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.

cheeks and since it was just a dab, it didn't

I heard Mum

my chin, “DO NOT test my patience young lady or I swear to God, you're going to leave this house without

terrified at the

of being bothered by it, she only smirked

crossing her arms in front of her

moment, trying to look for any indication that she was just joking, that she didn't mean what

then again, I realized,

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

am familiar with all of that, making me smart enough

at Mum, motioning for her to proceed with her work on coating my

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

wax spreading on my full lips, I let out a loud groan of irritation

such an innocent bar of color be so heavy

I thought these fake eyelashes mixed with the eyeliner and eyeshadows were

noise of discomfort and solely focused on the task on hand. When she was done, she lifted