Chapter 19

• Getting ready, I glance at the makeup. He won't know. You can't tell if someone is wearing makeup from those rooms. Sitting, I put on the makeup; standing up, I smile and feel myself relax.
• Walking out onto the stage, I begin to dance, my eyes glancing around the room, constantly looking back to the room Alesandro is sat in. The song passing by as I smile and dance, feeling more like me. Walking off stage, a hand grabs my arm; turning, I look at Alesandro. "Already? Could you not wait a day before trying to gain more attention?"
• "It's not for attention. I feel more comfortable wearing makeup. Sorry, I will wash it off." Walking through to the room, I get changed. Washing my face, I walk out towards the bar. Alesandro sat waiting. Elaine looks at me, worried as I smile. Reaching Alesandro, my arm links through his. Getting in the car he drives, my eyes fixed forward.