At Notre Dame Academy, where devotion and learning merge, Iana Magbanua is just a simple Christian girl who wants to empower youth and lead the next generation to accept Christ as their Lord and savior. But amid of it all, a subtle disturbance arises.
Enter Gelo Martinez, the charming new Literature teacher whose presence at Notre Dame raises eyebrows. Unconventional and boldly non-religious, Gelo challenges the boundaries of faith with his intelligence and worldly charm. His classes are captivating blends of words that pique Iana's curiosity and spark a forbidden interest.
Despite their different beliefs, Iana feels drawn to Gelo's intellect and magnetic presence. Their conversations are a dance of ideas, each one a delicate balance between attraction and uncertainty.
As their secret feelings deepen, Iana wrestles with conflicting feelings of guilt and longing. Gelo, too, is fascinated by Iana's unwavering faith and inner strength, qualities that challenge his doubts and awaken a desire for something beyond his understanding.
However, their love faces a formidable test when Iana's leaders at Church discover their relationship. They insist that Iana must end it.They challenge Gelo to prove his love by waiting for Iana until after her graduation from College.
Throughout Iana's final year in Senior High, Gelo's feelings for her become increasingly evident. He supports her from a distance and quietly encouraging her studies. Iana, torn between her heart and her faith, finds herself yearning for Gelo's presence even as she tries to obey her leaders' directives.
After Iana graduates, their bond deepens as they navigate the challenges of a relationship that defies expectations and beliefs. Gelo's patience and unwavering support prove his commitment, while Iana's struggle to reconcile her feelings with her upbringing leads her on a journey of self-discovery.
Would they fight for each other through prayer? Or would they lose heart to one another.
Diana is an 18 year old girl about to start her senior year until she bumps into a woman at the bookstore who has quite the personality. The woman takes the book Diana had her eye on.
Diana's senior year soon becomes one she would have never expected when the book thief and her meet again.
This is not edited so it might be a little messy and it is not a slow burn!!!
Story includes:
-Smut
-PTSD
-mention of abuse
^Do not read if you are disturbed with these!!