Chapter 7
After a month, they both have graduated, Troy and Gabriella was celebrating by enjoying dinner at a her house (AN:FYI her mom still doesn't know that they're already married) together with Troy's parents. Troy and his dad was discussing about college when he cleared his throat. "Dad, mom, Maria, we both have something to tell you." Troy said nervously. Gabriella grabbed his hand and squeezed it tightly letting him know that they are both in this together. "What is it honey?" His mom asks him with concern. "whatever we're gonna tell you promise us you guys wouldn't freak out about it. OK?" Troy said. They all just nodded. He sighed and took Gabriella's hand that has weeding band on her finger and put his hand to hers and said "Me and Gabriella are married!" Troy announced and their parents eyes just widened and they just yelled out "WHAT?!" before both Lucille and Maria fainted at the same time. Thank goodness Troy managed to support Maria while his dad supported his mom before they hit the floor. While they were carrying them to the sofa, Jack ask "Why? Why didn't you tell us?" Troy just sighed looked at Gabriella and said "Well there is another news that we want to tell you but need to wait till mom and Maria wakes up." Gabriella took out the wet towels and rinse them and placed them on the two unconscious women's heads just listening to Troy and his dad's conversation. She sighed and that's when Maria opened her eyes looked at her daughter and sat up on the couch "Mija, I'm sorry I fainted. I am so trilled that finally you two are finally together I really am and I hope you two will take care of each other. Promise me that OK honey" she said as she held Gabriella who started to cry but then Gabriella felt nauseous and ran in the bathroom. Troy who was talking to his dad stopped and ran to the bathroom to find Gabriella puking. He sighed and held her hair up and massage her back. By this time, Lucille, who woke up to hear Gabriella puking went to the bathroom as she followed her husband and Maria who looked at the couple with a weird look and went back to the living room. After she was done puking, Gabriella brushed her teeth and sat back down on the sofa on Troy. "Honey, is there something else you guys wanna tell us before we come to a conclusion." Lucille pointed out. Troy just smiled and said "Well, believe it or not Gabriella's pregnant!" He kissed Gabriella and the parents jaws now dropped literally on the floor looking at the couple smiling at each other. It took a few minutes before the two mothers shouted "We're gonna be grandma's" at each other as Jack Bolton grinned and said "Congratulations my son" as he gripped Troy shoulder. It was the happiest news their parents receive. After that night, his parents and her mom gave them a place to stay. An apartment just a few blocks away from the college in between Berkeley and Harvard where they both will be going. They both lived at happy life together as a couple.
A few months later, Gabriella was five months pregnant. She went to a doctor's appointment and had scan. Troy came along as he is excited as Gabriella was to see their baby for the very time. As they saw the picture of their baby, Gabriella cried with joy as Troy held her hand grinning and wouldn't stop saying "Our baby." When they went back Gabriella posted a picture each to her in-laws, her mom and their friends who called them excitingly when they've received them. She even put it on the fridge. So everyday whenever she's making a meal for herself before going to classes, she would look at the picture and smiled. Our baby" she said to Troy and Troy just grinned as he kisses her on the cheek before leaving to separate schools. Many months has passed and Gabriella is in her last trimester of pregnancy. She is glowing. She took leave a few months back because she doesn't have the energy to go to school.
One particular day, Troy was in school and Gabriella was alone at home. She was picking out names on the couch when she felt a sudden pain and felt water running down. She checked and saw that her water just broke. With a little energy she picked up the phone on the table next to her and dialled Troy's cell. After the third ring he answered "Hey honey. I'm on my way back are you OK?" he asked her and that's when she yelled out as she felt contractions "TROY, MY WATER JUST BROKE! BRING ME TO THE HOPSITAL NOW!" Troy who felt scared stuttered "I'm on my way. Just hang in there honey" and hung up the phone as he drove 50m/hour to the apartment. When he arrived he looked at Gabriella who was on the couch breathing heavily and red on the face, He knew he have to bring her to the hospital. In no time at all, he carried Gabriella bridal style and put her in the car and went back in the apartment to retrieve the suitcase. He threw it in the boot and ran to the drivers sear, start up the car and drove quickly to the hospital listening to Gabriella groan and mumble. When they've arrived a nurse brought a wheelchair and Troy carried Gabriella from the car to the wheelchair and when he closed the door of the passengers seat of his car Gabriella was brought in. He carried the suitcase that he retrieved from the boot of the car and went in. he registered Gabriella's name and later on sat down on the comfy chair in the waiting area. He waited for any news from the doctor/. The wait lasted for hours as he waited. His parents and his mother in-law came and so did their friends who came all the way from Albuquerque and New York. About half passed six in the morning, a cry was heard. He rushed to the labour room and the doctor came out with big smile on his face and said "it's a boy!" and Troy rushed in the room and saw the most beautiful scene; Gabriella was breastfeeding their son. He came over to her and kissed her forehead and said "He's beautiful Ella just like you. What should we name him?" Gabriella smiled and said "Jordan Michael Bolton" Troy kissed her and said "Hurm, Jordan Michael Bolton eh?" and smirked. Gabriella just glared at him as he took his son and held him close. Gabriella was then sent to a different room. He put the baby on the bassinet and went out to the waiting area. He saw how anxious the family and friends were. "it's a boy" he announced. "Hey you guys can see her now. Follow me." and walked as they followed from behind. He opened the door to see Gabriella putting the baby back in the bassinet. Troy went over to her and ask "hey Ella, how are you feeling?" Gabriella smiled as the family came in and announced "Congratulation!" That's when Jordan who was asleep cried. They looked at the baby Lucille asks with tears in her eyes ask "He's beautiful. What's his name?" Troy and Gabriella looked at each and then looked at them and announced "Jordan Michael Bolton" Jack smiled and Chad, Zeke and Ryan clapped Troy in the back "Jordan Michael huh?" Chad ask sarcastically glancing at Troy "What?" Troy ask defending himself "nothing. Just the name sounds like a certain basketball player" Chad said "Hey did you see last nights game? It was awesome man!" he continued before he knew it Taylor hit the back of his head and said "Really Chad, basketball at a time like this?" and Chad just shrugged while saying "What? It was the most important game of the year" He stuck out his tongue like a five year old. Taylor just rolled her eyes and said "When we get back you and I have some serious talking to do. Understand? With a scared look he just nodded and whispered "HELP!" to Troy who just laughed at him.
Chad just sighed and said "Yes dear" Everyone laughed at how goofy Chad was. After they said their goodbyes Troy and Gabriella cuddled to each other. It was a moment of silent for them as time stood still. Troy looked at Gabriella and said "Gabriella Bolton, you had made me the happiest man in the world and I don't regret falling in love with you. I will love you forever Gabriella and will take care of our family from now on" Gabriella had tears in her eyes said "I love you Troy Bolton and I don't regret either falling in love with you. You are always and will be my soul mate and my best friend. Forever!" and they both shared a kiss as Gabriella held Jordan in her arms and Troy hugging her. This was her happily ever after, after all. It was worth it to fall in love with your best friend. Like they always end it, they all lived happily ever after.
The End