Montellor Cousins Series
Second Generation
Gray. The color between white and black.
That's how Amber Faye Arcega define Grayson Xavier Montellor. He was always in the middle. He's the guy in between.
Hindi siya kulay puti na kitang-kita ang nararamdaman, ngunit hindi rin siya kulay itim na mabigat sa pakiramdam. He's not as transparent as white, however not as shut as black. He's just gray, the gloomy color gray.
Amidst of that, you can't deny Gray's strong appeal. He is the lead vocalist of the school's most-love boyband. His mysterious personality magnets more attention. Don't forget his emotionless yet gorgeous face, sweltering well-toned body and the power of being a Montellor. He is definitely the school's Cold Prince. Cold but hot.
But when Amber was in her senior year, she decided to break the facade he's wearing. She wants to unmask Gray. She wants to tame him.
Unfortunately, karma slaps Amber back like a bitch. Uh-oh!
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Highest Rank Achieved:
Rank #3 in Teen Fiction
Rank #1 in Humor
SIS (Social Issue Series) #4: Bullying
They say that beauty is a luxury. That good looks is the only privilege that matters. That the world is only in favor of those who were born pretty.
Sa panahon nga raw ngayon, parang kasalanan na ang pagiging less attractive. You're unappealing? Emotionally weak? Naive? How pathetic. Now you gotta deal with the consequences, loser.
Sounds like bullshit? Yup. The truth may be harsh but it is what it is. Once you failed to reach the very high standards set by the society, you're doomed.
Yara Isabelle got the deadliest combination of being unattractive, soft-hearted and innocent. But she used to get by and survive the bullying just fine. Because she got her knight-in-shining armor. Her childhood sweetheart. Not until he stopped saving her. Not until he stopped caring. Not until he got fed up of everything.
Sky Edison used to be full of compassion. But that was before something terrible happened within their family. His perception had changed. He now finds it ridiculous that people let themselves get treated badly.
However, the downside is that for some significant circumstances, these two have to share a condo as they enter senior high school. What could possibly happen given their situation?
How would it feel like living under the same roof not with your bully but your former superhero who's now just a witness of your despair? How would it feel like going home to a place with a person who gets to see you getting bullied everyday at school?
Wattys 2020 Winner under Young Adult Category