"How would you justify that to your Stars, who have supported you and your dreams wholeheartedly and without asking for much in return? Is such a woman worthy of you?"

Mou Zirui\'s question seemed to shoot straight through him as she stared up at him with wounded puppy eyes. She was horrified that she had been so impolite to a guest but on the other hand she was feeling that she had been cheated on. She waited for the man who was her idol to answer and noticed as his eyes hardened. She had seen that look in his eyes many times in the past and admired him for it. This look, this coldness had been there when he had faced the people who had tried to suppress their band from award functions and musical shows. It was there often in his eyes when he usually shut down his opponents. Zirui could almost not control her tears when she realized that she had made her idol her enemy.

As the girls righteous words echoed in his ears, Adam almost lost his temper as he heard the girl speak against Alice. It was his biggest fear when he had thought of pursuing Alice because even though their fans for the most part were supportive, there were some that would leave no stone turned to ruin his happiness. With Zirui being the first person to question him, his fears and anger over such people almost made him snap at her that who he dated was none of her business. But his words were caught when he noticed her moist eyes. Getting a grip on his own emotions, he sighed and then said, "Miss Mou, I can understand your concerns and feelings over this matter but.."

Before he could continue, Mou Zirui interrupted," Yes, I know it is not my right to question you. I am sorry for crossing my limits."

Just as Mou Zirui was about to rush away, Adam said," Let me finish Ms. Mou. Yes, under normal circumstances I would agree that you have no right. But I know where your feelings are coming from. The Sky and Stars can never be separated. Miss Mou? Can you keep a secret?"

Mou Zirui, who had expected to be blasted with some hot temper that Adam was known for, she was pleasantly surprised, when he offered to give her an explanation. When he noticed that she was looking up at him expectantly, Adam continued," Miss Mou, you have yet to officially step into society. And as you do, you will realize that not everyone will treat you equally. Some will covet you for your looks and some for your status. Rarely will there be anyone who will want you for yourself. You have heard of Alice from the people she has done business with. To handle them and to protect herself from them, she has also donned various masks and shields. In freezing temperatures, the lake water on the surface freezes so that the life inside can live. Alice Faye is like that. Only the upper layer is ice. Even for us, members of Sky, we have also put on masks at times. To give our Stars all the happiness they deserve. But I have never lied to the Stars. Alice is the girl I have often talked about. I have just found her after a long while. And am scared of loosing her so forgive me for almost snapping at you.."

As Mou Zirui listened to this, her tears escaped her eyes, but they were tears of happiness. With a roll of her eyes, she wiped away her tears and said," Then, you found your \'far away dream\'? Is Chairwoman Alice really the same person who was with you when your grandmother passed away? I..I am sorry for being so crass! I don\'t know why I am talking so much."

Adam grinned at the flustered girl (making her more flustered in the process) and said," It\'s alright Miss Mou. I have learned to think of only the god times when I think of my grandmother. But I also have a request, please don\'t let anyone know of this. It has been long since we have separated and Alice is unaware of the depth of my feelings. And I would like her to fall some more for me before I confess to her. I would really appreciate if you don\'t tell anyone about it. Please."

Mo Zirui grinned and nodded. She was happy that her idol had found his happiness. Somehow whenever she heard the song of \'far away dream\' that he had written she felt that he was talking about a woman even though the band had repeatedly claimed that it was about their success. And she was extremely happy that the person who had indirectly brought her so much happiness was going to have some of it himself. Before Adam could be relieved, however, she said," But I have a condition." And then she leaned up and whispered something in his ear. Grinning, Adam agreed wholeheartedly before the two people separated.

However, what Mou Zirui and Adam did not realize was that they had been observed by more than one pair of malicious eyes...