In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.

BOOK 1 Kailangan mo bang may mapatunayan sa iyong buhay bago ka mahalin ng iba? Kailangan mo pa bang magkaroon ng yaman, pag mamay ari, reputasyon at kapangyarihan para lang maging karapat dapat para sa iba? Si Aleandra ay isang simpleng mamamayan ng Cordova. Lumaki sa mahirap na pamilya. Ang kaniyang ama ay halang ang bituka. Ang kaniyang ina ay mukhang pera. Ang kapatid niya ay tulad lang rin naman niya na nangangarap na makatakas sa mahirap na pamumuhay. Gawa ng kahirapan, nangangarap ang magulang niya na makapag asawa siya ng isang mayaman. Mapapatunayan ba ni Aleandra sa kaniyang magulang na ang pagmamahal ay hindi nasusukat sa yaman?

BOOK II Matapos ng mga madidilim na pangyayari sa buhay ni Aleandra, nagkaroon siya ng sapat na lakas upang ipaglaban ang kaniyang karapatan. At kahit matagal na panahon na ang lumipas, ang pagmamahal niya sa lalaki na minsan na niyang pinaglaban ay hindi pa rin nawawala. Posible pa bang magkaroon ng pagkakataon ang dalawa na magkita kahit malayo na sila sa isa't isa? At kung magkita man sila, pareho pa rin ba ang pagmamahal na nararamdaman ng lalaki para sa kaniya? O kailangan niya na lang ba tanggapin na may mga bagay na hindi permanente at hiram lamang?

Hanggang ngayon, nagsisisi pa rin akong pinakawalan kita. Kasi alam mo, mahal na mahal pa rin kita. - John Christian. [Unedited. Maraming errors dito sa wattpad version. I hope you understand, thank you.]

Odd name it is and one thing is for sure: Next to his name is nuisance. This story is now available in leading bookstores nationwide for only 175php. Please support me! Thank you! Cover illustrated by Aegyodaydreamer.