Chapter 9 STRANGE BEHAVIOR

"Wow, wow! I don't know whether to be proud of my work or be jealous of your beauty, madam." My make-up artist says, stepping away from me. I stand up to have a good look at the woman in the reflection because I doubt it's really me. My, my, my, Tessa! Is this me? I lift my hand to my face, well polished up with ponds and perfectly made eyebrows. I run my hands smoothly and with care through my styled hair. I guess it's really me, then. Tessa Angeline McCall! At least I'm not that ugly to embarrass my rich, handsome husband. Speaking of him, where is he? "Thank you so much for this. You are really a great makeup artist." "Well, thank you, madam. I'll take my leave now. Enjoy your day, madam, and if ever you need my services again, I will be happy to lend them to you." "Thank you. I sure wouldn't look somewhere else. And please, call me Tessa." "Alright. See you again, Tessa." She walks out after packing her belongings in her makeup kit, while I am left to admire myself. I don't t