Unveiling beauty

chapter 2. Saviour.

Miss Portia turned to Joan and Nina, her eyes filled with concern as she uncovered Joan's mouth. "What are you talking about?" she asked, her voice tinged with worry. Joan and Nina burst into laughter, realizing their joke had unintentionally alarmed their mother. "Mom, it was just a silly joke, don't worry," Nina reassured her, managing to fake a laugh to put her mother at ease. "Alright, just be careful with your jokes," Miss Portia replied, still a bit unsettled. "Now, hurry up and go to the bus stop before you miss the bus." "Okay, Mom," Nina replied, grabbing her backpack and heading outside.

As Nina walked towards the bus stop, she felt a sense of dread. She had encountered bullies on her way before, and today seemed no different. "Oh gosh, not today," she muttered to herself, picking up her pace in an attempt to avoid them. But luck wasn't on her side as one of the bullies called out to her. She pretended not to hear and continued walking faster, hoping they would just leave her alone. "Hey, you! Stop right there before I strike you!" the bully shouted, his tone filled with aggression. Reluctantly, Nina stopped and turned to face them, knowing that ignoring them would only make things worse.

The bullies approached, mocking her and hurling insults. One of them, Joan, gleefully joined in the taunting. One of the bullies, fueled by anger and power, raised his hand to deliver a vicious slap to Nina's face. But, as fate would have it, just before the bully's hand could make contact, a sudden gust of wind swept in, gently intercepting the imminent blow. Startled, Nina's eyes widened as she braced for impact, her closed eyelids clenched tightly. With bated breath, she waited for the strike that never came.Curiosity piqued, Nina cautiously opened her eyes, only to be captivated by the sight that unfolded before her. Standing there, like a guardian angel, was the most breathtakingly handsome guy she had ever laid eyes upon. His chiseled jawline, piercing blue eyes, and disheveled dark hair gave him an alluring and mysterious aura.Nina's heart skipped a beat as she took in the confident and protective stance he effortlessly displayed.

Nina managed to catch the school bus, arriving at the school early. As she sat alone in her seat, she couldn't help but feel the weight of her loneliness. Nobody wanted to be around her, labeling her as ugly based solely on her appearance. "I wish they could see beyond their judgments, beyond their own looks," she whispered to herself, lost in her thoughts.

As Nina walked into the classroom, her heart skipped a beat, for there, standing in the front of the room, was the epitome of charm and allure – her crush, Lucas. Time seemed to slow down as she took in his striking features—the way his dark, tousled hair framed his face, the mischievous twinkle in his hazel eyes, and his captivating smile that could melt hearts.He is the most handsome and breathtaking guy she had ever seen .All the girls in the class stopped what they were doing and gravitated towards him, like moths to a flame. Nina couldn't help but stare at Lucas, captivated by his presence. Suddenly, one of the girls named Lizzy slammed her hand on Nina's desk, startling her. "Oh my goodness!" Nina exclaimed, clutching her chest. Lizzy glared at her, demanding an explanation. "What were you staring at?" Lizzy asked, her tone accusatory.

Nina tried to defend herself, but Lizzy interrupted, asserting her superiority. "Stop pretending and tell me why you were staring at Lucas. He will never like you because I am the most beautiful girl in the class, and let me tell you this, he is mine," Lizzy stated with an air of arrogance before walking away.

Nina couldn't help but scoff at Lizzy's assumptions. "This girl doesn't know what she's saying," Nina thought to herself. "If he truly belongs to her, she wouldn't need to claim him so possessively." As the teacher entered the classroom, all the girls settled into their seats, laughing and whispering among themselves about Lucas.

Feeling a pang of jealousy, Nina sighed. She had admired Lucas from afar, but she knew that the others considered her unattractive. The teacher noticed Nina's somber expression and called her name, drawing the attention of the entire class.