She, His Enigma
Relief flickered briefly, only to be swallowed by a heavier weight.
“Perfect,” she whispered, though the word felt hollow. Her fingers brushed the smooth surface of the mirror, searching for reassurance. But the reflection offered none, only a fragile semblance of perfection.
Her gaze dropped to her hair—long, flowing, and shimmering with a purple hue that defied her attempts to blend in. Her mother’s voice returned, sharper this time.
*"Look at your hair; it resembles witches in cartoons. People will burn you alive, believing you’ll curse their children."*
Bab Populer