Sorry for the super late update guys... but here it is...and it's the last chapter (:(
CHAPTER 20: THE SUPERSTAR OR THE PLAYMAKER"I know how it feels
To wake up without her"
That night.
Ryan knocked on Sharpay's door, "Sharpay?"
"Come in," Sharpay responded.
Ryan went in," The concert's tonight, just in case you forgot. You're still coming, right?"
"Yeah," she nodded.
"Then you need to get dressed now," he told her. "The guys will be here any minute."
"Yeah," she nodded again. "Um…Ryan?"
"Yeah?" he turned to her.
"Do you know that Troy likes me?" she asked.
"He doesn't like you," he smiled. "…he loves you."
"I've been Prince's prisoner and I had no way to escape. But I guess Troy's my knight in shining armor eh?" she sat on the bed. "I don't know but he always makes me feel alright. There are things that he can do that Prince can't and same goes with the other guy."
"So who will you choose?" he cat next to her. He felt like Sharpay is going to make a huge choice that night.
She sighed, "I dunno. I-I just want to be happy."
"Honestly. Do you love Troy?" he asked. "Or at least, like him?"
"I like him," she answered. "But I love Prince. I guess I'm still imprisoned."
"Then why did you follow my number one advice?" he felt a little guilty. "Why did you…break up with him?"
Sharpay held his hands and smiled at her twin brother, "You know what? I think I just made a right decision. I know I made the right choice, Ryan. And I thank you, big bro."
"You can always count on me, little sis," Ryan smiled at her and hugged her tight.
Meanwhile, at Archer Stadium, Prince Richards' team was preparing for the concert.
"Don't tell me you're nervous," Chrystal told Prince.
"I don't know how I feel," Prince shook his head.
"Wait," she looked at him. "Tell me you're nervous but please don't tell me you're sick.
He sighed, "If this is the only way I can win her back then I'll do it okay?"
"It's not okay," she said. "How can you be so sure that you'll win her back after it? Are you sure she still feels the same way for you?"
He sighed again, "But I need to keep my hopes up."
"Well, just don't try to ruin the night," she warned him. "Or else…you're going to be in big trouble, Prince."
"Yeah I know," he glanced at Mr. Fritz who were scolding some staffs. "Good luck anyway."
"Good lock MORE to you," she smiled.
Later on, a lot of people filled the stadium.
"Hey," Troy held Sharpay's hands.
"Yeah?" she looked at him.
"Are you sure you can actually watch this concert when you don't want to see him?" he asked.
"I can still be his fan right? Besides, I promise you guys I'm gonna be here and we'll all gonna have some fun," she replied. "Well, if I can't take it anymore…I'll leave."
"Where are you going?" he asked.
"I'm sure you know where," she smiled.
"If you're going to leave…can I come with you?" he asked.
"No," she answered.
"Why not?" he questioned.
"Because I want you to enjoy the night…with them," she pointed at their friends. "Just stay here. I'm gonna be fine."
After a few moments, the concert started. Fans started screaming and everything. Everyone was enjoying. Ryan and the others forgot they actually knoe Prince so that then can enjoy the night, too. But, Sharpay felt awkward.
She let out a deep sighed.
"You okay?" Troy turned to her, getting worried.
"I guess it's time for me to leave," she replied.
"You're going now?" he asked.
"Yeah," she answered. "I really can't think that I'm watching a famous celebrity and not my EX."
"If I can't come with you…can I at least escort you out?" he asked.
"No thanks," she refused. "Just stay here and promise me you're going to have fun alright?"
"But," he insisted.
"No 'but'," she gave him a smiled.
He sighed, defeated.
Sharpay then turned to Ryan and tapped his shoulder.
"What?" he turned to her.
"Uh…I-I'm leaving," she answered.
"Leaving? Why?" he asked.
"Oh you know why," she pointed at Prince up on the stage.
"Oh," he nodded. "Where are you going? Home?"
"Uh..it's a secret," she smirked.
"Okay fine," he groaned.
"Bye," she kissed him on his cheek. "Enjoy your…date!"
"Take care," he managed to smile.
Sharpay stood up and started to walk towards the aisle, "bye guys."
"Where are you going?" the others begun to ask questions but Sharpay just ignored them and ran away. She doesn't want to be rude but there's no time. She really has to leave at that moment.
While Prince was singing, he saw Sharpay leaving. He was a little distracted but he managed to continue singing anyway.
So she's here, he thought. She still loves me. She came.
After his part, guest star Chrystal Oman came in. While she was singing, Mr. Fritz was talking to Prince.
"Don't tell me you're sick," Mr. Fritz told him. "What is wrong with you?"
"Huh?" he was in deep thought when Mr. Fritz was talking.
"I'm asking you what's wrong," Mr. Fritz said.
"I'm…uh…I-I'm leaving," Prince replied.
"What??" Mr. Fritz didn't like what he heard.
"I'm leaving," he repeated. "I'm going to look for Sharpay."
"That girl again? No Prince," Mr. Fritz said. "You're not leaving. And that's final."
"But THAT GIRL is important to me," Prince insisted. "You can't…stop me now."
"Prince, your turn again," Karl called out.
"You go out there on that stage!" Mr. Fritz ordered him.
"You're still not gonna stop me," Prince walked towards the stage and sat on the piano. He looked around. The fans are screaming. He looked at the spot were he saw Sharpay but he was not there already. "Um…I'm going to sing a new composition. I-I made this song just this afternoon," she started. "Well, it's entitled Tell Her and this song…is dedicated to the very special girl in my life. I hope you guys we'll like it." Then, he started pressing on the keys.
Ohhhh ooohh
I know how it feels
To wake up without her
Lying here all alone
Just thinking about her
I can't believe
Her hold on me
It's something indescribable
I know she knows
But won't you please
If you see my girl
Just tell her I miss her smile
Tell her I'm counting the minutes
Gonna see her in a little while
I know when she
Holds on to me
She's the one thing that I could never live without
Oh, oh, oh, oh
And tell her I love her
Oh yeah, just tell her I love her
The lyrics, Troy thought. Is he…i-is he talking to me?
"Are you okay?" Ryan asked him.
"I'm going to look for Sharpay," Troy hurriedly stand up and ran away.
Prince carried on singing then the tears started to roll down his face. When he was done he quickly wiped them off. He took the microphone and stood at center stage. "Uh…well, I want to tell everybody that…I lied to you," he started. Whispers and mumbles went inside the stadium.
Karl and Chrystal smiled, "This is it, Prince."
"No," Mr. Fritz whispered to himself.
"I had this interview last night, right? And I told you guys that…I-I don't have a girlfriend," he continued. "Well, the truth is I have. But….s-she broke up with me after the interview because of it."
"Oh," everybodu felt bad.
"I want you to know that I love her more than anything in this world. I love SHARPAY EVANS so much," he cried. "I know the tickets cost so much but…I need to look for her. Please?"
Meanwhile, Troy pulled over at the entrance of the park. It's the first place that came out of his mind. This place is just very memorable for Sharpay. Almost half of her life happened here.
"Sharpay!" he ran to her when he saw her sitting on the grass.
"What are you doing here?" she stood up. "You promised me."
"I know…but I'm trying to fix your heart," that came out of his mouth.
"What?" she was confused. "Solve my heart?"
"Don't you know that the heart is like a puzzle?" he doesn't actually know what he's saying but he knows he needed to say something. "Someone ruined it first so someone will fix it up…even if it means again and again."
Sharpay just stared at him.
He held her hands, "Look. I…I-I love you. But, Prince is…"
She leaned up and kissed him for a matter of seconds.
"What was that for?" he whispered.
Suddenly, Prince came in, "Sharpay!"
The three of them glanced at each other. This is it. This is what Ryan meant when he asked his sister who to choose. The time has come for Sharpay to choose. And this time, she needs to be really careful. So…Will it be Prince "The Superstar" Richards? Or Troy "The Playmaker" Bolton?"
-The END-
First off, I'M REALLY SORRY! :) I don't know how to end this up so...cliffy?! :p Besides, I don't know who she should have chosen. Yes, SHARPAY LIKES TROY but after all, SHARPAY LOVES PRINCE! :)