Chapter 1

There were plasma screens of arrival and departure times on the wall of the airport. People were lined up at the check-in desk with suitcases and baggage. In the background, soft music is playing. In the arrivals lounge, there were hundreds of curious and excited people.

Half of these people are keeping on checking the time displayed on the plasma screen while some are chatting with enthusiasm to the person standing next to them. There are also people who are checking the banners they are holding tightly in their hands. Every second past is making their heartbeats louder. Any minute by now, they will all see the person they are eagerly waiting for.

They are also reporters waiting together with these people. They all came from different stations and news publishers in the city. The reporters are all eager to see the person who recently won an international award which makes her more well-known and popular. As they wait for her arrival, they are all double-checking their equipment to avoid any problems later in her interview session.

When the glass door slides open, a woman stepped out as she combed her fingers through her wavy hair. She also put the sunglasses she is wearing on her head. Since it is already summer, this woman chooses to wear a simple shirt with a glittered word 'chic' printed on it, a pair of skinny pants and white sneakers. This outfit is too simple. She doesn't wear any make-up on her face, but it also highlights the natural beauty that captures the attention of every person around her.

The moment the people saw her, loud screams and cheers is can be heard inside the airport. Several guards are forming a line around the beautiful woman as they remind these people to give way to the passengers stepping out of the arrival lounge. The people in front opens the huge banner they are holding. Big and bold letters that say 'Welcome back in Finrel City, Ms. Francheska' was written on it. The remaining people behind them are shouting in excitement hoping to get the attention of their idol. Some are also waving the colorful balloons they are holding which makes the situation more lively.

Fortunately, their efforts are not wasted. Not only Francheska widely smiles at them, but she also points at the side where tables and chair are neatly placed indicating that she will go there immediately. Her manager quickly walks in front of the fans and reminds them not to make any rude or hasty behavior so they can see and talk to their idol properly. It was good that these people easily listen to the manager and obediently follows where Francheska will be going.

The reporters quickly move and run towards the tables to take the best seat and place they can get. The fans are also doing the same hoping to see their idol at a close distance. There are more security guards arrives and put a good distance between the fans and the interview area. They are also reminding them to be more careful and avoid making any unnecessary actions that can disturb the upcoming interview session.

After a few minutes of waiting, Francheska sits in front of a table where several microphones are placed on it. Her manager is standing near her table and frequently checks if everything is okay. When she energetically waves her hand, the crowd let out excited screams and cheers. After a few more preparations, the interview session with Francheska quickly started.

"Miss Francheska, can you tell us what are your thoughts the moment you realized that you had won the Phoenix Award?" A reporter who wears thick-framed glasses asked.

The Phoenix Award is very well known not on in their country, but also worldwide. It is the greatest achievement that a performer can achieve in the entertainment industry. It shows not only your fame but also your great talent that was recognized by millions of people all around the globe. And last week, Francheska recently received this international award.