Hopelessly Hopeful

"Say you love me, Calantha," Favian demanded, those oceanic blue eyes piercing deep into hers. "Uhmm... No, thanks. The deal was to get married for a year. Smile before those fucking cameras and pretend to be absolutely in love with, after which you pay me my fucking money. So Mr Drake, cash or transfer?" Her indifference and cold response caught him off guard. A week ago, he could have sworn she was hopelessly in love with him. Or was it all a show? **** Calantha Donovan’s life takes a devastating turn when she’s fired from her dream job, leaving her drowning in debt and with no way to save her brother’s life. Desperate, she crosses paths with the mysterious and aloof billionaire, Favian Drake, who offers her a shocking proposition: A one-year contract marriage. No strings attached, no love—just a business arrangement to save her from her spiraling fate. But when the lines between duty and desire blur, Calantha finds out about Favian's haunting past. Will the price of their passion be more than either of them can bear?

Ang kuwentong ito ay hindi angKop sa mga batang mambabasa.*** Since childhood, Astin Kier Hernandez has loved Laura Miller. But it was a one-sided love. Laura never had feelings for him. Still, he didn’t give up; he guarded her closely all through college. Out of gratitude to his family, Laura agreed when he proposed in front of her parents. He knew she wouldn’t refuse because of gratitude to their family. He thought he was the happiest man that day. He was wrong. Laura admitted she already had a boyfriend, Gael. But Astin didn’t allow the wedding plans to be canceled. Learning this, he rushed to set the wedding date. On their wedding day, Laura didn’t show up, and that was his first heartbreak. One-sided love is torture. For months, he disappeared from everyone’s radar, leaving behind his comfortable life. To forget, he joined the military, spending four years in training. After that, his team was deployed abroad on their first mission, which lasted longer than expected. Eight years is a long time, so he returned to the Philippines. He and Laura crossed paths once again. But he was no longer the Astin who was hopelessly in love with her. How many women had he left heartbroken whenever he was reassigned to a different place? But how could he now avoid the woman who did nothing but apologise and try to win him over every day? And how long could she endure his cold treatment?

"Did you ever, even once, imagine yourself loving me?" Sarah posed a hopeful question to Philip. "Don’t make me laugh, Sarah. Everything between us has been purely about pleasure and business.” Matagal nang may nararamdaman si Sarah para kay Philip mula noong una niya itong makita sa isang sports magazine. Nang iniwan si Philip ng fiancée nito para sumama sa ibang lalaki, walang pag-aalinlangang inialay ni Sarah ang sarili bilang kapalit na bride para iligtas ang lalaki sa kahihiyan. Pagkatapos ng tatlong taong walang pag-ibig at saysay na kasal, naglakas-loob si Sarah na hiwalayan si Philip, na umaasa pa rin sa dati nitong nobya. Nangako si Sarah sa sarili na makahahanap siya ng lalaking magmamahal, magtitiwala, at magpapahalaga sa kanya na parang isang reyna sa ikalawang pagkakataon. Isang taon ang lumipas, muling nagtagpo ang kanilang landas. *** Philip confronted Sarah in a ladies’ restroom, demanding, “Do not let other men touch you!” Sarah remained indifferent; her demeanor noticeably changed. “And what if I do?” she retorted. Philip’s tone grew menacing, “You won’t like what I’d do.” Unfazed, Sarah shot back, “Mr. Cornell, I’ve never liked what you’ve done, even in the past. There’s nothing new about that, and please stop whining like a baby,” before turning and walking away, disdainfully leaving him behind.

"Don't expect anything from me. Not my attention, not love." Hearing that, Leylah now knows that everything will never be the same again. The same man, the same voice, but it wasn't him. *** After almost three years of marriage, Leylah was still hopeful that a miracle would happen in her life. Hoping that her husband will have a change of heart and will love her again. But she was wrong. Love never happened. Not again. The universe must have conspired something behind her back to see horrendous scenes of her husband sleeping with another girl whenever he was at home. If only that alone happened then she could have forgiven him, but receiving a divorce papers from the man she love one day was a big blow she could never forget. She knew that this was bound to happen. After all, what can a one sided marriage like theirs end up, but a piece of white paper with a divorce written down on it? But no! She can't back down now! After hiding their marriage to the public for her husband's advantage, she can't back down now, looking more foolish than she has ever had! What was the purpose of those years she waited if she backed down now for nothing? So like a fool, she asked for a two months contract with her husband in turn for a divorce later on. But what do they know? Future is vague. No one knows what will happen.

She was head over heels in love with her bestfriend. A love that never reciprocated. She thought her heart belongs only to him until she met their university's 'Mr. Perfect'. She fell hopelessly in love with him. Will she finally be loved back? Or will she suffer from another heartbreak? Mr. Perfect? Or so she thought...

Eizzrie Yuki Sandoval is a typical rich girl who was once broke her heart by her past. As the obsession her healing, napagdesisyunan niyang pumunta sa Forteza Coast, isang paraiso na kakaunti lang ang nakakapasok. Dito ay makikita niya ang dalawang lalaking magpapasaya at magpapagulo sa kaniyang buhay. Dyq and Joem. As time passes by with Eizz in the Coast, she found herself falling for one of these men but as hopeful of healing herself, she just found herself in a darker side of her life. What will Eizz do? How will she handle it?

Sampung taon ang ginugol niya sa paghahabol sa tamang kapatid, pero nahulog lang siya sa maling kapatid sa loob lamang ng isang weekend. ~~~ Si Sloane Mercer ay matagal ng hopelessly in love sa bestfriend niya, na si Finn Hartley, simula pa noong kolehiyo. Sa loob ng sampung mahabang taon, nandoon siya sa kanyang tabi, inaayos siya at binubuo sa tuwing si Delilah Crestfield–ang toxic niyang on-and-off girlfriend–na dumudurog sa puso niya. Pero noong na-engage si Delilah sa isa pang lalaki, naisip ni Sloane na baka pagkakataon na niya ito sawakas para maangkin na niya si Finn. Hindi niya inaasahan na nagkakamali siya. Dahil heartbroken at desperado, napagdesisyunan ni Finn na guluhin ang kasal ni Delilah at ipaglaban siya muli para sa huling pagkakataon. At gusto niya na nasa tabi niya si Sloane. Nag-aalinlangan na sumunod si Sloane sa kanya sa Asheville, umaasa na makikita siya ni Finn sa parehong paraan kung magiging malapit sila sa isa’t-isa. Nagbago ang lahat ng makilala niya si Knox Hartley, ang nakatatandang kapatid ni Finn–lalaking hinding-hindi maikakaila ang kaibahan kay Finn. Delikado ang lakas ng karisma niya. Basang basa ni Knox si Sloane na parang libro at ginawa na niyang misyon niya ang ipasok siya sa kanyang mundo. Ang bagay na nagsimula bilang laro–isang baluktot na pustahan sa pagitan nila–hindi nagtagal, ay naging bagay pa na mas malalim. Nasa gitna ngayon si Sloane ng dalawang magkapatid: isang tao na laging broken hearted at isang tao na mukhang buo ang desisyon na angkinin ang puso niya… kahit na ano pa ang mangyari. CONTENT WARNING: Ang istoryang ito ay pang 18+ lamang. Inuusisa nito ang tema ng dark romance tulad ng obsession at pagnanasa kasama ang mga karakter na mahirap ipaliwanag ang moralidad. Kahit na love story ito, dapat itong pagpasyahan at pagdesisyunan ng mabuti ng mambabasa.

Celina and her mother move to the opulent Montanelli mansion, where Celina meets Massimo Montanelli, the rebellious eldest son known for his playboy ways. Despite her innocence, Celina finds herself drawn into Massimo's world, discovering unsettling secrets about the Montanelli family. As she becomes entangled with Massimo, their relationship deepens, revealing a side of him that is passionate and loving. However, when Celina's mother uncovers the family’s dark secret, they flee, leaving Celina behind. Massimo, now engaged to someone else, breaks his promise to return, leaving Celina heartbroken and pregnant. Determined to build a happy life for her son despite Massimo's betrayal, Celina moves on. Years later, Massimo returns, seeking to be involved in his son’s life. Celina fiercely protects her child, but Massimo’s ongoing love for Celina complicates matters. He ultimately chooses his fiancée but seeks forgiveness from Celina. Through their emotional reconciliation, they rediscover their love, leading to a bittersweet but hopeful resolution where they strive to build a future together.