Chapter 4
Recap
Troy finished with a weak smile.
"Wow Troy! That was amazing!" Ryan said over the microphone, finally revealing the special guest.
"Thanks. Gabriella, if you're still there. I want to say, I love you. I really do." Troy said sincerely.
End of Recap
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"Oh my gosh! I can't believe Troy just did that!" Sharpay exclaimed, star struck.
"What are you gonna do Gabi?" Kelsi asked curiously. Gabriella was just staring blankly at the radio, lost in her own world….. with Troy.
"Troy just sang to me through the radio and everyone heard it! He told me he loves me! Am I dreaming? Did Troy really do that just then? Would he really do that just to get me back?"Gabriella asked herself.
"Gabi! Gabi!" Taylor said, shaking Gabriella back to reality.
"What?" Gabriella said, completely lost.
"What are you gonna do?" Kelsi asked again.
"Watch the championship race tomorrow!" Gabriella exclaimed, determined.
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Championship Game! The event everyone had been waiting for.
"Troy are you ready? Excited?" Chad asked before the race. They could see all the eager people watching them with excited smiles on their faces.
"Would be more excited if Gabriella's here." Troy answered without any emotions.
"Everything will work out Troy." Zeke reassured his friend.
"Just hope so." Troy answered glumly.
"Racers! To the starting line!" The announcer said enthusiastically as the crowd roared and clapped loudly.
"Good luck Troy! You can do it!" Gerald said as Troy smiled appreciatively.
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Sharpay, Kelsi, Taylor and Gabriella all went back to Albuquerque. They were in the airport trying to get a cab to get them to the championship track. Finally, they got one.
"Take us to the championship game!" Gabriella said as the driver nodded.
"Do you think the race started?" Gabriella asked the girls worriedly.
"I don't know. Relax Gabriella." Sharpay told her friend.
"Guys, thank you for coming with me! I really appreciate it!" Gabriella said as they all did a group hug.
Finally, the girls reached their destination.
"Thanks." The girls said to the driver as they hurried to the race track full of people. By the time they reached the entrance, the sound of the gun filled their ears followed by the loud engines of the cars.
"There's Troy! Come on guys! Let's go to the pit stop where everyone is!" Gabriella said as they girls nodded and followed her.
"Dad!" Gabriella called out.
"Gabi!" Gerald said, completely surprised.
"What are you girls doing here?" Gerald asked curiously.
"It's the championship!" The girls squealed.
"Chad give me your microphone so I can talk to Troy." Gabriella commanded.
"OK." Chad said and handed the head phone and microphone to Gabriella.
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"Oh damn! I'm coming second!"Troy thought angrily. He really couldn't concentrate on the road since his mind was flying in the Gabriella land.
"Troy come on! What's going on?" Gabriella's voice rang in his ears.
"Did I just hear Gabriella's voice?"Troy thought, unsure.
"Gabi?" He asked.
"Glad you still remember my voice!" Gabriella said with a cheeky smile.
"I thought you weren't gonna come?" Troy asked as a real smile played on his lips.
"Hey didn't I tell you? I'll always meet you in the finish line." Gabriella said as Troy chuckled. He sped up and kept his eyes on the road.
"I'm so sorry for what I said Gabi! I didn't mean what I said." Troy apologised sincerely.
"I know." Gabriella said.
All the cars made a pit stop and Troy have never been excited to go there. He used to hate pit stops but knowing that Gabriella was there waiting for him, he just needed to go.
"Nice job Troy!" Gabriella said quickly as the crew changed the tyres of the car as fast as they could.
"Thanks. I love you Gabriella!" By that, Troy continued the race. He was still coming second and it was hard to catch up but he somehow did.
"Go TROY!" Everyone yelled happily.
"He's coming first! Oh my gosh!" Gabriella exclaimed in disbelief. The girls started jumping up and down happily. The crowd roared and stood up to watch the last lap of the game.
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Troy smiled as he beat the first.
"Yeah!" Troy exclaimed as his car run through the finish line. As soon as he went out, flashes of cameras immediately blurred his vision, like before.
He tried to get out of the crowd that was circling around him but it looked pretty impossible.
"Where's Gabi?!"Troy asked himself and looked around the place. Finally, he spotted her from afar just standing there, smiling at him. She was smart enough to know that it was impossible to get to Troy.
"That's it for now guys! Troy still have business to do!" Sharpay exclaimed loudly at the camera people. Troy couldn't believe that Sharpay actually squished past all those people and go to him. She is the Sharpay Evans.
After a few minutes, Troy was able to talk to Gabriella.
"Hey!" Troy said nervously as they walked out of the track and into Gerald's car.
"You did great, Troy." Gabriella smiled sweetly.
"I wouldn't have won if you didn't come." Troy said honestly while Gabriella just shook her head. Gerald on the other hand was watching the two in the rear mirror and at the same time, watching the road as he drove.
"So umm.. How was life without me?" Troy asked simply.
"Fantastic." Gabriella said with a hidden smile.
"Oh." Troy's head immediately fell when he heard her answer.
"You're such an idiot! I'm just joking!" Gabriella laughed and hit him on the chest.
"Did you miss me? Admit it!" Troy smiled cockily.
"Lose the cockiness lover boy." Gabriella grinned as Troy blushed a little.
They finally arrived at Troy's place and Gabriella quickly jumped off the car, wanting to talk to Troy for a few minutes, or possibly stay with him for the night.
"See you dad!" Gabriella smiled and waved at her dad's car.
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"So why didn't you go with your dad?" Troy asked Gabriella as they both sat on the couch and drank their orange juice.
"Can't I spent time with my adorable boyfriend, who by the way have the most amazing voice ever!" Gabriella exclaimed happily, winking at Troy. Troy couldn't help but smile when he heard Gabriella call him his 'adorable boyfriend'.
"You heard me sing?" Troy asked with a blush.
"Would I be in the championship if I didn't?" Gabriella said with a smile.
"I'm really sorry Gabi." Troy suddenly said, his voice completely serious.
"You shouldn't be. I kinda over reacted as well. I didn't mean what I said." Gabriella said softly.
"Nah you were right. Taught me a lesson." Troy smiled as he wrapped his arms around Gabriella.
"Oh yeah. What lesson?" She questioned.
"Never to let you go again because if I did, there's no way I can ever win a race." He said as Gabriella blushed.
"Win a race to the finish line?" She asked but Troy shook his head.
"You're wrong Montez. Win the race to your heart. I love you so much Gabriella." Troy whispered softly.
"I love you too Troy." Gabriella smiled as they both stared at each other's eyes. They slowly lean in and finally, their lips met and fireworks exploded inside them.
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2 weeks have past and Gabriella was just sitting down in her room, completely bored. It was exactly 7pm and she was wondering if Troy could hang out with her. Suddenly, her phone rang so she eagerly picked up.
"Hello?" She said.
"Hi Gabi! Its Troy. Wanna hang out tonight?" Troy asked a hint of nervousness in his voice but Gabriella didn't quite catch it.
"Sure." She answered happily.
"Do you want me to pick you up now?" Troy asked.
"Ok." Gabriella replied as they both said their goodbyes and hung up.
About 2 minutes later, Troy appeared in Gabriella's porch.
"So where are we going?" Gabriella asked curiously.
"Somewhere." Troy smiled cheekily as he lead her to his car.
"Can I get a clue at least?" Gabriella asked once she was settled in the car.
"Umm.. No." He answered and laughed when he saw Gabriella pouting.
"Just wait." Troy said and looked back at the road.
10 minutes later, they arrived at an open-roof dirt track arena with screaming people inside.
"Car Smashed?" Gabriella read the name of the arena as she raised her eyebrow but deep inside she was excited. Inside the arena were old cars smashing each other and the winner would be the one that can get out of arena with the engine still running.
"Yup. Ever been here before?" Troy asked with a smile.
"Nope." Gabriella giggled as they both entered. Troy was already recognised by many people and some asked for his autograph. Troy lead Gabriella right at the top of the benches which confused her a little bit.
"Can't we get a little closer?" She asked confusedly.
"Just watch." Troy said as they both sat.
For the first few minutes, Gabriella screamed and shouted enthusiastically as the cars smashed each other. Troy just watched and laughed at her reactions. The next round was just about to start when Troy called someone unknown to Gabriella.
"Are you ready?" Troy asked her as soon as he finished calling.
"Yeah!!" Gabriella replied excitedly. Only if she knew what was in store for her.
The cars started moving but they seemed to be going in patterns which confused Gabriella completely. She looked around the place but the people seemed to know what was going on, including Troy.
"Aren't the cars meant to be smashing each other not driving in patterns?? -- Hold on a minute-- they're writing something on the ground…" Gabriella continued to watch the cars as they moved around the place, engraving letters on the dirt. She still couldn't quite get the message though because huge cars suddenly made circles around the large arenas making the dirt go around the place, blocking her view.
"I am completely confused right now." Gabriella thought as the cars finally stopped moving and went to the side. Gabriella turned to Troy and tugged his sleeve.
"Troy what are they doing?? Why are they---" Gabriella cut herself off as the dirt that was blocking her view ceased down and she finally had the chance to read the message that the cars were writing.
Gabriella's mouth literally dropped open when she finished reading the message. There in the arena, on the ground, engraved…
Gabi, Will you marry me?
-Troy
Tears started to spill out of her eyes and rolled down her cheeks. She couldn't believe that Troy arranged everything in that arena. No wonder he wanted to sit at the very top bench so she could see the message. She turned to her side to find Troy kneeling on one knee with the most beautiful ring in his hand.
"Gabriella Anne Montez, will you do me the honour of becoming my wife?" Troy asked, trying to hide his nervousness.
"Yes. I will marry you Troy." Gabriella smiled through tears as Troy's worried face turned up side down. He slid the sparkling ring on her finger and smiled widely.
"Did you hear that everyone??!! Gabriella Montez agreed to marry me!!!" Troy yelled to the crowd who started clapping loudly and yelling 'congratulations'. He pulled Gabriella in for a passionate kiss, lifting her off the ground and spinning her around.
"I am the luckiest man alive!!" Troy yelled happily as they pulled away. Gabriella on the other hand couldn't stop laughing and at the same time, crying.
"I can't believe you did this for me Troy." Gabriella told him sincerely.
"I would do anything for you." Troy replied with a smile.
"This is such a big surprise!! I don't think I can have anymore." Gabriella giggled as Troy chuckled.
"Look up!" He whispered to her. She cocked her head confusedly on one side and finally looked up with Troy joining her.
Up in the sky was a sky written message. (If you don't know what sky writing is, there's an example in my profile) Gabriella bit her lip trying not to cry again but she just couldn't help it. Troy smiled as he read the message to Gabriella.
"Ready to spend forever with you." Troy whispered in her ears.
By that time, Gabriella was practically bawling her eyes out in joy as she hugged Troy tightly.
"I love you so much Troy." She stated truthfully.
"I love you too Gabriella." Troy told her with a smile.
"Umm sorry to break this up but Troy, you have a little race to go to right about now." Gerald suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
"What? I only spent less than 10 minutes with my fiancée and now I have to go?" Troy groaned as Gabriella laughed.
"Don't worry. I'll meet you in the finish line." Gabriella giggled as they both kissed again.
THE END!
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Its officially finished!! I feel sad now! Lol I hope you liked the ending. By the way, I have a new story and its called '5 Sweet Brats'. i hope you check it out! Please review.