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.

to pick

I turn to look at Frances Louis

That’s so embarrassing!

catches me buying condoms! I don’t know

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

me

size! Shame

box of condoms and put it in the

chuckle rings behind

It’s okay. It’s nothing.

it’s lucky for me that he

pay the bill. Frances Louis goes out to sit

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

cashier smiles at me

question makes people behind all

I

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

these…” I keep my head down

three boxes.” Frances

to get two

you need so many condoms? Aren’t you afraid of

me laughs with her shoulders shaking. She turns to her husband and says, “See how passionate young

and angry, I say,