Alot is to come.
Chapter 4
Gabriella was getting bigger each day, which made walking around much harder. She had the toughest time doing some of the craziest things, like tying her shoe or reaching things in high places. It is worst when she is at work. Carrying plates around and being on her feet all day was wearing her out! She walked into things constantly, but she was still glowing. She looked beautiful for a women who was about to have twins and everyone noticed.
"Gabi how about you head home early today? You have been working so hard I think you need a break." Gabriella's boss was a generous man who has been like a father figure for herself. He is a fairly old man, married, but with no children. He looked after all of his employees, especially Gabriella the newest part of the 'family'.
"Nick I am fine, beside who would cover my shift for me on such short notice?" Gabriella loved that people in this small town looked after her.
"Gabs, a couple of extra hours will not kill me, besides it is not like we are understaffed at the moment. Taylor tells me she is taking you to your doctor's appointment today and I want you well rested when you walk into that office."
"Well I am kind of tired and could use a short nap, but please call me if you need me I will run here as fast as I can, okay? Thanks Nick you're the best" Gabi gave Nick a quick kiss on the cheek before leaving.
Gabriella really did need to rest. She had been so stressed out with work and getting ready for the twins. The twins are going to be her life and she wants to make sure they know that from the minute they enter the world.
On top of Gabriella being stressed she was also very tired. The babies were keeping her up all night, every time she tries to lie down the babies would start to kick her constantly. Carrying them for almost seven months now, Gabriella couldn't wait for the next two months to fly by quickly so she could finally meet her new beautiful babies.
"Hey Gabs! Are you ready for your appointment?" Taylor had been going to most of Gabriella's appointments, so the young mother to be would feel like she had some support.
"Sorry Taylor I'm just trying to put on my shoes!"
"Let me help you Gaby" Gaby had gotten so big in just the few months she had lived in Hawaii.
"Thanks Tay you really have been such a big support"
"Hey what are friends for?"
Taylor was right Gabriella couldn't have been able to go through any of this if it wasn't for her friends that she has met.
"Thanks again for taking me to this appointment, I hate going alone."
"I love going with you and seeing my future nieces or nephews!"
"Well only a few more months and you can finally meet them"
They walked into the doctor's office and greeted the secretary, who both Taylor and Gabriella were well acquainted with.
"Hey Rose! How have you been today?"
"Oh Gabby I was wondering when you were going to get here! How are my favorite twins today?" Rose had fallen in love with the petite young girl with beautiful brown eyes.
"They are just getting bigger and bigger. I don't know how much longer I will be able to keep them in there." Gabriella had gotten quite large the last few months.
"I can see that, it was only last week that I saw you last and it seems that your tummy has grown quite a bit. Oh and Taylor what have you been up too?"
"Nothing much, just Busy with work and school, but enjoying every moment I can with my best friend here before the twins come!"
"Well I am glad! If you both want to go back to the room the Doctor will be there with you in a moment."
"Thanks Rose!" Both girls said before going around to the back room.
"I can't believe she has been gone this long" Troy had been talking to Gabriella's mother for about an hour now, he called her everyday at exactly twelve o'clock. Gabriella has been gone for two and a half months and Troy still is going crazy. His career has taken off; his name in every magazine, his picture was all over the television. It was like Troy Bolton the basketball star blossomed over night.
"Troy I know you are still hurting, but like I told you yesterday I have not heard from my daughter at all" Mrs. Montez was going as crazy as Troy was. She was furious at her, yet would just love to hold her in her arms again. It was like her own daughter forgot about her.
"I know, but it isn't like she fell off the face of the earth or something. She is out there somewhere; we just need to look harder."
"Troy just focus on yourself right now stop worrying about her she would have called by now"
Troy knew Gabriella's mom was right. Gabriella would have called if she needed anything, but how does he know she truly is alright.
"Troy live your life sweetheart, Gabriella will come around. She is just like her father stubborn as can be. She is probably trying to prove that she can make it on her own or something."
"I guess you are right, but I still have this feeling that she needs me"
"And I bet she does need you just like you need her, but just because someone needs someone doesn't mean that they have to have them in order to live their own lives."
"Thanks Mrs. Montez, you always know what to say."
"I love you Troy, and I know my daughter does to just give it time."
"I will and I love you too"
Troy hung up. He was so frustrated and on top of all of the things going on in his personal life he also had other commitments for work that his manager, Sharpay Evans, had set up for him.
Sharpay was a great manager. He loved that she always had his best interest in mind. He had met Sharpay at a dinner party that her boyfriend, famous celebrity top chef Zeke Baylor, was hosting. They instantly clicked and soon she was managing hid every move. If he wasn't at practice or away at games Sharpay had him at benefits making sure to keep his image alive, a good clean image.
The only good thing about working so much was hid mind wasn't on hid brown eyed beauty.
"Hello Gabriella how do you feel today?" Dr. Fitzgerald was a great Doctor and Gabriella was thankful with all of his help.
"I'm doing okay. Just getting really big and I'm tired all the time, but that is to be expected" Gabriella loved that she could be honest with her doctor.
"Well let's have a look to make sure that everything is in order." Gabriella got up on the table and gently laid back. The doctor got his medical gloves on and sat beside the table.
"This is going to be cold Gabriella and it may tickle." The doctor examined the screen, something that Gabriella had seen him do many times before, but this time he seemed to examining it even more closely.
"Is everything okay?" Taylor spoke up she could see the concern in her friend's eyes and knew that she was worried.
The doctor looked at Taylor then looked at Gabriella he was lost for words.
Finally Gabriella found her voice "Is everything alright with my babies?"
"Um well Gabriella. Please do not panic, but I think we may have to run some test. These things happen sometimes with twins, and since this is your first time being pregnant the risk is even greater."
Tears pouring down her face, "but the babies?"
"They are fine for now, but they may have to be delivered soon, let me run some test"
The doctor got up before Gabriella said a word. "I'll be back to run some test. And please don't worry Gabriella I will make sure that everything is going to be okay" He left a hysterical Gabriella in the office while he got a nurse and a second doctor for a second opinion. Gabriella couldn't move.
Zeke's restaurant downtown was a big hotspot in the evening. Only open for dinner, it was a perfect place for Troy to have lunch meetings in private. And today he had a meeting with Sharpay, going through his schedule for the next few weeks. When it comes to anything business he has 110% focus on what is going on. Except today his mind was on other things. He didn't even notice the hundreds of paparazzi camped out in front of Zeke's restaurant taking pictures of him. He just had a gut feeling that something wasn't right.
"Troy. Are you listening to me?" Sharpay sounded annoyed, but what else was new.
"Oh sorry Shar my mind is just on other things can we talk about this some other time?"
Sharpay knew that Troy was having difficulty in keeping it all together. She reached out and grabbed his hand. "Troy just now Zeke and I are here for you. From behind the counter Zeke yelled across the restaurant, "Bro anytime you need me I'll be there."
Troy just wanted to be alone.