KATHERINE
My heart beat harshly in my ears as I slowly pried my eyes open. I stopped and stared in the mirror because I couldn't believe that it was me. Nat had used makeup to cover all my bruises and cuts. Even the tear on my lip had been somehow concealed by lipstick.
More tears gathered in my eyes and Nat immediately spoke up behind me.
“No! I didn't spend this much time for you to ruin it with your tears. Suck it up woman! You're a beautiful girl so you had best believe it! Now, please tell me you like it." she said all in one breath.
Like was an understatement.
I got up from my chair and flung my arms around her neck, gripping her tightly.
“Thank you so much. I love it! I truly can't believe this is me."
She had a proud smile on her face and my heart ached because it had been a
