Chapter Started: April 28, 2011.
Chapter Finished: Unknow.
Author's Note: Well, here's a new one and I think you girls will definitely like this one and start to get the picture right off that bat. I hope you all like it; please don't forget to R&R thanks.
=ANFF2: America's Sweetheart's Engagement=
-Chapter 19-
(February 2010 – 8PM: NYC, New York)
From: Mommy (:
I hope that u & ur dad find the right 1.
I'll c u in DC soon.
I love you Mija, always.
~Mommy
From: Momma Derby(:
Evening Sweetheart.
I just wanted 2 txt 2 tell u that Daddy Vance & I wish u luck 2nite.
Please remind my daughter that 2nite's ur night NOT hers, hers will be soon enough – too soon.
I'll also txt to remind her of that as will her dad and brother.
I've g2g, I'm sorry):
We love you, ALWAYS,
Momma Derby & Daddy Vance
America's Sweetheart smiled at the text messages that she had received when she was in the shower before slipped into a pair of white destructed skinny jeans from Aero, and a dark turquoise 'Pacific Coast' cami with cute button embellishments and delicate ruffle trim with eyelet detailing and embellishment, and a gathered empire waist from HCO.
She quickly texted them both back as she walked into her hotel suite's beautiful master bathroom to finish getting ready for her sneaky, night time appointment with the girls, David, and her dad. Gabriella started to hum to herself as she quickly dried her hair before combing it and then leaving it in her beautiful, dark waves only adding light mousse to keep her hair in tack along with light hairspray. Following the hairspray and mousse, she quickly added her deodorant on followed by her adidas moves for women's perfume by, of course, adidas.
And I don't know how it gets better than this
You take my hand and drag me head first
Fearless
And I don't know why but with you I'd dance in a storm in my best dress
Fearless
"Evening Wildcat," Gabriella answered her iPhone as she put it on speaker before setting it down on the bathroom counter.
"Evening Brie," she heard his chuckle and reply causing her to giggle also. "God I've missed you're laugh, the house is so lonely without you."
"I know what you mean; the last time I was in NYC and stayed in the Ty Warner Penthouse suite, you were with me. It feels so strange and almost wrong not to have you here."
"I miss you too baby….and so does the dogs," Troy replied after Gabriella heard the dogs, which had gone back to LA with Troy all except for Shadow that is who was in DC with her mom, to LA.
"I miss them too," she replied with a sincere smile that they all could not see as she quickly and expertly began to apply smokey eye-shadow to her eyelids followed by black eyeliner and mascara before she applied a very light pinkish-nude lip gloss to her lips. After checking herself over, she told Troy finally remembering why she was going to call him before she left, "By the way, Babe, you had an amazing game. Both you and Chad kicked some serious ass."
"Thanks, Baby. We tried." Troy replied and Gabriella just knew that he had a bright smile on and was probably sitting in their bedroom or in the living room watching highlights from the game on ESPN's Sports Center.
"You don't have to try; the whole team's amazing and I may be a bit biased, but I think you were the best tonight," the Filipina replied as she took her phone and left the bathroom, shutting off the lights behind her, "I mean you scored twenty-eight of the fifty points tonight to win the game. I'm so proud of you."
"Babe, you, biased? Never," he sarcastically commented causing her to burst out laughing as she tried to put her Hollister Co. navy and white stripe 'Fletcher Cove' sweater on.
"Oh shut up you," Gabriella told him as she sat on the bed and reached for the right foot, black 'Mira Strappy Sandal' leather heels from Gucci with its 4 1/10 heel and its square metal rings and stud detail. And as Gabriella was putting on and fastening the left one, there was a knock on the door before her dad walked in courtesy of Brett, who had let him in.
"So when do you leave for your mysterious appointment?" Her fiancé asked her and she could just imagine him making a weird, yet funny hand gesture like his best friend would at the words 'mysterious appointment' causing her to laugh and also her dad for he could imagine the same thing because sometimes those two boys were just alike – was that a good thing or a bad thing, they had yet to figure out.
"Well, I've just got to grab my handbag and walk out to the car with Daddy who just entered the suite so, I'm guessing soon," she replied as she got up to grab her tote, making sure everything was in it before going to grab her black acrylic horsebit sunglasses from Gucci and put them on the top of her head.
"Well, then I'll just let you go as will our babies. They may love you and miss you, but I love and miss you more, always," Troy promised and reminded her.
"I love them and miss them too, but I definitely love and miss you more, Fiancé."
"I'll see you when you get home…?"
"This weekend," she finished his question with a smile, "I'm going to spend a couple of days with daddy while the girls go back for schooling, but I'll definitely be home as will Sharpay on Sunday, just in time for your game."
"Okay, talk to you later, Baby Brie. I love you and I miss you."
"I'll talk to you later too, Wildcat. I love you and miss you too," Gabriella replied before they both hang up with the phone, and they both knew that no matter where they were that they would be reunited soon but for now they would have to wear matching 'I miss you' and 'I love you' smiles, while a fake masked smile covered their face for the paparazzi.
Gabriella smiled and walked over to her dad to finally great him, "Hi, Daddy. How are you?"
"Hi, Baby Girl; I'm fine. How are you, and Gabriella Marie I want an honest answer," Greg softly demanded of his daughter as he held her in a tight hug.
"I….I miss him sooo much, I really wanna go home like now," Gabriella told her dad, trying not to cry so she didn't have to ruin her makeup.
"Baby Girl, why don't you go home after the appointment tonight?" Greg suggested to his daughter.
"No, I wanna spend time with you and mommy. I promised to come back to Washington until Sunday as did Shar-Bear."
"Gabriella, I understand as will your mother. Go home, Baby Girl."
"I'm sorry, Daddy, but no," Gabriella declined with a shake of her head, "Plus Troy would be disappointed that I missed spending time with my family for him, you know how he is."
"Yeah, I do," Greg softly replied, "Are you gonna be okay?"
"I will be," Gabriella reassured the always number one male in her life.
Zanessa*Will*Find*Their*Way*Have*Faith
As Gabriella and her dad entered the lobby of the Four Season NYC, Gabriella saw her best friend and maid-of-honor and burst out laughing as did the blonde while everyone stood confused as did some on lookers who were taking pictures.
"What's so funny?" Cloe asked confused.
"Sharpay and I are basically wearing the same thing," Gabriella said between her laughs.
"Um, Marie, no you're not," Taylor replied, not getting it.
"Yeah we are," Sharpay agreed with Gabriella between giggles.
"Ah, I see what they're talking about," Jessica replied because she and Cloe did the same thing, sometimes knowing it and other times not knowing it.
"What?" Kelsi asked.
"Look at Cloe and I and then at them," Jessica replied, trying to give them a hint, but after they didn't get it she said with a smile and laugh, "Cloe and I are matching in some areas as in the shoes, sunglasses, and sweaters. Gabriella and Sharpay are matching in a more interesting way where Gabriella's wearing light colors on the bottom half of her outfit with dark colors up top while Sharpay is the opposite."
Everyone looked at the two girls and noticed what Jessica was talking about because America's Sparkle was wearing a pair of dark rinse, 'Laguna Skinny' jeans from HCO; while a white and light pink 'La Piedra', lightweight and delicate tiered layered cami with a beautiful all-over floral pattern and a cute three-button center placket while soft straps cross at the back and soft smocked trims at the neckline framed her neck and shoulders beautifully, from HCO. She had paired the top and jeans with a light pink, 'First Point' HCO sweater, and a pair of black suede 'Studd' studded boots from Miz Mooz, a pair of plain pearl studs from Tiffany & Co. sat in her ears while around her neck sat a pearl necklace.
"Now, that's kinda weird, especially when you don't plan it," Martha stated and after a second thought she asked, "You didn't plan it did you?"
"Nope," Sharpay replied as she secured her gold Louis Vuitton monogram 'Mirror Alma' handbag in the crock of her elbow.
"Mr. President, the cars have arrived," Brett informed the President and the group of girls.
"Alright, thank you Brett," Greg replied and after Gabriella looped her arm with her dads, the group quickly made their way out of The Four Seasons and into the special SUV's that would keep them all safe with all the safety precautions done to them.
(Kleinfeld Manhattan)
As the group walked into the "The Largest Selection of Wedding Dresses in the World" they were instantly greeted by the owners, Mara Urshel and Ronnie Rothstein, and a few trusted members of the staff such as: Randy Fenoli, the Fashion Designer; Dorothy, the Director of Merchandise; Nicole, the Director of Sales; Nitsa, the Director of Alterations; and the two consultants Gabriella requested, Audrey and Sarah along.
"Welcome, Mr. President and Ms. Montez to Kleinfeld Bridal," an older man greeted them shaking their hands, "I'm Ronnie Rothstein, co-owner of Kleinfeld's and this is my business partner, Mara Urshel."
"Hello, Ms. Montez, and Mr. President, it's truly a pleasure and honor to be in your presence," an older woman, who looked around the same age of Ronnie, greeted them, giving them each a handshake.
"Thank you, it's very nice to be here," Gabriella replied with a smile as her arm stayed looped with her dad's as Ronnie and Mara made the introductions of the staff, who greeted them all warmly before the appointment began.
"Ms. Montez and Mr. President if you'll please follow Sarah and I we'll take you back to get this appointment underway," Audrey told them with a bright smile.
America's equivalent to England's Royals gladly followed the consultants to a changing room that was also where they held the meetings for the brides and consultants. Once they were seated comfortably, the appointment was under way as Ronnie and Mara stayed to talk to David Tutera, who had come with them per Gabriella's request and the girls as did the other members of the staff, who had drew dark blinds to cover the window so nobody could see them inside or the dresses Gabriella tried on.
"Ms. Montez," Audrey started.
"Excuse me, but please call me Gabriella and my daddy Greg, we're all friends here right?" Gabriella asked with a smile.
"Of course," Sarah replied with a smile as she and Audrey thought the same thing: America's Sweetheart's reputation sure is an understatement; she's nicer than everyone gives her credit for.
"Alright, first thing first," Audrey said, "When's the date?"
"June 26, 2010; a summer wedding by David Tutera," Gabriella replied with a bright smile.
"So four months?" Sarah asked making sure as Audrey noted it as she asked another question, "Where are you getting married at?"
"We're getting married in Waikiki, Hawaii at the new hotel there, EDITION," Gabriella replied.
"Is it an inside or outside ceremony?" Audrey asked.
"Outside."
"Alright so, us being females," Sarah said, speaking for herself and Audrey, "Can we see the ring?"
"Of course," Gabriella said with a giggle and blush as she held out her left hand where her engagement ring shined brightly on her delicate hand.
"That's really beautiful," Audrey told her.
"I'm so jealous," Sarah said half seriously and half jokingly.
"Alright, now for wedding dress talk," Audrey said, "What kind of dress are you looking for and any designers in mind? But first, I need to ask about the budget?"
"Whatever she wants," Greg spoke up with a bright smile at his daughter as he squeezed her hand, "She can have whatever dress at whatever price she wants, she knows that."
Audrey and Sarah both smiled at the father-daughter scene and now knew what the people close to them saw, the President was truly a loving father who did put his daughter first and foremost, giving her the world and beyond.
"Well, I do have a designer in mind," Gabriella told them, "I absolutely love Pnina Tornai; her dresses are truly breathtaking, but I'm also open to look at other dresses, but first I was wondering if we could do the Pnina's? She's my all time favorite designer."
"Of course we can," Audrey replied.
"What kind of dress are you looking for?" Sarah asked.
"In silhouettes I like A-line, Mermaid, Princess/Ball Gown; in necklines I like V-neck, Sweetheart, Bateau, Strapless, Scoop, and Jewel; in waistline I like Empire Waist, Natural Waist, and Basque Waist; and for sleeves I like spaghetti straps."
Audrey and Sarah made mental notes of each and pictured dresses that matched the description she gave before they set off to find the dress with her dad's help while Gabriella changed out of her clothes and into a white robe and white slippers.
After Audrey and Sarah brought in dresses for her that the two females with the help of her dad chose, she decided to save the best for last and in this case it was the Pnina gowns which Audrey and Sarah held secretive smiles about as they locked eyes. Helping Gabriella into the first dress, they then secured her in with the clamps they use before they opened the door and helped her go show her friends, David, and her dad the dress where they were all sitting on the couches on the main floor.
"Oh wow, it's beautiful," Kelsi told her as they awed as they seen Gabriella in her first dress wedding dress – ever.
The dress she had on was by Henry Roth with a A-line silhouette, a strapless neckline, and an empire waist with spaghetti straps while the primary fabric was lace.
After everyone gave their opinions on the dress, Gabriella went back into the room to try on another one, this time it was a dress by Amsale. The beautiful, yet simple dress was a Princess/Ball Gown with a sweetheart neckline, an empire waist and spaghetti straps while the primary fabric was silk taffeta.
After the Amsale, came an Elizabeth Fillmore dress with an A-line silhouette, a scoop neckline, a natural waist, and spaghetti straps while the primary fabric was silk.
Finally, came the Pnina Tornai dresses, and the first one she tried on was a beautiful sheath silhouette gown with a deep v-neckline, spaghetti straps, and beautiful jewels all over the top of the gown that had no waist because of princess seams.
"Oh wow, Brie-Ella, that's gorgeous on you," Sharpay said when Gabriella showed them the beautiful dress.
"You think?" Gabriella asked them, but the only opinion besides hers that really mattered was her father's.
"It's beautiful on you, Baby Girl," Greg told his daughter with a smile.
The next Pnina dress that she tried on was white with a sheath silhouette, a deep v-neckline, no waist because of the princess seams, tank straps, and made out of primarily Chantilly Lace with organza as a second fabric, but sadly this wasn't the dress and neither were the others that followed and Gabriella truly felt like crying until her dad surprised her by having her favorite wedding dress designer, Pnina Tornai, herself come into the appointment and promise to make Gabriella her dream dress and thus the rode to creating the most iconic dress had begun.
I hope that you guys enjoy this and just like the rest of the "world" you won't find out about Gabriella's actual wedding dress until the day of, but for now you can go to my website and look at the ones she had tried on. I hope you guys liked this and please don't forget to review. Thanks!
I love you guys,
J*L*A
"The most important dress a girl will ever wear is her wedding dress."
~ Famous Wedding Quote