Torn Between Twin Brothers

Since it was the first time EXODUS held a concert in the Philippines, THJ Entertainment and Mega World Entertainment collaborated. When the masses found out about the collaborations, everyone was excited and couldn't wait for the tickets to go on sale.

The day the tickets were on sale, EXODUS fans were ready, waiting in front of their computers to buy the minute it went online. To prevent big companies from buying in bulk, they only allowed a maximum of ten tickets per purchase. However, the minute they opened the ticket sale, it was sold out within thirty minutes. 

Fans who were unable to purchase were upset and posted their grievance on social media. Netizens voiced their request for EXODUS to extend and have a two-day concert so that everyone would have a chance to watch them.

CEO Kai and President Ann carefully discussed the possibility. After a week of discussion, it was decided that they would announce to the public that EXODUS would have a second concert on the day of the first concert. At the same time, they will open the ticket sale only to those fans who were not able to buy tickets in the first round so that they have a chance to get one.

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The EXODUS members arrived in the Philippines a couple of days before the concert to give them enough time to prepare. They arrived incognito and made sure that reporters and fans would not have any idea of their arrival. They were taken to Island Resort, where the security was tight, and no one could bother them. 

However, as soon as the private jet landed, Ashton quickly sent a message to the group chat Pearl had created for them and informed everyone that he safely arrived in the Philippines and let them know where they would be staying.

Akira and Pearl had arrived a day before and stayed at the Island Resort along with Ava, Arria, and Jeffrey. When they saw Ashton's post, everyone gathered together to wait for their arrival by the dock.

"Oh my God! I'm so excited! I can't wait for them to arrive." Exclaimed Pearl while holding her camera ready for the live stream. She promised her followers that she would do a live stream with EXODUS's arrival in the Philippines. First, however, she must be careful not to divulge their location.

Arria was standing next to Pearl, ready to co-host. Both of them wore face masks to make sure that no one would know their real identities.

Soon they saw a private yacht from the mainland coming close. They hurriedly came forward to greet the new arrival. Thinking it was EXODUS. To their dismay, it was not them...

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The first ones to descend from the ferry boat were four men, then one by one, they helped the other passengers.  The first one was Prince Philip, then Prince Edmund, followed by Princess Rose and Lady Crystal.

Everyone was in shock to see them arriving. They had no idea that they would be coming to watch the concert.

Pearl, who was ready to turn on the camera anytime, was very disappointed and just stood there with a scowl on her face. However, Arria was excited to see Princess Rose and happily greeted them.

Akira, Jeffrey, and Ava were courteous enough to come forward and greet the Royals. 

"Welcome to the Island Resort of the Philippines!" Said Jeffrey to the new arrivals as a form of greeting. Akira, who was next to him, was glaring at Lady Crystal.

"Thank you!" Replied Prince Philip, followed by Prince Edmund and Princess Rose.

"Arria! How I missed you so much!" Princess Rose said while they were in a tight embrace. 

"So did I!" Arria excitedly ushered Princess Rose towards the main hotel.

It was awkward for Prince Edmund when Ava came to greet him. He could only greet her politely.

"I heard that your family owns the resort; it's beautiful. Thank you for letting us stay." Said Prince Edmund to Ava and Jeffrey for pure conversation.

"No problem, it's our pleasure to have you stay here." Replied Ava politely without looking him in the eye.

Jeffrey could sense awkwardness from everyone, so he decided to be the welcoming host and ushered everyone to the main hotel to get them settled.

Just as they turned and left to go to the main hotel, another private yacht arrived at the dock. Onboard were Prince Edward and James and their bodyguards. The two had decided to join in on the fun.

A moment later, after James and Prince Edward arrived, the ferry boat owned by the resort arrived this time. Onboard were the EXODUS members and their entourage. 

Everyone was back in the hotel, with the Royals missing the chance to greet the new arrivals… 

Ashton was very disappointed when he didn't find them waiting for his arrival. What made it worse was seeing that his twin brother was also present. 

James and Prince Edward, accompanied by one of the resort's representatives, walked towards the hotel when James heard someone from behind shouting, calling his name.

"James! James! Wait up!" It was Ashton who quickly descended the ferry boat as soon as it was tied to the dock. He saw James from afar and wanted to have a word with him before they met Ava face to face. 

James and Prince Edward stopped and waited for him to catch up. 

Ashton was still trying to catch his breath by the time he reached them. "I didn't know you guys were coming. But, I'm glad that you're here James, I wanted to have a word with you." He said without greeting them first.

James's brows knitted, wondering what Ashton wanted to talk to him about. He wanted to ask him what it was about but held his tongue. Instead, "You couldn't even say hello first? Sure, let's find a private place." He then turned his attention to Prince Edward.

"I know; I'm going ahead and getting settled. I will see you guys later." Prince Edward was quick to interject before continuing walking towards the hotel, followed by his Royal guards.

Ashton wanted to give his brother a hug, but he knew how he hated being touched.. So, he just went ahead and started walking towards the beach, letting James follow behind him.