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 She added a final touch to her made-up face and stared for a moment at it.

The idea was to look simple. No make-up. But the uncertainty of how the night is going to end plus the mixed feelings about it caused her to add a thick layer to her face as if the walls she had erected around herself weren't enough.

She looked sophisticated. Well, she has always been. But there was something more to her demeanor tonight. She was trying to paint a collected, unshakable, unbreakable, and firm reflection.  Also, a confidence as high as the skyscraper.

The door opened and she sensed the presence of someone.

" The tons of foundation layers you apply to your face