling to talk to" Gabriella nodded.

"Me too, would have been so great when mom and dad died if I had a brother or sister" she confessed. "I want at least two, but definitely more if we can" he smiled.

"Really?" Gabriella nodded.

"I want to have a proper family with you Troy Bolton" she kissed him softly. "I want loads of mini Bolton's running around my house" he smiled.

"There is one thing I need to change though babe" she frowned as he stood up, causing her to get off his lap.

"What would that be?" She asked as she sat in his chair.

"This..." he turned around and held out a box. Her hand flew to her mouth as he got down on one knee. "I was going to do it in a romantic way, the dinner and candles and all that" he told her. "But right now feels right, I love you so much Gabriella Montez, and as much as I love your last name, I think mine would sound better at the end" she smiled as tears fell down her cheeks. "Gabriella, you are gorgeous, you are funny and caring and sweet, you are the best mom to our son and are the best girlfriend I could have ever asked, wished and dreamed for, I want our children to have 'Our' name not mine, so will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" Gabriella was speechless so just nodded as he placed the white gold, simple one diamond, engagement ring on her finger.

"I love you" she cried as they held each other.

"I love you too" he kissed her passionately and they were about to heat it up but Troy's cell rang. He looked at the ID. Keegan's school. "Hello?" He frowned. (Troy/School)

"Is that Mr. Bolton?"

"Yes" he confirmed.

"Keegan has had a fall and bumped his head" Troy immediately got up and grabbed his jacket as Gabriella frowned.

"Is he ok?"

"It isn't anything too serious but he has a bump already and feels sick" the secretary for the school explained.

"I am on my way" he told her as he hung up.

"Troy, what is it?" Gabriella panicked.

"Keegan has had a fall" she went white. "Calm down, it isn't serious, he bumped his head and feels a bit sick so I am going to get him ok?"

"I need to come too" he shook his head.

"You stay here, I will bring him ok?"

"Promise?"

"He can spend the day in daddy's office, you know he loves it" she nodded.

"Ok, see you soon" Troy nodded, pecked her lips twice then left.

He sped to the school and the journey only took ten minutes. He ran into the building and the office staff saw him.

"I am here for Keegan" before they could answer him he heard a sob.

"Daddy" it was Keegan. Troy ran through the door and hugged him.

"Shhh, it's ok Kee" they hugged for a little while until Troy pulled back.

"Daddy my head hurts" Troy noticed the bump.

"I know bud, you wanna go see mommy at work?"

"Can I play in your office?" He sniffled.

"Of course son, come on" Troy picked him up and carried him out after signing a piece of paper.

He drove at the normal speed now and Keegan seemed a little better. He always got clingy wanting his parents when he was hurt. He could have simply grazed his knee and he would still be a mess.

"Can we go see mommy?"

"Sure bud" Troy lifted him up and out of his booster seat. They entered the building and Troy knew Gabriella would be back in the main hall by now. He walked in and she ran over quickly as Sarah took over the teaching.

"Baby" she grabbed him and held him close. "Look at your head" she touched it gently.

"Ow!" He whined.

"Oh I am sorry baby" she kissed him carefully. "What did you do?"

"I tripped and hit my head on the floor" she gasped.

"My poor baby" she hugged him.

"Babe, he is fine, your making him worse" Troy told her as she pulled away.

"Ok" she stood up straight. "Are you going to play in daddy's office?"

"Yeah!" He squealed. They both laughed and shook their heads. Keegan pulled Troy out the room and down the corridor. The rest of the afternoon was spent playing on Troy's 'spinney chair' as Keegan called it. they also made paper air-planes and Ben and Cal even came and played with Keegan for a while. Gabriella checked on him a few times but once she knew he was having fun she stopped. No one knew about them getting married yet, they wanted Keegan to know first even though he probably wouldn't be too bothered.

Troy was able to finish at four so Gabriella said she may as well wait for him. When they left Keegan got in Troy's car and Gabriella drove hers. They got home a few seconds apart and Gabriella smiled as Keegan ran up to her. She lifted him up and kissed his head.

"You ok baby?"

"Yeah, daddy said I have to come and tell you he has a surprise for us" she looked at Troy.

"What surprise?"

"You'll see" she carried Keegan in after Troy and they all went into the family room.

Troy sat on the chair and Gabriella sat across from him on the sofa with Keegan in her lap.

"Ok, guess what I did today?" Gabriella frowned.

"What daddy?" Keegan smiled.

"I booked for us to go holiday" Keegan squealed.

"Where to daddy?"

"Guess?"

"Disney Land!" He clapped as he jumped up and ran to hug Troy. "Thank you!"

"It's ok buddy" Troy then looked at Gabriella. "Is that ok?" She nodded.

"That is perfect, excuse me a sec, nature calls" Troy nodded as she left the room.

Troy and Keegan talked about the holiday and all the things they could do the whole time Gabriella was upstairs. Keegan was talking about all the characters he could meet when they heard a squeal and Gabriella ran into the room.

"Babe, what is it?" She smiled and looked at Keegan.

"Baby, what do you want for Christmas?"

"A new bike" He smiled.

"What else did you say? A while ago" he thought then smiled.

"A baby sister" she smiled.

"Mommy has some news" Troy looked pale as he knew what she was saying. "I am having a baby" Keegan smiled.

"Really?"

"Yeah, so you will get either a baby brother or sister soon" he hugged her.

"I love you mommy" she smiled.

"I love you too, now why don't you go play with your toys" he ran off and she looked at Troy.

"Your...Your...pr-pregnant?" Troy asked.

"Yeah, I kind of had a feeling when we were talking earlier but didn't want to say incase I wasn't" she told him. "Your happy right?"

"Happy? I am ecstatic!" He picked her up and spun her around. "I love you so much!" He shouted. Keegan ran in.

"Daddy?"

"Yeah buddy?"

"Why are you shouting?"

"Because I am happy, come here" he scooped Keegan up in his arms and hugged him and Gabriella to his chest.

"Keegan, we have something else to say" Gabriella remembered.

"What?"

"Mommy and Daddy are getting married" she smiled.

"Really?" They both nodded. "This is the best day ever!" Gabriella smiled.

"Why baby?"

"Because I am having a baby brother or sister, my mommy and daddy are getting married and I am going to Disney Land!" He squealed the last part.

"It is great isn't it buddy?" Troy agreed.

"The best daddy" he kissed them both. "I love you both" Gabriella smiled.

"I love you too Keegan and your daddy very much" Troy smiled then.

"And I love you and your mommy very much too" they all hugged again.

Their family was growing and getting stronger day by day. Gabriella was getting a husband and a new baby. Troy was getting a wife and the chance to bring up his first baby. And Keegan was getting what he always wanted. His younger sibling and his parents together. He always said he wished his mommy and daddy would love each other again and right now that couldn't be more true. Their family would be even better than it already was, and right now is was great!

The Bolton's.

I am so sorry for the lack of updates=[ I have been a little down and stressed and my friend drummed it into me that I shouldn't get all stressed updating everyday. So I will get back on track with this, the next update will be as soon as possible, I will try and start it tomorrow=]

So Troy proposed!!!!!! They are having a baby!!!! And a family holiday!!!!! Will all go as planned? What will people's reactions be? Especially Lucille's? Will she be happy Troy and Gabriella are growing closer? Find out next time=]=]

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xxx Paige xxx