In My Desperate Time

Frances Louis would do what he said. Since he told me not to take the medicine, he would certainly throw it away if I bought the medicine back.

But if no protection, things would be complicated if I got pregnant.

I look at Frances Louis. He doesn’t seem to notice me. Anyway, I'll buy condoms in case of need.

Shelves are filled with a variety of condoms, different tastes and sizes. I've never bought this before, so I'm stunned.

Which one should I buy?

“Honey, how about the minty?”

Suddenly, a couple comes here and begin to select the condom.

Seeing me standing here by myself hesitating for so long, they look in my direction from time to time.

I feel so embarrassed that I go away and pretend to be just passing by.

After a long time of selecting, the couple finally picks up one box and leave the shelf.

I go back, to avoid being watched again, looking up and down for a moment and reaching for the nearest one.

“I need a bigger size.”

Suddenly, Frances Louis’s sound comes from behind.

I am scared and drop the box on the ground.

his slender hand to pick up

I turn to look at Frances Louis and don’t know

That’s so embarrassing!

catches me buying condoms! I don’t know how to face

Louis moves near my ear and whispers, “Don't you

me flush

knows your size! Shame

Louis takes a box of condoms and put

Louis’s chuckle

It’s okay. It’s nothing.

for me that he didn’t get

stand in line to pay the bill. Frances Louis goes out to sit in the lounge area and waits for

in promotion. Buy two boxes and get one for free. Would you like to buy two

cashier smiles

her kind question makes people

I look

I want to do now is get out of here. I don't want to be

you. Just these…” I keep my head down and

us three boxes.” Frances Louis interrupts

me to get two more

need so many condoms? Aren’t you afraid of dying from excessive

laugh quietly. The elder woman behind me laughs with her shoulders shaking. She turns to her husband and says, “See how passionate young

and angry, I say, “I