Here it is! Take a look at this sneak peek of "Baby Steps", premiering March 7th!
Troy grabbed his whiskey from the bar and turned around, glancing at the rehearsal dinner that was commencing at the hotel that evening. There was an entire banquet of fried, baked, and sauteed food. There was wine, champagne, soda, water, and hard liquor at the bar. That's all he needed.
For the past four years, he had been keen on drinking heavily. It's not like he had a few drinks and then had a one night stand. He just liked to go to the bar every night. He had too much on his mind, so the liquor eased his thoughts. He didn't want to think about certain things.
Like her.
He grimaced as he drank his whiskey, slapping the bar gently. "Give me another."
He sighed and ran a hand through his fauxhawk, looking back around the atmosphere. People were dressed nicely in tuxedos and fine dresses, talking to each other and laughing. He adjusted his black tie, feeling pretty funky in his monkey suit. He didn't wear these often. The last time he really wore one was at his high school prom.
"Damn it," he muttered, grabbing his whiskey and taking a big gulp of it. He left the glass on the counter and ventured away from the bar. He needed something lighter, but heavier to drown his thoughts.
He was heading towards the champagne when he accidentally bumped into somebody, accidentally sloshing some wine on the clear floor. He scoffed lightly and shook his head. "Sorry, that was my fault."
The person didn't speak.
He glanced up to make sure they were okay when his words got caught in his throat, as well. This had to be a nightmare. Or a dream. Or something much worse. She couldn't be here. She couldn't be standing in front of him looking incredibly beautiful in a short and strapless gold dress that sparkled against her tan skin and highlighted her beautiful, black curls.
This couldn't be the girl that still appeared in his dreams, bringing him back memories of their love making and their kisses.
"Gabriella," he murmured.
Gabriella smiled nervously at Troy and gave him a slight wave. "Hi, Troy."
Troy immediately grabbed another person's whiskey and gulped it down, wincing at the fire. This was going to be a long evening.