Expecting Better Novels & Stories

Today shall be a pleasant day, I know it. I was recently taught of a saying that my mother told me I needed to abide by, 'Do not possess high expectations for disappointment shall be swift to come.' I didn't believe it for I always acquired what I wished, my expectations were always met. Yet today is the first time the saying has come true for me as dismay did come to take me. Phobos did not come to the castle.

But then, many files needed my attention and the anticipation towards this month's result. We're barely above the last points. They are just five marks apart. I keep my gaze on the drink and, lowering my voice, say, "I had high expectations. I thought it was going to pay off. We did everything right. The kids loved the toys, and the reviews were promising. Did I mention that I already ordered new materials because I thought the market would move?" "Slowly, slowly, but surely. The first attempt is perfect. We're on the right path, alright."

, I heard the stranger laugh making me remember Aaron. "I hate you Aaron", with that I fell into deep slumber. Why people expect things from others? If we failed to meet others expectations why do we feel disappointed? If there is no expectations then no disappointments. That's how I lived my life and I still prefer it. I never expected to run a empire.I never expected to marry a prince charming. I prefer my life as a simple one! *****

"Mind your business. I said it was out of kindness. I'm not in any kind of relationship with him." "I'll pretend that I believe you." "Just think whatever you desire. What concerns me now is the worst-case scenario. Did I lose my womb? Is my spine broken and I can't walk anymore? Just tell me the fuck wrong with me." "God! What a pessimist you are." "Good things hardly happen in real life so I don't expect it. Whatever life throws at me, I take it. No surprises and no hard feelings." She stared at her thoughtfully " l get what you mean. Expecting too much will only break you."

"God, I’m exhausted and nothing even happened." Rain propped his feet up on the chair across from him, completely relaxed now. "You think this is bad? Wait till they're here. No sleep. Constant noise. Explosive poop." I shot him a glare. "Wow. Inspirational. Painting the dream here." He held up his hands. "Hey, man. I’m just setting expectations. Low expectations mean you’re less disappointed." "You're supposed to say something helpful," I said. "Like ‘we’ll figure it out’ or ‘you’re going to be a great dad.’ Not ‘prepare for a poopocalypse.’"

“Are you going to cheat on him?” “Please, don't guilt trip me right now.” I hissed, looking round to be sure that no one was coming. “What? I'm not doing anything.” Shs rolled her eyes. “He's not so hyped up to shift back to his human state.” I sighed. “Maybe it's because he doesn't want to raise his hopes.” Michelle shrugged. “In the words of a wise woman in the Marvel Universe, ‘always expect disappointment, so you never really get disappointed’.”

Every passing second darkens deeper her expression. It elude no joy glint and invite every known darkness and disappointment. It definitely ain't my expectations. I expected much better. My expectations were little joy or happiness for me and towards my mates discovery. Guess my expectations outturns wrong. Her expression is no different from my expectations if such news opens to mom and Freya. Their expressions will definitely withhold negativity. They'll express heightened hatred and irritation. After all they desire nothing good ascertain to me. I am the omega disappointmet and suffering alone should be my every presents.

The pattern had held: the unnamed things had consistently exceeded his expectations. He was not sure why this was true. Perhaps it was because his expectations had been too low, or too narrow, or too constrained by the categories that had turned out to be wrong. Perhaps it was because the unnamed things were not subject to the same limitations as the named things—they arrived without the baggage of anticipation, without the weight of what he had hoped they would be. Perhaps it was simply that the building itself was better than he had known how to imagine, and the unnamed things were the evidence of that betterness.

Maybe I was just over thinking things and worry too much again. “I don’t know. It just feels like they expect so much from me, and unlike Richard, I’m not sure if I can live up to their expectations,” I replied a little sadly. “Expectations can be quite scary, I think. Instead of assuming the worst, you should work to align on what they expect of you. Maybe then you’ll find out whether or not they’re asking for too much,” Ace advised. “I’ll try…” I mumbled although I wasn’t certain if I could do something like that.

Then the chuckle grew into laughter—loud laughter. “This?” I scoffed, tossing the phone carelessly onto the desk. “This is what you’re so rattled about? Cheap tricks and good editing. That company of his can’t even handle mid-tier projects, and now they think they can convince the world they’re pioneers in high-end tech?” Haven bit her lip, “But Aiden, the comments—the hype is huge. People are saying it’ll win awards, that it’s decades ahead of its time.” “Relax, they’re fools,” I said flatly, leaning forward, folding my hands.