Spin-off to "Big Yellow Door" but could be read as a standalone.
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I was labelled as the girl who got fame as heritage or the one who couldn't stand up to the reputation her parents held. They say I'm a shame to my infamous parent's legacy.
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❝SHE IS A PHOENIX, A RARE BIRD. SHE HAS WALKED THROUGH FIRE SO MANY TIMES AND SURVIVED THAT SHE NO LONGER GETS BURNED. SHE WEARS THE-ASHES LIKE WAR PAINT AND THE FLAMES LIKE WINGS. SHE IS A GODDAMN WARRIOR AND SHE FUCKING ROSE LIKE ONE.❞
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It was past midnight. 'Rise' was out in the world. I didn't check the results. I was so freaking nervous. I stayed in the room while biting my nails and tapping my feet. I don't dare to go outside. I was scared to listen to what they had to say. It's not like I would let this success or failure affect me because this album is much more than that to me. Regardless of the outcome, I am proud of it. I wrote my words and what a cherishing experience was it.
I learnt many new things. I learnt to value life and the people in it. I changed for the better. What more do I would need? I will work even harder on my next album. This album grounded me. I could feel the change within. My mind is at peace now. It's not as chaotic as it used to be at least.
I let out a deep breath and raised myself from my seat. I decided to get out of here now. Everything was silent. My heart dropped. I had failed again. Baba would have celebrated first if it was even average but I guess not. I could hear some faint talk from downstairs. That means people are still awake and why they wouldn't be. It was their day as well. We all were waiting for it. I didn't expect anything extraordinary from this one but I still wanted it to do somewhat better.
Nevertheless, I will come back yet again with even more force. I will work to excel in songwriting with the help of Baba. I shouldn't stop here and I won't! Now, I just hope my album at least climbs to the top 50 and I get at least half the crowd at my concerts. I can't go bankrupt just yet.
I walked down anyway. I needed to face people. I jerked hard when a balloon burst on my face. "What the hell," I shouted.
"Congratulations!" People screamed while making me deaf. I gasped while looking around.
"I thought you would never come," Bhai said. Everyone had gathered. I smiled widely and ran to Dadu and Dadi. They held me warmly.
"We are proud of you, Ayu," They said while making me happiest. I further moved to Nanu and Nani. They both are my comfort as well but I haven't spent enough time with them.
"How are you both? Especially Nanu? I heard you wanted to run a marathon," I said while making others laugh. Nanu frowned. "No one lets me," He said and pointed his walking stick at Baba.
"This guy, especially. He doesn't want me to go ahead of him," He bickered. I chuckled and hugged them. "Thank you for coming," I said.
