When Words Compete (Trilogy #1)

Nica Maureen D. Fajardo never thought college life would be this exhausting. She thought starting in this level would be easy after all it's just the beginning. But later on, in her countless corrections from her classmate, she's starting to regret taking her program BS Social Work.

All she wanted was to pass the program quietly, keep her grades decent, and avoid unnecessary. But fate had other plans.

Enter Sean Tristan F. Martinez the calm, confident guy whose answers flow effortlessly, like he was born to own the classroom. With every word he says, the entire class listens. With every glance, he carries the kind of presence that makes it hard to ignore.

The problem? Maybe he seems to notice her, too.

What starts as a harmless question and answer in class turns into an unspoken rivalry. Nica, the girl known for always having an answer, suddenly finds herself challenged by someone who seems just as sharp, just as determined maybe even more. And every time their eyes meet, it feels less like competition and more like a game only the two of them understand.

But between the chaos of college life, Nica can't help but wonder.

Is this really rivalry?
Or is it the beginning of something she never saw coming?

Started: September 15, 2025
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