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.

hand to pick up the box and

at Frances Louis and don’t know

That’s so embarrassing!

catches me buying condoms! I don’t

my ear and

make me flush with

size! Shame on

Louis takes a box of

Louis’s chuckle

It’s okay. It’s nothing.

me that

Louis goes out to sit

two boxes and get one for free. Would you

cashier smiles at

kind question makes people behind all look

boxes? Do I

of here. I don't want to be here for a

Just these…” I keep my

Get us three boxes.” Frances

he hints me to get two

you! Do you need so many condoms? Aren’t you afraid

her shoulders shaking. She turns to her

angry, I say,