1 Prologue "Above all the noise, follow your voice"

Ae-Cha has hair that shines so bright like the golden sun and eyes as beautiful as the blue sky. This was quoted from her new and rising fans. Her aura was filled with sweetness and elegance. She is currently performing her first Debut. The concert was already filled with a big crowd as soon as it started. They were chanting her name. Her stage name was "Ally".

When night came and it was time to perform the last song, Ally's manager who was watching behind the curtains, suddenly received a call. He answered and went far in the backstage, away from the loud noise.

The manager heard the frantic voice at the end and then came the shocking news.

He waited until the song ends, dreading to tell Ally.

"Oh...boy." he sighed.

"Poor Ally... Of all the time in the world, why must it be today? " He said with such pity for the 16-year-old girl.

The concert has finally ended, "Hope you guys also had a great time! Have a wonderful evening everyone! >♡<" Ally said with much enthusiasm.

She cheerfully exited the stage and went straight to her manager.

"Oppa! I did good, didn't I?!" she asked excitedly with such an adorable expression.

"Of course, you did." He replied proudly yet half-heartedly. He didn't want to ruin the good atmosphere.

"The thing is--" He started but was cut off immediately.

"I should call my family!" she started heading to the backstage, "That was so amazing! I can't wait to tell..." she faltered when she noticed Mr. Wong's face.

"Manager Wong...", her smile slowly disappearing, "Is there something wrong?"

"Ally I...I just received news from your family."

"Oh! Did they watch the show? Are they already here?" Confused, she started looking around. Her family were her biggest fans. This wouldn't be the first time they've gone and surprised her.

"I-It's your grandma... Your grandma has..." She grew worried while he stuttered. "She was rushed to the hospital awhile ago. Her condition isn't doing good..." Mr. Wong watched as the news hit her and eventually, Ae-Cha broke into tears.

It took an hour to get to the hospital. As they drove, she grew more restless. As soon as the car stopped, Ae-Cha wasted no time and pushed the door open. She ran fast towards the entrance, her manager shouting after her.

Reaching the nurse station, she asked quickly with a trembling voice, "EXCUSE ME! W-WHAT ROOM DID MRS. EUN PARK W-WENT TO?"

"For a moment, please. " The nurse eyed her state, while searching for the name. "May I know the name and relationship to the patient?"

"Ae-Cha Park, I'm her granddaughter." She clipped, afraid that she'll start crying again.

The nurse glanced at her knowingly. "Mrs. Eun Park is now in Room 032."

"Thank you!" She ran then to the hallway, searching for the room number. When she reached her destination, she stopped and took a moment. Her grandmother has always been so charming and lively despite her age, picturing her lying there weakly in the bed was hard for her. Breathing in, she finally entered the room. Sitting beside the bed was her mother,Eun-Beyoul. Ae-Cha stood by the door and watched, her mother was hugging her grandma's hand tightly with such a broken expression. Her heart ached and the tears threatened to spill over.

When she closed the door, her mother startled, "Ae-Cha! Thank goodness, you're here." She went and embraced her just as tight.

"Your grandma wants to speak with you." Her eyes, so much like hers, grew teary and Ae-Cha knew. This would be the last time she'll ever get to talk to her grandmother.

"I'll give you a moment." she said, caressing her cheek on her way out like she always does when she was a child. Walking around the bed, she took the place where her mother last seated.

"Grandma?" She whispered, carefully placing her hand over hers.

Her grandmother's tired eyes opened; which usually shone with laughter and warmth has now dulled a little. "Child..." she whispered back, her voice weary but still as melodious.

"Child...I have a request...to make.." She said with difficulty.

"What is it grandma?"

Her mind already made up. She would honor her grandma and do whatever she asks for.

"I know you already have plans... And this might not be what you wanted but... I want you to attend the academy that I went to... It is time for you to learn..." she started coughing. Ae-Cha tightened her hold on her. "You can be so much more... You'll do wonderfully there, I'm sure... and this singing career--"

"Grandma, I promise you! " She didn't let her finish, "I'll do it. Whatever it takes! My career can wait. Your happiness and our family is more important. I will make you proud grandma, you'll see!" She said this with confidence.

Smiling, her grandmother's warm eyes stared back at her. "I'm glad that my daughter gave birth to such a loving and beautiful child."

"Ae-Cha... I want you to enroll in... Everest. Hill. Academy."

          To be continued...