Jangan Memberi Harapan Novels & Stories

“Don’t say shit like that-“ Tino complains, and the girl shakes her head. “It’s just... The disappointment, Tino.” Liviana sighs. “Sometimes it’s just too much. And I know- I know that it’s what I set myself up for with such high expectations- something I know reality hates. But I just... I can’t help it. I like to dream, and every time that disappointment crushes those dreams, I just...” “It makes you lose your hope,” Tino finishes for his sister, who nods. “Yeah,” she mumbles. “It makes me lose my hope.”

And besides I'm not expecting Jordan to let me stay there after knowing the truth. I've learned my lesson. Expect. That's a dangerous thing to do. Expecting people. Expecting things to happen. Expecting will just lead you to disappointment. So let's not expect anymore. Just like what I heard in the movies.... "Expect disappoinment and you'll never be disappointed." Walking to the hallway leading to the stairs, I saw some maids who's looking at me weirdly and some was smiling. They greeted me but I ignored them. "What's with the attitude?"

HA! You only get one life. Follow your dreams. NEVER APOLOGIZE for setting a goal and coming up with a plan to achieve it. I will help you. I promise. If I’ve learned anything in life, it’s that we only get one. Life is short. And no matter how hard you try to soak in each day, today is the only day that’s promised. Yesterday is for memories and learning. And tomorrow is never promised. Don’t live in fear, sweet girls. Fear is a liar that will steal your joy. So live each day with love for others, love for yourself, and faith in something bigger than yourself.

I just hope with time, just a short while everything will be fine and back to normal, nobody will have to yell or hold a grudge, or blame anyone, or quarrel over scandals. I only hope and pray it won't be long, I just wish it can happen overnight. You guys should pray and hope for me too .. please 🥺 🥺 🥺

“You don’t bother keeping your heart close! You give, and you give, and nothing is ever given back to you; don’t you see how terrible that must be?” I’m stunned and speechless because, in the past, that’s how I used to feel. But I know what I want to do, and furthermore, maybe someday, one final large incident will blow all other's expectations out of the water. “Maybe instead of worrying, you take risks and new hobbies or other things? Why sit at a bar hitting on men you don’t want?”

If that’s what he really want, it will just hurt him, swear! “I don’t want to give you a false hope,” I tried to explain to him that what he wanted will never happen. “Can we just stay like this and promise me not to bring up what’s on the past, can you?” I glanced at him and raised my left eyebrow, waiting for him to say that he agreed with my favor.

I refuse to be the one left waiting in the dark, hoping for something he never planned to give. I won't subject myself to that kind of pain. Ever.

"Look, I have no idea, guys. I know you are trying to help me, but I can't just let go of everything and live from my dreams.” "And why not? " insisted Jordana, gesturing with her shoulders. "Friend, this place won't bring a future for any of us. If you have a dream, and if you have the possibility of living it, move on.” "The point is that I still don't have the possibility of living from him," I explained with discouragement. "Seriously, girls, let this matter go.”

I have come to the point in my life where I don't want to easily believe in things because it just hurts me in the end. I don't want to have false hopes and end up being broken over and over again. I don't want to be stupid enough to just fall for a simple word of love with the slightest show of affection. I shouldn't anymore, even if I want to.

"Then why are you so angry? If you're sure he'll fail, why does this bother you so much?" Bella stopped pacing. "Because I'm tired of hoping. Hope hurts, Mabel. Every time I let myself believe he'll actually change, he proves me wrong. And it breaks me a little more." I understood. God, I understood. "So don't hope," I said. "Just... allow for the possibility. That's all." "What's the difference?" "Hope expects. Possibility just leaves the door open." I stood, moving to her. "You don't have to believe he'll succeed. You don't have to trust him. You just have to not close the door completely."