Emily Santing was the most popular girl in school. With many friends and praised by her teachers for her hard work. She was also captain of the school's cheerleaders.
The very definition of perfection made real
At least according to Nora Whitson. The one girl in school everyone seemed to ignore. In stark contrast to Emily, Nora was a nobody.
Her grades were average at best, she had no friends and was particularly not the best or praiseworthy student among her teachers. She never took care of her appearance and looked ghostly pale. Her hair greasy and covering her eyes. Giving everyone who see her the creeps.
Nora knew she was nothing like her. For example: Emily wears designer clothes, Nora wore thrift store. While Emily could walk around in a plaided skirt showing off her slender smooth tanned legs, Nora wore jeans to cover up her thick and hideously hairy legs.
Yes Nora had very hairy legs.
She was also afraid to wear swimsuits, because everyone would see how unkept she was. See her unsightly hairy legs and find her more unattractive.
Make her feel more hideous than she already felt.
As Nora watched Emily at school, she grew jealous and spiteful. She hated how Emily could get anything she wanted from people.
Anything.
Having had enough, Nora bought a book about changing her appearance. She found it at a used book store down the street from her house.
Since both her parents worked and she had no siblings to care for, she spent most of her time there. Browsing the aisles of used books and reading one that caught her eye. Mostly manga or graphic novels. Which she seemed to like the most.
The shopkeeper was always friendly to her too. Always recommending new books that came on sale. That was how she bought that beauty book.
She rushes home after purchasing it. Bolting straight to her room when she got inside. This is where she'll start. She'll have a makeover of everything. Her appearance, sex appeal, etc.
All will be changed.
Nora fantasized about Emily growing jealous of her new found beauty. Boys following Nora around like puppy dogs. Girls asking to be her friend, as Emily faded into the background. She liked that thought. Then Emily would finally know she felt since freshman year.
Lonely and rejected.
Sitting at her desk, she opens it up and reads the first chapter
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-Chapter one: Makeup.
To stand out from the rest, you need to look at your best.
Starting with Makeup.
Lipstick needs to be softly applied to the lips. Not roughly-gently.
*Picture of a woman applying lipstick.*
Eyeliner is the next step. Make sure to use it slowly. Using it, should draw to mind a artist making a masterpiece. Two lines should be enough. Remember to keep your eyes open.
*Picture of a woman applying eyeliner.*
Next is eyeshadow. Use a light colour make your eyes really POP. A brush stroke or two should work wonders. Remember to keep your eyes closed during this part as it will irritate the eyes.
*Picture of a woman applying eyeshadow.*
After the right amount of makeup any woman will see her appeal skyrocket.
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Nora placed the book down and rummages through her desk. Not finding anything, she decided to borrow some from her mom. As her mom normally wore makeup everyday.
She continues reading.
