"Just one 'I love you', and I'll fight for you..." As CC slowly let her guard down, she just woke up one day that she starts chasing a stranger. She's not used of being the second best but she settled for it....for him, subalit kaya niya bang isakripisyo ang dignidad niyang minahal ng lahat kapalit ng pagtingin ng binata na naibalik sa iba? And now she's torn between pagpapakatotoo at pagkukunwari. Will she be her true self for this man because she wants to be loved for who she is or she'll stay being CC na minahal ng mga tao?

Nicola Castillejos has been in love with her brother's bestfriend, Malachi Zhang since she was six years old. He was her muse. Her only love. Her world revolved around him and when he left? It stopped spinning. They made a pact of saving all their firsts for each other and she kept her promise despite the oceans that separated them and the years that were stolen from them. However, with Nicola's dissipating hope and Kai's secrets, it was only a matter of time they will have to let each other go. Or will they? ‼️THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN IN TAGALOG-ENGLISH‼️ ------------------------------------------------------- This is a fast-paced story and is NOT for the slow-burn romance girlies. This a romance book with dark themes and unconventional characters. Mentions of mental health and self-harm. This is not for the faint of heart. Read at your own risk. Tropes: Childhood sweethearts romance Second chance romance Angst No cheating Virgin FMC and MMC Morally grey MMC Started: May 2024 Completed: August 2024