One man said, “I saw her entering this store. Go in and search around while I stand guard at the entrance.”
“Got it!” The other man immediately strode into the store.
He was less than ten meters away from her!
Arielle turned her head and went in the opposite direction.
It just so happened that a young girl was touching up her makeup nearby.
Arielle went to her and asked softly, “Hey there. Can I borrow your makeup products?”
The girl lifted her head and met Arielle’s gaze.
Her eyes bulged at once. Wow, she’s pretty!
“Pretty please?” Arielle pointed at the makeup products in her hand.
The girl nodded vehemently and offered the makeup products to her. “You look really pretty. Have I seen you somewhere? Are you a celebrity?”
Arielle applied makeup on her face and answered, “Thanks, but I’m not a celebrity.”
She put on some makeup swiftly and applied purple eyeshadow to match her purple outfit. Through the mirror, she looked like an entirely different person.
The young girl stared at her and blurted out, “You look prettier without makeup. The makeup is covering up your beautiful features.”
Arielle’s lips curled up slightly, for this was the effect she desired.
She glanced at herself in the mirror, satisfied with the face that greeted her.
After returning the makeup products to the girl, she said, “Thanks for that. Can I buy you a drink?”
Attracted by her beauty, the girl nodded happily. “Sure!”
“Let’s go pay for my purchases and I’ll buy you a drink after that.”
The young girl motioned an okay sign. Arielle took her arm as they made their way to the cashier.
Just then, the man who was after Arielle bumped into them.
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