I was under a lot of pressure lately and this had some consequences on my body so I needed to visit a pharmacist for a treatment for my hemorrhoids. I was a bit shy to visit the nearest one to my home so I chose another one, not so big and bright, three quarters away.
-Huh I would like...ahem... a medicine for...ahem...
A lady, at her early forties, a brunette with a wonderful bob, appeared behind the counter wearing a warm smile and said:
-How can I help you, what sort of medicine?
-I, I ahem...would like a treatment, a...pill or something for hemor...
-So you need a treatment for hemorrhoids, said in a clear loud voice that made me look around to see if there were other customers, fortunately there were none.
-Yes, I replied blushing.
-No need to feel shy sir, it's very common. Especially those days of extreme anxiety due to the pandemic and all the crises around the world, said in a soothing voice, and disappeared to the other room. She placed some sort of ointment on the counter and said:
-This is it; do you know how to use it?
- I suppose. Well I haven't needed something like that before, but I suppose it's not complicated.
- It is not. You just have to place it to the "area"
- ok, I see, I interrupted her feeling my cheeks reddening.
- and some of it inside. So it has a special
- All right I'll read the instructions; said thinking that I must have been totally red.
- It is very important to put a sufficient amount inside so
- Thank you, I said and rushed out.
The next two days I did my best to follow the instructions but I didn't notice any significant improvement so I went back to the same pharmacist, as Ξ had already been exposed to her. She was nowhere to be seen, probably searching for some medicine in the other room.
-Hello?
The door behind the counter opened and a young man came out, looking down saying between his teeth something like "thank you miss Pamela" and rushed outside, and behind him came the pharmacist. She looked at me, and said "Sorry for the delay sir, how can I help you?"
-Well you see I bought this ointment the other day and...
- And you don't feel better?
-No, so..
-Well you see it takes time usually. It has to do with the modern way of living, lack of exercise, working at the office many hours...
-Yes but you see I have a business trip in two days and I would like to have this issue resolved so I wonder if there
- "if there is something stronger"
-Yes
-A pill?
-Yes! That's what I was thinking
-I'm afraid not. Everyone is asking for The Magic Pill for everything. Nature has given us solutions, not so "easy" but much more effective.
-Well I agree with you. I would do anything to get rid of this problem.
- All right, there is a special therapy with an ointment I prepare with a sort of Brazilian herbs.
- Is it expensive?
-Not really. Just that you have to come here for the application
-Sorry, you mean...I was red again, just when I thought I was controlling my shyness.
-Yes, she said innocently wearing her bright smile. You'll need an application today, another two tomorrow and then you'll be brand new! Don't worry, she added seeing my face, the medical confidentiality covers you. I treat a lot of people with great results.
-All right I said, how...
-Just prepare the area and come back in two hours.
- Yes, I said sheepishly, without having realized why I follow what that lady, Pamela, is saying. She has a way to project confidence and security. Maybe it is her voice, so deep and clear, she knows what she says, no questions no doubts.
I got prepared, did a hot shower, added my perfume, clean and ironed clothes and I was at the pharmacy in less than two hours. She was there giving some medicine to a customer, when she saw me.
-Hello sir, come in.