My Annoying Superstar's

The Returning Father

Cruz threw the paper in his hand on the table. With a deep breath Cruz lifted his face staring out the window.

" This is what you've been writing for weeks?", Cruz stared at one of the young artists before him. New debut artist under CAIN.

" I've tried everything possible. I'm sorry", she said with eyes lit up.

" Don't cry, you're the one trying to be a real artist. You asked me to guide you" Cruz said staring intently.

The young man endured his cries by mentally strengthening himself to hear Cruz's words.

" I told you, some parts you should change. But you change something else that you shouldn't change. You know what a great song looks like?", Cruz asked him.

thinking for a while the young man answered "the song that people always sing" he replied.

" no. They'll forget it if a new song comes up. A great song is a song that is never forgotten all the time, every time they play they will always say 'oh this is the song of the A, I know the lyrics. This is a legendary song of its time. It's a great song. When I hear this song, I always remember this and that. The lyrics are so touching'. Like that", Cruz explained.

" You created a song not just to sing for a little while, but to be remembered all the time. You know how that great song came into being?", Cruz asked the artist again.

" Created with heart and sung with soul" replied the artist.

" right. Sing as if today is the last day you live" Cruz said.

The young man was silent to Cruz's statement. Then nod in understanding. He took the sheet on Cruz's desk and parted out of the room, like he had just gained enlightenment.

Cruz sighed and then looked out of the room again. His phone rang, with Cruz lazily seeing his sister's name on the phone screen.

Cruz picked up the phone and immediately said something like a joke. " What's the matter calling? Which other concert do you want to see?", Cruz said without opening greetings.

" Sister", call his sister in a choked voice.

Cruz noticed the change in voice. Usually Tiara would just ramble if Cruz picked up the phone.

" What's the matter Tiara?", asked Cruz slightly unsettled.

" He came to see me. Hix.... Dad came looking for mom", Tiara cried.

Cruz fell silent, his body stiffened. "Where are you?", Cruz asked after waking up from his shock.

" I'm at Cafe Z, I'm scared to go home. I'm afraid dad followed me and found mom", Tiara cried.

" I'll pick you up. Stay there and don't cry. I'll come as soon as possible" Cruz said calmly.

Hearing that Cruz was going to knock him out made Tiara calmer. Then the phone connection was cut off. Cruz quickly stood up and took his jacket.

Where should I take Tiara ? What's to the office? Inner Cruz. Then it occurred to Cruz about Noa.

While walking out of the elevator, Cruz called Noa. On the umpteenth ring Noa picked up Cruz's phone.

" What are you doing?" asked Cruz as he got into the car.

" I was watching TV" Noa replied. " Are you still busy?" asked Noa.

" Yes I'm a little busy. I want to ask you if I can?", Cruz tried asking for help.

" Yes, what is it?" asked Noa.

" I'll be home soon with my sister. There's something urgent I need to get done" Cruz replied.

" okay. I wait at home huh", Noa replied without asking again. Because it looks like Cruz is in a hurry.

" all right. I hung up" Cruz said, disconnecting the phone".

***

Cruz saw his sister standing by the side of the road, not waiting for him in the cafe. Cruz stopped his car and let his sister in.

Cruz saw his sister's face as she had just cried. Cruz didn't know what was going on, so Cruz just waited for his sister to speak.

Cruz stopped his car in a quiet place and fell silent listening to Tiara's story.

" Dad asked about mom and sister's news. Dad says he's sorry for all the mistakes he's done. He was so sorry" Tiara said again.

" I was scared of him but I was sad to see how he was. He gave me a chocolate bar. She looked very shabby", Tiara said sadly.

Cruz gripped the driver of his car, knowing that his father was scheming to meet Tiara because only his sister would accept him with compassion.

Tiara had a kind and gentle heart so Tiara would definitely pity looking at her shabby and unkempt father.

" What else did he say?", asked Cruz.

" Dad said he would visit me often" Tiara said.

Cruz took a long breath. Looking at the chocolate in Tiara's hand swiftly Cruz picked it up and threw it out the window.

" Don't take anything from him, how many times have I told you that if you meet that guy you should run" Cruz said angrily.

Tiara started crying. His sister knew Cruz would scold him.

Seeing Tiara crying, Cruz instantly dampened his emotions. " Don't cry, I'll buy you chocolates with the factory" Cruz stroked his sister's head fondly.

Tiara claps to hear Cruz say. " Do I have to tell this to mom?", asked Tiara.

" No, this is our secret. Don't let me see him" Cruz said.

Tiara took a step back, then took out the tissue and cleaned her blocked eyes and nose.

" I'll take you to Noa, tonight I'll pick you up and we'll go home" Cruz said.

***

Noa opened the gate and let Cruz's car into the yard.

Tiara came down and immediately hugged Noa familiarly. "Hi brother, how are you? Wow kk nice house yes, a house like this is a dream of kak Cruz", Tiara began to chatter.

Noa smiled and invited them into the house. Tiara sat on the living room sofa, while Cruz and Noa were slightly chattering in the kitchen.

" Why is Tiara's face so puffy?", asked Noa while making tea.

Cruz was quite shocked because Noa was so meticulously looking at Tiara's face.

" Some things just happened, I'll tell you later. But I obviously miss you," Cruz looked at Noa without letting go of her eyes.

Noa smiled "Don't look at me like that, later people think I used pellets to tie you up" Noa said.

Cruz laughed, "i was enchanted from the beginning", Cruz replied, rubbing Noa's face full of affection.

" You look tired Cruz. Has your work been so hard lately?", Noa asked.

Cruz leaned his head on Noa's shoulder spoiled. " Yes, I'm so tired. But I feel fine when I'm with you", Cruz whispered on Noa's shoulder.

" Would meeting me help you get tired?", Noa asked.

" Yes very, all the burdens of my life were lifted" Cruz replied.

" Let's meet more often. I will keep you feeling healthy" Noa said seriously.

Unexpectedly Cruz kissed Noa's neck and inhaled the scent of the girl's body deeply.

" I love you" Cruz said

***