Chapter 19 - Home Sweet Home
Gabriella's car pulled into the drive way of her home which she and Troy had been living in for the last 7 months. Troy was home, she could see, because the lights were on. She loved coming home to him. He was so sweet,and always home before her. She got out her car, walked up the path and opened the door.
An aroma flowed over her as she stepped inside. She sniffed and realised that Troy was making dinner.
"I'm home" She called.
"In the kitchen!" He replied.
She walked through the livingroom and into the large cream kitchen they had just decorated.
"Hey honey"
"Hey Mrs Bolton"
She laughed at her new name. Troy walked over to her, over gloves on both hands, cupped her face and kissed her. After the kiss her eyes fluttered open.
"Don't call me that yet"
"Why? Tomorrow you will officially be that"
"I know, but today's today - not tomorrow"
"Whatever you say" He took off the oven gloves and was about to walk past her, before he whispered in her ear "Mrs Bolton"
"Oh haha" She lightly smacked him on the arm, and walked over to the kettle. After switching it on, she turned around and stared at the room.
Her new house was perfect. Never in a million years did she think she would be living here...
Flashback
Gabriella put her key into the lock, to find that it was already open. Opening the door she called-
"Hello?"
To her surprise someone answered.
"Hi, I just let myself in!"
It was Troy.
"Troy" she groaned, "I gave you that key for emergencies"
"This is an emergency!"
She tilted her face to look at him, giving him a 'oh-really' look.
"Ive got something to show you"
She dropped her bags in the hallway, putting her keys back in her pocket. She turned around to face Troy again.
"What?"
"You'll see!"
He grabbed her hand and dragged her out of the house.
It was a long journey for Troy. Ther was no conversation, only Gabriella going-
"Tell me, tell me, tell me"
all the way there. He sighed in relief when they finally arrived. They stepped out of the car.
"Well, its not like Ive never been her before!" She glanced at a frustrated Troy.
"I know that"
"Then why have you brought me here?!" She said in a high pitched tone.
"Coz I got the keys!" He replied, matching her tone.
"WHAT?"
He moved forward, waving the keys behind his back.
"Wanna have a look inside?"
"Eh...Sure"
They entwined their hands and walked up to the door.
Just before opening the door, Troy looked at Gabriella.
Gabriella was very excited; she hadn't been in this house for years. It was her home, even though she hadn't lived in it for a long time.
Stepping inside, Gabriella caught her breath. Even though her mother had died in this house, the air was still happy. She was happy to be here, and no pain from the past seemed to be with her.
"How did you get the keys?"
"I twisted a few strings"
"TROY!"
He held a finger up to her lips.
"Don't ask questions, just have a look around!"
She sighed reluctantly, and made her way through to the living room. It was so airy. The decor had changed but it still felt the way it had when she left it.
Troy watched on tenter-hooks as she gracefully walked around the room, touching peices of furniture as she went. He followed her through to the kitchen.
She stood in the same spot for minutes, with Troy not wanting to break the silence. Eventually, Gabriella spoke up.
"You know, even though this house has changed, I can still imagine my mum being here"
Troy didn't know what to say, he just let her take her time. She turned around and laughed.
"It seems like she should be here, us too, her making us smoothies, like she used to" They laughed together.
"Are you ok?" Troy asked.
"I'm great, you know how much I love it here!"
They made their way upstairs. Gabriella stopped in front of the bedroom, which Troy realised used to be Gabriella's mother's. She turned the handle, and glanced at Troy.
"You wanna go in on your own?" He asked
"No, come in with me"
He took her hand and they walked in together.
The room was light and refreshing, not much different from the way it was when Gabriella used to live there. She let go of Troy's hand and sank onto the bed.
"I always loved this room"
"Gabriella, is it good us being here, or bad?"
"Oh, very good!"
They made there wat downstairs to the living room again. Troy wrapped his arms around Gabriella's waist. He stood there, then spoke.
"So, do you want to know how I got the keys"
"Yes, I do!" She turned herself around in his arms so she could face him. "Tell me?"
He brought his face to hers, lips nearly touching.
"I bought it"
The words sank in, and Gabriella pulled away shocked.
"You what?"
"Move in with me, here"
Silence fell over the pair, as Troy let Gabriella gather her thoughts. She looked around the room, remembering how much she loved this house, and would do anything to own the walls that made her happy, again. She turned back to Troy and smiled.
"I'd love to!"
End of Flashback
For the rest of that night they enjoyed each others company.
They sat, snuggled up on the sofa together, watching The Notebook.
The film ended, and both were nearly asleep.
"Wanna go to bed?" Troy said sleepily.
"Yeah"
Troy lifted Gabriella up bridal-style and walked upstairs. Putting her down he added-
"I'll be carrying you through the door like that tomorrow" She laughed at his comment.
"I think you will"
They kissed passionately, then got into their PJ's.
They slipped into bed, Troy's arms around Gabriella's waist.
"I love you"
"I love you too"
He kissed her neck, and nibbled at her ear, before snuggling down to sleep. Before drifting off they muttered-
"I can't wait to be married to you"
"Me neither"
So, there you go, another chapter. I hope you liked it. I thought it was a good idea for them to live here - tell me if you think the same, or not?
I really liked writing this chappy, it was sad and ahppy at the same time lol.
So, two or maybe three, more chapters to go. The preparations for the wedding are in the next chapter. Will it all go smoothly? Look out for the next one in 2-3 days"
Remember to R&R :)