"Gabriella, do you know where my white casual shirt is?" Troy asked as he rushed around two days later. He had a lunch date with Mr. Cummings. He was going for a casual look. White button down with a pair of jeans.
"Troy, it's in the closet…where it's supposed to be." Gabriella said as she cleaned his sunglasses. Troy was finally dressed and rushing out the door.
"What are you doing today?" He asked peeking back in the suite.
"I'm just going to catch up with my boss. See if there are any more assignments." Gabriella said. "Bye now!" She said pushing him out the door. As soon as he left she began getting dressed. She had an appointment and was about to be late. She had fifteen minutes to be there.
She made it just in time and was able to go right in.
"Hello, I'm Dr. Warner." A middle aged woman said as she pulled on her doctor's coat. "I see you're here for…a regular check-up?"
"Yes, I am. But…" She fidgeted then sighed. "I have a strong feeling I may be…"
"…Pregnant?" Gabriella nodded. Dr. Warner smiled and began a regular check-up. She drew Gabriella's blood and ordered her to pee into a cup.
"How long will this take?" Gabriella asked crossing her legs.
"It'll be quick enough….relax."
Gabriella smiled but as soon as the doctor left she rolled her eyes. Could she not tell how nerve-wracking this was? Gabriella began pacing the room. Hours seemed to pass by before Dr. Warner walked back in with some papers. Gabriella immediately stopped walking and stared at her.
"Well, according to the test results….someone is having a baby." Dr. Warner said with a warm smile. Gabriella let out a sharp breath.
"How far along?"
"We're about to find out."
"Taylor, I'm nearly two months pregnant." Gabriella announced as she walked towards her car. Taylor squealed and began rambling.
"How didn't you realize? Two months? No periods?"
"I rationalized it with me being stressed out about my period not coming…if that makes any sense." Gabriella said slowly. "This is the most amazing feeling."
"Gabriella, I need to see you soon!" Taylor said. "This is crazy…"
Gabriella smiled to herself then got into her car. She touched her stomach. "Fly out here soon. I'll pay for your ticket!"
Just then Gabriella saw flashes out of the corner of her eye. "What the hell?"
Paparazzi were taking pictures of her. "Taylor, the strangest thing just happened. I'll call you when I get to the hotel."
Gabriella pulled off quickly.
When Gabriella stepped into the hotel, she saw Troy sitting in the living room with Natalie Taylor. She let the door slam and they both looked up at her.
"Um, hello?" Gabriella said with a slight attitude. Natalie smiled at her and Troy said, "This definitely isn't what it may seem like. Natalie just got here."
"Yeah, I came to invite you to my birthday extravaganza!" Natalie said walking over to her. "I had such a good time with you the other day."
"Oh, thanks…" Gabriella said confused but flattered.
"You're so down to earth! It's refreshing." Natalie said smiling.
"Thanks, Natalie. What would the dress code be? And where is it located?"
"You can wear whatever you want. It's going to be at Dream in a week…lots of dancing, good people, and booze."
"Oh….cannot wait." Gabriella said. It put a little damper in the excitement because she can no longer drink. "Actually, Troy, Taylor's coming in a few days…Can she come, Natalie?"
"For sure," Natalie said as she slid on her sunglasses. "Well, I'm off for a photoshoot in France. The jet ride is such a drag! But anywho…here's your VIP wristlet." She dug in her bag and pulled out a blue box.
Natalie waved at Troy then strutted out.
"Somebody's networking." Troy said with a smile as he walked to the kitchen. Gabriella laughed. "Happy accidents…" she replied. "Speaking of happy accidents…"
"Oh, Gabby, I meant to mention this. I'm completely free tomorrow…maybe we could go to the beach, out to eat, then sit in the Jacuzzi together."
"We can do that." Gabriella said with a smile.
