Broken

Broken Chapter 39: Broken

TROY'S P. O. V
We were all exhausted pulling up into the drive way. No one said a word to each other in the car ride home. I looked over to my right to see the girl I love stare off into space. She was broken. We started to exit the vehicle but she did not move an inch. I slowly opened the door to her side yet no movement came out of her.

"We're here", I softly whispered into her ear.

But nothing.

I unbuckled her seat belt and helped her out of the car. Her gait wasn't that fast and she was very zoned out, but I stood by her because I knew how vulnerable she was right now. Upon entering the front door, everyone was still taking off their shoes. I took of mine as she took off hers slowly. I looked over at my little girl who observed her mothers every move.

"Mommy", her voice softly by quietly called out.

But instead we were all taken back. The broken girl quickly made her way up the stairs.

"Mama", My little girl called out this time with tears streaming down her face due to the rejection she just received. She started to move forward, wanting to go after her but I held her back into a hug.
"Daddy I want mommy!", she whimpered trying to break free from my grasp.
"I know, but mommy needs some alone time right now. It has been a long night and it's nearly morning, you haven't slept yet", I told her.
"I want to sleep beside mama", she cried
"I know but mommy needs sometime alone"
Then her tears started to fall again, "I want to sleep beside her because what if...what if I wake up and mommy is gone again", she said through her sobs.

My heart broke.

"Tell you what, I will watch over mommy while you get some rest"

She pulled away from me looking unsure.

"I promise to keep a close eye on her tonight", I said wiping her tears away.
"Promise?"
"I promise princess"

She gave me a hug as I could feel her take in a deep brave breathe.

"Come on princess, Grandpa and Grandma will tuck you in". My mother scoped her up in her arms as they made their way up stairs ready to get some shut eye.

Once they were out of site, I let out a deep breath that I never knew I've been holding in for so long.

"What a night", Sharpay softly said.
"You can say that again"
"Well I am going to get some rest. You should too"
"I will, night and thanks for everything"
"you're more than welcome", She responded make her way up the stairs.

I made sure that everything was locked and the alarms where turned on to every window and door in the house. At least if she would try to escape the alarms will go off. Grabbing her duffle bag that my dad brought in, I made my way up the stairs exhausted from todays events. Softly but quietly entered the dark room. By the bright moonlight shining in the room, her figure was noticeable as she laid peacefully on the bed. Slowly steady breaths left her body as her tired eyes drifted off to dreamland. I pulled the blankets over her, tucking her in because I knew she would get cold. Walking over to the curtains, I pulled the darker ones softly to block the light from entering, since I wanted her to get as much sleep as possible. With the little amount of light that radiated through the window, I saw the empty couch that was placed against the wall. I didn't know why I decided to put a couch there but come to think of it, it comes in handy now. Making my way over to the closet, I got out a blanket and an extra pillow that I kept there for the guest. I then made myself comfy on the couch. It didn't take long before I was off to dreamland...

GABRIELLA'S P. O. V
My eyes squinted as I looked over to my right to see the guy who stopped me from walking away. I hated how I was still here, I am useless being here. I shifted turning to my left side but the brightness in the room affected my vision.
"Gabi", He softly whispered.
I quickly shut my eyes and kept pretending to sleep.
I could hear his foot steps coming towards me but I remained in my position. I felt him tuck the blankets up a little before the soft shut of the room door closed. I slowly turned over to see if he was still there, then a sigh of relief escaped as I was now alone.

TROY'S P. O. V
    I walked down the stairs to smell the aroma of breakfast being made and coffee brewing. As I made my presence in the kitchen, my mom were preparing breakfast while my dad read the newspaper on a stool at the kitchen island. My eyes then caught my daughters who looked heartbroken from yesterdays events.

"Where's mommy?"
"She is still sleeping"

Her eye held sadness and worry. This was too much for my little girl to handle. I walked over to her placing a kiss on her head for reassurance.

"Don't worry, she is still sleeping", I said softly.

Her eyes starred back at me before proceeding to eat her breakfast.

"Hurry princess, you are coming with Grandpa and I today"
I looked at my parents with thankful eyes. I did not want her here, not in this environment.
"Its okay Troy, we need to run a couple of errands today", My mother stated.
"Thank you", I said before eating my breakfast.
"Where's Sharpay?"
"She left before you came down, she has a business meeting"
"Okay pretty, you ready?"

I watched as my little girl hesitated for a moment.
"I'll be right here I promise"
She nodded her head before giving me a quick kiss then running off to put her shoes on.

"Calls us if you need anything", My mom said before kissing my forehead.

Once the front door shut closed. It was pure silence. A very uncomfortable silence.

GABRIELLA'S P. O. V
I opened my eyes as I glanced around the dark room. You could tell that the sun was shining bright outside but the dark curtains prevented the rays from entering. I couldn't care less because I felt numb. Before I knew it, tears started to fall down my face again. All I wanted was to curl up in a ball and disappear. I wanted to disappear and never return, ever again.

TROY'S P. O. V
   Slowly but quietly walked upstairs with a breakfast tray I prepared in my hands. I slowly opened the door to see her even breaths buried in the blankets. I placed the tray on the night stand as I went over the side of the bed to which her face was facing.

"Gabi, gabs hey, I brought you breakfast", I softly said shaking her a bit.
No response.
"Gabs please I need you to eat your breakfast"
Still no response.
"I know you can hear me"
Nothing.
I let out a sigh before walking back out and closing the door behind me.

GABRIELLA'S P. O. V
    I heard him but I just didn't feel like responding. I didn't need his help. I didn't need it years ago and I certainly do not need it now.

TROY'S P. O. V
What do I do? What can I do to eliminate all this pain she is feeling? Please all I need is a sign and I will do everything it takes. I was completely shatter by the fact that it has gotten this far.

Minutes earlier...

I sat at the bar stool at my kitchen island looking through information of depression.
Depression is a gradual or instant change in mood or sign of weakness. Factors that contribute to a persons depression are difficult life events and traumatic events such as neglect, abuse, divorce, and family violence.
-changes in appetite and weight loss, sleep problems, lost of interest in social interaction, withdrawal from family and friends, feeling useless, hopeless, and excessively guilty, agitated or feeling slowed down, fatigue, trouble concentrating, and crying easily....
Gabriella exhibited all these types of behaviours. As I continued to read there was one thing that definitely caught my attention...
Signs and symptoms of suicide should be taken seriously.

I quickly closed my laptop in frustration and buried my face in my hands.

God please this can not be happening...

DON'T HATE!!! I know it has been two months but I needed those two months to myself. I just finished NURSING SCHOOL IN AUGUST and ended up going to CALIFORNIA for a good MONTH! (The land of Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens 🙊) I needed a long vacation seeing the fact that I did Nursing school two years straight with no breaks!! I am currently studying for my boards soooo (cross fingers) I hope I pass because this will determine my NURSING CAREER. I hope you liked the chapter! (If you haven't noticed my nursing skills came into place at the last part 😏. I will be updating shortly after my boards so STAY TUNE!!!

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