Novel-novel oleh Elijah Peji

It was a great journey for the Montevista Family.After Kristina and Nathaniel had been through a lot, here they were with their five beautiful children.They've grown so well and are kind just like their parents. Kristina and Nathaniel were so proud of all of them.Kristina smiles while she reminisces all the trials they've been through with Nathaniel.She was setting the buffet table now for their Grand Family Reunion celebration.Carina was helping her.She had been Kristina's friend and almost a sister since she married Nathaniel. Mrs. Montevista treated Carina as her very own daughter as well."Thanks, Carina," she said to her."Welcome Kristina. If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to approach me," Carina replied."No. I think we set the buffet table well. You may take your rest first," Kristina said to her."By the way, have you seen Chelsey and Chad?" Kristina asked Carina."I haven't. Perhaps they were in Mama Paz's room," Carina said. Mrs. Montevista was a bit w

It was a long journey of love for Kristina and Nathaniel.How a childhood love blossomed into an endless love, their destiny was defined.Their story made a mark on their children.As they always share their love journey with them.Their children never fail to appreciate them as their parents.They wouldn't be in this world if it weren't because of their parents.The treasures and gems of Kristina and Nathaniel's boundless love for each other were their children.Their love and care nurtured their offspring to grow up into better people of their generation.A new book of love is now starting to bloom as Chad and Chelsey start to build their own story.From the day they met, they got along when they were just kids.Will their relationship help their kids build a romantic relationship or will it break their ties as they move into a new phase of adulthood?Chad was an outspoken teenager.He wanted to make things as easy as possible.He is so frank and very protective towards his younger

Both Chad and Chelsey were raised together in Montevista's Villa.They grew up playmates and almost treated each other as siblings.As they grew up, Chelsey had been too dependent on Chad, as if he was her elder brother.She had also been so close to his younger sister, Princess.Chad used to take care of both Chelsey and Princess. As they became teenagers, Chad found that he was not just taking care of Chelsey as a sister.She took care of and protected her like his precious gem.He doesn't want to make her angry, and not to be harmed by others."Hey! Please be careful when you eat," he said to Chelsey while starting to wipe off a piece of food left on the left corner of Chelsey's lips.Chelsey was stupefied and felt awkward after Chad slowly touched the corner of her lips.She felt electrocuted. Chad was so close to her, but lately, she felt something else.She doesn't want to give any meaning to how he treats her, but she can't help it.She thought that she was starting to long fo

After the long journey of Kristina and Nathaniel's love for each other, their seal was getting stronger than ever.Now they were celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Chad and Princess arranged their renewal of vows accordingly and solemnly.Chad looked so handsome while Princess looked so beautiful, she had grown a complete replica of a female version of her father, Nathaniel.There were times when they were teasing each other, her Dad used to call her Nathalia and she was so flattered.Her Dad is so handsome and seems to be getting more handsome every year, he doesn't look like he's aging.He still looked young just like their mother Kristina.Their other siblings Nathan and the twins had grown up like boys next door.They were so thankful that they came from the beautiful genes of Nathaniel and Kristina.They were heartthrobs in their school.The couple was so happy with their children as they've grown mature, and God-fearing, and they hadn't experienced any headaches from an

Kristina and Nathaniel were having their heart talks while sipping their brewed coffee in Montevista's Butterfly Garden. They reminisce about their past. How they've met when they were just kids? How they've parted ways? How they've reunited and fallen in love with each other?The love and affection can be seen in their eyes while they were having their conversation over their cups of coffee now."You've been through a lot Tin. We've been through a lot and I am so grateful to the Lord for having you and our kids in my life," Nathaniel emotionally said to Kristina while holding her hands.Kristina put her head on Nathaniel's shoulder. She was so grateful that after being abandoned by her first boyfriend and having his Chad, Nathaniel accepted her for who is she. Her past hadn't been an issue to him. Even when Luther came into their lives, Nathaniel's love for her never fade.Only fate brought them back together. It was indeed their souls met and connected."I love you so much Nathaniel

Everybody was busy preparing for Montevista's family dinner.Nathaniel helped Kristina and Carina prepare and set up their grazing table.They have a native theme, and all the Filipino dishes were well served.The kids were excited as they also prepared a presentation for their parents and Granny.It was just a family dinner, yet it was their bonding time.For Kristina and Nathaniel, every meal would be their family celebration and they would continue their tradition for the next generation to come."Hey kids, are you prepared already? Come on showcase your talents before we have our dinner," Nathaniel said to the kids.Princess was so excited as she was the choreographer with her siblings and Chelsey.Chelseyhas had almost her best friend since she was young.They had developed a great friendship and kinship culture already.Both of them were being protected by her elder brother, Chad.They lined up in front of their parents and Mrs. Montevista, as they started to perform a native d

The ballroom of the heritage hall in Quezon City had never held so many stories at once.It was the first morning of the Foundation of Fire’s national summit, and the air was thick with anticipation. The walls were draped in woven textiles from Mindanao, the stage framed by native flora, and the scent of sampaguita and coffee lingered in the air. The room pulsed with the quiet energy of over two hundred women—writers, educators, students, farmers, mothers, survivors—each carrying a story that had once been silenced.Maria Del Fuego stood backstage, her hands clasped in front of her, her breath steady. She wore a baro’t saya in soft cream, her hair pinned back, her eyes scanning the crowd through the curtain. She saw girls from the mountains of Kalinga, women from the fishing villages of Samar, teachers from Zamboanga, and elders from the Cordilleras. Some had traveled for days to be here.Celeste approached, clipboard in hand, her usual calm edged with adrenaline.“They’re ready,” she

Watch out as Maria and Celeste as they begin shaping a national foundation around Leah’s movement?The Del Fuego estate had always been a place of quiet power. The vines grew in disciplined rows, the soil rich with memory, and the wind carried stories that had never been spoken aloud. For decades, the family had cultivated not just wine, but legacy. But now, something new was taking root.Maria stood at the edge of the vineyard, watching the morning light spill across the hills. Celestina and Rafael were playing nearby, their laughter rising like birdsong. Jericho was in the cellar, overseeing a new blend. And Celeste was on the veranda, reviewing a proposal that could change everything.It had started with Leah.Her book, The First Door I Opened, had sparked a movement. Her workshops had spread across provinces. Her second book, The Classroom Without Walls, had become a national bestseller. And now, communities were asking for more—more support, more structure, more space to speak.M

A deeply immersive continuation of Leah Santiago’s journey. This chapter introduces a new student whose story challenges Leah’s beliefs and forces her to confront the limits of her own movement. It explores themes of trauma, trust, and the evolving nature of mentorship. The workshop in San Teodoro was smaller than Leah expected. A single classroom borrowed from a local elementary school, its walls faded from years of sun and chalk dust. The windows were open to the breeze, and the mango tree outside cast shifting shadows across the floor. Leah stood at the front, arranging notebooks, her heart steady but curious.This was the fifth satellite workshop she had helped launch. The Unspoken Classroom had grown faster than she’d imagined—now reaching girls in towns she had never visited, led by facilitators she had trained herself. Each circle was different. Some were joyful. Some were quiet. Some were raw.She had come to San Teodoro to observe, to listen, to support. But she didn’t expec

Leah Santiago sat cross-legged beneath the mango tree behind her apartment, a notebook balanced on her knees and a pen poised between her fingers. The morning sun filtered through the leaves in golden patches, casting flickers of light across the page. She had been staring at the first sentence for nearly an hour.Her first book, The First Door I Opened, had changed everything. It had given her a voice, a platform, and a sense of purpose she hadn’t known she was missing. But now, with the attention growing and her workshops expanding, she felt the weight of expectation pressing against her ribs. Everyone wanted to know what came next.She did too.The second book would be different. It wouldn’t be about her. It would be about the girls. The ones who had walked into her workshop trembling and left with their heads held high. The ones who had written poems about fathers who drank too much, mothers who stayed silent, teachers who told them to be small. The ones who had dared to speak.Sh

The workshop continued. Leah expanded to nearby towns. She trained facilitators. She published a zine. She wrote her own book—The First Door I Opened. Maria wrote the foreword. And the Del Fuego legacy grew. Not just in vines. But in voices. In stories. In the quiet revolution of truth.Leah’s journey was just beginning. But already, she had become what she had once searched for—a woman who dared to speak, and who taught others to do the same.Leah’s first book launch, the media attention it draws, and the emotional complexity of stepping into the public eye. The morning of Leah Santiago’s book launch arrived with a sky streaked in gold and a breeze that carried the scent of mango blossoms. She stood at the window of her small apartment in Calapan, watching the town stir to life. Vendors opened their stalls. Children chased each other down the alley. Somewhere, someone was reading her words.Her debut book, The First Door I Opened, had been printed just two weeks earlier. It was a sl

Leah Santiago stepped off the ferry and onto the familiar soil of Mindoro with a heart full of quiet resolve. The last time she had stood here, she was running—from expectations, from silence, from a life that had never felt like her own. Now, she was returning—not to reclaim what she had left behind, but to build something new.The months she had spent at the Del Fuego estate had changed her. Maria’s mentorship had not only sharpened her voice but had taught her how to listen—to herself, to others, to the stories that lived in the spaces between words. Celeste had shown her how to lead with clarity and compassion. Jericho had reminded her that strength could be gentle. And the twins, with their laughter and wonder, had taught her that legacy was not just inherited—it was created.She carried all of it with her now, tucked between the pages of her notebook and the folds of her memory. Her plan was simple but bold: to open a writing workshop for young women in Calapan, a place where gi

It was the first time Chad and Chelsey had an intimate moment. They love each other dearly and how they have missed each other, made them felt too excited with each time.This first time for both young couple seemed to be the most memorable and sweetest time.Chad had watched some porn videos and tried to explore himself now on how to apply those. His instincts help him discover new things. On the other hand, Chelsey was just following what Chad was doing to her. She was quite enjoying his kisses and his touch. She felt something inside her wanted to explode everytime Chad explore his hands and lips on her body.Chad wanted to taste every inch of Chelsey's body. It was quite true that girl's body tastes so sweet. He kissed the body parts of Chelsey that he touches.He slowly spread Chelsey's legs which the latter closed so tight."No," Chelsey closed her legs and shyly covered her body with her duvet. She really felt awkward."I want to see it," Chad showed his puppy eyes to Cheslsey

It was the first time Chad and Chelsey had an intimate moment. They love each other dearly and how they have missed each other, made them felt too excited with each time.This first time for both young couple seemed to be the most memorable and sweetest time.Chad had watched some porn videos and tried to explore himself now on how to apply those. His instincts help him discover new things. On the other hand, Chelsey was just following what Chad was doing to her. She was quite enjoying his kisses and his touch. She felt something inside her wanted to explode everytime Chad explore his hands and lips on her body.Chad wanted to taste every inch of Chelsey's body. It was quite true that girl's body tastes so sweet. He kissed the body parts of Chelsey that he touches.He slowly spread Chelsey's legs which the latter closed so tight."No," Chelsey closed her legs and shyly covered her body with her duvet. She really felt awkward."I want to see it," Chad showed his puppy eyes to Cheslsey

It was the first time Chad and Chelsey had an intimate moment. They love each other dearly and how they have missed each other, made them felt too excited with each time.This first time for both young couple seemed to be the most memorable and sweetest time.Chad had watched some porn videos and tried to explore himself now on how to apply those. His instincts help him discover new things. On the other hand, Chelsey was just following what Chad was doing to her. She was quite enjoying his kisses and his touch. She felt something inside her wanted to explode everytime Chad explore his hands and lips on her body.Chad wanted to taste every inch of Chelsey's body. It was quite true that girl's body tastes so sweet. He kissed the body parts of Chelsey that he touches.He slowly spread Chelsey's legs which the latter closed so tight."No," Chelsey closed her legs and shyly covered her body with her duvet. She really felt awkward."I want to see it," Chad showed his puppy eyes to Cheslsey

It was the first time Chad and Chelsey had an intimate moment. They love each other dearly and how they have missed each other, made them felt too excited with each time.This first time for both young couple seemed to be the most memorable and sweetest time.Chad had watched some porn videos and tried to explore himself now on how to apply those. His instincts help him discover new things. On the other hand, Chelsey was just following what Chad was doing to her. She was quite enjoying his kisses and his touch. She felt something inside her wanted to explode everytime Chad explore his hands and lips on her body.Chad wanted to taste every inch of Chelsey's body. It was quite true that girl's body tastes so sweet. He kissed the body parts of Chelsey that he touches.He slowly spread Chelsey's legs which the latter closed so tight."No," Chelsey closed her legs and shyly covered her body with her duvet. She really felt awkward."I want to see it," Chad showed his puppy eyes to Cheslsey

It was the first time Chad and Chelsey had an intimate moment. They love each other dearly and how they have missed each other, made them felt too excited with each time.This first time for both young couple seemed to be the most memorable and sweetest time.Chad had watched some porn videos and tried to explore himself now on how to apply those. His instincts help him discover new things. On the other hand, Chelsey was just following what Chad was doing to her. She was quite enjoying his kisses and his touch. She felt something inside her wanted to explode everytime Chad explore his hands and lips on her body.Chad wanted to taste every inch of Chelsey's body. It was quite true that girl's body tastes so sweet. He kissed the body parts of Chelsey that he touches.He slowly spread Chelsey's legs which the latter closed so tight."No," Chelsey closed her legs and shyly covered her body with her duvet. She really felt awkward."I want to see it," Chad showed his puppy eyes to Cheslsey

It was the first time Chad and Chelsey had an intimate moment. They love each other dearly and how they have missed each other, made them felt too excited with each time.This first time for both young couple seemed to be the most memorable and sweetest time.Chad had watched some porn videos and tried to explore himself now on how to apply those. His instincts help him discover new things. On the other hand, Chelsey was just following what Chad was doing to her. She was quite enjoying his kisses and his touch. She felt something inside her wanted to explode everytime Chad explore his hands and lips on her body.Chad wanted to taste every inch of Chelsey's body. It was quite true that girl's body tastes so sweet. He kissed the body parts of Chelsey that he touches.He slowly spread Chelsey's legs which the latter closed so tight."No," Chelsey closed her legs and shyly covered her body with her duvet. She really felt awkward."I want to see it," Chad showed his puppy eyes to Cheslsey