A/N: Here's the next chapter! Enjoy! I hope you guys enjoy it.

If you guys want to see what Gabi's dress looks like, I've included a link to her dress and the bridesmaids' dress as well. The link is located on my profile page. Also, pictures of the flowers and the cake are located in my profile too.

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Friday, May 15, 2015 11:30 am

"What are you doing?" I asked as I picked up my ringing cell phone.

"Nothing much; missing you." Troy responded as I smiled a little.

"Well I'm missing you much more, Romeo." I told him as he laughed a little.

"I'll be home in a little while before we go to the rehearsal dinner." Troy told me.

"I'll be counting the minutes." I told him as I nodded an approval at the bouquets for the wedding.

"What are you currently doing?" Troy asked changing the subjects.

"I'm looking at the bouquets for the wedding right now and then I have to go check on the hall and make sure it's decorate how we want it." I told him.

"Sounds like fun. Have you picked up your dress or the bridesmaids' dresses yet?" Troy asked me as I smiled.

"I did that earlier this morning. All the dresses are at your parents. That's where I'm getting ready tomorrow." I told him.

"Sounds fun. All right I will talk to you later and I will defiantly see you later." Troy told me.

"All right. I love you." I told him before he said it back and we hung up.

"A lovely bride. Are you at all nervous?" The flower maker, Melissa, asked me as I smiled.

"No a bit of nervousness." I told her laughing a little.

"You're a very lucky woman. How long have you known your soon to be husband?" Melissa asked as I thought about it.

"We've known each other for 9 years now. We were high school sweethearts." I told her.

"Congratulations dear. You're going to be a beautiful bride tomorrow. Now I'll meet you at the church with these tomorrow. Do you have any other questions?" Melissa asked me.

"None at all. They're very beautiful." I told her as she smiled.

"Thank you. I had fun putting them together." Melissa told me before I said my goodbyes and headed to the next destination.

I reached the car and started it before noticing an envelope under the wipers of the car. I got out and pulled the red envelope free. I got back in the car before opening it.

My soon to be wife,

I can't believe we'll be husband and wife in less than 24 hours. It's insane. We've waited 9 LONG years for this and now it's here. I love you with my entire heart and soul.

Remember when your cousin got married and you invited me to the wedding and the reception? I had so much fun with you. I got to see a totally different side of you. You and your cousin were gossiping and giggling so much. Even though I made fun of you, I fell even more in love with you because you gave me a chance to see you with your family. Anyways, do you remember the song we danced to? It was "I Do (Cherish You)" by 98 degrees. I really do promise to love and cherish you from this day forward.

I love you, my soon to be wife.

Troy

I smiled before folding up the envelope. Troy always knew what to say to make me forget about everything that was going on.

I started the car and headed towards the hall to make sure it was done as Troy and I had both requested.

7:00 pm -- The Rehearsal Dinner

"Can I have your attention please?" Chad asked while clinking his knife against his glass.

"I'm not going to sit up here and lecture you on Troy and Gabriella's love for each other. But I'm going to tell you a story." Chad started as I watched Troy roll his eyes.

"This is a good story I promise. A couple of years ago, Troy and I were sitting outside on his porch just shooting the breeze. I remembered turning to him and asking if love was real. He got his boyish grin on his face and said that he believed so. Love is something that we have to work for everyday. And when I look at Troy and Gabi, I see it, just like everyone else in the room sees it. True love is radiant from their eyes." Chad started as Troy and I looked at each other.

"When they first started dating, everyone, including me, was weary of their relationship. We didn't think the jock of the basketball team and the brain of the Scholastic Decathlon team should be dating. But, like always, they proved us all wrong. There is no other couple, more perfect than each other than Troy and Gabi. To Troy and Gabi, may you be blessed in your new life together." Chad finished as Troy and I stood up and walked over to him.

"Thank man." Troy said before pulling him into a hug.

"That was very sweet. Thank you." I told him as I gave him a hug.

"I guess I'll go next. What can you say about Troy and Gabi? They've been through hard times and easy times. But their love never falters. It's never ending and they give the rest of us hope for true love. I wish you all the love and happiness in the world." Sharpay told us as we both hugged her.

"All right we'll go next. Do you remember the summer of 2010? Well if you don't, I'll remind you. Troy and I had basketball camp in Florida. We had to leave our girlfriends for two weeks to train. Well it was hard for me to leave my girlfriend but I can't imagine what it was like for Troy and Gabi to be separated for those two weeks. On the plane ride to Florida, Troy had opened an envelope from Gabi. Gabi had taken the time to make Troy notes and a CD filled with memories and other stuff. The team gave him hell but he survived it. Every morning he would wake up and open the note. He couldn't wait to see what Gabi had written him for that day. I didn't understand why he acted the way he did but now I do. Troy and Gabi, like everyone has said, has a love like no other. They have a love that will stand the test of time. I can't wait to see what you guys have planned for the rest of your lives. Troy and Gabi, to happiness and love for a lifetime." Lucas said as Troy and I both hugged him.

"Are you ok?" Troy asked me as he watched me wipe a stray tear from under my eye.

"I'm fine. I'm just enjoying this of all the stories." I told him as he leaned over and kissed me.

"Man I can't believe you're getting married. But I will tell a story. Troy and Gabi were still in high school. It was their junior year of high school. I was sitting in the kitchen when Troy came in with a huge ass smile on his face. I asked him what he was grinning about and he told me that he found the one he was going to marry. I laughed at that but he was right. Back in high school, Troy and Gabi found the ones they were going to spend the rest of their lives with. Not many of us, including me, thought you could find your soul mate while in high school. But Troy and Gabi found their ones. I hope one day, I find a love like yours. To my brother and new sister, I wish you all the happiness, love, and babies in the world." Brandon said as I rushed over and hugged him.

"Thank you, Brandon. That was sweet." I told him leaning over and kissing his cheek.

"You've always been my sister but now it becomes official." Brandon told me returning my hug.

"Ok we're going to do this together. Since we were 12 and 14 years old, Gabi has been around. We've kind of adopted her into the family. But she's been there for all the school plays, graduations, family milestones, and heart ache. She is our sister but now she'll officially become our sister-in-law. I remember when I first broke up with my boyfriend and I turned to Gabi. She told me not to give up on love because love can be the most amazing thing in the world. Well I watch my brother and Gabi together and she was right. Those two together are cute and adorable." Anna started as Megan picked up.

"Gabi you are our sister; you're just going to make it official now. We love and want to thank you for making our brother a better man. It's been said that women change men and we can see a clear difference in Troy now that you've been with him for 9 years. Troy, Gabi is the one that changed you. It's a good change, don't worry. We love you two and wish you all the happiness in the world." Megan finished as Troy and I walked over to the two girls and gave them each a hug.

"Ok now it's the parents' turn. I remember the first time I saw Troy with Gabi. I was a little hostile and mean but I wanted what was right for Troy. All his life, Troy had been focused on basketball and that's it. Girls never really interested him because basketball was the main focus. But something about Gabi grabbed his attention faster than anything I had ever seen. The day I knew he was serious was the day he said that he would be willing to quit basketball if he could get Gabi back. I never thought I would hear those words come out of his mouth but they did. I'm glad I got to know the girl that stole my son's heart. Gabi and Troy, I stand here and listen to what everyone else has to say about the two of you. There are not two other people in this world who deserve each other more than you two. Congratulations and I wish you all the love, hope, and happiness in the world." Jack told us as Troy and I both hugged him.

"I'm sorry if I start to cry but my baby boy is getting married. I remember Troy coming home in kindergarten and telling me he was going to marry a girl someday. That peaked my interest and I asked him who he was going to marry. He turned to me and grinned his boyish grin and said I don't know mom but when I find her I'll let you know. His junior year we had to go to a basketball conference in Utah. Troy was reluctant to go. We convinced him and he was glad he went. There at the ski lodge is where he met his soul mate. After that night, the grin never left his face. He came to me and told me he met a girl but was worried. I remember taking his hands in mine and telling him if it was meant to be, it would work out. Well it worked out and now the two of you are standing in front of me and all of your friends. You two are going to be married in the morning and I can't be happier. Gabi you're my 3rd daughter and Troy you will always be my 1st born son. I love you two and wish you all the happiness and love in the world." Becky, Troy's mom, told us as I wiped a tear from my cheek.

"Thank you, that was beautiful." I told her as I hugged her.

I watched mother and son hug and exchange words. Troy kissed his mother's forehead as I smiled.

"All right. My daughter's all grown up now but she'll still be my baby. Gabi didn't want to move to Albuquerque; actually she was full blown throwing a temper tantrum because she didn't want to move from San Diego. The first day of school she met someone and she wouldn't stop talking about this person. After that first day, I asked her if she was happy we moved and with the biggest grin on her face, she told me thank you. I hugged her and she continued talking about this guy. Well little did I know, this guy she was talking about is the same guy she's standing here with. Troy, thank you for making my little girl happy. You've always treated her with respect and you've made her happier than I ever could. Gabi, you're grown up now and moving on. You're still my little girl and nothing could ever change that. I love you two and I wish you happiness, love, and a houseful of babies." My mom, Nicole, told me as I laughed.

"Is that a hint that you want a lot of grandbabies?" I asked her as she nodded her head before wiping away her tears.

"Yes I do. I want to spoil them rotten and then send them home with their momma and daddy." Mom told me as she hugged Troy.

"We'll see what we can do, Nicole." Troy said as we all laughed.

"Should we go talk?" I asked Troy as he took my hand in his.

"We probably should." Troy told me as I nodded.

"Can we have your attention now please? We just want to say thank you for everything. Everyone in this room has had some impact on our relationship. You've offered support, comforting words, and a shoulder to rely on when something has gone bad." Troy started before handing me the microphone.

"I know you guys were all worried about our relationship when Troy and I first started out. But you stood by us, offering us advice and pointers here and there. Again thank you for everything you've done." I said as everyone started to clap.

The night didn't last too late. Everything was wrapped up by 10 o'clock with Troy and I promising to see each other at the end of the aisle in the morning. I kissed him and drove back to my soon to be in-law's house. I fell into bed with a smile on my face and dreams filled of the future.

There you guys go. The wedding is coming up. It's going to be split into two parts. Feedback is most helpful and appreciated!