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 up the box

look at Frances Louis and

That’s so embarrassing!

I don’t know

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

words make me flush

knows your size! Shame

away blushingly. Frances Louis takes a box of condoms and put it

Louis’s chuckle

It’s okay. It’s nothing.

it’s lucky for me that he

bill. Frances Louis goes out to sit in the lounge

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

smiles at

makes people

I look

of here. I don't

Just these…” I keep my head down and say to

three boxes.” Frances

me to

so many condoms?

behind me laughs with her shoulders shaking. She turns to her husband

I say, “I