Novels by alwayshopeful

The Love I Have Hoped For

I am Jessica Myers. 30 years of age. I am an introverted type of person and spends most of my free time at home, watching Netflix. I don't usually go out and I don't have a lot of friends. Despite my age, I still keep a diary with me and every time I want to share something to someone, I write it on my diary. Everyone might think I am boring, but this is the life I am comfortable to live with. I was bullied as a student which makes me have a hard time trusting other people. Like other women, all I want is to be loved. I hope to meet someone who can make me feel special despite my characteristics and flaws. I am an ordinary woman who wants to be pursued by a guy, receiving flowers, going on dates in cinemas or simply walking in a park. My ideal man? I just want to meet someone who is nice and who can listen to my stories no matter how simple and boring they are. I don't think I am a difficult person to deal with but why is no one liking me? I am an NBSB and because of that, I have low self-confidence. I sometimes ask myself if I am capable to love and to be loved. I hope someday, like in fairy tales, my prince charming will come. I hope someone out there will see the beauty in me, maybe not physically but with my character. Don't get me wrong, I am happy with my life now, but I am sure I will be happier to be spending it with someone. Will I still get a happy ending like the characters in fairy tales? When can I experience the love I have always been hoping for?

95 People's Curiosity

I can’t believe with what I have just heard. I knew he was a liar a long time ago, but I never knew he would step this low just to save his reputation an destroy mine. If there are people who knew exactly what happened in the past, that would definitely be the two of us. What he said in the interview are all but lies!“What do you plan to do now?” Nancy asked.I don’t know how to answer her question. I’m so furious now that I can’t think properly. I want to shout at Geoff and tell the world how I suffered a lot when I was with him. I want to tell everyone how he miserable my life was being scared at someone who was supposed to take care of me.“You can cry if you want to. You don’t need to pretend you’re okay when we all know that you are not.” Nancy continued.“I have already cried too many times because of him. I won’t let him do that again.”“So, what is our plan

Last Updated: 2020-11-09

94 The Interview

Our family spent the next days happily. I was never once worried about what Geoff and Erica might do to me nor my daughter. Now that they know that I am Colin’s wife, I’m sure they have to think hard on how they can have their revenge. Revenge? It should be me who’s doing that and not the other way around. They have made me suffer so much. I actually didn’t do anything that can harm them yet. But in my situation now, I don’t think I need to do more things. I know that being married to Colin Andrews, CEO of JBC Entertainment is enough revenge for them.Athena is growing so fast. She can now speak clearly and can pronounce all the sounds including “r”. Colin’s adoption with her has also now started and according to Colin, everything is happening is smoothly, but we are still expecting that Geoff would do something to prevent it.Nancy’s books are now becoming famous online. I haven’t read any of her works since

Last Updated: 2020-10-31

93 The Turn of Events

"Mr. Geoff Park, the CEO of Liberty Group, is not the man we thought he was. He was known by many as a good businessman, someone who treats his employees well and is a gentleman. But little did we know about his last relationship. He was so private in the past that no one knew that he was married to Ericka Wright, the heiress of Global Traders CEO. They were married for three years and after not being able to have a child, decided to have a divorce. Mr. Park then met his schoolmate Jessica Myers whom he married after a month. No news about their marriage came to public and according to his friends, they thought Ms. Wright was still his girlfriend since they were seen together on several occasions. There was a rumor that Mr. Park married Ms. Myers for them to have a baby but he planned to have a divorce with her once she gave birth. This plan was then found out by Ms. Myers and came to hiding with her daughter, scared that she and her child will be separated. As of this writing, we a

Last Updated: 2020-10-26

92 My Worries

Murmurs can be heard in the hall. Geoff stood still on the stage, probably thinking whether he should stay where he is now or follow Erica to comfort her. In this situation, I should feel happy and proud because I am gradually having my revenge, but why do I have the feeling that the people present in the hall are looking at me like a villain?Holding Colin's hand in one hand while holding the trophy on the other hand, I couldn't help but to look down. I have to avoid stares of those people seated on their seats. Colin still looks so relaxed. I'm not sure whether he could sense the judging eyes glaring at us.A little later, Geoff decided to get off the stage as well. I guess he couldn't stand to be in the same place with me. After he left, all the awardees with their partners took pictures. I had to force a smile not to look awkward in photos.As we get back to our seats, some reporters approached Colin."Mr. Andrews, can we have a short interview? We ju

Last Updated: 2020-10-26

91 The Award

I can't believe with my reflection on the mirror. The people around me were all smiles, admiring how I turned out. The long dress fitted my body well. It is a simple long black dress that shows my curves. I never thought I am this slim. The dress makes me look taller than usual and it outlines my figure in a sexy way. The dress is matched with black stilettos which I have used for the past days in practicing how to walk. My hair was beautifully braided and was neatly arranged. My makeup gave me a natural but fresh look. I was helped by Nancy and the makeup artist to choose what accessory would complement my look. They chose a small cut diamond earring. They told me not to wear any necklace since people have to focus on my looks and not the accessories I'm wearing. They also chose a small clutch bag where I can put my phone and lipstick just in case I need to apply more later.Colin then entered the room, already dressed. He is wearing a black suit with a grey vest inside. "Yo

Last Updated: 2020-10-26

90 The Business Gala

We went back to our apartment unit after leaving Lara behind. I am in cloud nine. I couldn't believe what I have heard. Colin accepts everything about me, and he is never scared to defend me in front of other people, not even to his ex-wife whom he used to love so much. I feel sorry for Lara. She lost a great man just because she thought another man can make her happier. We were both quiet inside the elevator. He never let go of my hand which I find very sweet.That night, everything went back to normal. No one talked about Lara. Even Colin looks unaffected by what happened. Sometimes, I still feel worried whether I should fully trust him or not. I guess this is the effect of having a bad relationship in the past.That week, the news about the upcoming Business Gala became a hot issue. Everyone seems to be excited with the event since all big names, not only in business field but also in entertainment industry normally attend this gathering. This is also where some rum

Last Updated: 2020-10-26

The Man Who Made Me Become A Woman

YOLO! You only live once.That is my motto in life. I don't care about what other people would say and think about me. I am me. And others' opinions don't matter.I am Alexa Lopez, Alex for short. Everyone calls me by that name, including my parents. I am a proud lesbian and I am lucky that my parents accept me for who I am but sometimes my mom still wishes that I will wake up to my senses one day and meet a man.Me? Meeting a man? Yuck!I heard many times from my friends and some relatives that I look pretty. They said I have a good body and they are sure that if I am a straight girl, many boys will chase after me.But that will never happen. I am not pretty, I am handsome.I am 17 years old, still a teenager and young as they say but I am already mature. I already had 3 girlfriends in the past and all of them were head over heals at me. I can't blame them, I treated them nicely and I did my best to be a good partner for them, giving them gifts, accompanying them when they go shopping and help them with their studies. I sometimes even do their homework and their projects.I am the only child in my family and I must say we are financially stable. My dad is a lawyer and my mom is a dermatologist.I am currently a senior high school student in Mary Poppins International School and I am also one of the varsity players of the women's basketball team. I am quite famous I must say.It may seem that I have everything, but inside this tough person is still a fragile lady.

19 The Realization

Alex and Carlos didn’t meet that day. She didn’t receive any call nor text from him. She tried to reach him many times by calling and sending messages but there was not any single reply from him. Alex went home that late afternoon feeling confused. A part of her is mad at Carlos for making her wait but there is also a part of her that says maybe he is busy with something, or maybe like last time, there was an emergency that he has to attend to. Or maybe Carlos, like how she was to her ex-girlfriends is not serious in having a relationship with her.When she arrived her place, she walked to her room immediately. She doesn’t want to talk to anyone. Her parents were surprised to see her home. They tried to ask her a question, but she ignored them and just headed for the stairs as fast as she could.“Do you think they fought?” asked Mr. Lopez who is now in the living room with his wife.

Last Updated: 2020-10-27

18 A Day Filled with Questions

The next day, Alex woke up with a smile on her face. Thinking about meeting Carlos again after her class gives her so much energy. She got her phone to greet her boyfriend “Good morning.” After that, she prepared to go to school. She almost forgot about what happened yesterday. She was sure most students in MPIS will still talk about her today. Having that thought makes her feel nervous. How can she explain that she now has a boyfriend and that she is about to marry him after her high school graduation?As usual, Alex was brought to school by their family driver. She was hesitant to go to school, but she doesn’t have a choice. Skipping classes today wouldn’t mean that students will stop talking about her so she might as well face her problem now.As expected, students stare at Alex

Last Updated: 2020-10-24

17 First Date

Alex felt humiliated that day. She couldn’t stop thinking about what just happened. She’s sure that she is now the talk of the campus. It was not her first time to be the topic of almost all the students in MPIS. Many students in her school admire her for being a good basketball player and she became more and more famous after each game. Now, she will be talked about for having a boyfriend, something that no one ever imagined.“Why are you so quiet?” Carlos finally broke the silence. They are now in a cab Carlos hailed outside the school.“I don’t think I can go to school tomorrow. I can’t face my classmates. I also don’t want to answer all the questions they would throw at me.”

Last Updated: 2020-10-22

16 First Meeting as a Couple

Alex and Carlos are finally a couple. Alex still can't believe that she would be involved in a relationship with the opposite sex. It is something new to her and something she never expected. She doesn't know how to act in as a girlfriend. When she had her partners, she was not thoughtful, and she was not the type who would show her feelings to them. She was caring to them, yes, but she never sent them messages first. She just meets them whenever she feels like it or when they asked her to meet. She could remember how demanding and clingy they were, and she doesn't know whether she should also act the same way to Carlos as them. The next day, Alex woke up happy. Being in love and being in a relationship with Carlos makes her look forward for the end of the week since they will be together for the first time as a couple. Thursday is still four days away, but she can't already contain her excitement.After taking a shower, she put on her u

Last Updated: 2020-10-22

15 The New Couple

She couldn't sleep that night. She couldn't understand what she feels. She is so mad at Carlos for not informing her about where he is or what he is doing. She is angry that he didn't even check on her. She knows how she can solve her problems. She just needs to call or send a message to Carlos first, but she couldn't give in to him. Sending a message or calling first would mean that she is admitting about her feelings for him. She never had this feeling before. She liked her ex-girlfriends and she maybe fell in love with some of them, but she never felt angry when they never sent her a message. She actually never cared if they pay attention to her or not. She was staring at her phone for many hours now, not knowing what to do. She hates herself for feeling like a fool thinking about someone who is maybe now feeling so relaxed and okay."Hello." She finally decided to call Carlos. The man answered the phone immediately with only a short

Last Updated: 2020-10-21

14 State of Confusion

Alex woke up the next day alone in her room. She was trying to remember what happened last night. She was sure Carlos slept beside her. She remembered cuddling each other to sleep but where is he now? She checked the clock on her bed side table. It says 9:43 a.m. It's a Sunday. Normally, she spends Sundays resting but today, she feels like she has all the energy to do any activity.She got in her bathroom after getting out from bed to take a shower. She wants to look fresh when she comes out from her room. Just the thought of spending this day with Carlos makes her feel excited. Now that she is sure about her feelings for the man, she would start acting like a real woman. Maybe it would take some time for her to get used to it.After taking a shower, she opened her wardrobe to look for clothes she can wear for today. All her clothes are men's clothing. Most of them are loose t-shirts, long shorts and jeans. She decided to choose s

Last Updated: 2020-10-21