Chapter 86

Rain and Shine

We've planned everything for a week.

Ruth has been beautifying my face for an hour already. And I am impatiently following her instructions—even though I stay in one position—ever since she trimmed my eyebrows. I've never done it to myself! All I can do on this occasion is to trust their trend. She lends me a seat in front of the mirror when she's done. Then all my frustrations convert into guilt. I carefully tap my cheeks.

"Ruth... what have you done to my face!?"

"It's our make-up trend. Don't you like it?"

"I absolutely love it! You're so talented!" I rewarded her with praise. She perfectly shaped my eyebrows, the color of my lips is feminine, and the overall make-up matches my skin; resulting in as a humble doll. Plus, my hair is straightened, that's how I realized the length reaches my waist. I almost feel like staring at my reflection and seeing someone else. "I'd like to stay like this forever."

"No, ma'am. That will itch you