False Hope

False Hope

last updateLast Updated : 2024-05-20
By:  NicaPantasiaCompleted
Language: Filipino
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Synopsis   Calista's life changed when her mother, Annabeth Perez, married a millionaire named Samuel Tan with three sons named Ashton, Aaron, and Axel.   As they moved in with the Tans, Cali became close with Ashton and Aaron. And Axel kept his distance from Calista; as he taught, Cali is the replacement for his dead sister.   They became close and eventually fell in love. However, a romance between the siblings is not acceptable. So they hide their relationship from the public and, of course, from their family.   When Cali and Axel are ready to face their family to tell them the truth, their dad announces Axel’s arranged marriage with Tasha Montereal.   Can Axel and Cali fight for their love?         Or will the two give up?

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Chapter 1

I - AXEL

I'm at the balcony of my room, reading my favorite book while letting the cold breeze touch my skin. It was so cold but I didn't bother, it makes me calm. The sky was so dark and only a few stars can be seen. No moon tonight, which makes me disappointed. I was hoping to see a bright moon.

The wind blows and the trees whistle. It's kinda scary, pero nasanay na ako. We've been living in the mountain since my mom remarried. The mountain where we living now is not too far from the city, its 30 minutes away from here, still convenient for us to stay, aside that, it was more peaceful here than in the city. It's actually a villa, so it has fourteen more houses surrounded us.

My room facing the city and I can see the sea beneath. It’s wonderful. I was busy with mesmerizing the view when someone knocks on my door. I opened it, and I saw Axel, my step-brother. He was wearing a simple white t-shirt and a black short. His hair's wet and messy.

He’s handsome, no girls could ever deny that fact. Even me who's a sister to him. He has these jet-black eyes color, thick eyebrows which suited him, thick and long eyelashes, a pointed nose, ideal lips, somehow, he looks like a god.

"Dinner's ready," sabi nito at umalis narin kaagad. Ganito siya palagi. No more conversations. Even though Axel and I we're step-siblings, we're not in good terms. Hindi naman parang aso't-pusa, hindi lang talaga kami masyadong nag-uusap. He doesn’t want to talk to me, edi okay.

I even remembered whenever I give him flowers that I picked from the garden, he throws it away. And the little Cali will cry because Axel won’t accept my gifts for him. I do that all the time until I gave up.

He's kinda moody, more like a serious type of a person, and he's kinda scary if he gets mad. The reason why I don't talk too much to him. Unlike his brothers, Ash and Aaron, they're kind and easy to get well with. But they're not here anymore, they went to London to continue their studies and haven't gone home for 3 years now.

Axel is three months older than me, his 18 and I am 17, he was born on October and I was born on January. Kuya Ash is now 21, and Kuya Aaron is 20.

Bumaba na ako para kumain ng hapunan. Nakita kong naroon na't nakaupo sila mommy at daddy. Yes, I called him daddy, I was a kid back then and mom told me to call him 'dad' since he's going to be my father. I was eight years old when my mom got remarried, three years after my dad died because of a cancer.

"What's your plan for college, Cali?" Daddy asks, hindi ko parin alam kung anong gusto ko. I want to be a doctor but most of the time, I'm scared. I don't have much confident about being a doctor. If business, I don't think I can help dad with his business. I'm still lacks in everything. Well, I love to draw, but they said there's no money in art.

"How about business?" Napaangat ako ng tingin kay daddy ng banggitin niya iyon. He must notice that I still haven't decided.

"I-I still don't know, dad..." binitawan ni daddy ang kubyertos nito at hinawakan ang kamay ko.

"I know you must feel pressured when I asked you, but take your time. As you study, it wil gain you experiences and knowledge. And if you still not sure with your degree, you can take another and another until you find the course suited you the most." This is one of the reasons why mom fall in love with him, he's kind and very thoughtful man.

His sons are so lucky to have him as their dad, he's every woman's dream husband.

"Why not get the course same as mine, I can help you in any way I could." Nagulat ako ng magsalita si Axel, he's busy cutting his steak. He never intervened with my decisions or wants. He just sits there and listened, but he never intervenes.

"Then, settled?" Napatingin ako kay daddy. Ngumiti at tumango nalang ako sa kanya. Hindi ko parin alam kung ano ang kurso na kukunin ni Axel. But all I know is, he's staying in the Philippines. I think?

The dinner ended at kami lang ni Axel ang naiwan sa kusina. Axel's cleaning the table and putting the plates and other utensils to the sink, while I insist on washing them.

This is some of our routine. We were taught to do our chores on our own even if we have housekeepers that can do the chores for us, still mom doesn't want us to rely to them all the times.

"Want some help?" He asked. Medyo naninibago ako sa asal na ginagawa ni Axel towards me this day, he seems changed?

"Nuh, I'm fine." Sagot ko sa kanya. Tinitigan lang ako at sa titig niyang 'yon ay bigla akong kinabahan. Kinakabahan? Bigla nalang kasing bumilis ang pagtibok ng puso ko gawa ng titig niya. Inalis ko ang tingin ko sa kanya ngunit nawala ako sa focus at nahulog ang baso at ito'y nabasag.

"Huwag mong hawakan!" Nagulat ako sa sigaw ni Axel, pero huli na noong nahawakan ko ang basag na baso, nasugatan ako.

"Shit." Mura pa nito. Hinila niya ako palayo sa lugar na iyon at kumuha ito ng walis at dustpan. Akala ko ay wawalisin niya na ito pero may kinuha ito sa pantry.

Medkit pala.

Dinisinfect niya muna ang sugat ko bago ito lagyan ng betadine at band-aide. Gulat na gulat ako sa akto nito dahil most of the times sa mga ganitong insidente ay wala itong pakialam. He’ll just look and walked away.

"You should be more careful next time." He said nonchalantly. I couldn't move nor speak because of shock. As in mas nagulat ako sa akto ni Axel. We've been living together for ten years yet I haven't seen him like this before. It's usually Kuya Ash and Kuya Aaron acts like this to me. Kaya naninibago talaga ako.

I was staring at him while he's cleaning the wound. "Ako na maghuhugas. You should take a rest." Kumuha ito ng apron at sinuot maging ang gloves ay sinuot na niya rin at tinuloy ang paghuhugas.

"I-" hindi ko alam ang sasabihin ko kay Axel.

"Thank you," but I ended up saying my thanks to him. Hindi ito lumingon or nagsalita pa kaya naglakad na ako paakyat.

I'm in my room now laying down on my bed while staring at the ceiling. Napatingin ako sa kamay ko at naalala ang ginawa ni Axel rito. His touch is so gentle na hindi ako nakaramdam ng sakit. At habang nililinisan niya ito ay napaka gentle lang din hanggang sa paglagay ng bandaid rito.

Napahawak ako sa dibdib ko ng biglang bumilis na naman ang tibok nito. What's going on with me?

Napaupo ako ng may kumatok sa pintuan ng kwarto ko. Pinagbuksan ko iyon at nakita kong si Axel may dalang mga notes and books.

"Uh?" Reaction ko sa dala nito. Not sure why he sends me his notes. “Here's my notes and books regarding to my course I chose. Review some and let's see if you still want the course. Because if not, I can help you with the others too.” He said nonchalantly. Pumasok ito at nilagay iyon sa study table ko.

Alam ko namang mahina ako sa pag-aaral but hindi mo naman kailangan ipahalata saakin. Aside from having a look, Axel is really an ideal boyfriend. He's perfect, achiever, brains, looks, he's also athletic.

"Why are you helping me?" I asked. Umiwas ito ng tingin at nakita kong namula ang tenga nito. Why? "I-I just don't want you to be a disgrace to our family." Sabi niya habang nauutal pa. Kumunot naman ang noo ko sa sinabi niya. "Im not too smart like you, but I'm not a fool." Sabi ko sa kanya at humiga sa kama.

"I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean like that..." tumalikod ako sa kanya at nag scroll lang sa i*******m.

"Look, Cali. I'm sorry." Napaupo ako at hinarap siya. Nagulat ito sa biglaang pagharap ko sa kanya kaya napaatras ito ng kaunti. “Apology accepted." Sabi ko. Nagulat naman siya sa sinabi ko dahil nakita kong nag-iba ang expression nito.

"Just like that? I mean—"

"You mean what? Edi gusto mo na hindi kita patawarin sa panlalait saakin?" Tanong ko sa kanya. Umiling naman ito. "Okay, apology accepted but in one condition." Kumunot ang mukha nitong nakatitig saakin. “Help me with my studies." Tumango naman ito. “Settled then." Sabi ko at tumayo para kunin ang notes niya na nilagay nito sa study table ko.

"Business ha. I thought ayaw mo mag manage ng company niyo." Sabi ko sa kanya. Umupo naman ito sa kama ko matapos makuha ang isang libro. He scans it, "It left me with no choice." Napaisip naman ako. "I thought you want to be a doctor."

He chuckled. The very first time I heard him laugh, he looks more handsome when he's smiling, it's suited him more than being a grumpy grandpa. "Cute." Sabi ko dahilan para mawala ang ngiti sa labi ni Axel. Kaya nilapitan ko ito at kinurot ang magkabilang pisngi. "You look good when smiling, just keep smiling and don't ever try to look like a grumpy grandpa again."

"Tsk."

"Anyways, tell me if you like the course. We still have four months left before our graduation." Tumayo ito at naglakad na papalapit sa pintuan ng makita ko ang phone niya sa kama ko.

"Wait—" At sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari ay natapilok ako and Axel catched me. Pagdilat ko ng mga mata ay nakita kong nakahiga na sa sahig si Axel while nasa top niya ako. And the most shocking truth here is,

We kissed.

We fucking kissed.

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great story ...️
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a beautiful story to read......
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Cutieee recommended story po!
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thank you sa pagbabasa!
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73 Chapters
I - AXEL
I'm at the balcony of my room, reading my favorite book while letting the cold breeze touch my skin. It was so cold but I didn't bother, it makes me calm. The sky was so dark and only a few stars can be seen. No moon tonight, which makes me disappointed. I was hoping to see a bright moon. The wind blows and the trees whistle. It's kinda scary, pero nasanay na ako. We've been living in the mountain since my mom remarried. The mountain where we living now is not too far from the city, its 30 minutes away from here, still convenient for us to stay, aside that, it was more peaceful here than in the city. It's actually a villa, so it has fourteen more houses surrounded us. My room facing the city and I can see the sea beneath. It’s wonderful. I was busy with mesmerizing the view when someone knocks on my door. I opened it, and I saw Axel, my step-brother. He was wearing a simple white t-shirt and a black short. His hair's wet and messy. He’s handsome, no girls could ever deny that fact.
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II - ASH
Last night was a nightmare for me.I didn't sleep the whole night, dahil every time I close my eyes, naalala ko ang halikang naganap.Nasa hapag-kainan na ako for breakfast, with mom serving us pancakes, hotdogs, toasted bread, and sunny-side eggs."What happened to you, Cali? You look pale and tired. Hindi ka ba nakatulog kagabi?" Tanong ni mommy. Napatingin naman ako kay Axel na busy sa pancake niya. Did he sleep well last night? Habang ako ay hindi nakatulog dahil sa nangyari? Ugh."Nag-review last night dahil may quiz kami ngayon," I lied. But the quiz part is actually true. I just didn't study much. Even though my eyes were wide open last night,. How am I supposed to study when that scene keeps appearing in my head? I’m going crazy."Ow, alright, finished your food at gumayak na kayo baka malate pa kayo sa klase niyo." Tumango ako at ng matapos ay kinuha ko nag ang bag ko na nasa living room at lumabas. Nakita kong nag-aantay na si Kuya Ryan sa labas."Good morning, Cali," bati n
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III - STAY
"I heard na nag collapse ka daw sa school kanina," napatingin ako kay Kuya ng magsalita ito. Nasa may living room kami at kumakain ng chocolates na dala niya rin from the UK. I can say na mas masarap talaga ang chocolates sa UK."Don't eat too much sweet, princess." Tumango ako sa sinabi ni Kuya. Binalik niya naman ang kanyang tingin sa iPad, mukhang busy dahil nakasuot pa ito ng eyeglasses."Nagpuyat kasi kagabi kuya," sagot ko sa kaniya, napansin kong tumingin ito saakin, pero nabaling ang atensyon nito kay Axel na papababa ng hagdan."Axel, may chocolates dito." nakatitig ako kay Axel at bigla kong naalala ang nangyari sa restaurant kanina.After I lost my consciousness, naalala ko na napadilat ako habang tumatakbo ito at buhat ako. It was Axel. He carried me all the way to the clinic."No thanks, I'm good." Dumiretso ito sa kusina, kaya napatingin ako kay Kuya Ash na muling nabusy sa kanyang iPad."Are you staying here, or are you going back to the UK again?" Tanong ko sa kanya."
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IV - DREAM
Hindi ako natulog hanggat hindi bumababa ang lagnat ni Axel.I informed mom na nilalagnat si Axel, and she keeps apologizing to me, dahil ako daw ang nag-alaga at hindi siya. I said it's fine since I can handle it. They're still in Manila. I don't know what's the problem, but I know the company's facing a crisis today, dahil napauwi si Kuya Ash ng wala sa oras.Yuyuko na sana ako para makaidlip ng sumakit ang likod ko. Kanina pa nga pala ganito ang pwesto ko at mag aalas dos na ng madaling araw. So far, bumaba narin ang lagnat ni Axel na naging 37.8, at least it has made progress.Tumayo ako para mag-inat at napatingin sa orasan. Malapit na palang mag-alas tres, kaya hihintayin ko nalang mag-alas tres para painumin ng gamot si Axel.Pinagmasdan ko ang kanyang mukha. He looks kind when sleeping. It's so peaceful.His future girlfriend will be so lucky to have him. I mean it."Baka matunaw ako," napaatras ako ng nagsalita si Axel. Nakapikit ito, maya-maya ay umupo at sumandal sa headboa
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V - SLEEPOVER
"What?!" Sigaw nito na kaagad kong tinakpan ang bibig nito."I-I don't know why, but in my dreams we're like a couple doing some sweet gestures and even..." napatingin ako kay Yerin,"Even?" she asks, waiting for my response. Napapikit ako at sinabing"Even sex." As I opened my eyes, I saw her reaction, wide eyes and mouth open, still not believing what I said."What the heck, Cali? It is true?" Nabigla kami ni Yerin ng bumukas ang pinto at pumasok si Cici na may dalang pagkain at juice. Dali-dali itong lumapit saamin at naki-chikahan din ito.I nodded as a response, and minutes later, while recalling what happened in my dreams, I got frustrated."Did something happen between you and Axel?" Yerin asks. Napatingin ako kay Yerin at nagsasalitan ng tingin silang dalawa ni Cici."It was two nights ago," kwinento ko sa kanila ang nangyari ng gabing iyon at tinitigan nila ako na para bang may pino-process sila sa kanilang utak."You mean nung araw na pumasok kang walang tulog dahil ang raso
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VI - TRUTH OR DARE
"Let's go to the pool," saad ni Charlie at tumayo ito, nagsitayuan narin kami at sumunod sa kanya.Nasa kwarto si Axel may kukunin daw, pero kanina pa ito umalis.Nasa tabi ng pool na kami, hindi masyadong malamig dahil nakapag bonfire na pala sila."Ah, I didn't bring my swimsuits." Napailing nalang ako sa sinabi ni Yerin. "Do you have extra swimsuits, Cali?" Tanong ni Cici saakin.Nasa kwarto ulit kami dahil naghahanap sila ng swimsuits. Actually, ang daming binili ni mommy na swimsuits, pero hindi ko naman sinusuot dahil hindi ko type magsuot. Pero tingin ko ay mapipilitan akong magsuot dahil sa dalawang ito."Here, it's suited you, Cali." Pinakita nito ang black two-piece swimsuits na may spaghetti strap ang upper at hapit na hapit sa chest ko since it's serves as a push-up bra narin. And for the lower, it's just a panty, but it has straps on both sides, so mahapit talaga ang katawan ko.Yes, I ended up wearing them, buti nalang may mesh itong kasama.Yerin's wearing a pink floral
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VII - Adriella
Bumalik ako sa pool at nilapag ko ang mga pagkain sa lamesa. "Come here, Cali!" Sigaw ni Cici. Nasa dulo ito ng pool at kita na doon ang buong siyudad. "Bring the beers," Hinubad ko ang mesh dress na suot ko at kumuha ng tatlong beer para saaming tatlo. Nakaupo si Cici sa dulo at pinagmamasdan ang siyudad. Habang si Yerin naman ay nakababad parin sa pool, pero nakatingin din ito sa tinatanaw ni Cici. Naglakad ako sa gilid para mapuntahan silang dalawa at inabot sa kanila ang beer. "I saw you and Axel kanina." Saad ni Cici. Napatingin naman ako kina Axel na busy sa pagkukwentuhan. Medyo malayo kami sa kanila so I bet they won't hear us. "He kissed you," nagulat naman si Yerin sa sinabi ni Cici. "What? Totoo?" Tanong niya pa at nag nod lang ako sa kanila. "I—I don't understand him," lumubog ako sa tubig para mawala sa utak ko ang nangyari pero hindi talaga matanggal. Pag-ahon ko ay napahawak ako sa labi ko. His soft lips touch mine. I can feel the butterflies in my stomach and the une
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VIII - CHANGES
Nagising nalang ako ng tinamaan na ng araw ang mukha ko. Pagdilat ko ay wala na sa kwarto ko sina Yerin at Cici, kaya tumayo ako at bumaba. Pagkababa ko ay nakahiga sa sofa si Gian, at nakaupo naman si Cici at naglalaro ng ml. Pumunta naman ako sa kusina ay nakita ko si Kuya Ash nagluluto, habang tinutulungan naman ito ni Yerin. "Good morning," bati ko, nilingon naman nila ako at binati din ako. Nakita kong nakaupo sa may pool si Charlie at may kausap sa cellphone nito. "Si Axel?" Tanong ko kay kuya. Nakita kong napasmirk naman si Yerin, kaya inirapan ko ito. "Nasa kwarto pa ata, gisingin mo na at kakain na." Sabi ni Kuya Ash, kaya naman ay bumalik ako sa taas. Kumatok ako sa pintuan, pero walang kaya pumasok ako. Wala sa higaan si Axel at baka naliligo ito. Lalabas na sana ako bumukas ang pintuan sa banyo. Lumabas si Axel na naka pants na, pero walang suot na pang-itaas. "Ka-kakain na." Napaiwas ako ng ti
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IX - CAMPING
The school is going camping today. It is an annual event for 12th grade students. Aside from the activities and fun, it'll be held in the mountains. May apat na bus ang nasa open field ng school. Pumasok na kami sa assigned bus at katabi ko si Yerin, nasa harapan naman si Cici, katabi si Charlie, at nasa likod namin ni Yerin sina Axel at Gian. After two hours, ay nakarating narin kami sa mountain resort. There's a room, and may cabin din sila na kakasya ang limang students sa isang cabin. But the girls are staying in the hotel rooms, with four students in each room. Nasa iisang kwarto kami nila Cici, Yerin, and Katrina. Lumabas na kaagad kami after namin ma settled down dahil magsisimula pa ang activities. Nasa field kami, sobrang lawak pero hindi masyadong mainit dahil marami-rami naman ang mga puno sa paligid. Sa gitna ay may obstacles. This place is really good for group activities. Pumunta sa gitna si Mrs. Yap to give us a welcome message. After that, ay si Mr. Gomez naman.
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X - DATE
Ilang araw ng nakalipas after that camping, at medyo okay narin ako. Hindi naman malala ang impact saakin ng pagkahulog ko. At ngayong araw, ay ang balik ni Kuya Ash sa UK. Sadly, hindi ito makauwi sa Christmas at New Year, dahil marami daw itong hahabulin since umuwi nga siya rito last week. At hindi parin nakakauwi sila mommy, kaya kaming dalawa nalang ulit ni Axel ang naiwan."Here," inabot saakin ni Axel ang tea dahil sumasakit ang puson ko. It's my period.Nag-aaral kami ni Axel sa kwarto niya dahil nalalapit na ang exams. Sa mga araw na nagdaan, mas naging malapit kami ni Axel sa isa't-isa, mas naging sweet narin ito saakin. "Masakit pa ba?" Tanong nito, umiling ako at ininom ang tea na binigay nito saakin."Okay, nakuha mo na ba ang formula?" Tanong nito saakin. Napanguso ako dahil kahit anong gawin ko ay hindi ko makuha-kuha. "Ganito," lumapit saakin si Axel at kinuha niya ang lapis sa kamay ko at nagsolve ng math problems na hindi man lang pinagpawisan. Inexplain niya saakin
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