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Book One
At twenty-one, Joli is learning what it means to be heard.
A rising R&B singer, songwriter, and producer, she has built her music from quiet rooms and honest moments, supported by a close-knit family that keeps her grounded even as her world begins to expand. With a growing audience and a voice shaped by both vulnerability and discipline, Joli stands at the edge of an industry that moves faster than she ever imagined.
An invitation to a private music camp in Manila introduces her to a new creative space-one filled with artists navigating different stages of their careers, expectations, and personal histories. Among them is Arthur, a widely respected neo-soul and R&B artist whose music has captured listeners nationwide. Known for his introspective songwriting and reserved nature, Arthur carries the weight of visibility with quiet restraint.
When their paths cross, connection does not arrive loudly.
Instead, it unfolds through shared creative language, late conversations, and a mutual understanding shaped by similar roots and an unspoken respect for artistry. As both artists continue to grow-individually and within the same creative circles-they must navigate ambition, timing, and the complicated balance between personal truth and public life.
Not a Love Song (Yet) is a story about becoming-about music that begins as instinct, relationships that form without definition, and the moments that shape who we are before anything is named.
‼️ALL CHARACTERS IN THE BOOK ARE FICTIONAL INCLUDING PUBLIC INDIVIDUALS MENTIONED IN THE STORY. TREAT ALL MENTIONED CHARACTERS PURELY FICTIONAL, REMEMBER TO SEPARATE REALITY FROM FANTASIES. THIS BOOK IS PURELY FAN-FICTION, ALL PUBLIC FIGURES MENTIONED ARE NOT INVOLVED.‼️