Chapter 7 - Entering Showbiz

"What do you mean my grandbaby girl is heartbroken?! This will not do; I will fly to Japan and wring that boy's neck!" Bellowed Ann's mother, Sophia, who was known as the Diva of the Philippines Entertainment Industry. Her grandchildren were her life and discovering that someone made her little angel weep agitated her.

"Mom... It's alright! We have it under control. We've already discussed that we will let it go for now since they are still young anyway. So you don't have to fly to Japan to wring the boy's neck. Hahaha!" Ann teases her mother while gesturing to Jeff to help her end the call already.

Jeff complied and gave his 'oscar-winning acting.'

"Sweetheart, we're going to be late if you don't hurry!" He bellowed at the threshold of their bedroom, making sure it's loud enough for Sophia to hear. But, of course, it wasn't a total lie since they really did have an engagement to attend.

"Mom, we need to leave already. We have a dinner party to attend, one of Jeff's friends is throwing a party. I'll talk to you again soon, alright! Love you! Bye!" She then hung up the phone as swiftly as she could.

"I swear! Every time my mom calls, there's never an end to it. She keeps going on and on--like the energizer battery."

Jeff helped Ann put on her shawl to cover her bare shoulders. She was wearing a strapless black evening dress that reached up to her knees. The dress showed all the curves on her body in the right places.

Jeff was wearing a black Armani suit to match his wife.

The couple stopped at each of their children's rooms before leaving. Little Jeffrey already fell asleep. He was tired from his outing that day.

Ava was still awake playing games on a computer. It seems she had already forgotten what had happened during the day. She was so engrossed with her games that she ignored her parents that bid her goodbye.

Two-year-old Arria was having a fit, and she seemed to know her parents were going out. When Ann saw this, she almost changed her mind to let Jeff go by himself. However, Jeff quickly pulled her and ushered her out of Arria's room after giving the baby a kiss goodnight.

"Sweetheart, her nanny will take care of her, alright? Don't worry; we will only stay for a little while. We only need to show up, greet the birthday celebrant, and then we'll leave right away if that will make you feel better." Coaxed Jeff as they got inside the vehicle.

Ann only smiled timidly as they entered the vehicle. Once they were inside, she leaned her head on Jeff's shoulder for comfort.

It has been about six years already since the wedding of the century and three lovely children, but they're still as sweet with each other as if they were newlyweds.

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Five years passed by quickly. The incident about the first meeting was long forgotten, and everyone lived their lives, business as usual.

Ten years old Ava had long forgotten about the boy that teased her and was now engrossed in playing video games. Then, she met a "big brother" online, helping her rank higher and carrying her every time they play.

Meanwhile, thirteen years old James has also been busy; he was very focused on his studies. So whenever he has free time, he spends it playing video games. He has been playing with this "little sister" and helping her rank up for a while now. She's too funny for her own good when she plays, especially when she calls him big brother during the game.

Ashton, on the other hand, was into show business. He loved to sing, dance, and act and constantly pleaded to his parents to let him try out for idol training.

"You don't need to join idol training if you really want to be an idol. We have our own entertainment company. How about I sign you up for classes instead." Said Ashley to the teary-eyed Ashton.

Tanaga scolded him for his poor grades and warned him that if his grades didn't improve, he would be sent to a school abroad and live in a dormitory far away from his family. That made Ashton bawl his heart out.

However, Ashton was determined that he would make a career in show business. And no matter what Tanaga and Ashley do, he would skip school and hang out with other kids that were training to be an idol.

Finally, the couple gave in and decided to let thirteen-year-old Ashton train to be an idol, and they also agreed to let him be homeschooled. They saw how determined Ashton was, and with his look and talent, they might as well let him use it.

He was sent to Korea to join the training program in the THJ Entertainment Korea branch.

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Every year, Ashley and their daughter Akira would go to the Philippines and visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gusman. Tanaga would come once in a while, but not always.

While in the Philippines, she would make time and visit her friend Ann and whenever she goes, she would bring her daughter Akira with her, who was the same age as Ava. Seeing each other so often led to the two girls becoming the best of friends, just like their mothers.

Meanwhile, Ashton was busy with his training and had never gone with his mother and sister to the Philippines.

James, however, would accompany his mother and sister whenever he had the time to go. Still, he only stayed at his grandparents' house and never accompanied Ashley and Akira because he was too ashamed to face Ava; therefore, the trio never met in person as they got older.

Ava loved to act and sing just like her mother, grandmother, and aunt. Whenever Ann has a movie or drama with a daughter, she would always include Ava in it. And whenever her aunt had a fashion show with children's clothing, Little Jeffrey and Ava would be in them as well.

This led to Ava spending her childhood in showbiz as well...

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