Great reviews guys! Thanks for all your support. Here's another chapter, lol, sorry I didn't update it straight away, I'm still trying to work on the 5th chapter of 'Humuhumunukunukuapua'a' and its not going very well.

Anyway, here's the next chapter!

Chapter 21 – A Very Shocking Surprise

WHEN Gabriella was a month pregnant Troy noticed that she had developed a slight bump. It wasn't big or anything but her stomach was slightly rounded. Both Troy and Gabriella were delighted with the tiny bump and Troy had decided that it was time to take his pregnant partner to a private doctors where she could have a scan.

Their relationship had changed too! It was no longer a 'we're dating' thing but a complete 'we're living together' thing and they loved it.

"How are you feeling now?" Troy asked sitting beside Gabriella and allowing her to sip some tea.

She had woke spewing again and she looked pale and ill.

"Fine, what time are we leaving for the scan?" Gabriella muttered.

"About two hours. You'll have plenty of time to rest up." Troy said brushing a strand of hair from her face.

"Thank you, I'm sorry. I just don't feel so good this morning." Gabriella said trying to get up.

"Hey, lie back down. Rest up; I don't want you straining yourself. I'll get your clothes ready. I don't want you to worry about anything." Troy said and he pushed her back down and pulled the blankets back over her.

He kissed her forehead and she turned to her side and made to fall asleep, Troy closed the door behind him smiling and set off downstairs to start up some breakfast and to get Gabriella's clothes ready.

When Troy entered the kitchen Henry and Clarice were already making breakfast. Troy went over to his servants and greeted them both.

"How's the lovely Gabriella?" Henry asked as he stirred the porridge.

"Asleep, she's not very well." Troy exclaimed.

Clarice turned and looked at her employer with a despondent look on her face, "Is she okay sir?"

"Yeah, I've told her to sleep a little longer." Troy answered.

"Are you excited about the scan?" Henry asked beaming as he fed Lupin, who was prowling around his feet.

"More than anything! A baby, I can't believe it, the woman I love is carrying my child. I just can't believe its happening." Troy said, grinning goofily.

"Perhaps the woman you love will soon become Mrs Bolton?" Clarice asked smiling.

Troy nearly dropped his cup in surprise, he stood up straight and smiled, "Whoa Clarice, lets take it slow now. I want to be with Gabriella but hey, its early days yet."

Troy was exceedingly serious about Gabriella but he always thought…well after years of abuse Gabriella had agreed to marry Richard but after such a short time of knowing Troy would she agree to marry him.

THE pair was on their way to the hospital. Troy had paid a lot of money for Gabriella to have the best doctor and to be seen in a private ward. He wanted the best for her.

"How long now?" Gabriella asked.

"We're nearly there; anyway, we have to stop to get you some water. The doctor said for you to drink plenty before you're scan." Troy exclaimed.

"Will you get me some M&M's too please?" Gabriella asked, she had neglected her breakfast and was now ravenous.

"Yeah, but you'll have to have them after your scan!" Troy replied, Gabriella nodded and looked out the window as they made a turning to one of the shops.

They pulled up outside and Troy kissed Gabriella's cheek, "I won't be long. Wait here."

Gabriella nodded and watched Troy walk in; it was quiet around the small shop so she turned up the music a little. She couldn't help but feel nervous.

She could make out Troy in the shop talking to one of his employee's. He was holding in his hand, three bottles of water and two large packets of M&M's. She was bored of waiting and nerves had got the better of her, she opened the car door, unbuckled her seatbelt and got out.

She was suddenly thrust against the car door and she gasped as a hand groped her left breast. She came face to face with Richard!

"Well, look who it is, Gabriella Montez! Why aren't you living the good life now?" Richard laughed.

"Just…just leave me…leave me alone, please." Gabriella whimpered.

"How's the brat Gabriella, growing well?" Richard chuckled.

Her breath became hitched and it quicken when Richard rubbed his hand against her breast harder.

"Please…please, don't hurt me?" Gabriella sobbed.

The door swung open suddenly and Troy was coming back out. He hadn't seen Richard; he was busy looking down on the drinks he was balancing in his arms.

"I'm not going to hurt you yet, I've still got plenty of revenge to think of." Richard said and he brushed his lips against Gabriella's before slipping on his hood and walking away.

Gabriella just stood, pressed up against the car looking startled and pale. Troy lifted his head when he reached her and smiled, "What are you doing out here?" He chuckled.

"I…I…I…nothing." Gabriella stammered, watching the hooded Richard walk away nonchalantly, "Nothing." She said shaking her head.

"Okay, 'Troy said, he opened the door and placed the bottles of water inside, he then held up the M&M's grinning, "I got your chocolate."

"Th…Thanks." Gabriella muttered.

"Are you alright Gabi? You seem tense?" Troy asked gently moving closer to her a little.

"Well…its just…R –"

"Are you worried about the scan?" Troy asked her tenderly.

Gabriella didn't say anything, she remained silent and Troy put his arms around her and hugged her, he didn't feel her body flinch against his.

"I'm nervous too but everything's going to be fine. I'm going to be with you every step of the way." Troy said reassuringly and he kissed her cheek and allowed her to get into the car.

When Troy got in the car beside her he smiled across at her, "Start drinking that water Gabi." He ordered and she gave him a gentle smile and picked up the first bottle and opened it and took a sip.

Troy frowned for a moment, something wasn't right. He started the car again and glanced over at his girlfriend who sat looking out the window with her expression dazed and her eyes glazy.

He didn't say anything though he felt guilt and something he had never felt before, what if she was regretting being with him?

AS the couple were waiting to go in for the scan Troy's phone started to ring. One of the nurses looked at him sternly, "One moment, I'm sorry, it's urgent." He lied.

"Hello?" He asked.

It was Sharpay.

"Yes we'll phone you to tell you how everything went!" Troy said rolling his eyes.

Gabriella smiled a little, though she could hardly hear anything Troy was saying, her mind was still on Richard. Why would he even risk threatening her?

"No! No we're not coming down to yours for lunch later! No! We're going –"

Gabriella's ear suddenly caught what he was saying, she needed advice, she needed someone to talk to, "Oh Troy, please can we go?" Gabriella pleaded.

"Wait a second Sharpay." Troy said and he put his hand over the phone, he saw the look of begging on Gabriella's face and she looked really low and upset. He hated to see her that way, "Fine! We'll go."

Gabriella smiled timidly, "Thanks."

He went back on the phone, "Alright, we'll be down later, yes I will phone you when we get the results." Troy laughed impatiently.

"Yeah, okay, bye." Troy said and he put his phone in his pocket and touched Gabriella's hand.

"Are you ready?" He asked her.

She nodded, "I'm scared."

"Don't be, we're in this together." Troy said softly.

"Gabriella Montez." A nurse said calling her out.

Gabriella stood and Troy took her hand, they walked into the small room and sat down. Gabriella sat in the chair and the doctor smiled and lowered the chair a little so she was lying back.

The doctor smiled, "I'm Doctor Reader, now Gabriella, this gel is just going to be a little cold. I'm sure you've seen this on television all the time."

Troy took Gabriella's hand and rolled the equipment thingy (I'm sorry I haven't looked this up guys but you all know what I'm taking about, sorry again) over her stomach. A slight blurred picture started to come up on the screen. Gabriella and Troy stopped breathing completely when they saw the Doctor's face fall for a moment.

"Hmm, how strange." He said, more to himself than to them.

"What's wrong? What's wrong with my baby?" Gabriella asked desperately.

"I'll be back. Please remain calm." The doctor said standing and leaving the room.

Gabriella looked across at Troy, tears in her eyes, "What's the matter with our baby?" She whimpered.

"Shush, everything's going to be alright." Troy said squeezing her hand.

"What's wrong? Troy I'm scared, I'm really, really scared." Gabriella cried.

"I know, shush, everything's fine. We're alright." Troy told her.

A moment later the doctor returned and another doctor was with him. The two doctors huddled around the screen and looked at it.

"Can you see…just there?" The doctor who was doing the scan asked.

"Hmm, interesting." The other doctor replied.

"Do you think it's what I saw?" Doctor Reader queried.

"Definitely not, do you see the separation there." The other doctor answered.

Gabriella and Troy looked at each other confused. The other doctor stood and smiled and nodded to Gabriella and Troy before leaving the room altogether.

"What's wrong?" Troy asked looking unnerved.

"Well it's was at first very hard to –"

"LOOK! I PAYED GOOD MONEY TO GET THE BEST SCAN SO INSTEAD OF FEEDING US SOME CRAP TELL US WHAT'S GOING ON WITH OUR BABY!" Troy screamed making both Gabriella and the doctor jump.

Troy saw Gabriella's eyes fill up and he touched her hand, "I'm sorry. I'm not angry with you." He said.

Doctor Reader took his glasses from his nose and started to wipe them, "Well if you'll just direct your attention back to the screen I will show you." He said and he put his glasses back on his nose and pointed to the screen.

"As you can see, there is a large image on the screen which at first I believed to be your baby but then I saw a second head. If you look closely, there are two babies on the scan." The Doctor said.

"Two?" Gabriella gasped.

"You're having twins. At first I thought they were Siamese but I was wrong, it's an amazing discovery but if you look closely, your babies are…holding each other." The Doctor explained.

"Holding each other?" Troy asked.

"Yes." The doctor exclaimed.

True to his word, the doctor pointed to the screen and there two little babies sat holding each other lovingly.

"Could…can you see the babies sex's?" Gabriella asked nervously.

"Hmm, let me take a look." Doctor Reader answered.

The couple's hands tightened on each others and they smiled, two babies! Not one but two!

"Miss Montez, Mr Bolton, I'm pleased to tell you that you're having a boy and a girl."

"Oh my lord." Gabriella said absolutely astounded.

"Thank you doctor, you don't know how happy you've made us." Troy answered as pleased as ever.

Troy looked at Gabriella and smiled, a boy and a girl! He was delighted.

AS they were driving to Sharpay's and Zeke's after the scan, Gabriella was looking out the window with a dazed look on her face. Troy leaned across and touched her hand; Gabriella broke out of her reverie with a flinch.

"What?" She asked.

"A boy and a girl huh? Are you excited?" Troy questioned.

"Yes, more than life itself." Gabriella replied.

"Good! I'm glad; we're going to be a proper family Gabi." Troy promised her.

Gabriella nodded timorously, a new life and a new family, but deep down she knew that there was no stopping Richard. She needed to talk to someone!

Aww, a boy and a girl! Sweet but don't get all excited! This pregnancy is not all its cracked up to be! I've told you guys that I will be putting lots of Drama into it. I really want to know what you guys think of it so review! xoxMusicalxox

Read my next chapter 'Meeting The Parents'