After tidying the kitchen, Charlie took Mike up to his room and sat him at the dressing table. He applied the foundation, then a little concealer before doing his eyes; a little eye-liner on the lower lid, shadow on the top lid and mascara. Mike’s efforts certainly weren’t perfect but for a beginner, he’s very good. Charles complimented Mike’s adeptness. “It’s just like painting a drawing really… only on my face rather than on paper.” Mike replied.
“Did you bring the lipstick I gave you?” Charlie asked.
Mike pulled it from the pocket on his apron and applied it. “Is that OK?” he asked. Charles nodded. “Now what?” Mike asked.
Charles handed him the same white headband he’d worn yesterday and said, “Pretty much the same routine as yesterday… clean and tidy upstairs first, then the hall, lounge and dining room…”
“…then laundry and ironing.” Mike added as he donned the band.