Chapter 6

As Saturday dawned, I could feel the excitement building up for the prom - the most anticipated event of the year. Little did I know that this day would be filled with unexpected twists and turns that would forever change my life.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, my mother surprised me by sending Jace, the incredibly talented beautician, to our house. His expertise was renowned, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nerves as he prepared to work his magic on my face. My mother insisted that I needed to look nothing short of breathtaking for the prom tonight.

As Jace carefully applied the makeup, I couldn't help but worry that I might end up looking like a clown with all those products on my face. I wasn't accustomed to such intricate beauty routines. Lipstick, foundation, eye shadow, and mascara were all alien to me; my usual routine only involved some powder and a touch of lip gloss. However, I trusted Jace's skills and hoped that his artistry would transform