Wings Of Sacrifice

5|An Unexpected Offer

"Aria, it really suits you! It does made for you, and look it matches your eyes!" Emma who is in awe and very supportive of her friend.

As then Aria who also admired her new hair clip, a suave stranger approached.

"You're a vision. I'm Marcel, a talent scout. You have the potential to be a star."

Marcel handed Aria his card. "Meet me at Eclipse Agency tomorrow. We'll discuss your future."

Lyrien's instincts flared. "Wait, how can we trust him?"

Aria's excitement overshadowed doubts. "I'll take the chance."

Marcel smiled. "Excellent choice. I'll see you tomorrow."

As Marcel departed, Lyrien's glare followed him. Thomas intervened, easing the tension.

"Hey, Lyrien, don't worry. If he's legit, Aria's got this. And if not, we'll expose him."

Aria smiled reassuringly. "I can handle myself, Lyrien."

Thomas chuckled. "Besides, who knows, maybe Aria will dazzle the world."

Lyrien's concern lingered, but Aria's determination prevailed.

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Aria's eyes shone with determination. "I want to do this. Not just for myself, but for you all too."

Lyrien's curiosity sparked. "What do you mean?"

"I want to repay your kindness," Aria said. "You've given me shelter, protection, and friendship. This is my chance to give back."

Thomas smiled warmly. "Aria, you don't owe us anything."

Aria's voice filled with conviction. "I want to contribute, to help provide for our little family. And who knows, maybe I'll love modeling."

"If it that's what you want, well, then we will always be there for you, plus it felt so good for being not the only girl around here anymore, not to mention twenty-four seven of surveillance from these two." Emma pouted and giving puppy eyes to Aria.

"I sometimes need some space; I'll be able to concentrate on my art and maybe I can even submit my projects, before meeting deadlines too." Emma explained.

She stared at Thomas and Lyrien with annoyance, and pointed them. "With them; lingering from time to time on my workplace! I just can't, and no more!" Emma ranted.

"This time, Aria give them some chance and time to look right after you too." As she smiled from ear to ear.

"Hey! Me? Looking right after you? Pfft! Please not me! I was only there, on your studio because I'm bored." Thomas, obviously is bad at lying.

"Besides, it's just my excuse to annoy and to distract you, just to see your reaction!" Thomas smirks. Still, bad at lying, he really does care a lot for her, like a sister.

"Both of you don't really get along, but on a contrary, the two of you passionately argue like siblings huh! Lyrien teased them.

"Yuck!" Both Emma and Thomas expressed in chorus.

Lyrien's expression softened. "We support you, Aria. Whatever you choose."

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The next day, Aria arrived at Eclipse Agency, the exterior's polished with obsidian facade, crescent moon emblem, glimmering silver filigree adorns the walls.