Chapter 34

Aria's POV Julian and I were scheduled to record separately – him in Studio A for vocals while I tackled the piano accompaniment in Studio B. That's typical for professional recordings; it allows for cleaner tracks and easier mixing later. One of the assistants led me into the recording space—a quiet, softly lit room with soundproofed walls and a beautiful Steinway grand piano waiting at its center. As I settled in, a thoughtful staff member approached and handed me a folded blanket. "For your ankles," she said with a warm smile. "The AC gets pretty cold in here, and I noticed your dress leaves them exposed." I blinked, then smiled, genuinely touched by the gesture. "Thank you."I thanked her with a grateful smile. This thoughtfulness was why I enjoyed working with Julian's team. Julian's perfectionism had always impressed me. Most artists would just use digitally synthesized piano tracks – cheaper and faster. But he insisted on having a real pianist, claiming the emotion can't be repli