"Odette, remember not to slouch, don't eat too loud , chew with your mouth closed, but look like it's the best meal you have ever eaten, and only speak when spoken to. If you do not know how to respond, simply answer with a smile. Do you remember what utensils to use for what foods? Of course, you do. I taught you myself. Also, there is-"
"Mom…" I looked at her as she touched up her makeup in the mirror. She had come to my room to help with my hair, but pulling on my scalp gave me a headache, so I opted to pin my hair up myself.
She pursed her lips in the mirror as she made sure her makeup was perfect, from her lips to her eyes. She turned to look at how I had done my hair. She sucked her teeth with a face and muttered, "This girl…"
She took the pin I had been struggling with and stabbed my head with it.
"Ack! Mom!" I complained.
"We need to make sure you look absolutely perfect, not a hair out of place."
