Chapter 2
I finished my test early, so I can write in this. Troy is sitting two seats to the right of me still scribbling out the answers. Ugh, he is so cute! Guess what? Troy asked me to meet him in our secret spot for lunch. I hope he'll ask me out.
After Lunch.
I think this is one of the best days of my life! Troy Bolton, basketball superstar, asked me on a date. Just the two of us. Friday night. We're going to the carnival in town. I'm so excited. I have to find Taylor. Oh yeah, she's mad at me. She didn't call either. I better find her so I can apologize and tell her the good news!
After School.
I told Taylor that I was sorry. It was not that hard actually. I walked up to Tay in the hall before psychics. "Taylor!" I called to her.
"Gabi." she snapped back at me.
"Tay, I'm really sorry about what happened yesterday. I really am. I just wanted to tell you some news. I'm really sorry." I apologized.
"Oh, Gabriella. I'm sorry too. I acted like a complete inconsiderate fool. I'm sorry about what I said and how I acted." Wow. What do I say to that?
"That's OK Tay," was what I came to say after a moment of silence. "I forgive you. Do you forgive me?"
"Totally." She winked at me. We both laughed. "So what's the news?"
"Well, last nights news was that Troy called me." We both squealed. "But that seems minor compared to the news I have for today."
"What is it Gabi? You've got me dyin here!"
"Troy asked me out! Friday night we're going to the carnival!"
"Oh yay!" She cried. "Wait, aren't we going to the movies with Sharpay Friday?"
"Oh my gosh. I forgot. I'm so sorry Tay. Should I cancel with Troy?" I can't believe I forgot about that. The three of us were going to go see The Da Vinci Code. I felt so bad.
"NO!" she practically screamed. "You have to go with Troy. We can see the movie Saturday night."
"Sounds good." I laughed.
"Great. I got to go. My mom's picking me up. Bye!" She grabbed her bag and jogged out the door.
So now I'm sitting in Aya's hospital room writing. It's kinda fun actually. It gives me something to do. I walked over here after school and I've been here for about an hour. Just sitting writing and watching my twin. Aya's kidneys are failing pretty rapidly now. They say they need the kidney by Wednesday if she's gonna survive. Any later than that her chances of making it through the surgery are reduced by 30 percent. I feel so guilty not wanting to give my kidney up for her. I don't want to be the one to kill my sister. Aya and I are always there for each other and now that she is dying and its clear I feel terrible. I don't know how my life will go on with out her. She plays such a big role in my life right now. I mean we're twins. We feel each other's pain and joy. It's like when she dies she'll be taking a part of me with her. I don't really know why I'm talking like this. So negative. I just feel like in this diary I should be totally honest even if it means I have to hurt myself. Aya's waking up now.
At home.
When I saw Aya turn towards me it's like I knew that she was dying. I got up from the single chair that they have in her room and went over to her.
"Gabriella?" My precious twin said.
"Yeah babe, it's me." I talked back to her in my most sympathetic voice.
"Gabi, you don't need to feel sorry for me."
"But–"
"You should be happy for me. I'm going to feel better. Not stuck here with all these tubes and pain. I'm going to a place where there's no hurting or fighting or leukemia. I'm going to meet my Creator." She smiled. I reached out and grabbed her hand. "Don't be scared for me. I'm gonna be OK. I promise."
"Aya, I'm gonna miss you." I could feel the tears streaming down my cheeks.
"You know what Gabriella? I'm gonna miss you so much. More than you'll ever know. But you know what the best thing is? It's not gonna be good bye. I'll see you again."
"I don't want you to go." I cried. I know I'm being selfish here but I love her so much. She's my twin. My one and only. My best friend. My same.
"I know." she said as a lone tear rolled down her face. "You should go home now. I think Mom is missing you."
"I don't wanna go Aya. I want to stay with you forever. I can't leave." I was so upset then.
"You can leave Gabi. I promise that I'll be here tomorrow. I won't leave you." She vowed.
"OK." I took my hand back and put on my jacket.
"See ya Gabs."
"Adios twin." I said wiping my eyes.
"Adios." She returned. I waved as I walked out the door.
It was a good thing Aya got me to leave. My mom yelled at me for not calling.
"Gabriella Montez! Where were you?" she thundered.
"I was just at the hospital with Aya. You said that I could come back yesterday when we were leaving." I explained.
"You could have called. Do you have any idea how worried I was when I called your phone and it was off. You never have your phone off. I was so worried about you!" she screamed at me.
"Sorry Mom" I hung my head.
"I'm sorry too Gabs." wow that's a shocker. "I shouldn't have yelled at you like that. It was a mistake."
"It's all right." she hugged me.
"What do you want for dinner?" she asked to close the conversation.
We ended up having shrimp teriyaki for dinner. Aya's favorite. It was great.
I'm really surprised that Aya has become so spiritual. I told her that I had given my life to Jesus on Monday. I'm guessing she did too. After going from seeming so scared to being happy about dying I think that she surrendered her life. I'm so happy for her. She'll be so much more confident. Woah, I just had a vision of Aya without her tubes and scars. She was looking down on me from Heaven smiling. Right after that I had an incredible sense of peace fall on me. It's like I know everything's gonna be OK. It's been such a long day. I'm gonna sing a song and go to sleep.
Can you hear me? Does anyone around me
Feel the way that I feel now?
Cause from the window where I sometimes cry
I just want to see Your face tonight
And I'm willing to lose everything I am
Cause I need you more than ever
I need Your help to find where I've been going wrong so far
Take me under Your wing tonight
Make me so perfect in Your eyes
Hold on cause it will be alright
You're not alone anymore
When You're near me, I feel like I just found me
In the traces of the boy from yesterday
But in a world that is so black and white
I will take the steps to change my life
And I won't be coming back to here again
I need Your loving hand to guide me
Through the maze of all the things inside me
Then I'll know that I'm alright
And I need You more than ever
I need Your help to find where I'll be going wrong so far
Tale me under Your wing tonight
Make me so perfect in Your eyes
Hold on cause it will be alright
You're not alone
Please help me get from worse to better
Before these tears soak through this lonely sweater
And let me know that I'm alright
I still have one strike of this match left
And I'm holding on to my last breath
And its getting a little dark around to see here
Take me under Your wing tonight
Make me so perfect in your eyes
Hold on cause it will be alright
You're not alone
And You'll be here forever, forever You'll stay
And You promised to love me, You'll love me always
You'll love me for always, You'll love me for always
Always
A/N: Thanks to all who reviewed for the last chapter. I really appreciate it! So how was this one? I recommend reviewing! lol. Just do it! This song was called "Take Me" by Hawk Nelson☺