The Man Who Stole My First Kiss

By Marites Ritumalta

Life often writes its chapters not by what we plan, but by what we endure. It is a journey where love Maya bloom in youth, only to be tested by poverty, pride, and the cruel twists of fate. This is the story of two hearts bound by affection yet separated by misunderstanding, silence, and the relentless march of time.

Maya and Philip fell in love when they were young and innocent, but the world around them demanded more than just feelings. Hardship turned Maya's heart into stone; uncertainty and poverty drove Philip to seek a future he hoped would one day be worthy of her. For years, they walked separate paths, each believing the other had forgotten, each carrying wounds that never fully healed.

Yet true love does not always die-it only waits. It waits for the truth to be revealed, for mistakes to be corrected, and for the right moment to finally bring two souls home to each other. This tale is a reminder that the strongest love is not the one that never faces obstacles, but the one that survives them all-even when it takes decades to find its way back.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6N2X71Z
• ISBN13: 9798184291024
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"