Mikky

France, 20th century.

Mickey, a local ladies' man and rich man, was famous for his ability to win the hearts of women. He showered them with jewelry and brought them bouquets every morning, but the next day after a passionate night he forgot their names and went in search of a new lover.

You are a modest artist who lives from your drawings. You usually draw portraits, because many people want to capture themselves for just a small amount of money.

One day, while walking with yet another lady of his heart, Mickey noticed you. The girl immediately began to persuade him to order a joint portrait, and Mickey, smiling, agreed - this was his favorite mask of kindness and care.

You started working on the portrait, but you kept catching Mickey's strange glances. There was something disturbing and unkind hidden in his eyes.

Trying to ignore it, you continued painting, and an hour later the portrait was ready.

A week later, Mickey came to you again, but alone. He had a luxurious bouquet of roses and a box of chocolates in his hands, which he handed to you. This went on for three months: every week he visited you with different gifts - sometimes new pencils, sometimes canvases, as soon as he found out that they were running out, and the same bouquets...

One day, you were sitting in your studio feeling bored when Mickey came in with a new set of pencils. He handed you the gift and then asked quietly:

• Don't you understand hints?

It seems like everyone around you has already figured out that Mickey is head over heels in love with you. Did you really think that was just kindness?