When ra got changed, ine ttered, “ra, you look gorgeous in it. It’s tailored for you. You must buy it!”


    “Really?” ra found it a little weird. It wasn’t her style and looked strange on her.


    “Of course. I’m a professional designer. Don’t you believe me? I pick out more items for you. Try it on. Let me see if it fits you.”


    ine gave her several more clothes, and they all looked simr to that one piece. ine urged her to try it on.


    “Well, ok.” ra didn’t want to cast a chill over her.


    After ra went to the fitting room, ine put on a crooked smile.


    ra tried it on one by one. ine said each one of them was perfect and asked her to buy them all. Otherwise, she would buy them for her.


    Finally, ra bought all the clothes she had just tried.


    Then ine took her to buy the cosmetic products.


    “No, ine, it’s not necessary. I only wear light makeup. I don’t need to buy so many cosmetics.” ra stopped ine who showed great interest in the makeup counter.


    “ra, the crave for beauty is written in women’s genes. You should dress yourself up.” ine dragged her arms froward, “Besides, your husband is Horace. Do you know how many pretty young chicks want to hit on him? Aren’t you afraid?”


    ra found it amusing. If Horace only valued appearance, he wouldn’t choose her to be his wife. But she was somehow convinced. It was true that women always wanted to dress up for the one they loved.


    Under ine’s strong rmendation, ra bought many cosmetics that she wouldn’t usually buy. ine also put a makeup on ra.


    After it was done, ine looked at ra in the mirror and said, “It’s very beautiful. I know I have good taste. This makeup fits you very much. You should dress up like today, I’m sure Horace will fall for you.” ine turned to the shopping assistant and asked, “Am I right?”


    “Well, thisdy is already beautiful enough, but she looks even prettier in makeup.” smiled the assistant.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    Having shopped for the whole afternoon, ra said goodbye to ine and went home with loads of shopping bags.


    When she went back, Horace hadn’t got home yet. ra thought for a while, and decided to change into that white dress.


    With the belt hung loosely at the waist, her waist seemed even more slender. ra let down her shoulder-length hair, so her back was partly hidden and partly visible. She looked pure and sassy at the same time. The makeup on her face also matched this look.


    Although she looked different than usual, ra had to admit that she was hotter this way.


    ra blushed and took a deep breath. She went downstairs, with anticipation and delight.


    When it turned 6:30, ra started to feel impatient. Why haven’t Horacee home? He usuallye back before 6.


    As soon as she took out her phone, ra heard the door open.


    “Why did youe home sote today?” asked ra.


    Horace was changing his shoes. Heughed when he heard the question, “There’s ast-minute meeting today. You miss me?”


    “In your dreams.” ra smiled and took over his suit.


    Horace froze when he looked up. The smile also died on her lips. He looked at her in shock.


    “What’s wrong?” ra was confused at his response.


    Horace soon recovered from surprise. “You bought new clothes today?”


    “Yes,” Somehow, ra felt a little nervous. “I went out with ine today. I saw this dress and bought it. Isn’t it cute?”


    Horace paused then said, “It’s too gaudy, it doesn’t suit you. I think you should change.”


    ra grunted assent and went upstairs disappointedly.


    After changing into her usual outfit, ra stared at the white one piece.


    She deliberately changed into this dress and waited for him toe back. Her heart sank when she thought of it. She was down in the mouth.


    ra took several deep breaths and cursed herself for being fragile. She covered her eyes and forced the tears back.


    In the middle of the night, when ra came back from the bathroom, she heard Horace calling “Laura”.


    She turned around to look at him. He was still asleep, with his eyebrows frowned and the veins on his temple throbbing. He must have had a nightmare.


    Laura? Is it Laura? He had a dream about her?


    Hearing Laura’s name out of his mouth and recalling his cold reaction today, ra finally burst into tears.


    She turned her back against Horace and bit her index finger. Soon the pillowcase got damp with her tears.


    …


    When she woke up in the morning, Horace had gone. Maybe it was because she cried so hardst night, she had a heavy sleep and didn’t even know when he got up.


    When ra washed up, she saw in the mirror that her sore eyes were swollen.


    “How should I go out?” ra looked at his swollen eyes and said regretfully. She took out two ice bags andpressed them against her eyes, which made her feel better.


    When she was about to get changed, she saw the clothes that she bought yesterday hanging in the closet.


    Then she recalled what he said yesterday. “It’s too gaudy. It doesn’t suit you.”