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.

it hit only my cheeks and since it was just a dab, it didn't ruin the

before I could sigh a relief, I heard Mum

letting go of my chin, “DO NOT test my patience young lady or I swear to God, you're going to leave this house without any make-up on” — I beamed at that which earned me a

I muttered, terrified at the idea of going to an

and instead of being bothered by it, she only smirked

she challenged, crossing her arms in front

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

I realized, this

contests and defiance 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 take seriously before

I am familiar with all of that, making me

as a sign of defeat, I slowly nodded my head at Mum, motioning for her to proceed with her work on coating my

like that, she stained

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

color be so heavy on the

eyeliner and eyeshadows were far

ignored my noise of discomfort and solely focused on the task on hand. When she was done, she lifted my chin up and gently move it from side to side,