Broken

Broken Chapter 15: It is True

GABRIELLA'S P. O. V
I am in shock. I couldn't believe it. As I was cutting an apple in the café kitchen for Lilly's snack, I was shaking with tears escaping down my face.
"Mommy?", a sweet little voice said walking out of the break room.
I quickly put down the knife and wiped the tears off my face. My little girl deserved a strong independent mother. Not a weak one.
"Yes baby? Your snack is almost done", I said.
"Mommy... are you okay? You seem upset", The cleaver child said.
"Yes, baby mommy is okay... Did you finish your small sandwich?", I asked.
"Yup, it was tasty!", She explained while rubbing her stomach.
"Good", I said while placing the slice apples in a bowel.
"Okay lets take this over to the break room", I said.

She nodded her head and started making her way there. I quickly put the apple peeling in the garbage, washed my hands, then made my way to the break room where my little girl waited patiently.

"Here you go", I said while placing the bowel down infront of her.
"Thanks Mommy!", She said as she grabbed a slice and ate away.

I couldn't help but think about earlier. What am I suppose to do now? She found me. She knows where to find me. What will happen now?...The big question now is, is she still in touch with the people who I shut out of my life?

I AM SCARED.

MARIA'S P. O. V
         I walked out of the café hurt. As a mother it hurt so much to see your child at that state. I knew my Gabriella, she was a strong girl and very independent. However, being a mom at an early age with no stable job, it breaks my heart. My Gabriella is a very smart girl, however one wrong turn cost her, her goals and achievements and what could have been.
        As I got in my car, I let the tears that I have kept for so long go. Seeing your daughter for the first time in three years, not knowing why she left caused pain everywhere. When I found out she was pregnant, I was mad at first but I slowly started to accept it. I was there for her every step of the way, from every single ultrasound to the birth of my grandchild. I was Proud. I was very Proud. However, I don't understand what I did wrong because one morning you wake up to a note from your child saying....
"I am sorry Mom but Thank You for everything you've done for me, I know I have been this heavy weight in your hands and with Lilly, I feel guilty putting her in yours too... I will be okay promise... please don't come looking for me... Gabriella"
       
           The note still remains a mystery to me. I couldn't think straight. I needed someone to talk to. I started the engine and drove myself to the one person who deserves an explanation.

MEANWHILE WITH TROY
TROY'S P. O. V
             Everything is so messed up. Like how did life get this complicated for me? I have a best friend who is worried about my well being. Two parents who are shocked and overwhelmed by the news that they have a grandchild, and besides that, my child and my ex are out facing the world struggling or doing god knows what because I was stupid enough to break things off with my ex. We sat in silence for what seemed like forever until the door bell rang.
           As I opened the door I was surprised to see Maria standing infront of me with tears streaming down her face.
"Maria?---", I started then got cut off.
"I saw her Troy... I saw Gabriella", Maria said crying.
I was shocked. "Come in", I said as I closed the door and made my way to the kitchen.
"I was so shocked to see her--", She said but stopped.

I watched closely as my parents made eye contact to my ex's mother. The looked even more shocked. They haven't seen each other in ages. 'Oh God, Please Help Me!'

"Maria...", My mother said first.
"Lucille, I am so sorry... If I would have known, I'd come back another time... You and Jack must never get to see Troy and here I am, I'll be leaving...", Maria went on ranting.
"No! it's okay... Please have a seat", Lucille said kindly.
"How are you? Long time no see", Jack said.
I watched Maria take in a deep sigh, "I've been better", She stated.
"What happened?", I asked since I couldn't contain myself anymore.
"What do you mean?", Sharpay asked.
"Maria, saw Gabriella", I said.

My parents and Sharpay quickly turned there attention to Maria, an expression of disbelief in all three faces.

"I saw her at the Café, the one at the outskirts of L.A", Maria explained.
"What is she doing there?", I asked.
"From what I saw, she works there and I saw her Troy, your little girl... She looks just like her", Maria said with tears running down her face.

I was shocked. I couldn't speak. They are here in L.A. My daughter and the mother of my child still live in L.A.

"What are we still doing here?! I want to go talk sense into---", Sharpay stated pissed.
"No! no, we can't", Maria forcefully said.
"Why? No offence Maria but look at what she has done to us all", Sharpay said defensively.
"I understand Sharpay but by her facial expression earlier, she looked shocked... scared, if you just show up she might loose it", Maria said.
"Well, we can't just sit around", Sharpay exclaimed.
"If we all show up we might scare her off, we need to plan this out properly", Maria explained.
"So how should we approach her?", I said.
"I think it's best right now if I slowly approach her, talk to her, maybe convince her or something before you guys see her", Maria assuringly said.
"I just feel like she will quickly shut her self out if you guys show up, and I know my daughter, when she builds her walls they are hard to break down. Besides that, she still thinks, Troy, that you still have no clue about your daughter along with the rest of the gang.", She continued.
"I think Maria is right, she will just get overwhelmed and completely shut everyone out", Lucille agreed.
"We should give Gabriella and Maria space first, let them try and talk things out first and if things aren't going as planned then we take another route", Jack suggested.

I buried my face in my hands. I can't believe this is actually happening.

I felt a hand rub my shoulders. As soon as I looked up I saw Maria give me the 'Everything is going to be okay look'....I just hoped everything will be okay...hopefully.

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