Ariana's POV

It's three more days left for my battle round, so I am still kinda free. My brother, Frankie, was really busy recently, but he didn't tell me anything about it.

Two days ago was really a very memorable day for me and Nathan. I didn't meet him for one day which is yesterday since he had a lot of meetings with his manager and his record company yesterday, I missed him so much.

Today, I am free so I decided to visit him. I drove my car to his studio. When I reached his studio, a lot of memories floated on my mind, I couldn't stop smiling like an idiot. When I walked in there, I saw Nathan was sitting in front of piano and played it.

I knocked the door twice to get his attention. He turned to me and a big smile formed on his face, he said happily "Wow! See who's here? My little princess.". I giggled and asked "What are you doing?". He shrugged and replied "New music.". I nodded and sat beside him in front of the piano.

I was attracted to something which stole my attention, I widened my eyes and whispered "Wow! It's so beautiful.". The wall, the wall which recorded our love was full of photos, our photos. Nathan smirked and put his hand to my shoulder, he whispered "That's our wall, our corner.". It's like a tree, our love was the trunk and the photos are the branches. It's kinda like a mind map. The photos we took that day and even earlier were pasted on the wall. I turned to look at him and smiled "Thanks, Nathan.".

He shook his head and said "Not yet, I want your signature on it as well.". I giggled "Are you serious?". He showed me a marker pen which had already on his hand and replied "What do you think?". I giggled again and walked to the wall to sign my name. It's just above of our love. Nathan had signed his so I just signed mine beside his.

Before I signed my signature on the wall, someone knocked the door. I turned and wondering who is it. A welcome smile formed on Nathan's face as he walked to that guy and welcomed him. I couldn't believe it, I stood still and shouted "Why is he here?". My tone was kinda harsh and sounded rude since I hadn't totally forgiven him yet.

Nathan turned at me and replied with a smile "Oh, Ariana. I think you already know Justin. He informed my manager that he wanted to help me for my new album. I smiled and nodded. I showed my hand to Justin and said "Thank you.". He shook my hand as a welcome for me.

Nathan looked so happy and said "What are we waiting for? Let's do it!". His smile was everything for me, every time when I was looking at his smile, I smile. Ya, I still not yet totally forgiven Justin, but Nathan's smile made me forget about it.

Now, Nathan gave Justin a script of his new song. Justin looked at it and read out loud "Almost Is Never Enough? Wow, what a song, such an emotional song.". I was surprised as this is the song that Nathan told me that day, our duet.

Justin looked confused, he raised an eyebrow and asked "Nathan, this song was completed, why are you showing me this script?". Nathan shrugged and giggled "Actually, my full album was completed, but I hope you can be my supervisor of this song.". Justin nodded and asked "So, did you record all of the songs?". He nodded "Yes, my full album is done and it will be published about next month.".

Justin widened his eyes and asked "What? Next month? But this song...".

Nathan cut him off and said "No, this isn't my song. I wrote this song to Ariana.".

Justin's POV

"Next month? But this song...", I was cut off by Nathan. He cut me off by saying "No, this isn't my song. I wrote this song to Ariana.".

Ariana widened her eyes and asked Nathan nervously "What? Why? This is your song. It should be on your album. Besides, I am not even a professional singer. What about if I...", Nathan cut her off again by saying "Don't worry, be more confident. You will have your own album soon. You will be a great singer. You will be a pop princess one day.".

My mom is right, they looked so lovely together, they cared for each other deeply, they are really a perfect couple.

I cleared my throat and said "Okay, this will be Ariana's single and let's start recording the song. I think this song sounds great, doesn't need to make any change, let's do it.". Nathan nodded happily and they went into the record room together.

They put on their headphones and they started to sing based on the script after I showed them the signal.

I'd like to say we gave it a try

I'd like to blame it all on life

Maybe we just weren't right, but that's a lie, that's a lie

And we can deny it as much as we want

But in time our feelings will show

'Cause sooner or later

We'll wonder why we gave up

The truth is everyone knows

Almost, almost is never enough

So close to being in love

If I would have known that you wanted me

The way I wanted you

Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart

But right here in each other's arms

And we almost, we almost knew what love was

But almost is never enough

If I could change the world overnight

There'd be no such thing as goodbye

You'd be standing right where you were

And we'd get the chance we deserve

Try to deny it as much as you want

But in time our feelings will show

'Cause sooner or later

We'll wonder why we gave up

The truth is everyone knows

Almost, almost is never enough

We were so close to being in love

If I would have known that you wanted me, the way I wanted you

Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart

But right here in each other's arms

And we almost, we almost knew what love was

But almost is never enough

Oh, oh baby, you know, you know, baby

Almost, baby, is never enough, baby

You know

And we can deny it as much as we want

But in time our feelings will show

'Cause sooner or later

We'll wonder why we gave up

The truth is everyone knows

Almost, almost is never enough (is never enough, babe)

We were so close to being in love (so close)

If I would have known that you wanted me the way I wanted you (babe)

Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart

But right here in each other's arms

And we almost, we almost knew what love was (baby)

But almost is never enough

Oh, oh baby, you know, you know, baby

Almost is never enough.

After they had finished the duet, I clapped for them and praised at Nathan "Nathan, that's really amazing. You have done a very very great job.". He thanked me.

I turned to face Ariana and looked at her beautiful face. I turned my gaze on her pink and kissable lips and I praised her as well "Ariana, your voice is flawless. I am speechless.". She thanked me but I cut her off and said "Not me, thank to Nathan.". She laughed and thanked Nathan.

She hugged him and gave him a peck of kiss. My jaw dropped as that's not what I expected. Ariana was so happy, a big smile on her face, I didn't know why was I frowning, but I tried to held a smile on my face.

Nathan thanked me again for helping him. I laughed "Seriously? I didn't do anything on that song at all. I am just here to listen to your song.". We all laughed together. I looked at my watch, and said "Well, I think I gonna leave now.".

Before I left, I stopped as I saw a beautiful wall in the room. I took my steps to that direction and admired at it's amaze. This wall was full of Ariana and Nathan's photos. Nathan smirked and said "I am glad that you notice this. Isn't it nice?". I nodded and asked "What is this for?".

Ariana answered me happily "Well, this wall belongs to Nathan and me, it's our corner, full of our memory and our hard work.". Nathan added "One day, if I am famous, I want to show this wall to everybody to let them know that our love story.". I nodded with a short reply "Cool.".

Justin's POV

I had no idea why did Ariana keep appearing on my mind. Sometime, I even questioned myself that whether am I fall in love her... "Hell no, that's ridiculous.".

I may admit that she's gorgeous and adorable but fall in love with her? Hell no...

Right??

It seemed cool to be at least friend with Ariana and Nathan but I couldn't. I can't deny that the consequence to me and Ariana will be caused.

Her smile is everything, she's adorable. She doesn't need any big boobs or any big ass to attract other men, she's just so natural. She's beyond perfect. I wouldn't mind to date her to be honest, but she belongs to Nathan.

I unlocked my phone and logged in my Twitter. I wanted to tweet to Ariana and Nathan about their duet but I couldn't, this will cause drama as well.

Suddenly, I received a phone call from Paul, the manager of The Voice. He said on the phone "Justin, I want to meet you now.". I looked at my watch and replied "It's 11pm now, can we talk about it tomorrow?". He sounded kinda harsh, and ordered me "I said now. 10 minutes in my office.". I took a deep breathe and answered "Fine. I will be there.".

I woke up from my bed and drove to his office which is not far away from my house.

I reached there and walked to his office. I knocked the door and he allowed me to come in. I walked in there and I realized Scooter was there as well.

He turned and looked at me, he said "Well, Mr Bieber, take a seat.". I was confused as I sat down and looked at Scooter confusedly. I showed him my hand signal to ask about what's happening. He rested his forehead in his hands and shaking his head. At least, I know that's not a great sign, something bad happened.

Suddenly, Paul tossed some photos on my face and asked angrily "Justin, what is this?". I shouted back at him "Fuck! What is this supposed to mean? I am not your dog!". He shouted back at me "Just take a look on the photos.".

I picked up the photos and took a look on them. I widened my eyes and defended myself "I can explain this.".

He punched his table and warned me "Justin, you should be clear that you shouldn't keep in touch with Ariana. And you appeared in her boyfriend's studio just now.". I shook my head and argued "No, I mean yes, I was there but nothing to do with Ariana. I was there to help Nathan for his new album.".

He shook his head and replied "I know, but Justin, you don't understand. You screwed up. This will cause dramas that everything on our show was set up. Everything is fake, all are lies. You shouldn't keep in touch with any of the competitors.". I nodded and apologized "I know but... I am sorry.".

He added angrily "Justin, you applied for the highest pay, and we did it for you, but recently you caused us even more problems. Now, every report stated that our show was all set up. Last time, you dissed Ariana and now still Ariana. I mean why her? Why Ariana? She's not even in your team. What's happen between you both?". I shook my head and argued with him to defend Ariana "No, I told you, I was there because of Nathan, not Ariana.".

He smirked and said "Don't lie, Justin. Adam complained that you hugged Ariana that day.  I would say that the way you look into her eyes was different. Normally, you seldom make any eye contact with others, even if you are, it's just a cool and calm eye contact. But against Ariana, you are different. You looked happy and emotional. Admit that, Justin, you got feeling on her.".

That sentence gave me a kind of goosebump and pushed me into my dilemma again. I always got a kind of feeling on Ariana after dissing her on stage but the kind of feeling that I owe her and tried to redeem her. I took a deep breathe and denied it "No, I got no feeling on her.".

He smirked and replied calmly "Well, love is blind. Sometime it comes in the most unexpected way and the most unexpected moment.".!

Paul nodded and sat down on his chair, he stated "Justin, undeniable, you are a well known superstar, and honestly we need your fame. So we don't want to loose you. But, you kept causing us problem. And all of these are on Ariana.".

I got a very bad feeling about this, I cut him off and said "What are you trying to say? Straight to your point.". He nodded and replied "Fine. But, I want to let you know that I was forced to make this decision.". He finished his sentences, and turned his attention to Scooter who was sitting behind me as he wanted him to go ahead about his plan.

Scooter nodded and stood up from the purple couch. He cleared his throat, and said "Justin, I just had a small discussion with Paul, we wouldn't want this to happen but we had to. There are so many dramas on The Voice and all of those are from Ariana and you. So, we need to sacrifice one of you.".

I was shocked at his last sentence with the word 'sacrifice', I stood up and asked angrily "Sacrifice? What do you mean?".

He put his hands in his pocket and said sadly "Unfortunately, we chose to sacrifice Ariana.".

Scooter looked at his face without showing any eye contact with me, he apologized truthfully "I am sorry.". I knew he wouldn't do this to me since I knew him too well. Paul is the one who made this decision.

"What?!" I turned my attention to Paul and shouted angrily. I added "That's cheating. That's what they called as set up. We shouldn't do this.". Paul argued "Bullshit! No, don't blame on us, it's your fault. You caused all of these bullshits and this is the consequence.".

I already felt very sorry to Ariana and now I wouldn't want to be the one who destroyed her dream. I shook him off and gave up "Fine, fire me, sack me. I quit, just don't do this to her.". They didn't agree with me, they explained "Justin, you will be got fired but at the end of this season. Now, all we should do is to kick Ariana out of this competition to avoid the drama goes even further. We need to end this drama, so we should sacrifice Ariana.". I cut him off and said "No, she's a great singer. She got the potential to be the winner of this show. Besides, I think Adam won't do this to her.".

Paul laughed like an evil at my comment, he replied "No, we had convinced Adam. And ya, he's unhappy about this at first, but I am the manager, so he got no choice. Now, all we have to do is to wait until the moment that Ariana make mistake and Adam will disqualify her. Maybe will be on this battle round or the next battle round.".

Paul warned me "Justin, all you need to do is don't keep in touch with Ariana anymore. That's the reason why I am meeting you now. Remember, don't meet her anymore or even talk to her. This is a warning and also an order as well.".

I was livid and I left his office without any goodbye. After he finished his sentence, I turned and walked away from his office. I slammed the door as loud as I could to show my unhappiness.

I felt so sorry for Ariana. She doesn't deserve to be like this, it's so unfair to her. I swear I will make her to crown this show, I will make her to be a superstar, I won't let Paul get rid of her, I promise she will be a pop princess one day.

I won't let this happen on Ariana.

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