The Things I Do For Marianne Lee

In the car with Huiqi, Dawn and Yaoqi.

I had to make a phonecall.


Ring-ring.

*Hello, this is Browhaus village, can I help you?*

Hi my name's Justin and I'd like to book an appointment.

*Alright, what appointment would you like to book?*


The car was silent. Everyone was listening. Oh dear.

I tried to say eyebrow threading as softly as I could into the phone.

But it was still loud enough to be heard by Yaoqi who then responded in an exaggerated way.

"Eyebrow threading!?!"


I arrived at Holland Village early for the appointment.

As I was walking around to pass the time, a girl trying to get people to sign up as charity donors approached me.

*Hi sir, my name is --- , how may I address you?*

Justin.

*Ah Justin, where are you headed to now, dressed like this?*


Oh no. I imagined how she would respond the moment I told her the truth...

"Eyebrow threading!?!"

I imagined the awkward silence that would follow.

...


But I'm not one to lie or be rude.

So I replied:

Oh I'm going to... Get my hair done.