9

As the days flew by, a month had already passed, and Westlife's exhilarating European leg tour was nearing its conclusion. The anticipation among fans was palpable, as the next stop on the journey was the much-awaited destination - Asia!

With eagerness in her voice, Analisa couldn't help but express her concern, "Has there been any announcement yet about the ticket selling dates?"

A mysterious smile played on Jem's face, leaving her friends intrigued. From her bag, she pulled out what looked like papers and theatrically fanned them to show her friends.

"What's that?" Mae asked.

Jem paused and revealed what she was holding.

"Westlife comeback tour: Araneta Coliseum, SVIP tick-" Kathryn couldn't finish her sentence as she gasped, covering her mouth with her hands. Her eyes widened in disbelief. "Oh my gosh! Is that for real?"

With pride, Jem nodded and gazed at her friends. "I had a conversation with a Wilbros staff. They're about to announce the surprise ticket selling for the concert. So, I seized the chance to get the best seats for all five of us-Carlos included."

Analisa, Mae, and Kathryn exchanged glances.

"The Westlife PH Fan group is also not aware of it. They only know the concert dates but not the ticket selling dates. For sure, they'll be surprised when Wilbros makes the announcement."

Jem distributed the tickets to her friends, three each. The remaining three were for Carlos. He had grown close to them, so they decided to include him in the concert plan.

"Why do they have to do these surprise things?" Mae asked, examining the tickets in her hand.

"They anticipate that the tickets will be sold out within fifteen minutes. So, to give everyone a fair chance, they made it a sudden event. I'm just lucky I have a connection with the producers."

Kathryn teased Jem gently on the side. "It's really different when you have a friend with connections in the industry."

Jem flipped her hair to the back. "Come on, it's just me!"

They laughed again.

Not even an hour passed after Jem gave away five tickets when the news about the ticket selling was made public. Many fans panicked because of the sudden announcement. Some worried because they couldn't withdraw money as the banks were already closed. Others hurriedly sought out friends they could borrow money from just to buy a ticket.

While everyone was busy, each of them received a notification that Westlife had a new post.

Calling all Filipina Westlife fans!

Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Win a dreamy one-day date and a romantic dinner with your favorite Westlife member!

Here's how to enter:
1. Create an amazing music video of yourself singing your favorite Westlife song. The more creative, the better your chances!
2. Don't forget to purchase a concert ticket for any date.
3. Five lucky fans will be selected for this incredible experience. Submit your entries by Sunday, 6 pm.

Wishing you the best of luck! Get ready for an unforgettable time with Westlife!

•••

In a burst of excitement, Kathryn, Jem, Analisa, and Mae leaped and hugged each other.

Mae was the first to release the embrace. "Girls, this is our moment to shine!"

Jem snapped her fingers. "I've got an idea!"

Without hesitation, she continued, "Let's seek help from my friend who happens to be a director. We'll shoot impactful music videos for the contest!"

"Great idea, Jem!" Kathryn grinned, playfully crossing her arms. "You're a genius!"

•••

"Good morning, Efren!" Jem greeted the freelance director as they stood in the ABS-CBN studio.

Efren returned the cheek kiss. "Long time no see, Jem. You look even more beautiful." He glanced at Jem's three companions. "And you've brought three more beauties along."

Kathryn, Mae, and Analisa modestly tucked their hair behind their ears, trying to hide their smiles.

"They're my best friends," Jem introduced her friends to the director. "I met them in a fan group."

"Let me guess..." Efren stroked his chin. "A Westlife fan group?"

With excitement, all four of them answered, "Yes!"

"I knew it." Efren nodded, eyeing Jem. He already had an inkling from their previous project together that Jem couldn't stop talking about Westlife during their breaks.

•••

Invited to the man's office, they settled down as Jem spoke up, "Efren, I'll be direct. We need your help to create a creative music video." She explained the contest mechanics.

"That's a piece of cake. I'm in!"

A smile appeared on all four faces.

"So, when's your preferred shooting date?"

"Today," Jem replied.

Shortly after, they were on a van heading to the first shooting location for Analisa's music video. She chose "Obvious" and a beach setting. Everything went smoothly, and they finished within an hour. Next up was Mae, who picked "I Will Reach You" and shot it at SM North.

After Mae, it was Jem's turn with "Written in the Stars" in Tagaytay.

Lastly, Kathryn selected "Every Little Thing You Do" and shot it in her condo, showcasing her room filled with Kian's memorabilia.

Almost midnight when they finished shooting and creating Same Day Edit (SDE) music videos for each. The friends were amazed by the results, easily competing on MYX.

After a tiring day, the director, camera man, and editor bid farewell after sharing instant noodles at Kathryn's condo. They received compensation, despite Efren's hesitation. The four friends insisted, showing respect for people in the industry and acknowledging the need for proper compensation for their time and expertise.

"Let's submit it on Saturday for a momentous revelation," Kathryn suggested, glancing at her friends.

"I agree," Mae said as she looked at her friends. "Alright, let's do it on Saturday so no one copies our concept. It's not a competition for the most likes, right?"

"No, it's not," Jem confirmed.

They prepared backup copies of the music videos for the designated upload day of their contest entries.

•••

On Saturday, the girls submitted their entries, posting them on their Facebook timelines with the hashtag #WestlifeBeMyDate. Within an hour, each entry received thousands of likes, showcasing people's admiration for the impressive video editing skills.

Veniece's entry stood out with over ten life-size Kian Egan standees as props, leaving even Kathryn in awe of her creativity.

Veniece became fierce competition. "I'm impressed with her creativity," Kathryn admitted.

Meanwhile, in Veniece's condo unit, she celebrated with a wine glass in hand.

"I will make sure that I will be your date, Kian," she said with a cunning smile.

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