I stare into the mirror at my reflection as I apply my makeup. I have waited so long for permission to wear makeup, that this moment in itself is significant along with other reasons. My name is Serenity. Rini for short, though that was what I was called when I was quite younger. At the age of 16 I think I have well outgrown little "pet" names such as these. Though there is one name I will never outgrow, and that would be 'daddy's little girl". I was never a mommy's girl though I wanted to grow up to be just like her. There was something special about my father and our relationship, more than anything my mother and I could ever achieve. Hmm, lipstick takes more concentration than I thought, it's so easy to mess up if you aren't steady, but I can't help it, I'm nervous. I look up, and couldn't help but smile, seeing a special someone standing in my doorframe.
"How's my little princess"
I give him a stern look with the mention of 'little'. I may be his little girl but that word can be cryptic. I prefer it not to be used too much out of context. And thankfully I had just finished my lipstick; I wouldn't want him to see me in such an intact state.
"I'm almost done"
I look back into the mirror to finish the last few touches. Pinning my hair back with a few clips I had just brought that afternoon. Butterflies had always appealed to me. I stop in my tracks of gathering hair to be clipped back as he leans over my shoulder.
"You look beautiful"
I smile and blush almost immediately. Being complemented by him meant everything in the world to me.
"Thanks."
He kisses the crown of my head and leaves the room, shutting the door behind him so that I could finish getting ready. Where was I? Right, my hair. I brush my long hair, almost in a daydream.
He said I looked beautiful