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 didn't ruin

a relief, I heard Mum growled out in pure

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

I muttered, terrified at the idea

instead of being bothered by it, she only

her arms in

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

then again, I

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

of that, making me smart enough not

at Mum, motioning

triumphant smile at me and just like that, she stained

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

color be

and eyeshadows were far

and solely focused on the task on hand. When she was done, she lifted my chin up and gently move