Chapter 9

Over the next four months, Troy and Gabriella's relationship had strengthened back to what it was before they broke up over a year ago. Currently Troy was with his best friend, Chad Danforth at Chad's house because he didn't want to be at his and Gabriella's because he didn't want her to walk in on the conversation Chad and him were having.

"So, you're going to propose to Gabriella?" Chad asked for what seemed like the thousandth time.

"Yes Chad, I am." Troy said getting aggravated that Chad kept asking.

"Don't you think it might be a little soon since you guys have gotten back together?" Chad then asked.

"No, I don't. We were together for eight years before we broke up a year ago. And I was ready to propose to her then. I had the ring and I was just waiting for the perfect time to propose to her. But then we got in that last argument and that was the end of it. No more Troy and Gabriella. But now we're back together and I'm not missing my chance to propose to her this time." Troy said

"I'm with you man. I missed my best friend while you and Gabi had broken up. You weren't the same Troy. But Gabriella has brought that happiness back." Chad answered smiling at his best friend.

"She means the world to me. I want to start the rest of our lives together." Troy said.

Yes Troy had finally decided he wanted to propose to Gabriella. He couldn't wait any longer. Next week was Gabriella's birthday and he had set up a reservation for dinner for them. Then he'd take her to their special spot on the rooftop garden at East High and propose to her. He hoped that they would be going home engaged. But he didn't want to get his hopes up. He'd be crushed if Gabriella said she didn't want to marry him yet.

A week later and it was Gabriella's birthday. She would be twenty-five-years old. Gabriella couldn't help but notice that Troy had looked nervous all week. She just brushed it aside and reminded herself to ask him later. Troy had told her that they would be going out to dinner tonight for her birthday then he said he had a surprise for her after. She knew what she hoped that surprise was. She hoped that he would propose to her. Gabriella felt that it would be romantic of him to propose to her on her birthday.

At 5 o'clock at night, Troy and Gabriella were on their way to dinner and Gabriella kept begging him to tell her what her surprise was.

"Please, Troy." Gabriella said while giving him the puppy dog look.

"Gabriella that's no fair. You know I can't say no to you when you use that face. You'll find out after dinner babe. I promise." Troy said while holding her hand.

A few minutes later, Troy pulled up to the restaurant where he had set up a reservation.

"Reservation for Bolton." Troy said when they got inside.

"This way, Mr. Bolton." The waitress said and led them to their table.

"Thank you for bringing here for my birthday. It means the world to me." Gabriella said whilst smiling at him.

"It's my pleasure baby. Happy Birthday Brie." Troy said grabbing her hand.

They then ordered their food and talked about how much they loved each other.

"You are the best Troy." Gabriella said.

"No you're the best, Brie." Troy said.

The waitress then brought their food and drinks out, so they stopped talking and ate.

Nearly half an hour later after Troy had paid the check, he asked Gabriella, "You ready for your second surprise? And no I'm not telling you what it is."

"Yes I'm ready Troy. Let's Go." Gabriella answered and they then left and went to the car.

When they got to the car, Troy told Gabriella to put on the blindfold so she wouldn't see where their going. Gabriella reluctantly put the blindfold and after Troy made sure she couldn't see, he started the car and they drove off to the school.

When they got there Troy led Gabriella up to the rooftop garden.

"Okay take it off, babe." Troy told her and helped her take off the blindfold.

"Oh my, Troy it's beautiful." Gabriella said when she saw that the rooftop garden was covered in beautiful flowers on the ground.

When she turned around she saw Troy on his knees holding out a beautiful diamond engagement ring and tears instantly came to her eyes. Her hands flew to her mouth.

"Baby, I love you with all my heart. You are the reason I breathe. Nobody has ever made me feel the way you do. Gabriella Marie Montez, will you do me the great honor of becoming my wife?" Troy said hoping that he didn't rush into things.

When she didn't respond, Troy fearing the worse, got to his feet and started to walk the other way back down the stairs. He thought she was turning him down.

"Troy you really think I'd say no. Baby of course I will marry you." Gabriella said quickly running after Troy when he started to walk the other way knowing that he thought she was saying no.

"Really?" Troy said with a huge smile on his face.

"Of course Troy." Gabriella said and then held out her hand for him to put the ring on her finger. Troy wasted no time in putting the ring on her finger and then proceeded to kiss her.

"Troy how long have you been planning this?" Gabriella asked curiously.

"Truthfully, I've had that ring for over a year." Troy said looking down at his feet.

"You mean you were planning to propose to me when we broke up." Gabriella asked with tears forming in her eyes. When she saw Troy nod, she then said, "Oh Troy, I'm so sorry. If I had known, I wouldn't left."

"Brie, calm down. It's okay. We're engaged now and that's all that matters." Troy said hugging her while rubbing her back.

"Troy I have some news of my own. I'm pregnant." Gabriella said hoping he wouldn't be mad.

At first he didn't know what to say, but then he said, "Really? I'm going to be a dad? How far along are you?" Troy asked.

"Yes you are going to be a dad. I'm a month along. Troy I want to have the wedding before we have the baby." Gabriella said.

Troy then jumped and hugged Gabriella.

"I'm so happy Brie." Troy told her.

Everything was perfect for them now. They were now engaged and were expecting a baby in eight months. Life couldn't be any more perfect for the Golden Couple