Wow, these stories always fly by lol, well considering I'm only on the third chapter but whoa that went quick! Anyway, hope you're enjoying this! Xxx

Chapter 3 – The Morning With Troy Bolton

WHEN Gabriella woke the next day she felt refreshed and ready to take on the world. When she saw the snow out the window she gasped in shock, it was so high! She moved to her door picking up Lupin who was lazing around in front of the fire and was about to open the door when it went colliding with her head. She stumbled back and held her head; she looked up dizzily to find Troy looking at her with worry on his face.

"Oh, I'm so sorry. Are you okay? Are you hurt?" Troy asked reaching across and touching Gabriella's forehead gently.

"No, 'Gabriella said flinching away from Troy, "I'm okay. I'm fine."

"It was an accident. I'm really sorry." Troy said frowning at how Gabriella had moved away from him in fear.

"I have to go." Gabriella said changing the subject quickly.

"What? But have you seen the weather, you'll freeze to death out there and besides the Doctor said you're to stay warm." Troy said.

Gabriella looked down on the clothes she was wearing, she was in a soft fluffy raid pair of pyjama's and on the pocket was a golden wildcat.

"I like these pyjamas." She giggled brightly.

"Yeah me too, 'Troy said smiling thinking how great she looked in them, "But you can keep them. I have more pairs."

Troy opened the door to allow Gabriella out, they walked downstairs together and Troy led her into the kitchen, he was starving and could do with some breakfast and he certainly wanted Gabriella to eat something.

"I couldn't take them." Gabriella protested gently.

"No, please, I insist." Troy said and Gabriella blushed warmly.

"Thank you," She muttered.

At that moment Henry and one of Troy's maids walked in. Henry gave Troy thumbs up behind Gabriella's back and Troy glared at him.

"Do you like porridge?" Troy asked Gabriella.

She nodded warmly and they both said together, "I like it with hot honey on top." And as soon as they had said it they started to laugh.

When Gabriella caught herself laughing she immediately stopped leaving Troy looking a little puzzled, "Anyway, you've met Henry, 'he said and Henry bowed to Gabriella, "This is one of my best servants, Clarice." And the Maid waved to Gabriella.

"It's nice to meet you all, 'Gabriella said politely, "This is such a beautiful Lodge."

"Well it's a mansion actually but my friends and I like to call in the White Lodge." Troy explained.

As Gabriella's eyes wandered around the large kitchen and Clarice and Henry cooked breakfast Troy studied Gabriella's wonderful features. He especially liked her eyes, they were inquisitive and bold and bright but he also a sorrow behind them that he longed to fix. What disappointed Troy the most was when he looked down at Gabriella's left hand to find a sparkle gold ring resting on her ring finger. She was taken!

Clarice past across to cups of hot chocolate and Gabriella and Troy sipped happily, Gabriella seemed to be on edge and she kept looking out at the window with a mixed expression of anxiety and panic on her face.

"So…how long have you been at Sampoe Lodges?" Troy asked.

"Two days. We're here until January." Gabriella answered.

"That's great. So what do you think of it so far?" Troy asked trying to ignore Henry who was trying to probe him to ask her out.

"I love it, what I've seen of it." Gabriella said and Clarice placed to bowls of porridge in front of them with honey smothered on top.

"Thank you." Gabriella said softly, she wasn't used to being served like this, she would have to serve Richard before herself and sometimes he wouldn't allow her to have luxuries like porridge and honey…

Flashback…………………

Gabriella placed a plate of English breakfast in front of Richard and smiled warmly. She picked up her favourite breakfast which was coincidently porridge and honey.

Richard looked across at her with disgust.

"What do you want that trash for?" He snapped at her as she came and sat beside him, she flinched at his harsh words.

Gabriella looked down at her delicious smelling bowl of porridge and felt tears prick her eyes, "I'm just hungry."

"Yeah you should be, 'Richard said and he knocked her bowl off the table and laughed as it tumbled to the floor, "You're too fat to eat."

"Please Richard, don't say that." Gabriella pleaded crying.

Richard stood and smacked her across the face, she cried out and he laughed, "Pick it up now and when you're finished go upstairs and wait for me."

Gabriella nodded timidly and she began to clean up as slow as she could, she'd pick cleaning over sex any day.

After she had mopped the floor so hard that you could now see your reflection in it Richard smacked her hard on the backside.

"Get upstairs and you'd better be naked when I get up there." And Gabriella went up and did as she was told…

End Of Flashback…………………

…She wiped away a tear and Troy looked across at her concerned, "Are you okay Gabriella?"

"Um yeah, I was wondering whether I could phone home, I expect my…pa…partner will be worried about me."

"Sure, the closest phone is right over there." Troy said nodding kindly and Gabriella stood and picked up the phone.

She nervously dialled the numbers of Richard's mobile knowing he was most likely to answer that. She was so frightened of what he'd say but…but he was still away so he'd never have to know.

"Hello?" A voice called.

Gabriella took a deep breath before saying, "Richard?"

"WHERE ARE YOU?" Richard bellowed.

Gabriella didn't know what to say, she froze and listened to him screaming at her on the other end of the phone.

"YOU'RE IN SO MUCH TROUBLE! I COME HOME EXPECTING YOU TO BE WAITING DUTIFULLY LIKE A GOOD PARTNER, SOON TO BE GOOD WIFE AND YOU'RE NOT HERE!" Richard screamed angrily.

"I'm sorry…Rich…Richard I can e…explain." Gabriella stammered.

"How dare you! You bad little bitch! Where are you?" Richard demanded.

"I can explain everything, just please –" Gabriella was cut off with the phone being pried gently from her trembling hand.

Troy looked at her tearful face and placed the phone to his ear.

"Hello, I'm Troy Bolton, owner of Sampoe Ski Lodge." He said in a very important voice.

Gabriella instantly heard Richard's voice become more pleasant and friendly.

"Hello Mr Bolton." Richard said sweetly.

"I understand that you're concerned about your wife, yesterday she fell through ice and nearly drowned. She was rescued and is keeping warm in the White Lodge on top of the hill, the highest hill." Troy said.

"Oh I'm terribly grateful, what would I do without her." Richard said putting on a brilliant act.

"Whenever you want to come and pick her up you're more than welcome. We're just having some breakfast." Troy said optimistically.

"Great, I'll be up as soon as I can." Richard exclaimed.

"Bye." Troy said and he put the phone down.

"Thank you so much, 'Gabriella said, though she knew that Troy had only postponed the beating she was going to get, "I'm grateful."

"No problem, come on, lets finish off breakfast," Troy said and he led Gabriella back to the table where they sat eating their porridge and honey.

WHEN Richard arrived he gave Gabriella a fixed hard cold stare before he shook Troy's hand and smiled cheerfully.

"Thank you so much for saving her sir, I'm astounded. You are a great man." He said to Troy.

"Your more than welcome, you've got a beautiful wife." Troy said complimenting Gabriella, making her blush but she saw the jealous look on Richard's face.

"I'm…we're not married." Gabriella said timidly, for some reason she wanted Troy to know they weren't as attached as Richard made out.

"But we will be won't we pumpkin?" Richard said and at that moment Lupin walked into the room and rubbed his head up against Troy's leg.

"Lupin, stop that." Gabriella said but Troy laughed.

"It's fine, 'He said, "I love cats. I used to have one myself but…she died." Troy said.

"Oh I'm sorry." Gabriella said truthfully.

"Hey don't worry about it!" Troy said shrugging his shoulders.

"Well we must be going; we've got a lot to do." Richard said placing his arm around Gabriella's back and pinching her from behind as if to say 'you're going to get it'

"Why don't we all go out tomorrow night, my treat of course?" Troy offered, the truth was, he wasn't ready to let go of his moments with Gabriella.

"That would be lovely." Richard said, he was thinking about asking Troy about a partnership with the Lodges.

"Great, half nine at the Ice Dinar, I look forward to seeing you both." Troy said and he showed Gabriella and Richard the door and watched them get into Richards car.

Richard started the car and looked across at Gabriella; Lupin was huddled onto her lap looking up at him dauntingly.

"You just wait you little brat!" He said to her coldly…

Gabriella shivered; at least her morning with Troy Bolton had been pleasant!

See, another chapter done! I love how you're all reacting to this story! So, if you all want me to continue you'd better review! xoxMusicalxox

Also, I can't wait to see Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix, its so sad because all my friends have seen it and they hate Harry Potter. I love it and I haven't seen it! Anyway, keep your eyes open for the next chapter.