Chapter 18 - Remembering the 'YES'
2 YEARS LATER
Gabriella sat at her desk and peered down at the building pile of work she had to do. She sighed. She would rather be at home, on the couch, snuggling up to Troy, her fiance.
So much had happened over the last 2 years. Gabriella had been promoted to Head of English. She had been on her first holiday with Troy, they had moved in together, and tomorrow they were getting married. In 2 years, everything had fallen into place. Right now, Gabriella would never wish to be in someone else's shoes.
She dropped her pen onto the page and her hands rubbed over her face. Her hands flopped onto the desk, and her eyes were immediately drawn to the silver, diamond object on her ring finger. She smiled. How perfect was Troy, how perfect was his proposal...
Flashback
The clock struck 6pm and Gabriella put away her work. She turned around to face her desk. Suddenly two arms enveloped around her waist. She knew those two arms too well! He started to kiss her neck, and she sighed in pleasure.
"Hello"
"Hey, ive missed you"
"Ive missed you too"
They stood there for a second just holding each other.
"Shall we go home?"
"I wanna show you something first"
He turned her around him his arms and was met by a confused look.
"You'll see!"
Her expression turned into a smile. He turned her back around, and then Gabriella saw black.
"Troy?"
"I'm still here, its just, Ive got something to show you so the blindfold keeps it a surprise"
"Ok then"
She relaxed a little and felt herself being pulled along the corridors. She tried to remember the route in her head but failed miserably.
"We're going up stairs now, ok"
"Ok, hold my hand!" She pleaded. He laughed.
"I got you!"
She giggle as she was led up the staircase.
Fresh air washed over her, the cold air hitting her face and body. She shivered. Troy let go of her hand and slowly took off the blindfold.
"What do you think?"
Gabriella gasped at the site before her eyes. Their secret hiding place. Gosh, Gabriella hadn't thought about this place for a long time!
There were red roses wrapped around the silver poles and fairy lights decorated the dark sky. It was breath taking.
"Do you like it?"
"Are you kidding?" She turned around to face Troy, "I love it!"
She kissed him passionately, letting his tongue explore her mouth. They broke away for air.
"Talking of love - I love you!" He said, and his cheeky grin spread across his face.
"Ditto!"
They laughed together, Gabriella having no clue what was to happen next.
"You make me happier than I ever have been, and I dont know what I'd do if I ever lost you again. Ive lost you twice already and cant afford to lose you again."
Tears began to form in Gabriella's eyes.
"You complete me, you're by my side in eveything that I do, and I need you there for the rest of my life"
He took both her hands and turned her around to face him directly.
"I guess what I'm trying to say is-"
He knelt down on one knee, and Gabriella gasped once more.
"Will you marry me, and make me the happiest man in the world, Gabriella Montez?
Her knees shook, tears flowed down her cheeks, and a smile tore acros her face.
"Yes!"
He stood up and Gabriella jumped into a hug. They stood there laughing and crying together. He let her go, took her hand and placed the ring on her ring finger. It was beautiful. She cupped his face in her hands and kissed him again.
In a couple of minutes, all the members of staff were applauding, and running up the staircase. Gabriella looked at Troy, who pointed to a camera. They laughed, and the whole of East High's older members celebrated the event.
End of Flashback
Gabriella laughed at the memory.
Her eyes shining, she gathered up her bags and got into her car to go home to her man. Troy.
I thought I would let you all know what happened after Chapter 17, so I hope you liked it. It was a little shorter than normal, but o'well :)
I liked writing this chappy, I had planned ofor this to happen from the beginning. Ive decided to write 3 more chapters, but that still could change.
Another idea ive had is that i might write a short stroy, about 5-7 chapters, but thats just an idea. It think it would be called "The Other Side Of The Rainbow", about Troy and Gabriella graduating and having to go to different colleges, and making a pact...
Im not going to give any more away :) It might not happen, ill write a tralier soon, and if you guys like, then it might happen.
The next chapter might be up tomorrow, but no promises! It will defo be up in the next couple of days tho'
R&R, you know you want to...