Chapter 15

'Papa, I can't do this. What if he decided not to go through with it?' Gabriella asked as she paced the dressing room in her dressing room. She was now twenty-two and she had just graduated college with Troy. They were still, after all of these years, going strong.

'Mija.' Mark started. He was proud of his daughter but he couldn't believe she was doubting Troy.

'No, he;s probably sick of me after waiting six years for this day.' Gabriella said, shaking her head, makiing her curls wave about.

'Mija! Calm down. I know for a fact that Troy isn't running away from you anytime soon because he was more excited about this wedding than Sharpay.' Mark raised his eyebrows and rested a hand on her shoulder.

Gabriella laughed. 'I guess you're right. I can't believe he's going to be mine. And he's a laker like you.'

'He's still not as good as me.' Mark defended.

Gabriella laughed. 'Don't ever change, Papa.' She hugged Mark close to her.

'I won't.' He pulled back. 'Oh, before I forget, me, Jack and Lucille are expecting some grandchildren.'

'Papa!'

'It's true. And the whole world knows you and Troy want a family.' Mark pointed out as the door opened.

'Exactly. And I want to be a godmother.' Sharpay said as she walked in.

'Us too.' Taylor said as she walked in with Kelsi and Martha.

'I'll leave you girls alone.' Mark said. 'I'm proud of you.' He kissed the top of Gabriella's head and left.

Gabriella let out a deep breath and turned to the four girls who were all bridesmaids. 'I'm getting married!' She squealed.

'Even I haven't squealed that high.' Sharpay muttered, covering her ears.

'I don't care because in a grand total of-' She checked the silver watch on he wrist. '-twenty two minutes and thirty six seconds, I will be Mrs Troy Bolton!'

Taylor smiled. 'Listen, Gabs, you need to stop jumping up and down.'

'I can't!'

'I thought a second ago you were nervous?' Kelsi asked confusedly.

'I was. I don't know what happened. It's been happening a lot lately. These weird mood swings.' Gabriella said, sitting down.

Taylor thought for a moment. 'Gabby, have you been late?'

Gabriella looked up from her pocket mirror. 'For what?'

'Your period.' Martha explained.

Gabriella blushed and looked down. 'I think I am. I'm not sure.'

'Are you pregnant?' Sharpay asked excitedly.

'I don't know yet. But, I've been putting it off until I start throwing up. Then I'll go to the Doctor's.' Gabriella explained, looking up at them.

'When? Is he good?' Sharpay asked.

'Well, the only time we did it was after my birthday party a month ago. And I'm not telling you if he's good.' Gabriella shook her head.

'He is and you're pregnant. You know it.' Martha raised her eyebrows.

'I'll do some tests when we get back from Paris, okay?' Gabriella reasoned.

Sharpay sighed. 'Fine.'

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'Dude, you're making a hole in the floor.' Chad said as Troy was pacing.

'I don't care. I'm really worried though.' Troy said as he flopped down onto the chair.

'She's not running away.' Zeke reassured him.

'I know. But, she's been acting really weirdly. One minute she's her normal bubbly self and the next she yells at me for offering her a salad.' Troy explained.

'That happened to Sharpay when she was pregnant with Ben.' Zeke replied. He had married Sharpay three years earlier and had found out she was expecting their first son about five months after that.

'Gabriella's not pregnant. And I need to focus on today. Today, I am marrying Gabriella Montez.' He hugged Chad.

Chad swiftly pulled back. 'I love you bro, but, you're way too excited for a guy who just spent ten grand on a wedding.'

'But, it's for Gabriella and I can pay it off when I become a Laker.' Troy resoned.

Chad rolled his eyes. 'It's time.' He said as they all walked to the back to meet up with their girlfriends as Troy stood at the front.

They all proceeded down the aisle as the music started. Once Troy saw Gabriella walking towards him with Mark, his breath caught in his throat. She looked absolutely amazing. He smiled at her as she reached him.

'We are gathered here today to join Troy Alexander Bolton and Gabriella Anne Montez in holy matrimony.' The priest started.

After the priest had explained the meaning of marriage, he started the vows. 'Troyand Gabriella I now invite you to join hands and make your vows, in the presence of God and his people.'

Troy took Gabriella's hand and looked her in the eye. 'I,Troy Alexander Bolton, take you, Gabriella Anne Montez, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part; according to God's holy law. In the presence of God I make this vow.'

Gabriella's eyes watered and Troy squeezed her hand as she spoke. 'I, Gabriella Anne Montez, take you, Troy Alexander Bolton, to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part; according to God's holy law. In the presence of God I make this vow.'

Troy dropped her hand and they both faced the priest, Gabriella trying not to cry. The priest continued with the giving of the rings. 'May I have the rings?'

Chad, being best man, dug deep into the bottom of his trousers pocket. 'Sorry, one minute.' He dug into the other pocket, searching both pockets.

Troy and Gabriella chuckled and rolled their eyes. 'Why did you pick Chad? Why not Zeke?'

'Chad's been my best friend since pre-k. It's only natural.' Troy explained.

Taylor, standing behind him, blushed with embarrassment before tapping him on the shoulder. He turned to face her. 'Left jacket pocket on the inside.'

Chad brought the rings out. 'Thanks honey.' He handed the rings to the priest.

The priest shook his head, having been in the same situation many times before. He said a prayer and then Troy took a ring, slipping it onto Gabriella's finger. 'Gabriella, I give you this ring as a sign of our marriage. With my body I honour you, all that I am I give to you, and all that I have I share with you, within the love of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.'

Gabriella smiled, slipping Troy's ring on his finger. 'Troy I give you this ring as a sign of our marriage. With my body I honour you, all that I am I give to you, and all that I have I share with you, within the love of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.'

'I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride.' The priest declared.

Troy and Gabriella grinned at each other, holding the other's hands. Troy slowly leaned in and kissed her passionately as everyone clapped. The guys smiled and the girls let out numerous 'Awwws.'

Troy pulled back and smiled at Gabriella. 'Hey, Mrs Bolton.' He whispered.

Gabriella smiled and bit her lip at her knew name. 'Hi.'

'Come on, then. Let's get to the reception.' Troy announced as he led Gabriella back down the aisle.

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Two weeks later, Troy and Gabriella were heading back to their new house after coming home from their honeymoon in Paris. 'Are you okay, Brie?'

Gabriella looked confused. 'Is that a trick question?'

Troy laughed, rubbing her thigh. 'You just look different and I can't put my finger on it.'

Gabriella giggled. 'Same old me. But, maybe it's because I'm married to th best husband a girl could ask for.' She turned her attention back to the sights flying past the window. Unbeknown to Troy, she had done five pregnancy tests and well, let's just say she was very excited at the results She had been wearing slightly looser clothes because she had started to show but, luckily for her, Troy was oblivious to this.

'No, you look different. As if you're glowing.' Troy said as he took the road to L.A. as Troy was going straight back to work.

'I don't think so.' Gabriella said determinately.

'I'm going find out what you're hiding from me.' Troy said as he parked the car outside their mansion they had bought before the wedding.

Gabriella shrugged. 'Whatever. Now, I think your boys want their star player for the first match of the season. I have to sort some things out. I'll see you at the game.' She kissed him quickly and hopped out of the car. She watched as his car disappeared into the distance until she brought her phone out. She scrolled through the contacts and came across Bill, the commentator for the Laker's games and a close friend of Troy and Gabriella. 'Hey Bill, it's Gabriella.'

'Hey, Gabs. What's up?'

'I need you to make an announcement at, say, three minutes into the game.' Gabriella explained.

'Give me the details.'

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'Chad, where is she? She said she'd be here?' Troy asked as the team warmed up. The only one of the guys who hadn't become a basketball Laker was Zeke because he had opened a small restaurant down the road.

'She was at the wedding, she'll be here. How is she holding up? You said she was sick in Paris?' Chad asked.

'She was fine the first week but in the second week, she just started being sick randomly. It just doesn't make sense.' Troy said, shooting a free throw.

Jason and Chad shared knowing looks as the whistle blew, signalling them to get into position.

Two minutes and thirty seconds into the game, the whistle stopped and Bill spoke into the microphone. 'Sorry to interrupt this game but I have an important announcement to be made. It's slightly early but I don't think anyone would mind. I have been told to say congratualtions to Troy Bolton.' Troy looked confusedly at Jason and Chad who smiled, seeing Gabriella slowly walk behind him. They kept quiet, knowing she was planning something. 'Troy has just become a father.'

Troy looked between Chad and Jason who were looking behind him. He turned around and looked blankly at Gabriella who was wearing a knee-lenght pale blue skirt and a white tank top. 'Am I...Are we...Are you pregnant?'

Gabriella stroked his cheek affectionately. 'Why do think I've been wearing baggy clothes?'

And right there, in the middle of the Lakers vs. Knicks basketball play-off game, Troy kissed Gabriella with so much passion, the whole stadium were smiling. Troy pulled back and knelt down, hugging her legs. He lifted her shirt slightly and for the first time, saw the small bump. He kissed it affectionately and smiled at Gabriella. 'I love you, baby Bolton.'

Gabriella laughed as he kissed her stomach again. 'Troy, get up.'

Troy shook his head. 'No. I'm not leaving you.'

Gabriella looked at Chad and Jason who pulled the reluctant Troy up. Gabriella brushed his jersey over and smiled. 'It's only for one game. And I'll be sitting over there.'

'But, when did you find out?'

'Well, I kind of guessed before we got married. And then I did some tests in Paris. No, go play. For me,' She took Troy's hand and placed it on her stomach. 'For baby Bolton and for us.' She kissed him passionately and went and sat down next to Jack on the front row of the bleachers.