Torn Between Twin Brothers

Tanaga and Ashley looked at each other, unsure of what to say… Then Ashley spoke.

"Son, don't worry about it then. If you're unsure about your feelings for Ava, it's fine. I'm glad that you two are getting along well, and there's a potential that it could grow into something. However, you must take into consideration Ava's feelings too. Give her space and let her grow, don't try to covet all her time when she starts attending college; do you understand what I mean?"

James fully understood what his mother meant. Lately, he became more and more greedy and wanted all of Ava's time and attention. Especially now that he knew that there were other boys interested in her, hearing what his mother said, he just now realized what he had been doing. 

"Don't worry, Mom. I promise that when we start school, I will act properly and not cross any lines. I will treat her like I always do, a little sister and nothing more." Although he said those words deep inside of him, he was unsure how he would fulfill it.

Tanaga nodded after hearing what James said. "Now that that's all settled, you can stay a week at home. But, after that, you will fly back to Stonasia to intern with your uncle at the resort, as we agreed. You need to start learning the business, do you understand?" He said sternly without batting an eye.

James stood up, "Yes, Dad!" He then made a bow to show respect to his father and mother.

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Meanwhile, back in the Philippines...

Pisces and Mary were given a couple of month's vacation to spend with their families while the children were on break from school. The two didn't hesitate to go on holiday; as much as they wanted to stay, they also missed their families.

Chupsy envied them, but she had the responsibility to stay with her charge. She planned on taking the much-needed vacation once they got back home to America. She had already submitted her leave form before they left Stonasia and recently received the approval. Meantime, she will enjoy herself in the Philippines and learn as much as she can about the Filipino culture.

Time went by very fast. James was sent back to Stonasia to fulfill his promise to help at the resort. Akira and Pearl stayed with the Go's for a month before going back home to spend the rest of their vacation with their parents.

Ashton finished preparing and getting ready for the tour. Their first concert of the tour was in the Mall of Asia in Manila.

When Pearl saw the news about EXODUS going to the Philippines, she pleaded to her mother to let her go. Luckily, Andrea planned to go to the Philippines for some business and promised to take her along.

Once Pearl knew she would be coming, she informed Ava, Akira, and Arria right away. They were all delighted and made plans for all of them to watch the concert. 

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Prince Rose also found out that EXODUS will be having a concert in the Philippines. She couldn't wait to call Arria. 

"Did you see the news? Oh, my God! I can't believe how lucky you are. How I wish we could also watch the concert there, this way we all can have fun memories." Complained Princess Rose as she lay her back flat on top of her bed.

Arria was also in her bedroom, sitting on a chair facing her computer's monitor where she could see Princess Rose lying on the bed.

"Why don't you ask permission? Then, if worst comes to worst, they would just ask one of your older brothers to accompany you. Better yet, why don't you ask one of them to come with you. That way, if one agrees, he could ask your parents for permission." Suggested Arria.

A light bulb lit up in Princess Rose's head after hearing Arria's suggestion. Princess Rose jumped up, ready to look for one of her older brothers, "Let me hang up for a moment, I'm going to look for one of them, and if I'm lucky, I might be able to join you. Thank you!" She quickly bid her goodbye, slid her finger on the screen of her phone, and rushed out of her bedroom.

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A little later, Arria received another facetime call from Princess Rose. 

"You won't believe this... I went to look for my brothers and found both of them in front of our father, asking for permission to travel to the Philippines. My heartbeat was running like a hundred miles per hour as they waited for our father's response. Guess what?" She happily asked while her eyes were showing excitement.

Arria decided to play along. "Let me guess, and the king said, 'hell no!' I will not let you go to the Philippines." She bantered while a pretty cute smile was evident on her face.

Princess Rose sat up before waving a finger left and right, "No-no-no! That was not what our father said. He said... 'It's a good idea, why don't you take your sister and your fiance so they could also visit the Philippines." Her head was bobbing up and down, "that was his exact words. So, we will be joining you to watch the concert!" Her voice was filled with laughter.

Arria laughed out loud. It made Princess Rose curious as to why, "Arria, are you alright? Why are you laughing? I'm telling you the truth." Her voice was quavering.

"I'm sorry! I was laughing because you are so gullible. But, of course, I know that the king had given you all the approval to come here. If not, you would be crying your heart out by now and won't have time to call me back." Arria chuckled.

Hearing what Arria just said, Princess Rose got into thinking. Then suddenly both of them burst into a fit of chuckling.

After that, they decided to make a conference call with Pearl who was busy preparing what she planned to pack on her trip back to the Philippines....