As he gently massaged her abdomen, it eased some of her pain, but also made her face turn red with embarrassment. Her lower back was sore and her hands and feet were cold and clammy. At this moment, she was surprised to find herself seeking the comfort he provided.
‘This is embarrassing!' she thought.
That being said, she did not push him away and said, "I'll pay for your car and shirt."
Joseph continued to massage her with a smile on his face. The chill in his gaze began to melt away, replaced by warmth and affection. After being massaged for a while and with the car temperature just right, Chloe began to feel better.
Seeing this, Joseph got out of the car and said, "Go ahead and change. If you need anything, just give me a call. I also picked up some underwear for you. No need to feel embarrassed and just make sure to change into it. Don't worry if you get the car dirty."
Chloe nervously clenched her hands, feeling a mix of embarrassment and gratitude for his thoughtfulness. "Thank you," she said sincerely.
While Joseph claimed to have bought the outfit casually, the size and style were a perfect fit for her. Even the brand of sanitary pad was the one she often used. She found it incredulous that he still remembered all these details after five years. A warmth settled in her chest. While money was important to everyone, not everyone paid close attention to details.
*
Seeing a nearby pharmacy, Joseph remembered that the female employees at his company would take pain relievers if they experienced severe menstrual cramps. While he did not want Chloe to develop a dependency on medication, he also did not want her to be in pain.
He entered the pharmacy and scanned the shelves for pain relievers. There was a pharmacist organizing the medicines on the shelves. When she saw Joseph, her eyes lit up. Approaching him, she asked eagerly and shyly, "Can I help you find something, sir?"
Joseph pondered for a moment and then said, "I'm looking for medication to relieve menstrual pain. If possible, give me one that has fewer side effects.
The pharmacist was stunned, then her eyes glowed even brighter. "I’d suggest this one. It’s milder compared to regular pain relievers and has almost no side effects."
"Okay, I'll take it."
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