Nobela ni Illuminativity

Verses for today:But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.–John 4:14Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.—Proverbs 3:6Chapter 17It's been like several months since the confession Isaiah just made. Hindi na kami masyadong nagkikita gaya dati dahil na rin sa pagkaabala ko sa pag-aaral. Our second semester made me cut ties with my free time. I am always busy, feeding my eyes with the light of my laptop screen full of presentations, long essays and poems or literature-related works, outlines for thesis defense, at marami pang iba.But I think it is also convenience for me. I am not yet ready to respond to his recent words for me. He is not forcing me say anything right af

Verse for today:And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.—1 Corinthians 13:13Chapter 16"Anong team ka?"I moved my head towards the girl's direction. She was smiling from ear to ear while holding a handmade banner. She is also wearing a bandana and jersey representing the other team.I shook my head. "I don't know po. Both of the team are good at it."We are inside the court and everyone is screaming in unison in every point their team gets. They are also happily cheering them; I can't counteract because even me is anticipated as well. This is my—I think—fourth or fifth time watching a basketball competition in our campus."But the blue team seems winning. They have been scoring a lot," dagdag ko.Sumimangot ang babae. "You mean, team ni Reion? That's ridiculous, ang red team ang chini-cheer ko. Palibhasa'y bangko ang kambal kong iyon kaya nananalo ang

Verse for today:Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.—Ecclesiastes 7:9Chapter 15Travis Isaiah Zastendere | 17 years old$1,000,000 (printed in USA)I felt like the whole world collapsed on my back as I read the words written on the paper. Isaiah's currently 19 and he's turning 20 next month, meaning that it has only been three years since he had this wanted poster. Naghanap pa ako ng ilang detalye roon pero wala na akong makita pang iba kun'di ang pangalan at detalye tungkol sa kanya.His hair on the poster was blonde and is smoothly covering the sides of his forehead. Masyadong masama ang tingin niya sa litrato. There is a glimmering emerald earring on his left ear. He looks more decent on the picture but the undesirable expression written on his face was too overwhelming.Ibinalik ko iyon sa kaninang pinaglalagyan. I left Ate Kei's room with a grudge in mind. Nagmamadali akong

Verse for today:He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?—Romans 8:32Chapter 14"So you are westernized, huh?" Nanliit ang mga mata ng aking ina.Napabalik ang tingin ko kay Isaiah. I'm not shocked, though. He almost looks foreign. His eyes are blue and his complexion is white. Masungit ang mukha niya. He always looks sleepy. He once told me that his hair was originally blonde but he's just applying bleach regularly to cover it with black. He suddenly reminds me of Aslan Jade from Banana Fish.Tumango siya at sumagot sa aking ina."Yes..."I traveled my eyes around. I am really shocked Mom's not in her work. Minsan ko lang siyang nakikita sa loob ng mansyon at parang... hindi ako sanay. While on the other hand, my father—which is more absent in the mansion more than Mom—is not here as usual."Does your parents have business?"

Verse for today:Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.—Romans 12:15Chapter 13"...introduce yourselves," I heard our teacher— Miss Aya spoke.Napatingin sa akin lahat nang tapunan ako ng guro ng tingin. I am in the first seat that's why I am sure I'd be the one to introduce myself. Ngumiti ako at tumayo. I was homeschooled before senior high so I'm not good at socializing in class but I can try my best."Okay, Miss..." Tumingin siya sa identification card ko. "...Serene. Can you please come here and introduce yourself?"I nodded and smiled. Naglakad ako papunta sa gitna bago nagsalita."Hi, good afternoon. I am Serene," and I pointed my my ID. "I am 19, my pronouns are she or her. I am a Roman Catholic who serves Jesus Christ through a youth organization called WABOC. I don't have any talents but rest assured po that I will cooperate with you guys. Thank you."Miss Aya nods he

Verse for today:For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.—Hebrews 12:3Chapter 12"What? Crush mo 'yung Alegre na naghahatid-sundo sa'yo?" Castellina unbelievably laughed."I don't know either, Castellina. I might be pressured if I talk about it with Aleah. Savy is also inexperienced about this kind of feeling so I chose to tell you about it." My lips quivered.I thanked Isaiah for singing for me over the phone. I'm not very much introduced to romance world and I'm not the hopeless romantic type of a woman but this thing... is such called infatuation or love?"Hmm. What do you feels when you're with him?" she asked."I'm always comfortable with him. Pero no'ng gabing 'yon... when he sang for me, it was different. I can't explain."Ngumiwi siya. "Ang korni mo naman! 'Wag kang overreacting. That's just a simple feeling. It would fade