You have a talk with Mia

Ava: The headmaster will be waiting for you in his office

Mia: Thank you, Ava

Ava: Don't mention it

Mia knocks on your office door

Aiden: come in

Mia walks in

Mia: You wanted to speak to me, sir

Aiden: Yes, Mia, take a seat

Mia sits down

Mia: So what are we gonna talk about

Aiden: Whatever you want. These talks are there for me to get to know you. You can tell me your problems, or just what kind of person you are, just tell the truth

Mia: What do you mean

Aiden: I've had some students who went out of their way to convince me that they're perfect. I can't help you grow as a person if I don't know you

Mia: I'm afraid there's not much to tell. I'm dating Todd, as you probably already know, and I'm friends with Kai. Besides that, I keep to myself and focus on getting good grades

Aiden: So I've read your report, a model student, they call you, but it also states you lack confidence

Mia: I guess

She looks down

Aiden: look at me Mia

Mia: I'm sorry

She looks back at you

Aiden: Don't ever look down when you're talking to someone, that's why people think you don't have confidence

Mia: I want to show more confidence, but I don't have the courage for it

Aiden: Then let's find out. Why not? What's your home life like

Mia: Alright, I guess, mostly taking care of the house, since father wants it to be spotless

Aiden: what about your mother

Mia: She died giving birth to me

Aiden: oh i'm so sorry

Mia: Thank you. Father has made himself clear, that the house belongs to me. It needs to be clean, and the food must be ready when he gets home, or else

Aiden: or else what Mia

Mia: Forget it

Aiden: Don't tell me he hits you

Mia: Please, I don't want to talk about it

Aiden: I understand, but if you need help, you just have to ask

Mia: Thank you

Aiden: Does your father know about Todd

Mia: he knows I'm dating someone

Aiden: but

Mia: I told him I was dating a muslim

Aiden: because he would never aprove

Mia: Yeah

Aiden: It's your life Mia, not your father's. The sooner you get that, the better

Mia: That's easier said than done

Aiden: I think I understand why you lack confidence

Mia: You do

Aiden: Your father, and also your religion, shackles you down, makes you feel worthless, so why not take a step away from it within these walls

Mia: What

Aiden: Your hijab, you can take it off

Mia: No, that's forbidden by the Quran

Aiden: You're dating a non-Muslim; aren't you already breaking the rules of your religion

Mia: I guess

Aiden: You're afraid your father will find out, right

she nods

Aiden: You don't have to worry about that; you only have to take it off when you're inside the school building, and even if he does find out, I'll take the blame. We'll just say that it's against the school rules

Mia: I can't let you take the fall

Aiden: I'm doing this for you, you need to grow as a person, separately from your religion

Mia: You really think it's for the best

Aiden: i do

Mia: You helped Kai, so I guess I could trust you

Mia takes off the hijab

Aiden: wow you are really beatifull

Mia looks at the mirror in your office

Mia: I don't see it

Aiden: AVA CAN YOU COME IN

Ava walks in

Ava: Yes, sir. Wow, Mia, you look so cute without that rag on your head

Aiden: Think you can help her put on some subtle makeup that will really show off her beauty

Ava: Of course, leave it to me

Mia: I hopeyou'rer right about this

Ava: Come with me, we'll try some different styles to see what fits

Mia: Won't I miss too many classes

Ava: Don't worry about it, we'll handle your teachers

Later in the cafeteria

Kenzie: Your mom is really working hard

Kai: Yeah, though it looks like she's handling it

Kenzie: Why don't we get some sandwiches then? You can immediately ask how she's doing

Kai: Why not? Are you coming, Todd

Todd: Mia has been gone for a long while. I hope it's nothing serious

Suddenly, they hear the students behind them talking and looking in awe at a student who walked in

Male student 1: Whoa, who is that beauty

Male student 2: No idea, I've never seen her

The woman walks past all the admirers when she sees Todd, who looks dumbfounded at her

Todd: Mia? Is that you

Mia: Hey, Todd, do you like my new look

Todd: Uhm

Kenzie: I think he does. You broke his brain, he can't even speak

Todd: You look amazing

Mia: Thanks

Kai: I take it this was the headmaster's idea

Mia: It was, though I'm still not so sure about it; everybody is looking at me

Kenzie: Believe me you'll get used to it

Todd: Want to get some food

Mia: Sure

Mia kisses Todd on the cheek

Todd: What was that for

Mia: I'm trying to act more confident. Did I do something wrong

Todd: No, not at all

Kai: Come, let's get something to eat

The four get in line to buy some sandwiches from Kianna