In My Desperate Time novel Chapter 201

The audience burst out in laughter.

I am unable to laugh.

I know that Frances is referring to me.

But in his announcement, he seems to suggest that he is so handsome that someone will become distracted. How shameless is that!

I glare at Frances and ignore him and lower my head to continue with my design.

The sightseeing these few days gave me some inspiration. The purpose of love is companionship.

That is why I want to design cufflinks.

Cufflinks must be the most intimate accessory for men.

As I start to sketch the outlines, Frances’ face becomes clearer in my mind.

The cufflinks are circular with black as a base color and sparkling starlight on the surface.

I draw a white Datura stramonium in the middle.

This flower represents hopeless love, like my love for Frances. Even if it is hopeless, even if it is unattainable, I want to use all the means to remain by his side.

These cufflinks are designed for Frances from me but he will never know that.

It takes me two hours to complete the draft but it seems to take my entire life’s strength. In the end, a teardrop trickle down my cheek as I place down the pencil.

I quickly wipe off the tear as I raise my head and see that Frances is looking at me.

Did he see me when I cried just now?

“Okay, time is up. Everyone please put down your pencils.”

Someone comes to collect the drawings and give it to the judges.

In order to prevent bias from the judges, the names are covered. I am exceedingly nervous as the judges are deliberating the designs.