Alpha's Nala

Legaxy

“I don't think that's really necessary, Mama,” I said while cautiously eyeing the red lipstick on her left hand.

Mum rolled her eyes, knowing I was just saying that to delay her task of putting color on my lips.

She knows I don't like to do make-up. Never wore one, not even once, and never will I try — well, not until now...

“Just a little more baby… you're much paler than I thought.” Mum shoved the stick closer to my face which I successfully dodged.

“Mama, I think it's just the room's lighting that makes me look paler — ”

“Oh, hush child.” Mum interrupted with a frown, “It's just a teensy bit, come on. Let Mama do her work on getting you pretty.” she disputed.

She then grabbed my chin, making my eyes widened in horror.

“Mama, no!” I shrieked, quickly turning my head in her grip to avoid the upcoming lipstick.

and since it was just a dab, it

relief, I heard

house without any make-up on”

wouldn't dare...” I muttered, terrified at the idea

scared expression and instead of being bothered by it, she only

her

stared at her for a moment, trying to look for any indication that she was just joking, that she didn't mean what she had just said a

again, I realized, this

defiance are hidden warnings — that will make you worry about what you will do or say next

with all of that, making me smart enough not

at Mum, motioning for her to proceed

a triumphant smile at me and just like that, she stained my lips

full lips, I let out

color be so

mixed with the eyeliner and eyeshadows were

on hand. When she was done, she lifted my chin up and gently move it from side to side, carefully inspecting my face