Retoucher(4)

6

I hailed a taxi and went to the film set.

Chuck had just put on his makeup and was still waiting for his part to start in the lounge. When he saw me, he came over with tears in his eyes. "Did you see my sincerity? Are you still mad?"

After a moment of silence, I asked, "Why did you buy me so many cosmetic items?"

"You..."

"I'd rather you gave me some money."

Chuck's face darkened instantly. He glared at me angrily and complained, "You're not romantic at all. Weren't you touched when you logged on to the game and saw so many cosmetics?"

"I was touched, but my heart was bleeding," I said. "My heart ached at the thought that the money you paid for those items was enough to buy an iPad, five TF lipsticks, or ten meals from my favorite restaurant. But you gave the money to the game developer."

"I won't talk to you anymore!"

Chuck was so furious that he turned his back on me.

I counted to five in my heart.

He turned around and looked at me aggrievedly. "Are you not going to coax