Life was great. No, wait, perfectly awesome for Gabriella Montez. Or Brie-ella as her friends like to call her. Her family is one of the many success stories in the country but her's stands out. The Montez wasn't originally from New York City, they moved there about 5 years ago when Gabriella was just 12 and her big brother, Shane was 14. The Montez were actually from a small town called Wesley Corners and moved after their dad, Len Montez, had a job offer in NYC as a songwriter and producer from a big-time music company, Big Jam Records. Due to his success, he has become the CEO and that means more money which is a fortunate for Gabriella.

The Montez wasn't rich when they moved to NYC, they had to live in a cramped apartment. Gabriella and her brother were being sent to elite private schools and were on scholarship. Gabriella didn't like her first day experience at Abbey County Acamdemy for girls. She was often being teased because she was not rich like all the others. To fit right in, she decided to join a modeling agency in order to get some money for the things she wants, like designer duds, so that she could show off in school and proof to the other girls that she is not really poor.

Hard work paid off when Gabriella's modeling career took off and she found herself modeling for many designers in many different magazines. In between her modeling days, her dad finally got a big hit and his salary raised alot and he was also being offered a multi-million dollar contract which made the Montez a very rich family. From that moment on, Gabriella was no longer on scholarship and she finally had friends. Gabriella knows that most of her friends only liked her because she's famous and rich but she didn't mind. She thought as long as she has friends, she would be happy.

Gabriella's brother, Shane, also did his part to help the Montez achieve big. He is now starring in his own television show, William's Life. Gabriella's and Shane's mom past away while they were still living in Wesley Corners. The news broke Gabriella's heart in a million pieces. She felt like she lost a best friend but her dad helped her get through it.

Now Gabriella Montez lived as a happy socialite slash model living in a luxurious penthouse in the most trendy neighbourhood in town. The sum it all again, life was perfectly awesome. Although fame and money has changed Gabriella for the worst. She now has become spoiled and self-centered Brie-Ella and never went back to sweet and down-to-earth Gabriella.

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Lights, camera, pose! Those three words have been stuck inside Gabriella's mind for 5 years now and she love it. She lived for photoshoots. Today, she was posing for Teen Vouge and she just found out that it's a cover story. Gabriella posed as the cameraman takes her picture.

David: That's it. Nice job. Thanks for coming, Gabriella.

GM: No problem David. Anytime.

David: We'll send you the copy of the magazine soon so you can get a sneak peek.

GM: Thank you.

Gabriella walked inside her dressing room and drank a bottle of water. While drinking, she felt that someone was staring at her. She looked at her mirror and found someone peering out from behind her dressing room couch. She sreamed in shocked.

Man: No, no. Don't worry. I'm not a stalker. I promise my two daughters that i would hello to you.

GM: (confused) Hi.

Man: Do you mind if i do a mini-interview with you?

Heather: (enters the dressing room) Oh no you don't!

GM: That's ok, Heather.

Heather: No it's not. This man is from Posh Scene Magazine. Europe's most notorious tabloid. Posh Scene is code for career-ending magazine. Security!!

The security guard came in and pulled the man out. Gabriella was glad she hired Heather as her publicist. She knows what's best thanks to experience of course.

GM: (turns to the mirror) Thanks Heather.

Heather: No problem. You just have to be careful around those dirtbags. They could really ruin you but mostly your career.

GM: Got it.

Heather: Anyways, i just got a call from Teen Choice Award and they are looking for someone to present Best Movie.

GM: (whines) Best Movie? Boring. It's obvious Twilight would win and i already met them at the MTV Movie Awards. Can i present Best Male/Female Hottie instead?

Heather: (grabs her blackberry) I'll get on that.

GM: Thank you. Now i gotta go.

Heather: Wait, where are you going?

GM: Going shopping with Lea, Meaghan and Pauline. I have to get something nice for the TCA right?

Heather: Alright. Be home by 6, Brie-Ella. Your dad called just now and wants you home by then.

GM: Alright.

In NYC, Gabriella and her friends were shopping at Barney's.

Meaghan: So you're really gonna present for the hottie category?

GM: Well duh! It's me we're talking about. They'll get anything i want.

Lea: I heard the Jonas Brothers are hosting it this year.

Pauline: You just heard it?

GM: Well JoBros or no Jobros, this year i'm gonna win Best Dress.

Meaghan: With that dress you will.

GM: (smugly) I know. Totally me right?

They finished shopping and now are paying for their clothes. The cashier is now scaning all Gabriella's items.

Cashier: The total sum is $894.99.

Lea: Wow, you almost went over board there Brie-Ella.

GM: Don't worry about it. I'll just use my daddy's credit card. (hands the cashier the credit card and approved)

Meaghan: What are gonna do for the rest of the summer Brie-Ella?

GM: (thought about it) I don't know. After the TCA i'm more free than a bird released from a cage. So we'll see.

Pauline: So are we going clubbing tonight?

GM: Girls, i told you, i don't do clubbing. The scene is so cliche. We give fake IDs, we get drunk, dance on tables and the next day, we'll find ourselves in bed with a hideous looking guy.

Lea: I don't mind that one bit.

GM: Whatever. I'm not going. You girls have fun. Plus my dad wants me home by 6. Probably wants to discuss about the TCA thing.

Meaghan: (checks her watch) Brie? It's 5.55 right now. You're gonna be late.

GM: So? My daddy knows i'm busy. Anyways, i'll see you girls later. (enters her car and drives off)

Gabriella reached home at 6.30pm and found her dad sitting at the dining table with a not-so-happy face while looking at the mail. Gabriella guessed it was her credit card bills.

GM: Daddy? You wanted to see me?

Mr Montez: (angry tone) Sit down Gabriella. (waits for Gabriella to sit before continuing) Do you know what this is? (holds out one of the mail)

GM: (innocently) Bills?

Mr Montez: That's right. Your credit card bills. I cannot believe you spent $700 on a pair of shoes!

GM: They're Jimmy Choo, dad and they cost $790.

Mr Montez: Well whatever the case is Gabriella, this is not acceptable. This meeting also calls for your behaviour too.

GM: Behaviour? Dad, what behaviour?

Mr Montez: You being a spoiled-brat behaviour.

GM: (gasps) I am not!

Mr Montez: Oh, no? When was the last time you clean the house or even your room.

GM: Dad, isn't that why you hire the maid service every week? I don't see why i have to clean when someone is already cleaning it for me.

Mr Montez: Exactly. That's the behaviour i am talking about. I also heard from Heather that went shopping today after the photoshoot which made you late for this meeting.

GM: I know i'm late daddy. But i can explain, the line at Starbucks drive-through is insane.

Mr Montez: Why do you have to go have to Starbucks?

GM: I was thirsty.

Mr Montez: (sighs in frustration) Forget i even asked that. What did you buy while you were shopping?

GM: A dress for Teen Choice Awards next week.

Mr Montez: I assume that you spent a fortune.

GM: Well dad, if you just let me use the money i get for modeling, problems will be solve.

Mr Montez: (scolded) That money is for your future, Gabriella.

GM: Well i'll make more in the future then. Big deal!

Mr Montez: (raises his voice) It is a big deal. You are just too selfish to learn the value of money.

GM: (raises her voice more louder) Well if you are that concern about money, why don't you just give all my money away then.

Mr Montez: (tries to calm down) You know what? Forget it. I had enough of this. You are not going to the Teen Choice Awards.

GM: WHAT?! But dad! That's not fair! This event is huge!

Mr Montez: (challenges her) More huge than your grandma Hayden's birthday. Which by the way is next week too in case you forgot.

GM: (calms down) Dad...that's not the point.

Mr Montez: (calms down) I know pumpkin. I know.

GM: Daddy, i'm sorry but this event is for the publicity for my Teen Vouge cover story.

Mr Montez: So you're still going?

GM: Well yeah dad.

Mr Montez: No, you are definately not going. I want you to go to Wesley Corners with me and your brother. It'll make your gradmother happy when she sees you there.

GM: (argued) But dad! You can't be serious! That place is a no-man's land.

Mr Montez: No buts Gabriella. You are going back to Wesley Corners for a month or until you learn the true meaning of reality.

Mr Montez left the dining room leaving her daughter in shock. Going back to Wesley Corners? No way.

That night, she was busy packing her suitcase for the next morning when her brother came in.

Shane: (joking) Hey twerp.

GM: What, did dad sent you here?

Shane: Not exactly. I heard he talked to you just now.

GM: How much did he say?

Shane: Not much. Just by how "excited" you are about going back to Wesley Corners.

GM: (sighs) It's not that i don't wanna see grandma. I mean you understand right? You're nominated for the TCA and they are expecting to see you there too.

Shane: I know. But it's worth the waste.

GM: Why?

Shane: We haven't seen grandma Hayden in years, Gabriella. Don't you miss her?

GM: Well yeah but-

Shane: Then it's solve then. See you tomorrow morning.

GM: I thought you were here to convince me to agree with dad?

Shane: (smirk) I just did.

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