Sarah said in a quiet, broken voice, âIâm sorry.
â
She then reached for her lighter, hoping to distract herself with another cigarette.
But Ariana wasnât going to let her do that.
She swiftly grabbed the lighter, not allowing Sarah to light up another cigarette.
âSorry for what? Letâs first clear things up by posting a clarification.
â
Sarah looked up at Ariana, her expression serious.
âNo.
I didnât say that on a whim.
I truly want to quit,â she explained, her voice determined.
Ariana was in disbelief, not sure if she heard Sarah correctly.
Sarah spoke with determination, her voice unsteady, as she explained her reasoning.
âIâm so sorry, Ariana.
I just canât bring any more trouble to my family.
Todayâs events have shown me that I canât keep going on like this.
Alina came so close to danger.
â
Tears streamed down her face as she spoke, her thoughts consumed with the safety of her child.
Ariana listened, at a loss for words.
She tried to reassure Sarah, âWeâve been working hard for so long.
Weâre so close to the finish line, just one step away.
â But her words seemed to fall short in light of Sarahâs distress.
With her head down, Sarah couldnât bring herself to look at Ariana.
Her lips quivered as she apologized, âIâm so sorry.
This is all my faultâ¦â
Without a word, Ariana firmly held Sarahâs hand and led her toward the study.
Sarah, who was now filled with confusion, asked, âWhere are we going?â
Still silent, Ariana took Sarah directly to the collection room of Aziel.
Just then, Aziel came back to the study after ending the phone call and couldnât intercept Ariana and Sarah in time as they ran into the study.
The door to the collection room was unlocked, and with a gentle push, Ariana opened it.
To her surprise, the walls were covered in posters showcasing Sarahâs career, starting from her debut to her current status.
The shelves loomed tall and grand, filled to the brim with collectibles dedicated to Sarah.
The cute dolls, adorned with her likeness, stood in rows upon rows, along with various other memorabilia that documented her rise to fame.
Each album, arranged in chronological order, was housed within a pristine, transparent box that protected its contents from the wear and tear of time.
The absence of any dust or dirt suggested that each item was carefully tended to and maintained with utmost care.
It was clear that every object in this room was a testament to Azielâs unwavering adoration for Sarah.
If someone were to claim that Aziel knew Sarah better than even her own mother, Ariana would nod in agreement, fully convinced of its truth.
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Sarahâs shock quickly turned to amazement as she took in the sight of the collection room filled with her memorabilia.
She turned to Aziel, who had just caught up with them, and asked with amazement, âDid you collect all of these?â
Blushing, Aziel averted his gaze from Sarah and hung his head, avoiding eye contact.
âWhy would you abandon those who have supported you and eagerly awaited your return for so long? Your singing is your dream, one you once said you wanted to pursue for the rest of your life.
Now, just because youâre facing a setback, you want to give up?
Donât let Elva win like this,â Ariana implored Sarah, trying to convince her to keep pursuing her dream.