All Chapters of False Hope: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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.

"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."

"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

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

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.