AneStory

             Hera was having fun, basking in the glory of being regular, and getting attention of teachers. It had never ever happened before in his life. Some had started calling him teachers pet. But it was not all rosy path  all the way.

             Never before had Hera have to work so hard on his practicals, do homework and revise and study so much before the exam time. It was only start of third week, only one ma'am had not yet started teaching, for she was on leave. And now Hera was looking forward to work his charm on her, he had already read some part of her portion, the part she might start with. Very promising semester in terms of academic performance and marks to look forward too. And more importantly, heavy hand of internals on back for sure. 

             Thats when Miss Stela walked in, the ma'am who had been on leave, and will start class from this day. And she started teaching, had already heard from staff about Hera, and asked a question straight away, and Hera answered it. After teaching for about one hour, she had two joint lectures, she decided to give other off, so as to get introduction from class. 

              One by one she was going through the students, Hera was happy, for he had answered all her questions and was already in her good books. Also, it was first time in this class, that all girls would introduce themselves. Hera had all ears on there voice. It went well. Hera was not particularly interested in any one of them, but interest could be developed, or could get developed, if there is an opportunity, why let it go to some one else. That kind of killer instinct had developed in Hera. 

              It was Heras turn to introduce. And as he was starting to do so, Miss Stela stopped him, smiled and said, I know you very well. And skipped him. Hera was very happy at this treatment. A V.I.P. among all class mates. 

              Classes went on, and Hera continued to perform well. Did not put a foot wrong, remained ahead of his class and faculty too at times. And hence an apple of eyes for his faculty. 

              Again, it was the lecture of Miss Stela, and she decided to give 2nd lecture off, well she was a very good at her job and pupil did not flunk in her subjects. This time she came close to Hera, and started a chat session with him.

              Miss Stela: "So how do you study?"

              Hera: "I just read the books and notes." 

              Miss Stela:"You were not like this in first year."

              Hera: "No ma'am, i did not study this much, because i was not able to, did not knew how too"

              Miss Stela: "I know you better than that, i agree you have changed, so don't lie to me." 

              Hera: "I am not lying. I really was not able too. "

              Miss Stela: "I know about you and Miss Meteorite, she told me, the way you used to act in her lecture, Why you have not done that with me?"

              Hera was speechless and amused and shocked, did not knew what to say and how to react, would it be right to say it all was a lie, or will it be better to wink at her or let go and forget everything about the conversation. As he was about to respond, bell rang. It still remains to be known, whose skin was saved by that bell, but Miss. Stela was embarrassed, cause everyone was paying attention to them now, and she had said last two to three statement too loudly, while Hera was embarrassed, because his secret was known to others, than his friends too.