“That angel smile is so fake. She threw the basin at me right before the session with the artist!”
“And that dress and hat are so yesterday, though they costed a small fortune!”
“Well, it’s a small price to keep a wife, who’s half your age, happy.”
“I can’t believe she painted her lips mauve. Even the queen couldn’t get away with that! And I wouldn’t even look at that mop of hair. ”
“If I had such unlimited access to makeup, I’d look far better.”
“Did you know she’s having an affair with the artist?”
“No way! Who told you?”
“I saw it while I waited on them everyday at the dinner. The looks they gave each other across the table…” (fanning her face)
“Well, I did wonder why he gave her the rose she’s holding.”
“He’s probably only after her money.”
“Sigh! If only I had that kind of money…”
Photo by Boston Public Library on Unsplash
Short Stories | Fish-eye Perspective 