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.

uses his slender hand to pick up the box

look at Frances Louis and don’t know

That’s so embarrassing!

buying condoms! I don’t know how to

moves near my ear and whispers, “Don't

words make me flush with

knows your size! Shame

box of condoms and put

chuckle

It’s okay. It’s nothing.

me that

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

boxes and get one for free. Would you like

smiles at

makes people behind all look at

Do I look

out of here. I don't want to be here

keep my

boxes.” Frances Louis interrupts

me to get

many condoms? Aren’t you afraid of

laughs with her shoulders shaking. She turns

angry, I say, “I said