Natalie's tears stained her face covered with make-up covering the little bruise she have in her chin. The old woman, face also with make-up, standing on her side was outraged, sending Natalie a hard slap on the face. Her cheek became numb, and sooner, she felt the texture of the brush touching her skin. Her face was perfect again, her curls lying on her shoulder, her eyelashes pretty long, and her lips red. She closed her eyes, managed to form a smile, and now, the stage is all hers.