Chapter 2 Let's Party!

The roar of the concert atmosphere felt extraordinary, as if it could shake the world. The screams and cheers from the fans were like an additional energy for Aura. "Encore! Encore! Encore! More! We want more!" the fans shouted tirelessly, hoping their request would be granted. Seeing the fans, who tirelessly gave her encouragement and repeatedly shouted her name, almost brought tears to Aura's eyes. A sense of emotion overwhelmed her. This was what Aura had hoped for when she first decided to dive into the music world, and God granted it. Finally, Aura could entertain many people with her songs. Although it was difficult at first, but now Aura could prove that she succeeded! Her dreams were achieved despite going through a lot. Things that are not easy. The fans' wild requests left Aura with no other choice but to decide to sing an additional song, without dance, which was welcomed so enthusiastically. Despite being tired, but Aura was satisfied because she had presented her best performance tonight. A performance that could make her fans laugh with joy. Right after the last lyrics were sung, Aura expressed her heartfelt thanks to the fans and left the stage. The concert tonight has concluded! Swear, her body was tired, her voice was starting to fade because she had sung more than 10 songs. Without lip-sync. So cool! "Please have a drink first, Miss," Max promptly said, which was immediately accepted by Aura, and she even gulped it down until it was empty! Like someone who had been living in a desert and had just found an oasis. Seriously, Aura felt her throat was dry. "Thanks, Max," Aura said while returning the empty bottle to Max, who was always ready nearby. Guarding and watching over her from unwanted things. "Phew! Finally, the exhausting world tour is over! After this, I will have a long vacation!" Aura exclaimed while rubbing her hands together, eager for her seemingly enjoyable plans. She couldn't wait to laze around occasionally! Can’t wait to relax without having to worry about concert issues. Aura changed her costume and removed her makeup as quickly as possible, not wanting to delay it even for a moment. She was about to return to the hotel. Bathing and sleeping were her main goals for now, but unfortunately, her plans had to be disrupted when the manager entered the dressing room and spoke loudly like a booming announcement, "Tonight we will party to celebrate the successful end of the world tour! I will treat you all! And you, Aura, as the star of tonight's event, must join, okay?" the manager said with a pleading expression, making Aura unable to refuse and reluctantly agree even though her body felt bruised! "Okay, but I can't promise to stay until the end, is it okay? I feel like I want to rest early," Aura replied with a thin smile, asking for understanding. "It's okay, as long as you're present!" replied the manager, aware that Aura wanted to rest, as much as she can. "Okay. How about we celebrate at the bar in the hotel lobby where I'm staying?" Aura suggested, hoping that this way she could escape faster and more easily! No need to deal with traffic on the road. More efficient for her, right? "Sounds good!" they replied in unison, still sounding enthusiastic. "Okay, let's go!" Aura invited, making cheers sound loud. The entire crew, mostly of Korean nationality, seemed enthusiastic, not looking tired like Aura! Although they both have worked hard! And now they were here, in one of the bars inside the five-star hotel, renting the largest private room. Aura didn't want to be swarmed by her fans again, not for now. Especially since tonight's event was to celebrate the end of the exhausting world tour! Aura needed privacy to calm herself. Aura looked at everyone around her, the people who helped make the concert successful in 26 cities over a span of three months, not a short time. Without them, Aura wouldn't have been able to come this far. Seriously. "After this, where will you go on vacation, Miss?" Max interrupted Aura's reverie. "I don't know, I haven't had time to think about it," Aura replied tiredly, reluctant to think. Aura wants to give her mind a break, not wanting to think about anything for a while. Now, the only thing in her mind is one word, which is rest. "After this, will you stay in Seoul? Or go back to Jakarta?" Max inquired. "It seems for a while I prefer to stay in Seoul, it feels like I need a new atmosphere. Who knows, this way I might get inspiration and create more songs? Moreover, I've been away from this country for quite a long time, and now I miss it again," Aura chuckled after being silent for a moment. Yes, as an Indonesian Korean mix, where her mother was of Indonesian descent and her father was of Korean descent, it was not surprising that Aura sometimes missed the country she left when she was still a child. A country that filled her childhood with laughter. A happy childhood. "Do your parents not mind? Are they not worried?" Max probed. "It seems not, you know that I'm free to do anything as long as I can take responsibility for it, right?" Aura replied confidently. "Yes, I know. You're lucky to have parents like that, at least your life is not constrained, and you can do what you like," Max replied with a small smile. "Let's not talk about my life anymore. Now, it's better for you to join the fun, have a little alcohol, and join them! Don't just keep watching over me continuously, besides, this is to celebrate my success!" Aura said. "I dare not do that, Miss. What if there are fans bothering you?" Max quickly refused, not wanting to take any risks. Not wanting to deviate from his main duty. "It's impossible! Especially in this hotel where I stay. I'm sure it's safe, Max," Aura replied, as her location was not known to the fans for security reasons. Her agency did not want to take any risks and kept Aura's accommodation a secret. "No, Miss. Especially since all the bodyguards have been sent home, I dare not take the risk," Max stubbornly refused. Aware that his artist was so popular! "Oh, come on, Max! I also want you to have fun like the others. Moreover, this is your last day guarding me! Tomorrow is our farewell, so don't make me feel guilty for telling you to work continuously. Occasionally, you have to have fun, please?" Aura requested, making Max surrender, unable to refuse anymore. "Okay, I'll have a little drink," Max replied reluctantly to his boss's wish. "Drink as much as you want! I don't mind! Don't worry about anything, Max! Nothing will happen. Trust me, okay?" Aura said, making Max want to protest. "But, Miss..." Max's objection had to be abandoned because Aura was unwilling to be contradicted again! Aura glared playfully, pretending to be angry, making Max raise his hands, surrendering to the stubbornness of his boss. Max reluctantly joined the others, leaving Aura alone on the sofa, busy playing with her phone while occasionally sipping her drink. Relaxing in her solitude. Honestly, this is what Aura likes. Tranquility in solitude. Something hard to come by after diving into the world of entertainment. For Aura, solitude and tranquility are luxuries that are hard to come by. Aura didn't realize that her actions gave someone who had always hated her since the beginning an opportunity to harm her! Moreover, that person is nearby, always lurking Aura at a close distance. Like right now!