Chapter Started: December 10, 2010
Chapter Finished: December 11, 2010
Author's Note: Well, here it is. Enjoy!
=ANFF2: America's Sweetheart's Engagement=
-Chapter 3-
(January 2010 – Washington D.C.)
"What to wear, what to wear," the nineteen year old murmured to herself as she stood in her massive walk in closet that was modeled after Carry Bradshaw's in the movie Sex and the City 2. Fingering through the shirts, she decided against them, jeans, (of course) shorts and tanks, before finally deciding on a cute light heather grey 'Laguna' Niguel, knit patterned, sexy deep v-necked short sleeved and hooded dress from Hollister Co. (HCO.) that when she would put it on it would stop at her upper thigh.
After grabbing the dress, she quickly racked through her cami's knowing that she needed one due to the long deep v-neck and with her dad being around, before finally pulling a dark pink 'Pacific' cami with floral lace trim on it from HCO followed by a white 'Miraculous Multi-way' bra from Victoria's Secret (VS) and a pair of white lace-trim thongs from VS's Angels line.
Walking over to her shoes, she decided on a cute pair of black Yves Saint Laurent sandal heels that had a 5 ½ inch stiletto heel to them along with knotted strappy detains at the front and a silver-tone buckle fastening at the side of the ankle strap. Finally, she grabbed a jewelry set from Pearls by the Yard , a brand by Tiffany & Co. (T&Co.) that consisted of a long necklace, a bracelet, and long dangle earrings.
"Mmmmm," she heard as she walked out of the closet and towards the master bathroom, "Morning, Baby."
"Morning, Babe," Gabriella greeted him as she turned on the lights in the bathroom, dimming them so they didn't hurt Troy's eyes that were still closed.
"Save me some warm water will yeah?" Troy asked her.
"I always save you water," she told him with a giggle and a roll of her eyes as she turned on the water and put it at right temperature, letting the warm water come out of all the three stone walls that had three or four showerheads on each one.
"Sure you do," he told her, trying to sound convincing and trying not to laugh because he knew that she does leave him warm water.
"Whatever," Gabriella told him as she stripped out of her robe, slippers, pajamas, and panties.
"I love you, Brie," Troy called out as the he heard the door shut and lock.
"Whatever, just be out of bed by the time I'm out of the shower so you can get in," she told him, poking her head through the small opening she made when she opened the door back up.
Troy just rolled his eyes and laugh as he heard the door close again along with her music playing from the iHome and her iPod in the bathroom with her.
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While Troy was in the shower after she got out, she worked to put on her black eyeliner and mascara on her eyes before adding some light and natural semi-glitter blush on her cheeks, pink lip gloss on her lips, and the smokey eye shadow effect to her eyes.
After making sure her hair was all the way straightened, she sprayed a little bit of Aussie hairspray in her hair to keep it that way before putting on some deodorant, only to be startled when she heard, "You look beautiful, Mija."
"Jeeperz, Mommy, you scared me," Gabriella told her mom who was dressed to her nine's in a light green, classic three-button skirt and blazer suit from Tahari; with her hair up in a sophisticated bun, her makeup lightly done, her jewelry was a set of pearls, and her shoes were a pair of black Mary Jane's.
"Sorry," the First Lady said with a laugh, "How are you this morning? Ready for you meeting with David this afternoon?"
"It's okay and I'm okay, just a little bit nervous," Gabriella replied as she put her daily necessities in her 'Ursula' Louis Vuitton (LV) Monogram Multicolor canvas tote that had natural cowhide straps and golden brass finishing's. "Is Daddy still going with us?"
"Gabriella, has your father ever broken a promise to you?" Inez asked her daughter, looking at her like she was crazy before smiling as she notice her baby walk into the closet before walking back out with a white, red, and gold Varsity letterman on over her dress; immediately knowing it was Troy's East High letterman jacket.
"No he hasn't," was the reply, but it didn't come from Gabriella, it came from Troy who walked out of the bathroom dressed in a pair of light tan, khaki pants from Diesel; a white with thick, dark blue stripes, v-neck t-shirt from American Eagle (AE); and a pair of white pair of men's ankle socks from AE.
"Good Morning, Troy," Inez greeted the young man as he entered his closet in Gabriella's room only to come back out soon later with a pair of navy and white suede sneakers from PUMA and sat down on the bed to put them on while out of the corner of her eye, she saw her daughter grab Troy's navy 'Kempshall' winter hooded jacket from Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) and hand it to him.
"Don't you mean afternoon seeing as it's eleven o'clock?" Troy teased the First Lady who laughed along with Gabriella, who handed her sweetheart a dark brown 'Heritage' leather belt and received a kiss after doing so.
"I still can't get over how cute they are, can you Aunt Inez?" Inez heard Sharpay whisper to her as the blonde came to stand behind her as they watched Gabriella hand Troy a pair of aviator sunglasses from Ray Ban while she put a pair of black rounded Chanel (CC) sunglasses on the top of her head for later.
"Baby, where's my wallet?" They both heard Troy ask, confused as he patted down his pants pockets and looked in his jacket pockets causing them both to giggle softly.
"Right here," Gabriella replied with a smile.
"Thanks, Brie," he replied and as he reached for the wallet, Gabriella quickly pulled it behind her back, out of his reach, smiling at him with a smirk.
"If you want it Bolton, it's gonna cost ya," the youngest Montez informed her NBA star.
"What's the price I have to pay for my wallet?" Troy asked her, deciding to play her little game.
"How about a kiss and a cuddle session when we come back from our meeting with David," Gabriella replied and after a second thought she added, "in the theater with romantic movies and junk food."
"How about a picnic in the Solarium followed by that movie and cuddle session?" He asked her, wrapping his arms around her waist, and even with the wallet right in his reach, fingertips away, all thoughts of it were out of his head as he gazed at the beauty in front of him.
"You drive a hard bargain Bolton," she replied, taking her arms from behind her back to wrap them around his waist. Sticking the brown leather wallet in his back pants pocket, she then leaned her head up and placed a soft kiss on his cheek.
"Of course I do when it comes to the woman I love," he replied softly, moving one arm up so his hand could cup her cheek as he smiled at her.
"I love you too," America's Sweetheart replied to America's Heartthrob before their lips connected in a passionate kiss while Inez and Sharpay watched on with their newly arrived on the scene friends, the President, Secret Service Agents, Lucille, and Jack.
(The Prime Rib)
"GABRIELLA! TROY! MR. PRESIDENT! OVER HERE!"
"GABRIELLA!"
"TROY!"
"MR. PRESIDENT!"
"HOW WAS YOUR VACATION IN COLORADO, GABRIELLA, TROY, MR. PRESIDENT?"
"HOW WAS COLORADO?"
"TROY, GABRIELLA WHEN CAN WE SEE YOU TWO ON THE COURT AGAIN?"
"WHERE'S THE FIRST LADY?"
"GABRIELLA!"
"TROY!"
"MR. PRESIDENT!"
"GABRIELLA! TROY! MR. PRESIDENT! OVER HERE!"
"GABRIELLA, HOW ARE YOU? HOW WAS YOUR VACATION? HAVE A NICE HOLIDAY?"
Was all the three kept hearing as they stepped out of the Presidential limo with the Secret Service Agents surrounding the three, maneuvering through the paparazzi to get inside of the restaurant. Before entering the building, Gabriella turned to the one reporter and put on a smile as she answered sweetly knowing that all they wanted were some answers, "I'm good thanks and my vacation and holiday was amazing, couldn't have asked for a better one. Happy New Year's, everyone! Enjoy twenty-ten!"
Finally safe and sound inside the restaurant, Greg made sure that the engaged couple was fine before turning to the hostess with a smile and answering her after she greeted them and asked how she could help them, "Yes, we have a noon reservation under Montez."
"Ah, yes here it is, right this way Mr. President," the beautiful blonde haired girl dressed in a knee length pencil skirt, black flats, and a white button up shirt that was tucked into her skirt replied with a bright smile. "The private room you requested is right this way and we here at The Prime Rib hope you enjoy the food and atmosphere here. So please do enjoy and don't be afraid to ask for anything."
"Has Mr. Tutera arrived yet?" The President asked as they entered the private dining area.
"Not yet, but I'm sure he will be here soon seeing as it's only five minutes till noon," the hostess reassured them with a smile.
After they all sat down, they all removed their winter jackets, gloves, hats, and scarves just as David was escorted to their table by the blonde hostess. Standing up, the President greeted the wedding planner with a strong and firm handshake as did Troy, both introducing themselves, before Gabriella smiled and hugged the man who offered her it and introduced herself.
"Before I interrupt you four with my terribly bad timing, I was wondering if I could get you guys your drinks and appetizers, and if you're ready to order the rest of your meal, feel free," the blonde, Molly, said after David sat down and took off his winter outerwear.
"Please feel free to order whatever you please David, this is all on me," the President informed the planner before turning his attention to the menu and then to the waitress. With a smile, he told her his order, "I'll have a glass of Hess 'Allomi' Red Cabernet Wine with a Caser Salad. For the entrée, I'll have a well done Chopped Sirloin Steak with sautéed onions, along with a side of Fresh Corn Off The Cob and the Classic Mashed Potatoes without the gravy, please and thank you."
"Sure thing," Molly replied, "What kind of dressing would you like for your salad, Mr. President?"
"Hidden Valley Ranch, please," Greg replied with a smile as he handed her back the menu before turning to his baby girl, "You're turn, Baby Girl."
"I'll have the Roasted Tomato soup to start off with, and for my entrée and sides, I'll have the same kind of steak as my dad with the sautéed onions – I was also wondering if instead of blue cheese I can get mozzarella cheese instead?"
"Of course," Molly replied.
"Okay, thanks I'll have that cheese on my steak which I would love to have well done. And for my sides, I'll have the Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrots covered in Velveeta Cheese and the Classic Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, please and thank you," Gabriella finished up.
"I'll have a Cesar Salad like Greg with Catalina dressing, for my main course I'll have the Roast Prime Ribs with a side of Classic Mashed Potatoes with Gravy and String Beans, please," Troy placed his order and then adding with a smirk as he winked at his fiancée, "I'll have two glasses of Pepsi also, seeing as America's Sweetheart forgot to order her drink."
Gabriella blushed as David finally decided on what he wanted and told the waitress what he wanted, "I'll have a glass of the same wine the President is along with the Roasted Tomato Soup as my starter course with the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with a side of Classic Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Corn Off the Cob, please and thank you."
"Oh course, I'll be right back with your drinks," Molly replied before disappearing.
"Thanks for ordering my forgotten drink for me, Wildcat," Gabriella told her fiance, lacing their fingers together on the table top between their plates.
"It's the least I can do when my fiancée's channeling my best friend's thinking habits," Troy joked with her and winked at her.
THWACK!
"Brie!" Troy whined as he rubbed the back of his head while Greg and David laughed.
"Are they always like this?" David asked the President.
"Nah, you'll learn that it's always Chad that gets hit in the back of the head or some where's else on his body…or my son and it's mostly from the female's," Greg replied with a chuckled, "Troy and Gabriella do have their moments though."
"Ah, I see," David replied as Molly brought them their drinks and their appetizers, setting them down in front of the four customers before vanishing again, leaving them to eat and talk in private.
TPR-TPR
After David and Gabriella finished up their soups and waited for the other two to finish eating their salads, they began to get to know one another, not really talking about the wedding until Troy could join in on the conversation with them.
"…and I think some of my favorite weddings and parties that you've done was Star Jones' wedding and then the weddings done on your TV show, My Fair Wedding! I love watching Wedding Sunday on WeTV for your show, Platinum Weddings – which also have some of your amazing work on them that I love – and Amazing Wedding Cakes," Gabriella informed him as they talked about some of the events and weddings he's done.
"Well, I'm honored that you love them," David told her with an honest smile. Finally as they're main courses and sides were being set down along with their free refills, the group finally got down to business, starting with David asking the big question, "So, Troy, Gabriella, when's the wedding date?"
"Well, we talked and talked a lot about it and due to Troy's work and my school, we figured that we'd get married in June on the twenty-sixth of this year," Gabriella replied with a hopeful smile.
"So a summer wedding?" David asked and seeing their head nods, he wrote the date down in the binder he brought with him that would contain all of their wedding details in it. "Great, do you have a location, theme and or colors?"
"Gabriella and I were talking last night and we were wondering if it's okay with both Inez and Greg since they're paying for the wedding, if we could maybe have it in Hawaii?" Troy replied to David, while asking Greg for his permission on the wedding location.
"Of course you guys can have it in Hawaii, I told you anything you guys want is yours," Greg told them and David smiled writing down the location.
"Um, which island?" David asked after a second thought.
"On Oahu at the Waikiki EDITION hotel," Troy replied before adding, "We were thinking of an outside ceremony and then an indoors reception."
"That's perfect, especially since Hawaii can get chilly at night," David told them as he scribbled some more notes. Looking at Greg he said, "Seeing as I'm sure you don't want no party crashers, how are you gonna make sure it doesn't happen?"
"Inez and I talked about it on our way back from Colorado and agreed on any placed they decided to get married if it wasn't here in D.C. or back in either Albuquerque or Los Angeles, that we would rent the place out for a two to three weeks in advance," Greg replied, "My Head of Security would also like to meet with you sometime to discuss around the clock security if that is alright with you?"
"That's perfectly fine, I'm here for a few more days and I'm staying at the Four Season here in D.C. so feel free to have him call me at the hotel and we can make a plan to meet up before I head back to NYC," David replied with a smile before turning to the couple, "So themes and or colors?"
"Well, um…we still haven't really decided on a certain palette, but we think we want an all white ceremony and then for the reception just a burst of tropical flowers and their colors." Gabriella replied.
"We were wondering what you think about this idea?" Troy added.
"I think it's a wonderful idea, especially for a Hawaiian wedding," David replied, "Hawaii's known for its tropical plants and for making you feel like you're in heaven that's known for its colors, traditions, and exquisite beauty. Therefore, the white will help level off all the colors of the outdoors by not overcrowding the ceremony with too many colors so, that way inside the colors can really burst into your own tropical rainforest. You know what I'm saying?"
"Of course, you're the expert," Gabriella replied with a nod of her head.
"That I am, but it's wedding, Sweetie," David told her with a smile, "I'm only here to make sure your fantasy becomes your reality and to make sure everything goes off without a hitch."
"With you as the wedding planner, we have no worries," Troy informed the wedding planner.
To Be Continued...
Well, there you guys have the chapter. I hope you guys enjoyed it and the theme I'm going for. I love you guys!
Much Love,
Jessica.
"You are everything that is, your thoughts, your life, your dreams come true. You are everything you choose to be. You are as unlimited as the endless universe."
~ Shad Helmstetter