The Woman From Hell

I looked into the shop window. The mannequin was wearing a turquoise dress and holding onto the hand of the male mannequin next to it. The scene was exactly the same as when I had accompanied Theo to

various banquets.

"Munchkin, this is a formal dress. I can't wear it daily," I explained patiently.

"It doesn't matter. Anyway, I think you'll look good in this dress," said Munchkin in a childlike voice.

I could not bear to refuse him again, yet looking at the dress in the shop window, I did not know when I would be able to wear it if I got it.

"Also, I think the suit at the side is good. Daddy will look very handsome in it."

The little guy leaned his head forward to appreciate it carefully, but I was a little overwhelmed by his words.

"Munchkin, why don't we come back another day? Since you want to buy this suit, we have to find a time when your daddy is here and have him try it on." I made an excuse to leave.

The little guy frowned. "But what if someone else already buys the dress the next time we come back?"

looked at me with an aggrieved

go and try it. It's a big deal. Let's call Daddy and

I froze in place.

knew Theo's measurements.

times before,

the situation between Theo and

on your clothes. I'll ask Daddy." He held

a topic to switch to." Munchkin, why don't we look at other dresses this time? You don't know this but I've gained a lot of weight recently. I might not be able to fit into this dress at all." "No, no." The little guy began behaving

even say much, but his little

a little strange. I crouched in front of him and asked patiently,"

had never behaved so shamelessly when he

first and just looked at me timidly. I knew from his eyes that he definitely had something he

while, he asked, "Mommy, are

I quickly restrained my emotions and forced out a smile. "No, who did you