(A.N. We're coming to the last few chapters of The Power Of Love so I hope you've been enjoying the story and enjoy the rest of the story :) Let me know what you think / what you've thought of the story :) )
They arrived at the airport and got to the gate when they were interrupted by a booming voice. "GABRIELLA ANNE MONTEZ!" The older siblings groaned at the voice and the twins held on tighter to Gabriella. Charlie and Rachel approached with Tyler, the former severely ticked off. "You do not just walk out like that and hop on a plane."
Chad immediately defended his sister. "You don't get to tell us what to do anymore, you never had that right and especially when the girls do not feel safe there. You're obviously going to put Tyler above the rest of us because he's your kid and we're not anymore."
"You're still -"
"Don't even think about saying that we're still your kids because you wouldn't have walked out on us if we were. We're going back to Albuquerque with our family and we don't want any trouble about this."
Rachel spoke up. "What so your sl*t of a sister can go back to sleep with her boyfriend every night."
Lachlan's eyes narrowed. "How dare you say that, you know nothing about my sister and you're one to talk sleeping with an older man."
"LACHLAN MONTEZ, YOU SHOW SOME RES-"
"Don't demand that I show you respect because you have not shown us any and neither has she. We're going home so just leave us alone."
They called for the flight and the siblings boarded the plane so they could get back to Albuquerque. When they sat in their seats, Gabriella examined Jasmine's cheek seeing the red mark. "I'm so sorry Baby." She said pulling her into a hug, placing a gentle kiss on the girl's cheek. "Are you ok?" Jasmine nodded. "I'm glad you're ok Jas, don't worry we're not going to see them again."When she responded, Gabriella smiled and turned to her other sister. "Imi, can I see your arm?" The little girl showed her sister the faint pink mark on her hand. "I'm sorry Baby Girl." She said hugging her youngest sister, who eagerly returned the hug. "Alright my girls, how about we watch a movie and before you know it, we'll be back home." And that's just what they did.
They walked off the plane and saw Troy waiting for them, Jasmine immediately running into his arms. He lifted her up and spun her, making her giggle. When he stopped, he noticed the red mark on her face. "What happened Angel?"
Jasmine buried her head into his neck. "Tyler hit me."
"I'm sorry Jas, are you ok?" She nodded and he kissed her temple, smiling as she cuddled closer to him. Gabriella walked over to him and he wrapped his free arm around her, kissing her cheek. "Hey Baby, is everything ok?"
She nodded, leaning against him. "It's alright now that we're back, we just want to get home then I'll explain everything."
"Alright then, let's get you guys home."
Imogen spoke up. "Troy can we go to your house instead?"
He smiled at her. "Of course we can Imi."
Troy drove them back to his house, the boys going out to the basketball court for a game while the twins played in the treehouse. Troy and Gabriella walked up to his room, the former dropping himself on his bed and pulled Gabriella against him, making the girl smile as she snuggled into him. "Glad to be home?" She nodded and connected their lips. "I'm glad you're back."
They sat in silence for a few minutes until Gabriella broke it. "I'm guessing you want to know what happened?"
"If you want to share, whenever you're ready." Gabriella explained everything that happened in Arizona and what caused them to leave. When she finished, Troy pulled her closer and kissed her forehead. "I'm so sorry that happened to you guys, you do not deserve it. But just remember that I love you and that you've always got me and my family here. You and your siblings are apart of our family now."
Gabriella smiled and connected their lips. "Thank you Baby, I love you so much."
"I love you so much Brie."
