as she entered a hush fell over the room her classmat stared at her with a mixture of disgust and pity Nana's heart began to rise what was going on Nana was the star student of Victoria Noble Academy and all girls Secondary School known for its high standards at 16 years old she stood out not only for her striking Beauty but also for her intelligence Nana had always been at the top of her class working hard to maintain her position as the most brilliant student every day Nana would wake up early put on her neat school
uniform and head to school with determination in her eyes her long black hair was always neatly tied in two top bones and her face glowed with natural beauty that required no makeup as she walked through the school Gates heads would turn and Whispers would follow there goes Nana the other girls would say always perfect always the best but nana paid no attention to these comments her Focus was solely on her studies in class she sat at the front eagerly absorbing every word the teachers said her hand was always the first to shoot up when a
question was asked and her answers were always correct however Nana's Beauty was becoming a distraction even the teachers found themselves staring at her during lessons Mr Thompson the mathematics teacher often stumbled over his words when explaining problems to Nana Mr Oka the literature teacher couldn't help but admire Nana's graceful handwriting and thoughtful essays despite the attention Nana remained oblivious after school while other students rushed home or to their various clubs nana will stay back in the classroom she'd pull out her books spread on her desk and dive into her studies one evening as the sun
was setting and casting Long Shadows across the entty classroom Nana was deeply engrossed in her literature textbook she didn't notice when someone entered the room Nana you're still here a voice called out Nana looked up to see Aisha one of her classmates standing at the door oh hi Aisha Nana said with a smile yes just finishing up some extra reading Aisha walked over to Nana's desk her eyes scanning a pile of books she shook her head and let out a small lap n Aisha said if I was as beautiful as you I wouldn't stress myself
studying all the time you could easily get favors from the teachers who admire you Nana's eyebrows fored in confusion what do you mean Aisha grinned mischievously haven't you know notice how the teachers look at you especially Mr Thompson and Mr okao you could probably get good grades without all this extra work Nana was shocked she had never thought about using her looks for any advantage but that wouldn't be right she protested Aisha Shrugged it's just a thought anyway I'm heading home don't stay too late okay as Aisha left Nana sat there her mind swelling with
this new idea she had always believed in hard work and honesty but was Aisha right could life be easier if she used her beauty to her Advantage with these thoughts Weighing on her mind Nana packed up her books and headed home the streets were quiet as she walked the street lights casting a soft glow on the pavement she couldn't shake off Aisha's words and for the first time she began to see her beauty as saw something more than just a physical attribute when Nana reached home her parents greeted her with warm Smiles they were proud
of their daughter's achievements and had always encouraged her studies but tonight Nana was distracted during dinner her mind still pondering over Aisha's suggestion in her room instead of opening her books as she usually did nana stood in front of her mirror she studied her reflection noting her clear skin bright bright eyes and gentle features had she been blind to the power she held as she lay in bed that night Nana made a decision tomorrow she would try something different she would see if Aisha was right about the power of her beauty little did Nana know
this decision would set in motion a series of events that would change her life forever the next morning Nana woke up earlier than usual she stood in front of of her mirror hesitating for a moment before reaching for her makeup kit a birthday gift she had never used with trembling hands she applied a light layer of foundation a touch of blush and a swipe of lip gloss she let her hair down allowing it to fall in soft waves around her shoulders as Lana walked into the school compound she could feel the difference immediately more heads
turned than usual and The Whispers seemed louder even some of the teachers did a double take as she passed by in Mr Thompson's math class Nana decided to put a shall St to the test when the teacher handed out a surprise quiz Nana felt a moment of panic she hadn't studied for this but then she remembered Aisha's was as Mr Thompson collected the papers Nana looked up at him and smiled sweetly Mr Thompson she said Softly I hope I did well on the quiz I really want to maintain my good grades in your class Mr
Thompson seemed flustered I'm sure you did find Nana you're my best student after all the next day when Mr Thompson returned the graded quizzes Nana was surprised to see a perfect score on her paper she knew she hadn't answered all the questions correctly could Aisha have been right encouraged by this Nana tried the same approach with other teachers a smile here a kind word there and suddenly she found herself getting good grades on test she hadn't studied for at first it felt like a relief she could finally get some rest instead of staying up all
night studying as the days passed Nana found herself relying more and more on her looks she studied less confident that a smile or a flutter of her eyelashes would be enough to maintain her top position and for a while it wored but Lana didn't notice the growing resentment among her classmates girls who had once admired her now whispered behind her back they saw how the teachers favored her how she seemed to Breeze through test without the hard work they all put in Aisha washed all of this with a mixture of satisfaction and jealousy she had
set this plan in motion but she hadn't expected Nana to be so successful at it as Nana's grade stayed High while her study time decreased Aisha's Envy grew one afternoon as Nana was leaving school she overheard two teachers talking in an empty classroom she paused outside the door listening have you noticed how Nana's been acting lately it was Mr oka's voice yes it's quite a change replied Miss Thompson she seems to be using her charms more it's becoming a problem Mr okafo said the other students are starting to complain they think we're showing favoritism well
can you blame us Mr Thompson chuckled she's a beautiful young woman but you're right we need to be careful maybe we can lure her to a hotel during the weekend you know de with her outside the school premises Nana's heart rest as she hurried away from the door for the first time she felt a twing of guilt and fear what had she gotten herself into that night Nana couldn't sleep she tossed and turned thinking about what she had heard the teachers were noticing her behavior and was they seemed to expect something in return for their
favors this wasn't what she had intended when she started this experiment the next day at school Nana fed uncomfortable under the Gaze of her teachers every smile every compliment now seemed loaded with expectation she realized that she had opened a door she didn't know how to close after school Nana sought out Aisha she found her friend lounging under a tree in the schoolyard scrolling through her phone Aisha I need to talk to you Nana said her voice trembling slightly Aisha looked up a slight smile on her face what's up beauty queen enjoying your new life
I think I've made a mistake the teachers they're starting to Want More Than Just Smiles for the favors they're doing me what do you mean she asked I overheard them talking Nana explained they're expecting something from me I don't know what to do this has gone too far Aisha was quiet for a moment then she leaned in close listen Nana you've come this far don't back out now if the teachers want more give them what they want Nana recoiled in shock what no I can't do that why not Aisha pressed it's just a little further
think about all the benefits you've been getting do you want to give that up no Aisha this is wrong I never should have started this I'm going to stop it now as Nana walked away she didn't see the dark look that crossed Aisha's face she didn't know that her decision to stop would set off a chain of events that would turn her life upside down the next morning Nana woke up determined to set things right she tied her hair back in his usual two ponytail and went to school without any makeup she was ready to
face the consequences of her actions and return to her old ways of hard work and honesty but as soon as she stepped into the school compound she knew something was wrong students were gathered in small groups whispering and pointing at her confused and worried Nana made her way to her classroom as she entered a hush fell over the room her classmat stared at her with a mixture of disgust and pity Nana's heart began to rise what was going on it was Aisha who finally broke the silence well well she said loudly If It Isn't Our
May teacher pet or should I say little ho Nana felt as if she had been slapped what are you talking about Aisha stood up a cruel smile on her face oh come on Nana everyone knows what you've been doing to get those good GRS sleeping with the teachers that's low evil for you Nana's words seemed to spin that's not true she cried out I never did anything like that but her protest fell on deaf ears the RoR had spread like WiFi through the school just then miss Agata the school principal appeared at the classroom door
her face was St and her voice cold as she said Nana come with me to my office immediately as Nana followed Miss Agata through the corridors she could feel the stairs of everyone they passed tears welled up in her eyes in the principal's office Miss Agata didn't miss what Nana I've heard some very disturbing rumors about your behavior with mil teachers this is a serious accusation but it's not true Nana pleaded I never did anything like that yes I I tried to use my LS to get better GRS but I never went further than that
I swear Miss agata's expression remained hard whether is true or not the damage has been done parents are calling threatening to withdraw their children if you remain in the school you've become a liability Nana Nana felt as if the floor had dropped out from under her what what does that mean it means Miss Agata said with a sigh that we have no choice but to explain you from Victoria Noble Academy the was Hit N like a physical blow expelled her perfect record her dreams of graduating at the top of her class all gone in an
instant as Nana left the principal's office her word in Shambo she saw Aisha standing in the corridor a triumphant smoke on her face in that moment Nana realized the full extent of her friend's betrayal the next few days passed in a Blow of tears and arguments Nana's parents were devastated by the news of her ex expostion they didn't believe the rumors but they were angry and disappointed that Nana had tried to use her looks for academic gain we raised you better than this her father said his voice heavy with disappointment Nana's mother was more practical
we need to find you a new school she said you can't let this setback ruin your future and so after days of searching that we accept an SS to student Nana's parents managed to enroll her in Ika High School a public school that was a far cry from the prestigious Victoria Noble Academy as Nana stood at the gates of Ika High School on her first day she felt like a different person the confidence top of the class Nana was gone replaced by a girl who felt lost andone but as she took a deep breath and
stepped into the school compound she made a silent vow to herself this was her second chance a chance to prove that she was more than just a pretty face a chance to show the word and herself that she could succeed on her own merits little did Nana know that her journey ATA High School would bring its own set of challenges and Revelations this was just the beginning of Nana's story
