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.

since it was just a

before I could sigh a relief, I heard Mum growled out in pure

going to leave this house without any make-up on” — I beamed at that which earned me a glare from her

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

of being bothered by it, she only smirked

she challenged, crossing her

a moment, trying to look for any indication that she was just

again, I

are hidden warnings — that will make you worry about what you will do or say next to her, while her simple smirks and innocent tauntings are silent threats — that you should really

of that,

Mum, motioning for her to proceed with her work on

a triumphant smile at me and just like that,

lips, I

bar of color be so heavy on

these fake eyelashes mixed with the eyeliner and eyeshadows were far heavier than the rest of the

When she was done, she lifted my chin up and gently move it from side to side, carefully inspecting my face for any