TO BE LOVED SOFTLY

Aria ivy was born with a gift the world adored.
she was gifted with beauty that could turn heads and a voice so enchanting it felt like magic.

When she was 12, she was pushed into the spotlight by the very people who were supposed to protect her. Her parents, desperate to revive their own failed dreams in the entertainment industries, Forced her onto the stage, shaping Aria into the perfect idol everyone loved.

In Aurelia city, Aria was know as Astra, the star who could bright up even the darkest night. Her smile was dazzling, her dancing performance was flawless, and her popularity had gone off the charts.

Fans technically worshipped and wanted to be like her, The media talked about her 24/7 as the hottest music sensation, But nobody knows behind that perfect smile hides a loneliness.

Off stage, they were no applause, only pressure, disapproval and the familiar taste of loneliness- even her co workers envied her success and whisper behind her back.

Day by day, the weight of fame pressed heavy on her chest. She was tried, lonely and depressed yet she continued to shine for the crowd, Because that was the only reason for her existance.

Desperate for a little bit of freedom, she disguise herself with a huge hoodie, a mask and huge sunglasses then headed to a small forgotten restaurant owed by a kind old granny. the place was always empty expect when Aria was there.

For the first time she tasted warmth , not just from the Meal but in the affection the granny showed her.

Then it became her get away spot.

Until one day , the granny was no longer there and standing behind the counter was her grandson -Elias.

Being the first boy her age, she has every talked to -she was nervous and shy, unsure of what to do but slowly she managed to loosen up , but that made Elias more curious of her identity. Will she be able to show him who she truly was?