Alpha's Nala novel Chapter 28

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.

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

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

“Legaxy Hailey Dyme!” She exclaimed, 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 glare from her — “and without us.” She finishes her warning, making my smile drop.

“You wouldn't dare...” I muttered, terrified at the idea of going to an event ALONE.

Mum saw my scared expression and instead of being bothered by it, she only smirked at me.

“Try me,” she challenged, crossing her arms in front of her chest.

I stared at her for a moment, trying to look for any indication that she was just joking, that she didn't mean what she had just said a second ago.

But then again, I realized, this is Mum.