Torn Between Twin Brothers

As soon as they landed, Ava turned on her cellphone to check if she had any messages. She was surprised to see so many missed calls and messages from Arria, Jeffrey, Pearl, Akira, and last but not least, James. She first listened to her messages except the one from James. She was contemplating if she should listen to it or just delete it. 

She decided to leave it be and post a response in their group chat. 

Ava: [I'm sorry, for not being able to take your calls or reply to all of your messages. I was in the air on the way to where I'm going to attend college. Once I settle in, I will inform all of you so we can do a FaceTime call. I just landed and still haven't descended from the plane.] 

She deliberately didn't mention the name of the University that she would be attending.

When everyone saw her message, they all replied.

Arria: [ Understood! Good luck and fighting! ????]

Jeffrey: [Make us proud! Show them what you got!]

Akira: [ I'm missing you already! Let me know when I can call you? ????????]

Pearl: [I understand, but why can't you tell us which University you will be attending?]

After reading all the messages from everyone, Ava felt a slight pain in her heart. She also began to miss all of them. She was going to be alone in a new world and unsure if she would fit in being so young.

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She wanted to let everyone know where she would be attending but was afraid that James would find out and decide to transfer so he could protect her. She didn't want that to happen at all. Since she had informed them already that she was alright, she was about to put her phone away when another message popped. But this time, it was a private message and only for her to read.

Ashton: [ What's with the secrecy and changing University at the last minute? I have a guess, but I'm not going to say it here. If you need an ear to listen to you, mine's free of charge. Call me anytime!]

After reading, a smirk appeared on her lips. She thought it was so cute of Ashton to act like a big brother. Except she already knew that he liked her. She was just going to let it be and not reply, but then she thought about it... She quickly typed a response,

Ava: [ It's not a secret, I just want to concentrate on my studies, and if everyone knows where I will be, I'm afraid that they will come to see me whenever they get a chance. I can't have that. I'm fine, nothing to tell. So, this could also be my last response because I'm deleting the app after messaging you guys. Take care of yourself, and be a good boy. Don't break too many hearts. ] She then hit send.

After hitting send, she quickly turned off her phone, ensuring that she could no longer see if Ashton responded to her message. Once the phone was turned off, she stuck it inside her backpack before lifting it and hooking it behind her. She then started gathering her belongings so she would be ready to descend as soon as the door opened.

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A vehicle was already waiting for them at the tarmac to take them to the hotel. Jeff's special bodyguards were also lined up, waiting for them to descend to the tarmac. 

The first one to come out was a couple of bodyguards that were with them on the flight. They checked the surroundings, making sure everything was in order before letting Jeff and Ann, followed by Ava, walk down towards the waiting vehicle.

The weather was warm while the breeze was passing by as they descended from the plane. Suddenly Ava felt a little nervous with the thought that she would be living by herself once her parents left to go back home.

However, she tried her best not to let it show on her face so her parents would not worry about her. Instead, she used the acting skills that she learned as a child actress and put on a brave face void of any emotion, just like what her father would do when he was doing business.

Once Ann was on the ground, she looked back behind her to check on her daughter. She was worried about her daughter living alone with no one by her side. However, after seeing that she looked just fine, Ann let out a sigh of relief as she let her husband guide her to the waiting vehicle.

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The hotel manager was standing waiting at the front door when the vehicle carrying the Chairman and his family arrived. He was sound asleep when he received a call from Ronald a couple of hours ago that they would be coming soon and to make sure that all was prepared upon their arrival.

He had been busy making sure that the hotel was sparkling clean and up to the Chairman's standards for the last week. He's known for doing a spot check whenever he stays in one of the group's hotels. No mistake was allowed, or his job would be on the line.

After carefully checking himself, making sure that he looked immaculate, he hastened to greet them as they descended the vehicle.

"Welcome! Chairman Go, Mrs. Go, and young miss." He then extended his hand out for a handshake.

Jeff accepted his hand and shook it, then lightly tapped the GM on his shoulder, "Thank you! How's everything?" He asked as they walked into the hotel.

The GM happily filled Jeff in with what was going on with the hotel while they were walking towards the private elevator. Ann and Ava quietly followed behind them while the bodyguards were following right behind the mother and daughter.

Once they arrived at the private elevator, Jeff, Ann, and Ava walked in, followed by the two bodyguards. The GM stood waiting for the door to close before planning to go to the public elevator to follow.

"Stop!" Jeff then put his hand to stop the door from closing. "Why don't you ride up with us? I have a question that needs answering now.." He told the GM, who was stunned by Jeff's order.