Broken Chapter 29: The Courage Within

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GABRIELLA'S P. O. V
I was glad I had that talk with Lilly four days ago. It felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders a bit. She understood everything about what happened between her father and I, however, she asked for time to think about meeting with him. I understood why. It's different when your friends with someone but after knowing the truth, things can take a turn and change peoples opinion. I just hope she would consider her decision.
Troy on the other hand hasn't contacted me yet. I was starting to worry about him not wanting to see his daughter. I mean what if she decided she wants to see him? What am I suppose to tell her? That would upset things more...

TROY'S P. O. V
I've been thinking about what 'She' said and what Jen said after their visit. I wasn't ready to talk to 'her' personally however, I really wanted to talk to my daughter. But the big 'what ifs' always came to mind. What if she hates me even more? What if she doesn't want me near her anymore? I started to panic but I held my ground.
Chad and Zeke ended up staying the night before helping me practice drills but I was contemplating on asking them about my situation. I am quite honestly tired if hearing Sharpay's opinion because they were always negative. I was in desperate need for a guys point of view.
I walked downstairs to smell the aroma of breakfast being cooked. Once I entered the kitchen I saw Zeke making waffles and Chad chopping up some fruits.
"Hoops!", Chad said.
"Hey!", I replied back.
"Grab a plate waffles are almost done", Zeke said.

I grabbed a plate and utensils and sat by Chad on the island table.

"How ya feeling", Chad asked.
"Good, not great but I am hanging there", I replied back.

Zeke placed a plate full of waffles down along with a jug of orange juice and syrup.

"Eat up hoops", He said.

As we put food into our own plates I decided to talk to the guys about my situation.

"So I need both of your opinions", I said

They looked at me ready to listen.

"If you were in my situation what would you do?", I said.
"It depends on what you are feeling", Chad said.
"How do YOU feel about the situation? Only YOU can understand", Zeke said emphasizing.
"Well....I still don't want to interact with her but I would like to talk to my daughter", I said.
"Then don't interact with her, just spend time with your daughter", Chad said.
"How can that happen? I can't just snatch her away, obviously Gabriella is going to have a say in this", I said frustrated.
"Well don't say that, he has to interact with her regardless", Zeke said.
"Well then don't make a convo, just small talk... You know the usual, just Hi and Bye", Chad explained.

As they talked and ate there breakfast I couldn't help but be caught in my own thoughts. Zeke is right, I had to communicate with her either way. I can't just take her when ever I want to or else I would be charged with kidnapping. So just like what Chad said I would just have to make small talk. It was either that or never see my child.

GABRIELLA'S P. O. V
           Work just really waring me out. You know what?  not even work, stress.....the stress I am feeling right now that is going on between Troy and I is taking a huge toll on me. I was situated in bed while my eyes shifted to look at the digital alarm clock on the mini shelf. 10:30pm. Thank god I was off tomorrow. I needed a day to relax and maybe spend time with my daughter. I reached for the phone my mom gave me in the basket near my bed. I turned it on to check if my mom sent me any text messages. She would stop by the cafe every now and then but it wasn't often cause of work. Our relationship is still rocky and I have mix emotions about our relationship but I do miss her. I just try to keep the past between us in the back off my mind and just forget about it, however when I glanced at the messaging app there were no notifications. I locked the phone and placed it back in the basket beside the bed. I quickly situated my self as I turned my body facing my little girl who was peacefully in her slumber. I smiled to my self as I watched her steady breathes rise and fall, then a vibration was heard. I turn my body towards the vibration. The phone was glowing in the basket indicating I received a message. I grabbed the phone and open the message. I was shock to see who it was....

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