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Chapter 3 - Three Years Later

Three years passed. Gabriella and Troy both graduated from college and got jobs back at East High, Gabriella as a science teacher and Troy as the music teacher. This made the trip for David much easier when he came to see Gabriella because he didn't have as far to go. They were still dating and their relationship was going strong. Troy had finally gotten used to her dating someone else and had tried dating other girls, but every time one of those girls had tried to get serious with the relationship, he would break up with them. He just couldn't imagine himself getting married to someone if that someone was not his Brie.

David's career had picked up tremendously. He was now a big time rock star with two records already out. He traveled to see Gabriella as much as he could, but when he was on tour, the trips became farther and farther apart. Sometimes it would be months before Gabriella saw him. But she loved him nonetheless.

One day Gabriella got a call from David. She was expecting him to be in town tomorrow.

"Hey babes. I just talked to my manager. I'm not going to be able to make the trip this time. It's going to be a few more weeks before I have another break. I'm so sorry. But I promise I will make it up to you when I see you again."

These times were the most difficult for Gabriella. It wasn't like this was the first time he had done this to her. "It's ok…I understand. We'll see each other soon, though, right?"

"Of course…I'm going to get there as soon as I can. But I have to get off the phone now, I've got a recording session tonight that I need to go prepare for. I'll see you soon, alright? I love you, Gabi."

"Ok, I love you too. Bye."

Gabriella hung up. She really did understand that his job sometimes did this to him. She was so happy that his career had finally come off the ground but she couldn't help but feel that she had become second best in his life since that time. Gabriella started crying. If they were to get married, what would their marriage be like? They would have kids who probably would never see their father because he was always on the road. Could she really see herself in a relationship like that? But she did love David, so much. She also couldn't see herself leaving him. He was the best thing that had ever happened to her.

Just then, her phone rang. She looked down at the picture that popped up and smiled. Her best friend, Troy. He always knew what to say to make her feel better.

She answered the phone. "Hey Troy. What's up?"

"Well I was thinking that since I probably won't see much of you over the next week that we could hang out tonight. What do you say?"

"Well actually, I would feel much better if I did see you quite a bit over the next week. David isn't coming. I just got off the phone with him. His manager told him no again."

Troy began to get mad. "How many times is he going to do this to you? Don't you realize that almost every time you make plans with him he backs out? Do you really want to continue to live your life like that? I know how happy you are with him and I am so glad that you have found that happiness in your life. But are you truly going to be happy if he continues to do this to you, Brie?"

Gabriella couldn't believe what she was hearing from him. She thought he supported every part of this relationship that she is in. "You know what? If you can't support this relationship that I am in, then I don't want to hang out with you. So either deal with it or leave me alone." Gabriella hung up the phone in fury. How could he do that to her? Her best friend.

She decided she needed some air so she went for a walk outside. It was getting dark and she knew she probably shouldn't be walking around outside but she was mad and she needed to cool off. Why does this always happen to me? I just wanted to spend some time with David. And why must Troy always be so judgmental? Why can't he just be the supportive friend that I need and let me know that everything is going to be ok, even when it feels like…Just then someone came up behind her and grabbed her, covering her mouth. She tried to scream but couldn't. Then this person slammed her down to the ground. It was dark outside, so she really couldn't see the person's face but saw enough to know she didn't know this person.

"If you keep quiet I won't hurt you any more than I have to."

Gabriella tried to scream again but was still finding it difficult. What did this person want with her? Why her? Just then the man started ripping her pants off and before she knew it, her innocence had been taken from her.

The man ran off and Gabriella just laid there in pain, crying to herself. The last thing Gabriella remembers is someone yelling "Brie? Oh my god! Brie!" Things went black.