Chapter 72: My Eaglet’s Elegance
Evening came.
Naomi sat quietly in her room, her golden eyes closed, as two women worked meticulously to prepare her for the evening. The first, a brunette, carefully applied Naomi’s makeup, while the second, a woman with chestnut-brown hair, focused on styling her hair.
The brunette couldn’t help but marvel at Naomi’s flawless skin. It was the smoothest she had ever encountered, a canvas so perfect that she questioned the necessity of makeup at all. She hesitated as she brushed light strokes of eyeshadow across Naomi’s lids, her hands almost trembling. Every motion felt unnecessary, as though she were painting over perfection. Naomi’s lashes caught her attention next, long and naturally curled. They put even the most expensive false lashes to shame.
The brunette glanced at the untouched package of false lashes resting on the vanity, realizing it was futile. She smiled softly to herself. Why would someone like her need false lashes? she thought.
"If I may ask, Mrs. Naomi," the brunette’s soft voice broke the serene silence, almost reverent in tone.
Naomi gave a small nod, her eyes remaining closed.
"What is your skincare routine?" the brunette asked, her curiosity slipping through despite her professional demeanor.
Naomi repeated the words, "Skin care," softly, almost as if she were unfamiliar with the term. A crease formed between her brows, though her eyes remained closed. The brunette faltered slightly, realizing she might have overstepped.
"I mean... face care," she corrected herself quickly, her voice trailing off in embarrassment. But truthfully, she wanted to ask both. Naomi’s natural beauty was so striking that the brunette found it hard to believe she did anything at all.
Naomi opened her eyes and turned slightly toward the brunette, her voice as soft as a whisper. "I really don’t have one."
The response left the two women momentarily stunned. They exchanged quick, wide-eyed glances, their disbelief apparent. How could someone have skin this flawless without any effort? It seemed almost unnatural.