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.

avoid Hilda's spies, I didn't come to her

I'm here as her

stand at the door and knock

opens

me, she

are

doesn't

my efforts during the past

my smile, I lower my voice and say to her, "I'm looking for

"Jane?"

is surprised and stares at me for a long time before saying in disbelief, "Are you

can't hold back my laughter

else

I enter the house and sit

sizes me up and down for a long time before saying with a nod, "You're really no different from a man. Even I was tricked. I'm sure Hilda and Mike won't notice

I feel more confident.

evening, Linda takes me

a cruise

be able

cabin with her holding

see a soul along

are only four

Frances, Hilda.