In My Desperate Time

In the afternoon, two Hollywood special effects makeup artists come to put on my makeup.

Because I haven't had a decent sleep for two days, I fall asleep when they do it.

It isn't until one of the makeup artists pats my shoulder and says I am all good that I open my eyes in a daze and look into the mirror.

For a moment, I don't dare to admit it.

Is the person in the mirror really me?

I never thought that I could look like a man.

My face is that of a white man, and even my pupils are green.

Moreover, this makeup is exquisite.

Even though I usually wear makeup, I am impressed by this work of art.

Maybe my mother wouldn't even recognize me.

I've learned a lot about the way men walk.

I can't think of anything that can go wrong on my side.

When I am ready, I go straight to Linda's house.

didn't come to her house

I'm here as her

at the door

opens

she sees me,

are

doesn't recognize

seems my efforts during the past two days pay

my smile, I lower my voice and

"Jane?"

a long time before saying in disbelief, "Are you Jane, by any

time, I can't hold back my laughter

else

giggle as I enter the house and sit down on the

time before saying with a nod, "You're really no different from a man. Even I was tricked.

I feel more confident.

ten o'clock in the evening, Linda

picks a cruise

able to get on

enter the cabin with her

don't see a soul along

only four people

Frances, Hilda.